Dbfor zOS specialist

As a Db2 system programmer you will be responsible for Db2 for zOS activities ensuring the performance integrity maintenance and security of our UK database estate You will be required to work as part of a team which support 50 Db2 subsystems across multiple mainframes and geographies

As a Db2 for zOS specialist youll need to

• Install and test new versions Db2
• Continuous delivery of maintenance for Db2 and tooling
• Support and management of distributed Db2 connections
• Engineering solutions to exploit automation
• Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP CICS Db2 environment
• Planning and maintenance of databases
• Capacity planning
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Monitor performance
• Provide fast responses to frontend users
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database
• Develop manage and test backup and recovery plans
• Communicate regularly with technical applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access security
• Development and production support
• Troubleshooting activities

Skills

You will need to show

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Good communication teamwork and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• A commitment to continuing professional development CPD
• An understanding of information legislation such as the GDPR

Qualifications

You can enter this career with a degree in any subject or significant relevant industry experience but the following is preferable

• Computer science
• Computer software computer systems engineering
• Electronics
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Operational research
• Experience of working as a zOS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the Db2 arena
• Db2 production support
• Db2 software maintenance
• Db2 performance tuning
• Db2 application support

Mandatory Skills : Agile (Value-Driven Delivery), DB2-DB Administration, MySQL