Senior Software Engineer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Irving

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

107120.00 - 160680.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Software Engineer (DB2 DBA) is a key technical role responsible for managing, maintaining, optimizing and securing the DB2 databases within Citibank's technology ecosystem. This position requires technical expertise, a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), modern practices, and the ability to mentor team members in a high-paced financial environment.

Job Responsibility:

Perform core DBA tasks, including database creation, patching (specifically VTM patching), DB2 upgrades, backup and restore procedures, and ongoing maintenance
download the DB2 database software from the IBM vendor site and create the packages for installation in the Citi environment
interface with the IBM vendor for remediation of any security vulnerabilities and any other issues identified as database related
investigate and resolve database performance bottlenecks
utilize tools like DB2explain and DB2advise to analyze query performance and recommend optimization strategies
monitor space usage and proactively recommend adjustments for optimal performance
develop and maintain contingency plans for database recovery and business continuity
participate in annual disaster recovery testing to validate and refine recovery procedures
implement and maintain database security measures, including FID/Policy access management
support audit and compliance requirements related to data security and access control
manage OS upgrades and minimize their impact on database systems
maintain expertise in relevant operating systems and platforms supporting our database infrastructure

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in the DB2 Database Administration role
proven experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization using tools like DB2explain and DB2advise
experience with automation scripting (e.g., Java, Shell, Python)
experience with distributed Database Platforms (DB2, Oracle, SQL, NoSQL)
familiarity with Cloud Database Technologies (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB Atlas)
practical experience with CI/CD principles and implementation, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
familiarity with monitoring tools such as Autosys
experience with hardware upgrades, sizing, and high-availability configurations
strong understanding of contingency planning and disaster recovery procedures
knowledge of database security management, FID/Policy access management, and audit/compliance requirements
experience managing OS upgrades and their impact on database systems
excellent communication and problem-solving skills
ability to work independently and as part of a team
ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 23, 2025

Expiration:
September 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior Software Engineer

Citi

Location:United States, Irving

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract