Senior DB2 LUW Database Administrator

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Talent is searching for an experienced DB2 LUW Database Administrator to join our client, a well-regarded financial institution headquartered in Brisbane. This is a permanent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a one of Australia's most significant core banking transformation programs, migrating the bank's mission-critical database from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS.

  • DB2 LUW Database Administrator (Senior/Lead)
  • Large Financial Institution - Brisbane CBD + plus hybrid WFH options
  • Permanent Position - Cloud Migration Project

About the Role:

As a Senior DB2 LUW DBA, you will provide technical expertise across database architecture, migration, optimisation, and performance tuning in a regulated, always-on environment. You'll work closely with vendors, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and long-term platform stability.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables:

  • Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the migration from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS
  • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade DB2 LUW environments on AWS
  • Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring high availability, stability, and integrity
  • Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data refresh strategies aligned with governance and compliance standards
  • Troubleshoot incidents, investigate issues, and deliver timely resolutions within SLAs
  • Automate routine database tasks using scripting and tools to drive operational efficiency
  • Mentor and guide team members on DB2 LUW best practices, performance optimisation, and AWS integration
  • Collaborate with vendors, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful database delivery and ongoing improvements

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a DB2 LUW Database Administrator (7+ years IT experience preferred)
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS RDS for DB2 (or similar cloud-hosted database environments)
  • Experience in Linux (RedHat), scripting (Shell/Python), and automation tooling
  • Strong knowledge of database architecture, indexing, partitioning, replication, and HADR
  • Performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring in complex, high-volume environments
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Secrets Manager, backup/recovery strategies)
  • Desirable: Knowledge of DB2 z/OS, CICS, JCL, REXX, or prior exposure to core banking systems (e.g., TCS BaNCS)
  • Ability to work in a 24x7 on-call roster and thrive in a high-performing, collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

  • Join a landmark core banking modernisation project with significant career exposure
  • Work with cutting-edge AWS cloud technologies and mission-critical systems
  • Permanent role with long-term stability and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture, strong vendor partnerships, and a supportive leadership structure
  • Brisbane CBD location with flexible working options

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