Job Details

Position Summary
A Database Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions for managing and optimizing databases within an organization. This role combines expertise in Mainframe database technologies, programming, and automation to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of database systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and maintain automated solutions for Db2z software upgrades, RSUs and associated tools


• Designing, developing and maintain automated solutions for Mainframe database deployments, configuration, backup and recovery, monitoring and performance tuning


• Collaborating with software development teams to integrate database automation process into the software development cycle


• ‘Implementing and maintain database automation frameworks, tools, and scrips to streamline database operations and enhance efficiency


• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the database environment and proposing innovative solutions


• Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and network engineers


• Ensuring high availability and performance of production databases through effective automation strategies and monitoring techniques


• Conducting regular performance analysis and capacity planning to optimize database resources


• Documenting database automation process, procedures and configuration to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with organization standards


• Keeping up to date with the latest industry trends and advancement in database automation technologies

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years in proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role, with a focus on automation


• Knowledge of database concepts, principles and technologies of Mainframe Db2


• DevOps for Mainframe


• 4+ years proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks


• 4+ years experience with database automation frameworks and tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef or Terraform


• Experience with source code management tools like GitHub, GitLab


• Experience with CI/CD orchestration tool like Jenkins, GitHub Action


• Understanding of database architecture, replication and high availability concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems such as DB2 on Mainframe


• Familiarity with Mainframe source code management like Endevor/Serena


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues


• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams


• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality database automation solutions

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field