TeraData / DB2 Developer/Consultant

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• 10+ years of experience as a Teradata/DB2 Database developer or in a similar role.

• Administer and optimize Teradata databases for high availability and performance.

• Perform query tuning and workload management using Teradata Viewpoint.

• Implement space allocation, indexing, and partitioning strategies to improve efficiency.

• Manage database security, user access controls, and auditing.

• Automate tasks using Unix shell scripts and Python.

• Lead backup & recovery strategies using NetBackup and ARCMAIN.

• Collaborate with development teams to improve SQL performance.

• Migrate on-prem Teradata workloads to cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) on DB2.

• Advance knowledge of DB2 database architecture, features, and utilities.

• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for DB2 databases.

• Experience in Programming Languages (Java/Python etc.)

• Experience with database replication, data migration, and data integration tools.

• Familiarity with database automation and scripting languages for task automation (e.g., Shell scripting, Python).

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Database & Tools

• Teradata Vantage, Teradata 15.x/16.x/17.x

• Teradata SQL Assistant, BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPT

• Teradata Viewpoint, Teradata Administrator

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Query Optimization & Explain Plans

• Indexing Strategies (Join, Hash, Primary, and Secondary Indexes)

• Partitioned Primary Index (PPI) Implementation

Database Administration

• Capacity Planning & Space Management

• Backup & Recovery (BAR), NetBackup, ARCMAIN

• User Security & Access Control

ETL & Scripting

• Informatica, DataStage, Talend

• UNIX/Linux Shell Scripting, Python, Perl

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with database performance benchmarking and capacity planning.

• Knowledge of database regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Experience with other database platforms and technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server,DB2).

• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.

• Good exposure to Programming Languages and AI concept

• Knowledge of Red Hat Open Shift

• Teradata Certified Professional (TCPP) - [Year]

• AWS/GCP/Azure Cloud Certification (if applicable)

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