Job Title

DB2 Integration SME (Mid-Senior)

Location

Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra Client Site / Hybrid)

Client

Federal

Employment Type

Contract

Experience Required

7+ years

Clearance

Baseline must , Ideally NV1

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Integration Subject Matter Expert to support critical data integration initiatives for the Department of the Treasury.

You will act as the technical authority on IBM DB2 platforms, designing, implementing, and optimising robust integration solutions that connect DB2 environments with enterprise systems, data platforms, and downstream applications. The role requires strong hands-on capability combined with the ability to advise stakeholders, ensure data integrity, and maintain high standards of security and compliance in a government context.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and implement DB2 integration solutions (batch, real-time, and near-real-time) across enterprise systems.
- Lead data migration, ETL/ELT processes, and interface development involving IBM DB2.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on DB2 performance, optimisation, indexing, partitioning, and high-availability configurations.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical integration designs.
- Ensure all integration solutions meet government security, privacy, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot complex DB2-related integration issues and provide root-cause analysis.
- Contribute to technical documentation, standards, and knowledge transfer.
- Support continuous improvement of data integration patterns, monitoring, and error-handling frameworks.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on DB2 best practices.

Required Skills & Experience





- 7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (preferably Advanced Enterprise Server Edition, or z/OS environments highly regarded).
- Proven experience designing and delivering DB2 integration solutions (ETL, APIs, messaging, file-based, change-data-capture).
- Solid knowledge of DB2 SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
- Experience integrating DB2 with modern data platforms, middleware, or enterprise applications.
- Solid understanding of data modelling, data quality, and data governance principles.
- Experience working in large enterprise or government environments with strict security and compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a mid-senior SME while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

Highly Desirable

- Experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage, IBM Data Replication, or other IBM integration tools.
- Exposure to cloud-based DB2 (Db2 on Cloud, Db2 Warehouse) or hybrid environments.
- Knowledge of related technologies such as MQ, Kafka, API gateways, or ETL tools (Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory, etc.).
- Previous experience working with Australian Government agencies, particularly Treasury, Finance, or similar departments.
- Familiarity with mainframe DB2 environments (z/OS).

Clearance & Eligibility

- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
- Ideally holds an active NV1 (or higher) Australian Government Security Clearance. Candidates without current clearance may still be considered if they are eligible and willing to undergo the process, subject to client approval.

Ideal Candidate A mid-senior DB2 specialist who combines deep technical expertise with practical integration experience, thrives in complex government environments, and can operate confidently as both a hands-on contributor and a trusted technical advisor.

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