We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced **Lead Database Administrator** to join our team.
**Responsibilities**
- Achieve acceptable database availability and response times by diagnosing and resolving issues in a high-availability multi-datacenter environment
- Monitor database performance to identify potential issues and ensure smooth operations
- Resolve problems effectively and within appropriate timeframes during regular work hours
- Ensure adherence to audit, security, and regulatory standards
- Offer DBA support for complex software installations and upgrades, including major updates
- Uphold a strong commitment to the integrity, security, and privacy of critical business data
- Facilitate data replication, backup, and availability solutions
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of development and administrative experience with DB2 z/OS
- 1+ years of leadership experience in relevant roles
- Knowledge of SQL, including XML, triggers, functions, and stored procedures
- Background in DDL, DCL, and database utilities or commands
- Skills in database tools such as Toad, BMC, and db2top
- Experience with large OLTP databases or data warehouses
- Proficiency in Unix scripting for database environments
- Familiarity with CICS or MQ integration
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
**Nice to have**
- Competency in database performance tuning in high-volume environments
- Skills in using OEM for database monitoring and optimization
- Understanding of database security protocols and data masking strategies
- Familiarity with best practices for cross-environment database deployments
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities




- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading integral provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Lead Database Administrator (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México