At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and optimise enterprise databases in mainframe environments while ensuring data integrity.
- Company: Join a fast-growing consulting firm with a focus on IT solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing database performance and scalability.
- Qualifications: Strong Db2 experience on z/OS and a background in database administration.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Precision Resources, a division of the Trimarc Group Inc., is currently searching for an experienced DB2 DBA to join one of our Birmingham-based clients.
Position Summary: The Db2 DBA supports design, development, and maintenance of enterprise databases in mainframe (z/OS) environments. Responsible for ensuring data integrity, performance, and proper usage through monitoring, auditing, and optimization of Db2 databases. Partners with leadership to define database strategy, advises on data access, and resolves data issues or conflicts. Provides technical leadership, monitors database resources, and recommends structural changes to improve performance and scalability. Supports DBMS tools, develops testing plans for upgrades, and evaluates new technologies. Works independently with escalation on complex issues; includes on-call and off-hours support.
Responsibilities:
- The Database Administrator supports design, development, and maintenance of enterprise databases in mainframe (z/OS) environments.
- Responsible for ensuring data integrity, performance, and proper usage through monitoring, auditing, and optimization of Db2 databases.
- Partners with leadership to define database strategy, advises on data access, and resolves data issues or conflicts.
- Provides technical leadership, monitors database resources, and recommends structural changes to improve performance and scalability.
- Supports DBMS tools, develops testing plans for upgrades, and evaluates new technologies.
- Works independently with escalation on complex issues; includes on-call and off-hours support.
Qualifications:
- Strong experience with Db2 on z/OS (required)
- 5+ years RDBMS experience (or 7+ with DBA certification)
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with database design, physical DB administration, and performance tuning
- Experience troubleshooting DBMS issues to ensure availability and reliability
- Experience with data security, access controls, and enforcing standards
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to varied stakeholders
- Experience working with IT teams and vendors.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
- Experience with Db2 (DML, DDL, DCL)
- Background in z/OS COBOL or data architecture
Db2 Dba in Birmingham employer: Precision Resources
At Precision Resources, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our Birmingham-based team thrives in a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers, all while working on impactful projects for a diverse range of clients. With competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, we ensure that our DB2 DBAs not only excel in their roles but also enjoy a fulfilling career journey.
