Solution Architect, Solution Engineering (DB2 Administrator)

Solution Architect, Solution Engineering (DB2 Administrator) – Pune, India

Would you like work on a massively global scale with a FinTech company that is poised to revolutionize the industry? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as Solution Architect, Solution Engineering (DB2 Administrator).

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role you will be responsible to ensure databases run efficiently.

Role Responsibilities

• To manage highly available and scalable on-prem DB2 databases.
• Good knowledge and experience on Database administration with IBM DB2, IBM MQ, and other HADR Solutions.
• Administering database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering, L2 support and other infrastructure teams and provide technical definition, design, and creation of database environments.
• Ensure Databases are highly available, scalable, and performant by eliminating unplanned downtimes, performance bottle necks, and manage parameters.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
• Advise developers for best practice, rollout implementation support. Implement fix packs and security patches when required.
• Design and execute large scale database patching, upgrades and migrations including OnPrem and in Cloud.
• Experienced with Performance Expert and OPM (Optimal Performance Manager), and other DB2 tools.
• Monitor production databases and dbm settings, adjusting for optimal performance and throughput.
• Setup & Migrate database with latest version with zero downtime & optimal performance.
• Mentor team member and eager to learn new technology and cross skills.
• Knowledge in AIX/Linux platform & Cloud Migration.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills:  Database performance tuning, issue resolutions, on-going replication issues.
• Database deployment automation knowledge.
• Maintaining database dictionaries and documents Job Control Language (JCL), SQL, Perl and shell scripts and batch processes.
• Reviewing project requests and determining rough order of magnitude estimate of time and cost required to accomplish scope.

Role Requirements

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing large scale database operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with DB2 LUW Database administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with AIX, Linux.
• Large scale DB2 Database architecture for HA, DR.
• Proficient in shell scripting (bash, kshell, cshell, python, perl).
• Proficient with configuration management and automation (Ansible).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.
• Willing to work off-hours/on-call to handle incidents and escalations.
• Proven project management skills.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for the Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your India specific benefits include:

• Employees Provident Fund [EPF]
• Gratuity Payment
• Public holidays
• Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave
• Annual Health Check up
• Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
• Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
• Cab Facility
• Relocation Benefit

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.