Lloyds Banking Group
Senior Infrastructure Specialist (z Mainframe Db2 DBA)
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Senior Infrastructure Specialist (z/OS Mainframe Db2 DBA)
Salary: £84,051 – £93,390 Location: London Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum two days per week on-site)
About This Opportunity
Lloyds Banking Group is the UK’s largest Digital, Retail, and Commercial Bank, dedicated to helping Britain prosper. As part of a £3bn investment in transforming its products and platforms, the Group is building the future of banking—servicing 789 software systems, 26,000 servers, supporting 80,000 colleagues, and engaging with millions of customers.
In this role, you will deliver sophisticated technical support for z/OS mainframe Db2, focusing on:
- Maintaining services in line with Group standards and SLAs, including out-of-hours support.
- Technical support and incident resolution for complex environments (with out-of-hours requirements).
- Key ownership of Db2 technical assessments, query optimisation, and performance tuning to ensure service stability and availability.
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert support for complex mainframe environments, meeting strict deadlines.
- Shape strategy and design for mainframe development and test estates.
- Lead the z/OS Db2 technology roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders on execution.
- Standardise processes, drive efficiency initiatives, and ensure adherence to governance.
- Work across Lab & Platform teams to develop, promote, and implement process improvements.
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Why Work at Lloyds Banking Group?
Destination of Choice. With an £3bn tech investment, Lloyds is building the bank of the future. By choosing us, you’ll:
✔ Make an impact—influencing millions of customers and shaping tomorrow’s finance world. ✔ Learn and grow—whether through opportunities, training, or mentorship. ✔ Work in a values-led culture—rooted in equity, inclusion, and diversity. ✔ Join a purposeful organisation—committed to fair recruitment and professional development.
What You’ll Need
✅ Extensive, in-depth expertise in Db2 on z/OS, including:
- Performance monitoring & SQL tuning (buffer pool tuning, stability analysis).
- DDL governance, schema evolution, and change control.
- **Troubleshooting critical on-line systems.**📌 Binge-watching system dumps is required. :vampire:
- Technical communication skills—explaining complex concepts to senior leadership.
- Mentorship experience—coaching juniors on Db2 fundamentals, operational processes, and best practices.
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✅ Accounting for competitive edge:
- 10+ years as a z/OS Db2 DBA in a financial organisation.
About Working for Us
Lloyds championed **indeed! (Excuse the cheesy image). We lead in TRUE diversity initiatives—menopause and cancer support programs—so you get the resources to thrive.
We adapt. So should your needs.
🛑 Accessibility Adjustments: From hybrid working to tailored tools, accommodations are pre-requested and provided. 📈 Progressive Benefits Package: ✔ Pension (15%) + Performance Bonus & Share Schemes ✔ Level up learning with education & training funds ✔ 30 days’ holiday (bank holidays extra!) ✔ Flexible job shares, sabbaticals, and top-tier sick pay.
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We design our benefits for personalised impact—city focused or hi-tech wellness—the choice is yours.
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