Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Db2 z/OS Consultant to design the cloud foundation of a critical platform on AWS, with direct impact on architecture, governance, and best practices.
Key Highlights:
1. Designs the cloud foundation of a critical platform on AWS
2. Direct impact on architecture, governance, and best practices
3. Strong analytical capability and ability to diagnose complex problems
DESCRIPTION
At GRUPO DIGITAL, we are looking for a candidate to fill a vacancy at a major IT-sector company.
### **Senior Db2 z/OS Consultant**
**Designs the cloud foundation of a critical platform on AWS**, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.
You will have direct impact on architecture, governance, and best practices from day one.
**Conditions**
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* **Work Modality: REMOTE**
* **Location: SPAIN** — residency in Spanish territory is mandatory
\>\> occasional on-site visits to client
**Competencies**
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* Strong **analytical capability and ability to diagnose complex problems**
* Focus on **performance optimization and continuous improvement**
* Comprehensive understanding of the data lifecycle
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and functional teams
* Autonomy in **executing critical tasks**
REQUIREMENTS
**Mandatory**
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* **Proven experience of at least 10 years in DB2 environments under z/OS.**
* Minimum 20 years’ experience in database technologies, with **specialization in DB2**.
* Experience in **large-scale Public Administration environments**, with direct knowledge of their processes, systems, and operations.
* Participation in projects involving:
**o DB2 version migrations**
**o Data architecture changes**
o **Performance optimization of subsystems and applications**
* Experience in specialized technical support and **DB2 consulting** within mission-critical production environments.
**Education**
**University degree** in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent
**Mandatory Knowledge**
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* **Advanced administration of DB2 for z/OS**, including:
o Installation, configuration, and maintenance
o Subsystem management
o Performance tuning
o Storage and space management
* Design of **data models** (conceptual, logical, and physical)
* **Version migrations and Function Level upgrades**
* Diagnosis and resolution of complex incidents
* **Performance monitoring and analysis**
* Knowledge and hands-on experience with complementary analytics and search technologies, especially:
\- ElasticSearch applied to corporate data environments
**Desirable Knowledge**
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* Direct experience in **public sector organizations** handling large volumes of data
* In-depth understanding of the historical evolution of DB2 platforms in such environments
* Experience coordinating with development, operations, and architecture teams
* **Technical certifications** in data platforms or DB2 specialties
**What We Offer**
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* **Competitive salary**, commensurate with experience
* **Permanent contract** or option for self-employed contract (mercantil)
* 22 working days of **vacation**
* **Flexible compensation plan**: private health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers
* **Training** in Technology and Soft Skills
* Referral program: €500 per recommended candidate who joins us
About us ... **Grupo Digital**
We are an IT consultancy with a team of over 150 technology professionals. You’ll find stable projects with leading national and international clients, developing solutions across application development, systems architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Big Data, etc.
More information on our website: **www.grupodigital.eu**