Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support DB2 (Mainframe and LUW), PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures for optimal efficiency.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Implement security controls, user access management, and compliance policies.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot performance or connectivity issues.
• Automate recurring tasks using scripting (e.g., Python, Shell, or PowerShell).
• Support migration and modernization initiatives (e.g., from DB2 to Postgres).
• Maintain documentation of database architecture, processes, and configurations.
• Participate in on-call support rotation for production systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in database administration.
• Strong expertise in DB2 (Mainframe and/or LUW) administration.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficiency in SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Solid understanding of database backup/recovery techniques and high availability setups (HADR, clustering, replication, etc.).
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Experience with database migration, upgrades, and cross-platform integration.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., IBM Data Studio, pgAdmin, SQL Profiler, or custom scripts).
• Scripting knowledge in Shell, Python, or PowerShell.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or cloud database services.
• Exposure to DevOps tools for CI/CD of database changes.
• Basic understanding of NoSQL or cloud-native databases.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.