DB2 DBA/RPG Programmer (Remote)
Full-time | Direct Hire | Remote Position - Working Eastern Time Hours We have a full-time (direct hire) position for a production DBA to manage DB2 databases on the reputed company i for our large reputed company client. This is a remote position working Eastern time business hours. Candidates must live in the US, preferably on the east coast. You will be responsible for the administration, reputed company planning, engineering/design, performance monitoring, and optimization of the DB2 for I database platform.
- * This position involves: 65% DB2 DBA / 35% RPG Programming. **
• Supports the design and implementation of new database environments and the redesign of existing systems to fulfill business needs.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of reputed company i DB2 databases
- Troubleshoots database performance issues.
- Manages database objects - Libraries, views, tables, stored procedures, and triggers.
- Supports developers and the testing team by maintaining test environments and configuring databases to development specifications.
- Work with application development teams to reputed company data models that support business processes.
- Ensure DB changes adhere to best practices.
- Review reputed company proposed database changes proposed by IBMi development team.
- Creates technical support documentation for databases.
- Acts as an SME on IBMI database structure and environment.
- 65% DB2 DBA - 35% Application Developer (RPG).
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of IBMi/iSeries/AS400 experience
- 7+ years of experience supporting DB2 for reputed company i databases in an reputed company environment. Experience working with reputed company applications
- Proven experience with key relational database concepts such as database normalization, referential reputed company, index strategy, and transaction isolation.
- Expert knowledge of the DB2 for I SQL language.
- Experience optimizing database performance, involving analyzing and tuning SQL statements written by developers to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Advanced knowledge of trigger concepts, methodologies, and implementation.
- In-depth experience diagnosing and remediating Db2 for iDatabase performance issues using tools such as Plan Cache, Visual Explain, Index Advisor, Detailed Database Monitor, or similar tools.
- Expert knowledge of modern RPG programming language. (ILE/Free).
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience using system performance tools such as Job Watcher, Collection Services, PEX Analyzer, or similar tools (preferred)
- Experience using Turnover, Aldon, or similar change management tools
U.S. reputed company or Green Card holders only, please. We are unable to accept 3rd party candidates, transfer a reputed company, or reputed company sponsorship at this time. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job