Senior Database (DB2 on z/OS) Solution Architect

Introduction
At IBM architects work to understand needs and create high-quality solutions that make meaningful impact. They possess knowledge of market leading technologies along with industry and business skills to influence outcomes. They are leaders who take responsibility for an end-to-end solution delivery starting from requirement gathering through solution architecture design to successful implementation and deployment.

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Senior Db2 Architect for Z platform who’ll join our IBM Data & AI Software services organization the Technology Expert Labs in the beautiful city of Kraków Poland. We’re looking for a person with a passion to the world of databases large data transactions systems and mainframe computing. As individual contributor this position will work directly with cross functional teams product management support and engineering to build and transform data systems at big enterprise customers.

Your Role and Responsibilities

A ‘day-in-the-life’ of this opportunity may include but not be limited to:

• Database Design and Implementation: Design and implement Db2 on z/OS databases for clients ensuring optimal performance scalability and security. Develop and maintain database designs data models and data warehousing solutions.
• Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting: Analyze and troubleshoot performance issues in Db2 on z/OS databases identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Optimize database performance ensuring efficient query execution and minimizing downtime.
• Database Administration: Perform routine database administration tasks including backup and recovery data archiving and database maintenance. Ensure database security compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
• Client project engagement: engage at one or more multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Collaborate with clients project managers and other team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Create solution blueprint estimates gap analysis and conceptual designs/customer demos as well as provide a post go-live support. Implement solutions within defined architectural guardrails principles and framework.
• Actively involve in customer proposals and support business development activities.
• Be the central point of connect across various teams working on the solution – the client teams IBM the IBM’s partners.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and guide them on Db2 on Z.

IBM Technology Expert Labs is a team that is client focused courageous pragmatic and technical. You’ll collaborate with clients to optimize and trailblaze new solutions that address real business challenges.

Excellent onboarding and industry-leading learning culture will set you up for a positive impact while advancing your career. Our culture is collaborative and experiential. As part of the team you will be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators—always willing to help and be helped—as you apply passion to work that will positively impact the world around us.

What we offer:

• Working for a top 5 IT company according to Forbes 2022 best employers ranking
• International and prestigious projects
• Highly skilled teams of experts
• Wide range of IBM trainings and certificates
• Access to Udemy Harvard Business Review O’Reilly Interskill IBM AI Skills Academy

And what is more:

• Contract of employment
• Competitive compensation – salary range depending on your skills and experience
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sport charity & other networking groups
• Summer / winter camps for children
• Discounts with IBM employee badge
• Referral Bonus Program
• No dress code

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise