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Staff Software Engineer DB2 for z/OS DBA - John Deere
Database Administrator
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of DB2 for z/OS environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for mission‑critical applications.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain large‑scale DB2 for z/OS databases, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and high‑availability strategies for mission‑critical workloads.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python) for database provisioning, monitoring, and backup/restore operations.
- Collaborate with application teams to design data models, indexes, and partitioning schemes that meet business and compliance requirements.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior DBAs and developers on DB2 best practices and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in DB2 for z/OS administration and performance tuning.
- Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system, CICS, IMS, and related middleware.
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation tools for database management.
- Experience with high‑availability solutions such as HMC, RACF, and disaster recovery planning.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.