Job Title : UDB Database Administrator
Experience : 7 to 10 years
Job Purpose :
We are seeking a highly skilled UDB Database Administrator (IBM DB2 / LUW) with 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience to design, manage, and optimize large-scale database systems. This role involves ensuring availability, performance, security, and scalability of mission-critical databases, while also contributing to automation, DevOps, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities :
Database Administration & Management :
- Manage the design, distribution, replication, performance, and access requirements for IBM DB2 / LUW databases (versions 10.1 to 11.5 / 12.1) on AIX and RedHat Linux.
- Design and develop physical database layers to support diverse application requirements.
- Ensure robust backup, recovery, archiving, and conversion strategies are implemented and tested regularly.
- Optimize and fine-tune database performance, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
Automation & Infrastructure Management :
Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Elastic, and Terraform.Support the development and management of Azure DevOps CI / CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment automation.Write and maintain automation scripts to streamline routine DBA tasks.Application & Development Support :
Consult and advise application development teams on :
Database security best practicesQuery optimization techniquesPerformance tuning approachesCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure database solutions align with business and application needs.Governance, Compliance & Documentation :
Manage job scheduling, application releases, and database change processes.Ensure compliance with internal standards, security policies, and audit requirements.Maintain up-to-date documentation of database maintenance workflows, security measures, and performance metrics.Qualifications & Skills :
Education :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related 7 to 10 years of professional IT and infrastructure engineering experience, with significant expertise in IBM DB2 / LUW database administration.Technical Skills
Strong expertise in IBM DB2 / LUW (10.1 11.5 / 12.1) administration on AIX and RedHat Linux.Proficiency in backup, recovery, archiving, and disaster recovery strategies.Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Elastic, Terraform).Knowledge of Azure DevOps CI / CD pipelines for infrastructure automation.Strong skills in SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning.Scripting expertise (Shell, Python, or similar) for automation of DBA tasks.Soft Skills :
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance.(ref : hirist.tech)
