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DB2 Database Engineer

Zurich North America
Schaumburg, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Zurich (Schaumburg, IL) seeks a DB2 Database Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our DB2 on Linux servers, understand software development methodologies and work with development, platform, security, and infrastructure teams to support the databases at Zurich. Specific duties include: assist with creation and maintenance of end-to-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management of database services; design and implement database structures that meet the business requirements while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance; develop custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks; perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime; provide consultation to business personnel, the development team and infrastructure team with the design and support of host systems with client and internal applications by participating in project meetings; design DB2 solutions including architecture, deployment processes, providing end-to-end database support for cloud services through monitoring, incident response, and incident resolution for the Public Cloud Platform environment, provide support and expertise to troubleshoot issues on the public cloud database platforms (Azure) for hosted workloads, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps and Ansible to automate DB2 build and configuration in cloud environments, build and configuration standards; troubleshoot and provide solution connection of various types and native clients; lead and mentor junior database administrators, engineers and developers; and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in database management and security. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. with required travel to Schaumburg HQ once a year.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, or a closely related field of study, plus 5 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Cloud Engineer, System Lead (DBA), Senior system Analyst (DBA), Database Administrator, DB2 Administrator or similar position overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases. Must have 5 years of experience with each of the following: deploying, monitoring, and managing infrastructure of DB2 servers; designing and implementing database structures to meet business requirements while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance; developing custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks; working with Linux operating systems; working with SQL, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, and Python for automation; performing database tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime; providing consultation of the design and support of host systems; designing DB2 solutions including architecture, deployment processes; providing end-to-end database support for cloud services through monitoring, incident response, and incident resolution for the Public Cloud Platform environment; providing support and expertise to troubleshoot issues on the public cloud database platforms including Azure for hosted workloads, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure DevOps and Ansible to automate DB2 build and configuration in cloud environments, build and configuration standards; troubleshooting and solutioning connections of jdbc, odbc and native clients; working with high availability, disaster recovery and storage concepts; and working with database security including implementation, support and evaluating database security in DB2. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. with required travel to Schaumburg HQ once a year.

Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 133171

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $157,200.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25 industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 .

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-DNI #NAAIA

Salary : $157,200

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