Database 2&A (LUW)

· Experience: Ideally 5+ years, but 23 years acceptable if strong technical skills.

· Responsibilities:

o Support application teams (object creation, query assistance, performance tuning).

o Level 1 support for DB performance and cleanup.

o Collaborate with senior DBA for escalations.

· Environment:

o DB2 LUW (not ZOS/mainframe).

o Database size: up to 5 TB; complexity due to multiple teams sharing schemas.

o Other DB platforms in use: Oracle, Postgres, Couchbase, Snowflake, Redshift.

· Team Structure:

o DBA team of 10; 2 dedicated to DB2, plus one floating resource.

· Work Hours:

o Standard 40-hour week.

o Occasional weekend work for planned releases (comp time provided).

· Interview Process:

o Round 1: Hiring Manager + 2 DBAs (Teams interview).

o Round 2: Deep technical discussion with senior DBA (Teams interview).

3. Location & Language

· Preferred: Nearshore (Mexico, LATAM) for time zone alignment (±1 hour from Kansas City, USA).

· Remote: 100% remote acceptable.

· English Proficiency: High level required (written and oral) past issues with miscommunication led to termination.

4. Duration & Future Outlook

· DB2 expected to remain for at least 5 years (sunset plan not yet started).

· Opportunity for cross-training on other DB platforms for long-term engagement.

5. Equipment & Compliance

· Previous model: Vendor provides hardware; ACI provides VM access.

· Candidate will undergo background checks due to financial industry compliance.

6. Timeline

· Start Date: ASAP, but realistically January 2026 due to holidays.

· Hiring Manager will provide interview availability (likely Mondays and Fridays in December).

• · GDH will block times and share with candidates to streamline scheduling.