Central Systems & Database Administrator

What makes us who we are today… At EPiC we develop innovative and creative products and services that provide total communication and information solutions. Among a plethora of services, web design and development, tailor made applications, business-to-business applications, business-to-client applications, are few that we offer. Satisfied clients in Greece and Ireland bear testimony to the quality of our work. The general purpose of EPiC is to develop and promote advanced information technologies for multi-user operation. EPiC business philosophy is to assure the highest quality product, total client satisfaction, timely delivery of solutions and the best quality/price ratio found in the industry. Our emphasis is on offering a high degree of product user friendliness through a positive, creative and focused company staff. The Role By joining this role, you’ll be part of the z/Series Mainframe DBA team and you will be responsible for managing the database infrastructure that supports the Bank's operations. This position requires a professional with substantial experience and expertise in handling complex and sensitive database systems. Qualifications5+ years of hands-on experience as a DB2 for zOS Database Administrator in a complex IT environment, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.Extensive knowledge of IBM DB2 for zOS architecture, internals, and components.Proficient skills in the use of a wide range of DB2 utilities for database maintenance, backup, recovery, and performance management.Exceptional SQL skills, including the ability to write complex and efficient queries and perform advanced SQL performance tuning.Strong experience with DB2 performance monitoring and tuning tools such as IBM OMEGAMON, BMC Mainview, or Broadcom/CA tools.Comprehensive understanding of DB2 security features and proven ability to implement and manage them effectively.Significant experience in designing, implementing, and testing backup and recovery strategies for IBM DB2 for zOS in a high-availability environment.Solid working knowledge of the zOS operating system, including commands, utilities, system parameters and subsystems such as DFSMS, CICS and MQ.Practical experience with JCL (Job Control Language) for managing batch processing and automating database tasks.Familiarity with TSO/ISPF for interacting with the mainframe environment.Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably with postgraduate qualifications, in Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline. Relevant IBM DB2 certifications. Fluency in English and Greek languages.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for efficient issue resolutionStrong interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative spirit, agility, and can-do attitude.ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and upgrade IBM DB2 database systems on the zOS platform to meet the Bank's requirements.Proactively monitor and manage DB2 database performance, capacity, and health to ensure optimal functionality and availability.Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through SQL query optimization, database configuration tuning, and the effective use of performance monitoring tools.Design, implement, and regularly test robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to safeguard the bank's critical data and ensure business continuity.Collaborate effectively with application development teams to provide expert database support for new and existing banking applications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.Participate actively in internal and external audits and compliance checks related to database security and operational procedures, providing necessary information and demonstrating adherence to requirements.BenefitsA full compensation & benefits packagePrivate Insurance PlanAn exciting & friendly work environmentContinuous improvement & training