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 accesssecurity
Development and production support
Troubleshooting activities
Skills
You will need to show
Excellent problemsolving 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 softwarecomputer 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
Skills
Mandatory Skills : Agile (Value-Driven Delivery), DB2-DB Administration, MySQL
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