Senior DB2 LUW Database Administrator

Talent is searching for an experienced DB2 LUW Database Administrator to join our client, a well-regarded financial institution headquartered in Brisbane. This is a permanent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a one of Australia’s most significant core banking transformation programs, migrating the bank’s mission-critical database from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS.

DB2 LUW Database Administrator (Senior/Lead)
Large Financial Institution – Brisbane CBD + plus hybrid WFH options
Permanent Position – Cloud Migration Project

About the Role:
As a Senior DB2 LUW DBA, you will provide technical expertise across database architecture, migration, optimisation, and performance tuning in a regulated, always-on environment. You’ll work closely with vendors, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and long-term platform stability.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables:

Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the migration from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade DB2 LUW environments on AWS
Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring high availability, stability, and integrity
Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data refresh strategies aligned with governance and compliance standards
Troubleshoot incidents, investigate issues, and deliver timely resolutions within SLAs
Automate routine database tasks using scripting and tools to drive operational efficiency
Mentor and guide team members on DB2 LUW best practices, performance optimisation, and AWS integration
Collaborate with vendors, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful database delivery and ongoing improvements

Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a DB2 LUW Database Administrator (7+ years IT experience preferred)
Hands-on expertise with AWS RDS for DB2 (or similar cloud-hosted database environments)
Experience in Linux (RedHat), scripting (Shell/Python), and automation tooling
Strong knowledge of database architecture, indexing, partitioning, replication, and HADR
Performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring in complex, high-volume environments
Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Secrets Manager, backup/recovery strategies)
Desirable: Knowledge of DB2 z/OS, CICS, JCL, REXX, or prior exposure to core banking systems (e.g., TCS BaNCS)
Ability to work in a 24×7 on-call roster and thrive in a high-performing, collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

Join a landmark core banking modernisation project with significant career exposure
Work with cutting-edge AWS cloud technologies and mission-critical systems
Permanent role with long-term stability and growth opportunities
Collaborative team culture, strong vendor partnerships, and a supportive leadership structure
Brisbane CBD location with flexible working options

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jackson Bruce on 0435 581 994 or jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com

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