Lead Database Administrator

Remote in Mexico

DBA & Cloud Migration

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Mexico

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Database Administrator to join our team.

In this role, you will manage and optimize DB2 databases while ensuring their performance, availability, and security. You will contribute significantly to maintaining business-critical systems while collaborating with application development teams to implement new features and solutions.

Responsibilities

Achieve acceptable database availability and response times by diagnosing and resolving issues in a high-availability multi-datacenter environment
Monitor database performance to identify potential issues and ensure smooth operations
Resolve problems effectively and within appropriate timeframes during regular work hours
Configure and install business-critical databases in alignment with requirements from application development teams and business users
Ensure adherence to audit, security, and regulatory standards
Offer DBA support for complex software installations and upgrades, including major updates
Uphold a strong commitment to the integrity, security, and privacy of critical business data
Facilitate data replication, backup, and availability solutions

Requirements

5+ years of development and administrative experience with DB2 z/OS
Knowledge of SQL, including XML, triggers, functions, and stored procedures
Background in DDL, DCL, and database utilities or commands
Skills in database tools such as Toad, BMC, and db2top
Experience with large OLTP databases or data warehouses
Proficiency in Unix scripting for database environments
Familiarity with CICS or MQ integration
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Nice to have

Competency in database performance tuning in high-volume environments
Skills in using OEM for database monitoring and optimization
Understanding of database security protocols and data masking strategies
Familiarity with best practices for cross-environment database deployments

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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