z/OS System Programmer

Job Title: DB2 for z/OS System Support

Employment Type

Contract

Work Mode

Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DB2 for z/OS System Programmer to join our DB2 Support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, and support of large-scale DB2 for z/OS environments across multiple mainframes and geographies.

The role involves ensuring the stability, integrity, and availability of mission-critical DB2 databases while providing L2/L3 support, implementing recovery strategies, and optimizing database performance in high-volume OLTP (CICS) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support DB2 for z/OS environments.
• Monitor and optimize DB2 database performance.
• Perform DB2 installation, upgrades, maintenance, and patching activities.
• Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-related incidents and issues.
• Support and manage distributed DB2 connections.
• Perform capacity planning and storage management.
• Troubleshoot complex database and application-related issues.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure system stability.
• Maintain high availability and performance of DB2 databases in CICS/OLTP environments.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS administration and support.
• Experience in DB2 production support and application support.
• Expertise in DB2 performance monitoring and tuning.
• Knowledge of DB2 backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience working in IBM z/OS environments.
• Understanding of database security, access control, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with CICS and OLTP environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with REXX scripting.
• Knowledge of COBOL programming.
• Experience with DB2 monitoring and performance management tools.
• Understanding of database design principles and data management practices.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience as a DB2 for z/OS System Programmer, DB2 Administrator, or z/OS Systems Specialist.
• Proven experience in:
• DB2 Production Support
• DB2 Software Maintenance
• DB2 Performance Tuning
• DB2 Application Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant IBM Mainframe or DB2 certifications will be an added advantage.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production support environment.
• Flexibility to handle critical incidents and support activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to build strong relationships with technical teams and business stakeholders.