DB2 Systems & Database Administrator

Job Title : DB2 Systems & Database AdministratorExperience : 8–10 YearsLocation : ChennaiJob Type : Full-timeRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced DB2 Systems & Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and support our DB2 database environments. The role requires strong expertise in DB2 administration (LUW / z / OS as applicable) , performance tuning, high availability, backup / recovery strategies, and troubleshooting critical production issues.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 database systems .Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization .Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and high availability solutions.Implement and enforce database security, user access control, and compliance standards .Work closely with application teams to support database design, query optimization, and schema changes .Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and performance issues .Develop and maintain DBA documentation, standard operating procedures, and best practices .Support automation initiatives for DB2 administration and monitoring.Collaborate with cross-functional teams for capacity planning and system upgrades .Required Skills & Qualifications8–10 years of hands-on experience in DB2 database administration (LUW and / or z / OS).Strong expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting .Experience with HADR, Data Sharing, and replication technologies .Proficiency in backup / recovery strategies, DR planning, and execution .Solid understanding of database security, roles, and privileges .Hands-on experience with scripting (Shell / Perl / Python) and automation tools .Knowledge of OS-level concepts (Linux / Unix / Windows) related to DB2.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to work in 24x7 production environments .Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Good to HaveExposure to cloud database services (AWS, Azure, GCP) .Knowledge of other RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) .Experience with DevOps / CI-CD integration for databases.