DB2 DBA & Modernization Lead

Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)

United States

12 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

.NET Framework Microsoft Windows IBM AIX Architectural Patterns C Sharp (Programming Language) Unix Databases Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Structures IBM DB2 Korn Shell SQL Databases

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Scripting

Job description

We are looking for a Senior DB2 Database Administrator & Modernization Lead to drive our enterprise database systems into the future. In this key role, you will balance core DB2 administration on AIX and Windows with hands-on technical leadership bridging the gap between legacy mainframe data structures and modern C#/.NET application architectures., * DB2 Administration: Manage, tune, and back up mission-critical IBM DB2 databases across AIX and Windows operating systems.

Production Updates: Plan and execute seamless database deployments, schema updates, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption.
Automation & Scripting: Maintain and optimize KornShell (ksh) and Windows scripts for routine DBA tasks, ETL, and monitoring.
Legacy Modernization: Lead data modernization efforts, transitioning legacy/mainframe structures into modern architectures.
Engineering Leadership: Partner with C#/.NET software teams to optimize SQL queries, design database schemas, and establish engineering standards.

Requirements

Core Expertise: Solid experience as an IBM DB2 DBA in enterprise production environments.
OS & Scripting: Hands-on proficiency with IBM AIX (Unix), Windows OS, and KornShell (ksh) scripting.
App Dev Awareness: Familiarity with C#/.NET environments and modernizing legacy or mainframe environments.
Growth Mindset: High learning agility with a track record of adapting quickly to new technologies and guiding engineering teams.