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Tata Consultancy Services Limited
DB2 UDB (Universal Database) Developer
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What they do
A Database Analyst or Developer analyzes, maintains, test and develops database structures and processes. Provides support for software, product and client needs addressed through the database.
$122,466 / year median in Georgia
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience working with
IBM DB2 UDB
(LUW).- Strong SQL skills (complex joins, subqueries, window functions, correlated queries).
- Experience writing stored procedures, user-defined functions, triggers, and packages in DB2.
- Proficient in performance tuning: explain plans, index design, bind/rebind concepts, and statistics.
- Familiarity with database design concepts, normalization/denormalization, and ER modeling.
- Experience with ETL processes and tools (e.g., IBM DataStage, Informatica, SSIS) or scripting for data movement.
- Experience with backup/restore, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions for DB2.
- Comfortable working with Linux/Unix/Windows environments and shell scripting for automation.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Design, develop, and maintain stored procedures, functions, triggers, packages, and SQL scripts for DB2 UDB.
- Collaborate with application developers and architects to design efficient data models and queries.
- Optimize SQL statements and database structures for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Analyze and resolve database performance issues (e.g., high CPU, long-running queries, I/O bottlenecks).
- Implement and maintain indexing strategies, table partitioning, and data distribution techniques.
- Participate in database capacity planning, backup/restore strategy, and disaster recovery planning.
- Support schema changes and data migrations; write migration scripts and assist with deployment planning.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational policies and standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation: data models, ER diagrams, SQL standards, and runbooks.
- Work with DBAs to monitor database health, apply patches, and manage configuration changes.
- Assist in troubleshooting application/database interactions, including connection pooling and transaction issues.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience working with
IBM DB2 UDB
(LUW).Certification:
IBM Certified Database Administrator or relevant DB2 certification.- Familiarity with application servers (WebSphere, JBoss), connection pooling, and
JDBC/ODBC
drivers.- Experience with CI/CD for database changes (Liquibase, Flyway, custom pipelines).
- Knowledge of SQL performance tools (db2exfmt, db2expln) and monitoring tools (IBM Data Studio, Nagios, Prometheus).
- Experience wit h data warehousing, OLAP, and analytical workloads.
- Exposure to cloud-based DB2 deployments or migration experience to cloud platforms. Soft Skills
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Good documentation and knowledge-sharing habits.
- Comfortable in fast-paced/agile environments.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.Salary Range:
$120,000- $130,000 a year