DB Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION : DB Specialist

In one sentence

As part of the larger team, Data Migration Specialists extract data from a variety of legacy mainframe databases, map the raw data to new database systems in either the cloud or on-premises data solutions. This position will be in charge of extracting, mapping, formatting, and importing client data from legacy systems into cloud-based data environments.

What will your job look like?

• Export customer data from legacy databases such as Db2, IMS, ADABAS, or IDMS
• Update taxonomy changes to reflect code changes in migrated mainframe code
• Migrate legacy database files to newly configured database solutions on PostgreSQL on Linux and Windows environments in the cloud
• Work with Project Managers and Implementation Engineers to further interpret and map customer data.
• Collaborate with our world-class Sales Team to review prospective customer data and provide a pricing quote
• Validate the data in both the original and destination systems
• Analyze the methods of transforming existing data into a format for the new environment and choose the best solution for the clients situation
• Requires a self-driven individual who is extremely detail oriented and is comfortable problem-solving complex data issues.
• Support Team members around deliverables, timelines and strategies.
• Provide expert advice on best practice migration solutions that satisfy customer requirements.

All you need is...

• Bachelor / B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent
• Export customer data from legacy databases such as Db2, IMS, ADABAS, or IDMS
• Min of 5+ years’ experience running data migrations in a complex environment with PostgreSQL
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of networking, hardware and operating systems, databases, remote connectivity, security and image processing.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Understanding of zOS and/or Unisys based Database systems
• Proven knowledge of Windows Server, and SQL based Database solutions in cloud environments
• Relational database experience with PostgreSQL required
• Scripting language experience preferred

Why you will love this job:

You will have the opportunity to work in a growing organization, with ever growing opportunities for personal growth and one of the highest scores of employee engagement.
You will be able to use your specific insights into variety of projects to overcome technical challenge while continuing to deepen your area of knowledge.
You will have the opportunity to work in multinational environment for the global market leader in its field