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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DB2 LUW DBA to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing, optimizing and upgrading our database systems while ensuring high availability, performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
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Monitor, manage and troubleshoot production database issues
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Handle complex database configurations like DPF and Blu Acceleration
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Build and maintain HADR setups (Primary-Standby and Auxiliary Standby)
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Perform DB2 version upgrades to ensure system compliance and performance
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Execute cross-platform database migrations including AIX to Linux and Windows to Linux
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Manage database migrations from Windows to Cloud Linux with HADR setups
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Conduct health check scans and remediation processes for database optimization
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Perform weekly health checkups covering DB size, HADR status, reorganization and log space reviews
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Execute database backups using various modes (online, offline, compressed, non-compressed)
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Manage DB2 LUW installations and configurations across versions 10.1/10.5/11.1/11.5
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Design and maintain effective data ingestion and transformation processes including batch and incremental pipelines
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Perform complex data transformations, cleansing and enrichment to meet project requirements
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Collaborate with business analysts, developers and testers to understand data needs and ensure streamlined processes
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Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability and operational efficiency
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Ensure data quality, consistency and traceability across environments
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Document data models, flows and transformation logic
Requirements
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6 to 9 years of experience in managing DB2 LUW databases and related technologies
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Expertise in DPF and Blu Acceleration for advanced database configurations
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Proficiency in building and maintaining HADR setups across various platforms
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Qualifications in cross-platform migrations including AIX to Linux and Windows to Linux
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Experience with DB2 LUW versions 10.1/10.5/11.1/11.5 installations and configurations
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Background in performing database health checks, optimizations and backup processes
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Capability to design robust data pipelines for ingestion and transformation
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Familiarity with handling database migrations to cloud environments with HADR setups
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Understanding of data transformation and cleansing techniques
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Showcase of collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet data requirements
We offer
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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
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Focused individual development
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Benefit package:
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Health benefits
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off
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Flexible benefits
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Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
