At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support database technology while automating processes for efficiency.
- Company: Global recruitment specialist with a focus on innovative tech solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects with global clients and a chance to enhance your technical expertise.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the tech world with IBM Z.
- Qualifications: Experience in database management and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Location: Sheffield- Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate: 514GBP/Day (Inside IR35)
Role Description:
- IBM Z Technical Specialist – Db2
- Primary responsibility is to design and provide support on the database technology, ensuring customer delight as per the defined size, effort and schedule confirming to quality standards and best practices. Maintain and improve SLA’s and always ensure compliance to client policies. Actively look for automation opportunities, strategize and automate repeat processes to achieve organisation objectives for efficiency.
- Perform pro-active analysis on day-to-day work to obtain automation on deliveries thereby reducing repetitive and standardised tasks/processes.
- Being a global team, ensure best practices are used to support the diverse customer group. Have thorough understanding of the environments to provide best service quality. Should have very good hands-on experience in the underlying technology/infrastructure.
- Work closely with the stakeholders to avail/impart all necessary training from time to time to ensure enhanced service delivery.
General Skills:
- Experience working on several large complex projects in an architectural role designing and implementing technical solutions to commercial problems.
- Excellent problem determination skills and the ability to detect and control any processing anomalies or system errors.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, particularly when conveying complex information, and the ability to build effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust.
- Banking / Finance background would be beneficial.
Technical Requirements:
- Understanding of functional requirements and translation of business requirements into technical specifications.
- Production support and Release Management of database environments.
- Define the physical database design.
- Build, review, QA, implement, and support application database releases.
- Implement RACF/ACF2 DB2 security rules and access authority.
- Build and maintain High Availability setup, replication setups and interact with application teams and other infrastructure teams.
- Data conversion/migration assistance.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often shortlisted within 48 hours.
Mainframe_IBM Z Technical Specialist – Db2 employer: eTeam
As a leading global recruitment specialist, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction. Our Sheffield location offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced approach to work-life integration, while our commitment to continuous learning and development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in the exciting field of IBM Z technology. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and strives for excellence in delivering top-notch solutions to our diverse clientele.
