DB2 LUW Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize IBM DB2 LUW databases in production, test, and development settings.

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and migrate IBM DB2 LUW databases.

• Identify performance issues, tune SQL, and enhance query efficiency.

• Troubleshoot intricate database challenges.

• Design and implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, backup and recovery, and replication.

• Oversee partitioned and clustered DB2 environments (DPF, pureScale), including capacity planning, storage management, and performance monitoring.

• Provide support for data warehouses and critical business transaction systems.

• Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, storage, and network teams.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration and operational activities.

• Engage in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous service enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of practical experience as a DB2 LUW Database Administrator in enterprise environments.

• Significant expertise with IBM DB2 LUW 10.x / 11.x, AIX, and Linux administration, as well as backup and recovery strategies and HA/DR architectures.

• Experience in performance tuning, database optimization, and SQL development and troubleshooting.

• Background in supporting large-scale database infrastructures and mission-critical applications.

• Familiarity with database replication technologies and business continuity solutions.

• Proficient in shell scripting (Bash, Korn Shell); knowledge of Python or Perl is a plus.

• Nice to have: Experience with IBM Power Systems, PowerVM, and AIX environments.

• Nice to have: Knowledge of pureScale, DPF, HADR, TSA, or PowerHA.

• Nice to have: Experience in Oracle database administration.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with SAN storage technologies (IBM, NetApp, EMC) and data storage solutions.

• Nice to have: Experience with middleware environments (WebSphere, WebLogic).

• Nice to have: Knowledge of DevOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employment contract with a base salary and bonus.

• Options for remote work and flexible working hours.

• Additional days off.

• Opportunities for training, certifications, and development programs.

• Private medical care and supplemental life insurance.

• Multisport / OK System card, language courses, and co-financing for studies.