Database Architect – IBM Db2, Ansible & Enterprise Infrastructure Long Term

Project overview

Dear Network,

For our client, we are currently looking for a Database Architect (m/f/d) with a focus on IBM Db2, Ansible, and Enterprise Infrastructure to support the design, modernization, automation, and further development of complex enterprise database infrastructures, as well as the optimization and standardization of managed database services.

Key Data:

Role: Database Architect (m/f/d) – IBM Db2, Ansible & Enterprise Infrastructure

Period: From commissioning until 31.12.2030

Requirements

Have we sparked your interest?

Then send us your CV in Word format and your current availability, including your hourly rate, to: gesa.prangeATdeedcon.de

Sincerely

Gesa Prange

Junior Account Manager

• Min. 5 years of experience with IBM Db2 (from version 10.5), especially architecture, performance, high availability, disaster recovery, and security
• Min. 5 years of experience with Informix infrastructures in complex enterprise environments
• Min. 5 years of experience with PostgreSQL as well as MariaDB/MySQL in hybrid database landscapes
• Min. 5 years of experience with Linux/UNIX enterprise operating systems (RHEL, SLES, AIX)
• Min. 5 years of experience in network environments, network planning, and firewall rule sets
• Min. 5 years of experience with ITIL-based processes (Incident, Change, Release, and Service Management)
• Min. 5 years of experience in planning, conception, and introduction of data center services and service transitions
• Min. 5 years of experience with complex database migrations and enterprise ETL tools (IBM Information Server / DataStage)
• Min. 5 years of experience with Ansible for automating database and system engineering tasks, compliance audits, and system hardening
• Min. 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using Ansible
• Min. 5 years of experience with Bash/KSH, Python, and Git or SVN
• Min. 5 years of experience in the architecture of modern analytics and data warehouse landscapes (Data Lake, Lakehouse, MPP, ETL/ELT)
• Min. 5 years of experience in creating technical architecture, security, compliance, and operational concepts
• Min. 3 years of experience with DBaaS and container platforms in private/hybrid cloud environments, especially IBM Cloud Pak for Data on Red Hat OpenShift
• Min. 3 years of experience with Jira and Confluence as well as agile methods
• Min. 3 years of experience with Maximo, ARIS, Alfabet, and compliance issue management tools
• Vendor-specific IBM Db2 certification (e.g., System Administration or Database Administration)
• German language skills at least C1 and English language skills at least B1

Project details

95% remote within Germany / on-site in Bonn if required

Utilization: Full-time

Languages: German

Service Description:

• Conception, planning, and further development of managed database architectures and database services
• Architecture design and optimization of complex IBM Db2 database infrastructures
• Planning and implementation of high availability, disaster recovery, and security concepts
• Identification and implementation of automation potential for deployments, updates, and operational processes
• Automation of database and system administration tasks using Ansible, Python, and Shell Scripting
• Planning and support of complex database migrations and integration of ETL tools
• Conception of Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions and container platforms in private/hybrid cloud environments
• Analysis and optimization of existing database processes regarding performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Evaluation of new database technologies, including setting up test environments and conducting Proof of Concepts
• Creation and maintenance of architecture concepts, security concepts, deployment concepts, and operational manuals
• Introduction of new database solutions and transition to regular operations
• Documentation of technical and procedural changes in ARIS and Alfabet
• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 48 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Bonn, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German