Senior Specialist Database Administrator

SUMMARY:
A respected organisation is looking for a Senior Specialist Database Administrator to take the lead in managing and optimising complex DB2 environments.

POSITION INFO:

Are you an expert in DB2 LUW with a passion for high-performance, high-volume database environments?

A respected organisation is looking for a Senior Specialist Database Administrator to take the lead in managing and optimising complex DB2 environments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned database professional to join a dynamic IT team and provide strategic, operational, and technical database support in a high-demand enterprise setting.

Key Duties:

• Ensure the stability, availability and performance of DB2 LUW databases
• Support production databases during business hours and after-hours
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external development teams
• Implement backup and recovery strategies
• Optimise and tune queries and database performance
• Develop automated processes and scripts using Bash and Korn shell
• Drive improvements in database-related processes and tools
• Participate in the implementation of governance and compliance frameworks
• Provide specialist input and advice to stakeholders across the business

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8–10 years'' experience in a DB2 LUW environment, including 3–4 years in a specialist role
• Strong experience in AIX/Linux scripting, HADR, partitioning, Q replication, and performance tuning
• Expertise in development-related processes, automation, and scripting
• Solid understanding of DB2 architecture, tooling and advanced RDBMS functions
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and C++
• Ability to translate technical insight into actionable recommendations

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