Senior DB2 Engineer
A leading Financial Services provider is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Services Specialist – Mainframe with strong Db2 on z/OS and mainframe tools experience to join their team on a permanent basis.
Joining a high-performing Mainframe Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimising complex mainframe systems across critical enterprise applications. This includes ensuring availability, performance, and operational excellence, as well as providing guidance on technical solutions.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and maintaining Db2 13 for z/OS environments, including catalog, directory, and subsystem parameters
- Managing job schedulers (TWS OPC, ESP) and monitoring key Db2 metrics
- Performing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes for critical databases
- Leveraging IBM and BMC tools (Optim Archive, Omegamon, Db2 PE, SMP/E, zOSMF, Apptune, AMI suite) to ensure operational efficiency
- Supporting incident response and troubleshooting complex mainframe issues
- Providing consultative guidance and mentoring to junior team members
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
- Extensive experience with Db2 on z/OS and mainframe administration
- Hands-on experience with SYSPLEX, Data Sharing, and DDF configurations
- Strong knowledge of IBM and BMC mainframe tools
- Proven problem-solving, troubleshooting, and consultative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
In return, my client is offering:
- Hybrid work from home / office flexibility
- Attractive salary package
- Opportunity to work on critical enterprise systems with a skilled, collaborative team
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!