Junior Mainframe Db2 Database Administrator (DBA)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 4DT |
| Cwmni: | Lloyds Banking Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 135615_1750690333 |
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JOB TITLE: Junior Mainframe Db2 Database Administrator (DBA)
SALARY: £35,340 - £37,200
LOCATION(S): Edinburgh
HOURS: Full-time (including out of hours)
WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.
About this opportunity
We're looking for a Junior Mainframe Db2 DBA to join our z Mainframe Lab. The z Mainframe Lab are the team that looks after the critical infrastructure that underpins Lloyds Banking Group's (LBG) strategic transactional processing systems, namely the IBM Z Mainframe. The IBM Z Mainframe is LBG's platform of choice for our high-end transactional processing requirements for business units.
As a Junior Mainframe Db2 DBA you will learn the essential technical and analytical skills required to ensure the smooth operation of the relational database management system (RDBMS), IBM Db2. IBM Db2 is one of the most powerful, reliable, and scalable database platforms for mainframe. If you are passionate about technology, love problem-solving, and thrive in a dynamic working environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Specific activities you'll undertake might include:
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Assist with the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of Db2 databases on the mainframe platform.
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Learn to monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues to ensure maximum efficiency.
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Collaborate with senior DBAs and stakeholders to support application development and database design processes.
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Perform database back-up and recovery tasks under guidance.
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Participate in training and development programmes to build expertise in Db2 and mainframe environments.
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Document Db2 processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
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Raise and manage change records using ServiceNow.
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Investigate and resolve Db2 related incidents and problems, ensuring ServiceNow records are updated and closed in a timely manner.
Why Lloyds Banking Group:
We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.
What you'll need
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A strong interest in database technologies and enterprise systems.
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An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Basic knowledge of database concepts.
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Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
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If you have a financial services background or experience working within a regulated environment that would be beneficial.
And any experience of these would be really useful
- Working experience of a mainframe environment.
About working for us:
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
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A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
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An annual performance-related bonus
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Share schemes including free shares.
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Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
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24 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
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A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.
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