DBA DB2 Specialist

To strengthen the Mainframe Platform Team within a government organization, we are looking for an experienced DB2 Database Administrator who derives energy from managing, optimizing, and future-proofing DB2 databases on IBM z/OS. You will play a key role in both daily management and modernization projects of the crucial basic administration system AA.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Daily management of DB2 databases (z/OS), including performance tuning, data model changes, patching, and data migrations

• Supporting application development and integration of external data

• Collaborating with DevOps teams within an Agile work environment

• Collaborating on a future-proof database landscape and modernization projects

• Rotating standby shifts (by arrangement)

Our client plays a key role in the Dutch public sector, delivering essential financial services to people across the country. The organization supports individuals through major life stages and takes pride in making a meaningful impact on society.

The work environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and people-focused. Teams operate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality services while embracing innovation and continuous improvement. Whether your background is in IT, policy, data, customer service, or operations, there are many ways to contribute and grow.

The company offers the stability of the public sector with the mindset of a forward-thinking organization. Digital transformation and process optimization are high on the agenda, and employees are encouraged to take initiative. Learning and development are actively supported.

Colleagues describe the culture as professional yet down-to-earth, with a strong sense of purpose and teamwork. The work is meaningful, the challenges are real, and the impact is lasting.

If you’re seeking a role where innovation meets social value, this is a great place to build your career.

Apply immediately if you have sufficient enthusiasm, ambition, and recognise yourself in the following points:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a DBA in complex DB2 (z/OS) environments

• Thorough knowledge of SQL and affinity with mainframe infrastructure

• Experience with tooling such as JIRA, SharePoint, RTC, ID/z, and EDW is a plus

• Knowledge of COBOL, JCL, REXX, CICS, MQ, or DB2 OPTIM is a plus

• Team player with high analytical ability and strong communication skills

• Flexible attitude (no 9-to-5 mentality)

• Good written and verbal proficiency in Afrikaans

• Relocation package.

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

• Great South African community waiting for you in the Netherlands.

• Market related salary.

• 8,33% holiday allowance.

• Dutch Government authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

• One on one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

• Company laptop.

• Commitment for indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over to the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.

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