Senior DB2 Mainframe SME

Location: Future Space Sandton (ZASANFS) Serviced Office, Johannesburg, South Africa

Company

hirify.global runs and modernizes mission-critical technology systems for leading businesses, using technology and AI-powered insights to support innovation and business performance.

What you will do

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and migrate DB2 and DATACOM environments across development, testing, and production platforms.
• Monitor database performance and availability, conduct capacity planning, and perform performance analysis.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement database security controls and maintain database standards and documentation.
• Resolve database incidents and performance issues, including root cause analysis.
• Support application teams with database design and optimization.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of database administration experience supporting mission-critical databases.
• Strong DB2 for z/OS administration experience, including DB2 utilities, SQL performance tuning, recovery, installation, migration, and security.
• Broadcom DATACOM administration and database performance monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, SMP/E, and problem determination.
• Relevant IT qualification.

Nice to have

• IDMS, CICS integration, IMS, data replication technologies, or automation scripting experience.
• IBM DB2 certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, supportive environment focused on belonging, empathy, and shared success.
• Hybrid-friendly culture supporting financial, mental, physical, and social well-being.
• Personalized development goals, continuous feedback, coaching, and career planning tools.
• Access to learning opportunities and certifications from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.