DB2 DBA for IBM i (AS400)

Overview

Remote
$110,000 - $125,000
Full Time

Skills

10+ years of IBM iSeries/AS400 experience
7+ years of experience supporting DB2 for IBM i databases
Experience with Plan Cache / Visual Explain / Index Advisor / Detailed Database Monitor tools.
Expert knowledge of modern RPG programming language

Job Details

100% remote working Eastern Time Hours

Description:

We seek a production DBA to manage DB2 databases on the IBM i for our large enterprise client. This is a remote position working Eastern time business hours. Candidates must live in the US, preferably on the East Coast.

You will be responsible for the administration, capacity planning, engineering/design, performance monitoring, and optimization of the DB2 for I database platform.

- Supports the design and implementation of new database environments and the redesign of existing systems to fulfill business needs.

- Monitors and evaluates the performance of IBM i DB2 databases

- Troubleshoots database performance issues.

- Manages database objects Libraries, views, tables, stored procedures, and triggers.

- Supports developers and the testing team by maintaining test environments and configuring databases to development specifications.

- Work with application development teams to develop data models that support business processes.

- Ensure DB changes adhere to best practices.

- Review all proposed database changes proposed by IBMi development team.

- Creates technical support documentation for databases.

- Acts as an SME on IBMI database structure and environment.

- 65% DB2 DBA - 35% Application Developer (RPG).


Qualifications

- 10+ years of IBM i/iSeries/AS400 experience

- 7+ years of experience supporting DB2 for IBM i databases in an enterprise environment. Experience working with enterprise applications

- Proven experience with key relational database concepts such as database normalization, referential integrity, index strategy, and transaction isolation.

- Expert knowledge of the DB2 for I SQL language.

- Advanced knowledge of trigger concepts, methodologies, and implementation.

- In-depth experience diagnosing and remediating Db2 for iDatabase performance issues using tools such as Plan Cache, Visual Explain, Index Advisor, Detailed Database Monitor, or similar tools.

- Expert knowledge of modern RPG programming language. (ILE/Free).

- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Hands-on experience using system performance tools such as Job Watcher, Collection Services, PEX Analyzer, or similar tools (preferred)

- Experience using Turnover, Aldon, or similar change management tools.

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