IBM DBDatabase Administrator​/Engineer

Position: IBM DB2 Database Administrator / Engineer
Job Title:

IBM DB2 Database Administrator / Engineer

Location:

Mumbai or Kerala
Job Type: Remote

Experience:

3+ Years

Job Summary
The IBM DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, and availability of IBM DB2 databases across production and non-production environments. The role ensures data integrity, security, and optimal database performance while supporting application and business needs.

Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch IBM DB2 databases (LUW / zOS as applicable)
Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
Monitor database health, capacity, and availability
Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Ensure high availability and failover configurations
Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance standards
Troubleshoot DB2 issues and provide root cause analysis
Support application deployments, schema changes, and data migrations
Work closely with application, infrastructure, and Dev Ops teams
Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures

Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2
Expertise in SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning

Experience with DB2 utilities (RUNSTATS, REORG, LOAD, BACKUP/RESTORE)
Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
Understanding of database security and compliance best practices
Ability to support production environments with on-call rotation

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with DB2 HADR, replication, or clustering
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud)
Knowledge of ETL tools and data integration
Scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar)
Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments