Location
knutsford, england, United-Kingdom
Posted
June 12, 2026
Job Description
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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...