Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator at Kyndryl
Kyndryl is hiring a Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The role details below come from the employer’s posting. You apply on the employer’s own site, and TechJobs360 never charges candidates.
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Kyndryl
Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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2. Job description from Kyndryl
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
Your Role
As a Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator, you’ll help keep critical DB2 for z/OS database environments secure, resilient and performing at their best. You’ll combine hands-on database administration with problem-solving and continuous improvement, supporting the systems that customers rely on while helping them evolve within increasingly integrated, hybrid IT environments.
You’ll be working across the DB2 lifecycle, from installation, configuration and upgrades to performance optimisation, recovery and ongoing operational health. When complex issues arise, you’ll investigate what is happening, identify the underlying cause and work with application and infrastructure teams to restore service and prevent repeat incidents.
This is also an opportunity to look beyond day-to-day support. You’ll use your knowledge of DB2 and the wider z/OS environment to identify opportunities to improve reliability, capacity and operational efficiency. You’ll work with application teams on database design and SQL performance, automate repeatable administration activities and help ensure database environments are ready for both current workloads and future change.
What Yo will Do
Administer and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and capacity management.
Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and maintenance of DB2 subsystems and database objects.
Execute and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to safeguard critical business data.
Troubleshoot database incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL tuning, access path analysis, and buffer pool management.
Collaborate with application teams on database design reviews, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
Drive continuous improvements in database reliability, automation, and operational excellence to support mission-critical workloads.
Your future at Kyndryl
This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
9+ years of experience managing IBM DB2 for z/OS in enterprise production environments, with expertise in database maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on expertise with DB2 utilities including REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD, REBUILD INDEX, and CHECK DATA.
Experience supporting DB2 subsystem installation, upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and version upgrades (DB2 v11/v12/v13).
Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, SMP/E, RACF, and Mainframe infrastructure.
Experience with database performance tuning, SQL optimization, access path analysis, buffer pool tuning, and capacity planning.
Expertise in backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity support for DB2 environments.
Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting DB2 issues using tools such as OMEGAMON, SPUFI, QMF, BMC MainView, and DB2 Admin Tool.
Experience supporting 24×7 production environments, incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Experience supporting complex enterprise mainframe environments and 24×7 production services
Understanding of ITIL-aligned change, release and service management practices.
Experience working across system programming, application, storage and infrastructure teams to resolve technical issues
Experience supporting disaster recovery exercises, audits, compliance reviews or operational governance.
IBM DB2 for z/OS certification or comparable demonstrated DB2 expertise.
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
3. Skills that usually matter in software engineering roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of Kyndryl’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, Python, Go, C# or C++ |
| Frameworks & tools | A web framework, SQL and NoSQL databases, Git, cloud basics |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
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