Mainframe DB2 System Specialist

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Full-time other-general
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Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Posted
June 11, 2026

Job Description

Mainframe DB2 System Specialist - Knutsford or Glasgow

Join our Mainframe Engineering function as a DB2 System Specialist, where you'll take ownership of installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM DB2 systems that power mission‑critical banking platforms. This is a hands‑on, engineering‑focused role for specialists who thrive on performance, reliability, and automation at scale.

What You'll Do

Install and maintain IBM DB2 - Lead installation, upgrades, and maintenance of DB2 and related tooling (DB2 CA, DB2 Connect, Data Studio).

Optimise system performance - Tune, monitor, and troubleshoot DB2 subsystems to ensure high availability and efficiency.

Engineer mainframe automation - Reduce manual effort and operational risk by enhancing automation across the DB2 environment.

Act as a DB2 Systems Programming expert - Serve as a senior technical authority for DB2 internals, RACF integration, and subsystem behaviour.

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