DB2 Developer _10+ years exp

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced and self-driven Senior DB2 Developer/Engineer with deep technical expertise in DB2 LUW and DB2 pureScale environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience (10+ years) in database administration, automation, and DevOps-based maintenance solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Ansible and scripting, and the ability to work across on-premises and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for DB2 LUW and pureScale maintenance using Ansible, Python, Shell, or YAML-based scripts.
• Lead and manage DB2 infrastructure automation initiatives across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments.
• Optimize and modernize existing DB2 workflows, identifying opportunities for performance improvement and cost efficiency.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for DB2-related deployments and maintenance activities using modern DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot complex DB2 performance, connectivity, and replication issues in clustered and cloud setups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud engineers, to ensure seamless database operations.
• Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting mechanisms for DB2 environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members and review automation code/scripts for quality and maintainability.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, ensuring timely delivery of database automation features and enhancements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all automation, workflows, and configurations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in DB2 LUW administration and development (preferably v10.5 or later).
• Strong expertise in DB2 pureScale environments, including setup, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience with automation and configuration management tools, particularly Ansible.
• Proficiency in DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) and integration of automation tools within enterprise workflows.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell, Python, Bash, and YAML for automating DB2 tasks and maintenance.
• Excellent understanding of database internals, backup/recovery strategies, HADR, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience managing DB2 in cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize complex DB2 systems.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive automation initiatives end-to-end.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating DB2 with cloud-native tools and services.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, or OpenShift for DB2 deployments.
• Exposure to monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or equivalent for database observability.
• IBM Certified Database Administrator or equivalent certification.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and automation-first mindset.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow. 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.