Associate Engineer DB2 DBA

Job Position: Associate Engineer 

About Catalyst Brands: 

Catalyst Brands is a leading U.S.-based retail organization formed in 2025 through the merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group, combining multiple iconic fashion brands under one umbrella

The company manages a diversified portfolio of well-known brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Lucky Brand, and JCPenney.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Catalyst Brands focuses on delivering modern retail experiences while leveraging the heritage of established global brands

With a workforce of over tens of thousands and multi-billion-dollar revenue, the organization operates at a large scale across retail, e-commerce, and supply chain domains

The company emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategies to enhance brand value and consumer engagement

Catalyst Brands is expanding its global presence, including a growing capability centre in India that supports technology, digital operations, and analytics

It aims to drive operational excellence and business growth by integrating technology, data-driven insights, and efficient retail practices. 

Must have skills -   

General Skills/Requirements: 

• College Degree required
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, agile environment
• Action oriented
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Should be motivated to grow in the job role
• Retail experience desirable but not required  

Technical Skills/Requirements: 

• 1-2 years of Experience in database administration DB2 z/OS database administration tasks
• Perform DB2 z/OS basic database administration tasks.
• Perform database upgrades and patches with SMP/E Tune/Modify database definitions (DDL, Configuration Parameters, DASD/SAN space).
• Technical consultation and troubleshooting Assist programmers/operators with error/abend diagnosis resolution. Analyze and review SQL.
• Interact with other IT and Business employees in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Capable of directing contractor resources
• Demonstrated experience in database administration skills of IBM DB2 z/0S on any of the versions v9, v10, v11, v12 .
• Exposure to JCL, TSO, ISPF  
• Experience with VSAM , RACF
• Analytical problem solving mindset and good communication skills.
• Experience with IBM Database tools.
• Experience with any other database technology a plus. 

Nature & Scope of Job: 

• Responsible performing DB2 database administration tasks
• Perform database upgrades and patches.
• Identify performance issues, recommend/implement performance improvements.
• Perform/schedule database maintenance, maintain/execute backup and recoveries.
• Perform database on-call functions and participate in routine planned support and project activities.
• Meet deadlines for changes requested by clients/peer
• Work closely with data modeler, DBA and cross-functional team to deliver solutions to business
• Analyze trends to proactively prevent problems.
• Work with cross-functional teams across different geographies