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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Derby, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Suite, Databases, Data Recovery, IBM DB2, Database Development, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, IBM Maximo, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, PL-SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Database Migration, Performance Monitor, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.experis.co.uk/job/application-database-administrator-6027261/apply

## About the Role

* Proven experience delivering Oracle-to-DB2 database migrations.
 * Strong DB2 administration experience within enterprise environments.
 * Experience with DB2 installation, configuration, and ongoing support.
 * Strong performance tuning and optimisation skills.
 * Experience planning and executing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
 * Expertise in database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
 * Experience converting or refactoring Oracle PL/SQL procedures for DB2 environments.
 * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
 * Experience supporting business-critical production database platforms.

Desirable Skills

 * Experience supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments.
 * Knowledge of large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
 * Experience working within highly regulated environments.
 * Familiarity with automation and database deployment tooling.
 * Experience supporting cloud-hosted or hybrid database environments.

Technical Environment

 * IBM DB2
 * Oracle Database
 * PL/SQL
 * Database Migration Tools
 * Backup & Recovery Solutions
 * Performance Monitoring & Tuning Tools
 * Database Security & Compliance Frameworks
 * Enterprise Application Platforms

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DB2) to support a major enterprise technology transformation programme involving large-scale database migration, optimisation, and platform modernisation activities.

This is a hands-on role focused on DB2 administration, Oracle-to-DB2 migration, performance tuning, security, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of critical database environments during a significant upgrade and migration programme., * Lead Oracle-to-DB2 migration activities, ensuring smooth transition and minimal business disruption.

 * Install, configure, administer, and support DB2 database environments.
 * Refactor and migrate Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures for DB2 compatibility.
 * Develop and execute database migration strategies, plans, and validation activities.
 * Perform performance monitoring, tuning, and optimisation of DB2 environments.
 * Design and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
 * Support database security, compliance, and governance requirements.
 * Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.
 * Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and project teams throughout migration and deployment activities.
 * Ensure database standards, operational procedures, and documentation are maintained.


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