Senior Db2 Database Administrator
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at HelloKindred. Sheffield · contract.
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What you'll do
- Design and run Db2 solutions, keeping delivery aligned with scope, schedules, quality standards and service commitments
- Turn business and functional needs into technical specifications, then shape physical database designs
- Build, check and release application databases while handling production support and release management
- Set Db2 access controls through RACF or ACF2, and maintain high-availability and replication configurations
- Find processing faults and complex database problems, while automating repetitive work and supporting migrations
What you bring
- You have substantial senior or architectural experience on large, complex projects
- You bring strong Db2 administration and technical support experience in enterprise settings
- You have hands-on experience with physical design, database releases, RACF or ACF2 security, and high availability
- You can explain complex technical issues clearly and build working relationships across business and technical teams
Who this fits
This suits a senior, hands-on Db2 administrator focused on enterprise production support, security, releases and service improvement. The contract is expected to run for twelve months, with three mandatory on-site days each week in Sheffield. BPSS clearance is required, and you must have the right to work in the country without employer sponsorship.
From the employer
Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months
Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, mandatory)
Clearance Required: BPSS
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Senior Db2 Database Administrator to design, implement, and support database technology within a complex enterprise environment. The role will focus on service quality, SLA improvement, automation, security, high availability, and compliance with established policies and best practices.
What you will do:
- Design and support database technology solutions in line with defined scope, effort, schedules, quality standards, and best practices.
- Maintain and improve SLAs while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and standards.
- Analyse day-to-day processes proactively and identify opportunities to automate repetitive and standardised tasks.
- Apply global best practices to support diverse customer groups and maintain a thorough understanding of database environments and underlying technology.
- Work closely with stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and enhanced service delivery.
- Analyse functional and business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Provide production support and release management for database environments.
- Define physical database designs and support the implementation of technical solutions to complex commercial requirements.
- Build, review, quality-assure, implement, and support application database releases.
- Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authorities.
- Build and maintain high-availability and replication setups while coordinating with application and infrastructure teams.
- Support data conversion and migration activities.
- Identify and resolve processing anomalies, system errors, and complex database issues.
- Possess significant experience working on large, complex projects in an architectural or senior database role.
- Have strong Db2 database administration and technical support experience in enterprise environments.
- Provide production support and release management for database environments.
- Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical specifications.
- Apply expertise in physical database design and application database releases.
- Maintain hands-on experience with RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authority.
- Build and maintain high-availability and replication setups across complex environments.
- Support data conversion and migration activities.
- Apply strong problem determination skills to identify and control processing anomalies and system errors.
- Communicate complex technical information clearly through strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Build effective relationships and networks across business and technical areas.
- Identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency through process automation.
- Hold banking or financial services experience; beneficial.
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.
HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.