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 DevOps 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