Python Job: DB2 Developer (IBM DB2, Database Maintenance, Perf

7+ to 10 years of Experience

DESCRIPTION:

We have an immediate need for DB2 Developer to be based in Montreal, Canada (hybrid position).

• The team is looking for talented data engineers to contribute on the development of its core infrastructure components on Sybase, DB2 and MSSQL databases as well as new database platform on Cloud (Snowflake and Azure SQL).
• The successful candidate must be passionate about data, have a strong interest and experience in RDBMS technologies, including enterprise-scale, real time, highly accessed transactional databases and replication systems.
• This position offers an opportunity to participate in lively discussion on technical and business issues, meaning that strong communication skills and willingness to express their own views as well as listen to others is vital.
• The tasks will include performance optimization, testing, database engineering, platform migration, version upgrades, development and distribution on cloud platforms.
• The person joining the team must be able to operate in a fast-paced Agile environment where time to market is a key requirement without compromising on the quality and resiliency of the application.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• IBM DB2
• Database Development
• Database Maintenance
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a DB2 Developer.
• Knowledge (intermediate level) of development and performance optimization on major RDBMS technologies.
• Scripting knowledge (python or Perl)
• Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Data modeling concepts.
• Version control, preferably with GIT.
• Knowledge of ETL products such as Informatica.
• Replication
• Snowflake
• Azure SQL
• Agile practices
• Experience working in geographically dispersed teams.

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