💼 Full-Time Position

Senior IBM DB2 Database Specialist (DB2 + HA/DR + Linux EC2)

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Watershed Consulting
📍 johannesburg, johannesburg, South-Africa
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa
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Posted
June 09, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Role Summary
Lead IBM DB2 migration, stabilization, and operations for SRS, ensuring data integrity, high availability, and disaster recovery on Linux‑based EC2 environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute DB2 migration from Solaris to Linux (EC2).
  • Design and implement DB2 HA/DR (HADR, backup/restore, failover).
  • Optimize DB2 performance for large, complex schemas.
  • Support data validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities.
  • Manage DB2 upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
  • Work with application teams to resolve DB‑level issues during migration.

Required Experience

  • IBM DB2 administration.
  • Strong DB2 on Linux experience (RHEL preferred).
  • Proven expertise in HA/DR and production migrations.
  • Experience supporting BFSI or financial systems.