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- Employment type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 4 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Administer IBM DB2 databases and use SQL, query tuning, and performance optimization to maintain database operations. Support production environments by monitoring databases, managing backup and recovery strategies, troubleshooting issues, and resolving critical incidents in collaboration with stakeholders.
Job details
Iris's Fortune 100 direct client is looking for Senior DBA (SQL / DB2) Please find below Job description and share your updated resume with me. Position: Senior DBA (SQL / DB2) Employment Type: Long term Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid : 4 days office , 1 day work from home Client : Banking Key Responsibilities: 10+ years of overall IT experience. Strong hands-on experience working as a Database Administrator (DBA). Extensive experience with IBM DB2 database administration. Strong knowledge of SQL, query tuning, and database performance optimization. Experience with backup/recovery strategies, database monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ability to support production environments and resolve critical database issues. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. About Iris Software Inc. With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada. Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA
What you’ll do
Administer IBM DB2 databases and use SQL, query tuning, and performance optimization to maintain database operations. Support production environments by monitoring databases, managing backup and recovery strategies, troubleshooting issues, and resolving critical incidents in collaboration with stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of overall IT experience and strong hands-on experience as a database administrator, including extensive IBM DB2 administration. Candidates should have strong SQL and database performance skills, experience with backup and recovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support, as well as analytical, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Listed skills
- SQL · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
- Stakeholder Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Database Administration
- IBM DB2
- SQL
- Query Tuning
- Database Performance Optimization
- Backup and Recovery
- Database Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Production Support
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
Job areas
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Finance & Accounting
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