Job Description
Job Title:  Mainframe DB2 Admin
City:  Pune
State/Province:  Maharashtra
Posting Start Date:  4/15/26
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Job Description: 

Job Description

The Mainframe DB2 System Programmer would be responsible for delivery and support of Mainframe support services on the z/OS platform.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Evaluate and implement new features/functions of DB2 and associated third party products.
  • Extensive use of utilities and Performance Monitoring tools using BMC, CA, and IBM products.
  • Consultant on DB2 database applications architecture
  • Knowledge of SMP/E and can prepare for and apply maintenance to a DB2 subsystem
  • Engineer and execute the processes to upgrade and/or apply maintenance to releases / versions of mainframe database system software, and associated third party products
  • Maintain DSNZPARMs
  • Implement automated disaster recovery mechanisms for Mainframe Database subsystems and associated third party products. Participate in all recovery coordination activities
  • Create & modify WLM address spaces for stored procedures as needed
  • Database security management
  • Backup/Recovery strategies
  • Strategy Reviews
  • Scalability Analysis
  • Database Architecture design strategy
  • Planning Database maintenance window
  • Capacity planning
  • Monitor and troubleshoot DB2 address spaces for any potential issues
  • DB2 Database configuration across difference Mainframe LPARs.
  • Prepare and execute housekeeping strategies for the DB2 Catalog and Directory.
  • Implement security strategy for DB2 via RACF.
  • Troubleshoot Level 3 DB2 Database issues.
  • Provide Level 3 support to troubleshoot/resolve system level and application problems with DB2 Database technologies and associated Third Party products – coordinate escalation/intervention with vendor as necessary.

 

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Do

  • Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration & installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/ middleware/ backup)
    • Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/ middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solution
    • Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirements
    • Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications/ platforms, as applicable
    • Strategize & implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plans
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower
    •  Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoid similar issues. 
    • Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower
    • Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performance challenges
    • Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the tower
    • Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.
    • Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team, internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates, status, and next steps
    • Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP) through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness

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Team Management

  • Resourcing
    • Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
    • Hire adequate and right resources for the team 
    • Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions 
  • Talent Management
    • Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
    • Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization
    • Promote diversity in leadership positions
  • Performance Management
    • Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
    • Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below
  • Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
    • Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
    • Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
    • Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team 
    • Exercise employee recognition and appreciation 

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Deliver

No Performance Parameter Measure
1 Operations of the tower SLA adherence
Knowledge management
CSAT/ Customer Experience
Identification of risk issues and mitigation plans
Knowledge management
2 New projects Timely delivery
Avoid unauthorised changes 
No formal escalations

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Mandatory Skills: Mainframe DB2 Admin .

 

Experience: 5-8 Years .

 

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