Expert Database Engineer

Role Overview: You will be joining our team as a Mainframe DBA with expertise in DB2 system programming on z/OS. Your role will involve providing daily support and operations for the mainframe database, collaborating with application developers, and ensuring the integrity, availability, and performance of database systems. Key Responsibilities: - Perform preventive maintenance, function level upgrades, and version upgrades on Db2 and other tools. - Administer DB2 databases on z/OS, including regular backups, housekeeping, and performance tuning. - Execute database recovery and DRP procedures, as well as provide production support. - Apply learned skills independently, even without SOPs, and utilize DBA tools such as BMC Apptune, BMC AMI Ops, and IBM Cloning Tool. - Copy production data to lower environments and possess knowledge of JCL, SQL, REXX, and ISPF. - Collaborate closely with application developers and stakeholders, assess potential impacts, and resolve database issues promptly and accurately. - Recognize when escalation is necessary, analyze complex situations, and implement solutions effectively. - Take ownership of issues, document implemented solutions for future reference, and demonstrate eagerness to learn across various aspects. - Conduct troubleshooting and maintenance across multiple databases, ensuring database infrastructure remains operational at all times. - Work on projects as needed and maintain the integrity, availability, and performance of database systems through technical support and ongoing maintenance. Qualifications Required: - Engineering graduate in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed institute. - 8+ years of experience in IT environment with database skills. - Ability to work in shifts until 20:30 IST and on calls. - Essential knowledge of JCL, SQL, REXX, and ISPF. - Familiarity with scheduling tools like BMC Control-M and ticketing tools such as HPSM or ServiceNow (SNOW). - Advantageous to have knowledge of Physical Data Models (PDM) and Logical Data Models (LDM). Additional Details: Colruyt Group is seeking a DB2 system programmer who is a clear communicator, a team player, and willing to build a long-term career with us. You will be expected to leverage your familiarity with the Colruyt IT environment, resolve database issues promptly, and ensure the operational efficiency of database systems. Soft skills such as fluent communication, proactiveness, independence, and teamwork are highly valued in this role. Role Overview: You will be joining our team as a Mainframe DBA with expertise in DB2 system programming on z/OS. Your role will involve providing daily support and operations for the mainframe database, collaborating with application developers, and ensuring the integrity, availability, and performance of database systems. Key Responsibilities: - Perform preventive maintenance, function level upgrades, and version upgrades on Db2 and other tools. - Administer DB2 databases on z/OS, including regular backups, housekeeping, and performance tuning. - Execute database recovery and DRP procedures, as well as provide production support. - Apply learned skills independently, even without SOPs, and utilize DBA tools such as BMC Apptune, BMC AMI Ops, and IBM Cloning Tool. - Copy production data to lower environments and possess knowledge of JCL, SQL, REXX, and ISPF. - Collaborate closely with application developers and stakeholders, assess potential impacts, and resolve database issues promptly and accurately. - Recognize when escalation is necessary, analyze complex situations, and implement solutions effectively. - Take ownership of issues, document implemented solutions for future reference, and demonstrate eagerness to learn across various aspects. - Conduct troubleshooting and maintenance across multiple databases, ensuring database infrastructure remains operational at all times. - Work on projects as needed and maintain the integrity, availability, and performance of database systems through technical support and ongoing maintenance. Qualifications Required: - Engineering graduate in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed institute. - 8+ years of experience in IT environment with database skills. - Ability to work in shifts until 20:30 IST and on calls. - Essential knowledge of JCL, SQL, REXX, and ISPF. - Familiarity with scheduling tools like BMC Control-M and ticketing tools such as HPSM or ServiceNow (SNOW). - Advantageous to have knowledge of Physical Data Models (PDM) and Logical Data Models (LDM). Additional Details: Colruyt Group is seeking a DB2 system programmer who is a clear communicator, a team player, and willing to build a long-term career with us. You will be expected to leverage your familiarity with the Colruyt IT environment, resolve database issues promptly, and ensure the operational efficiency of database systems. Soft skills such as fluent communication, proactiveness, independence, and teamwork are highly valued in this role