Lead DB2 z/OS Database Specialist

What is the opportunity?

• To lead DB2 z/OS projects and initiatives, working together with experienced DB2 z/OS and IMS DBAs.
• To work closely with DB2 z/OS System Programmers on DB2 z/OS and tools upgrades.
• To provide DBA support to a list of critical applications that use DB2 z/OS and IMS databases/transactions.
• To provide support of Host database and transaction management technology teams, including deployment and usage standards.
• To lead application development and support teams in optimal use of database and transaction management technology through creation and communication of standards and walkthrough of critical application components.
• To ensure that databases are optimally designed, so that applications meet their defined SLAs, maximize reuse of existing database structures, and minimize operational costs.
• To ensure that all database and environmental changes are appropriately tested and implemented in such a manner that there is no impact to RBC systems and clients.
• To provide database related technical support for development and production environment including required level of 7X24 on call support.

What will you do?

• Assist RBC infrastructure teams with DB2 z/OS version upgrades, maintenance and enhancement of database products, etc.
• Create and maintain Host (DB2 z/OS and IMS) database & transaction processing environments for application testing, pre-production verification, and production operation.
• Provide technical support for transaction processing, data access, utilities, performance tuning, security, and database recovery. Coach Application staff, as appropriate.
• Perform analysis required to resolve complex technical issues/problems.
• Provide skilled counsel in the technical design of applications.
• Research, analyze and make recommendations on software/utility usage.
• Serve as the technical lead for projects.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Excellent technical knowledge of database and transaction management technologies and operating systems. Experience supporting critical applications that use DB2 z/OS databases.
• High level of proven competence with data manipulation languages, data definition languages, physical database design, and application performance analysis & tuning.
• Experience leading DB2 z/OS and Tools upgrade projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate with people in a wide variety of areas and at various levels from technical specialists to project managers.
• Ability to learn and absorb quickly new concepts (in DBMS technology and infrastructure), apply new knowledge as appropriate and transfer knowledge to others.
• Good coaching/mentoring skills.

Nice to Have

• REXX/CLIST programming
• Experience supporting applications that use IMS databases. Additional training/learning might be required at RBC.

Whats in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.

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