Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer (Openings: 1 Position)

Open for W2 and C2C arrangements (W2 Folks Preferred first)

Location: Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)

Duration: 6+ months, extendable

Direct client opportunity

Project: Urgent Mainframe Infrastructure Requirement

No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved

Mode of Interview: 2 Rounds mostly virtual

Job Description:

• Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer
• Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, tuning, and supporting DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• The z/OS role may require weekend maintenance windows and IPL activities.

Mandatory requirements include:

• 7 to 12 plus years of mainframe experience.
• 3 to 5 plus years of DB2 systems programming or administration experience.
• Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS.
• Experience with DB2 replication products, including QRep, SQLRep, or CDC.
• DB2 software installation, upgrades, maintenance, testing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of ZPARMs, buffer pools, logs, BSDS, catalog, and directory.
• Experience with DB2 Data Sharing, Sysplex, Coupling Facility, HA, and DR
• Strong troubleshooting skills for DB2 subsystem, performance, and connectivity issues.
• Proficiency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
• Willingness to work onsite three days per week.

Preferred experience:

• SMP/E
• DB2 utilities and performance tools.
• OMEGAMON or MainView
• Endevor or ISPW
• Large-scale DB2 upgrades, migrations, or optimization initiatives.
• z/OS Connect and API modernization.
• BMC DB2 tools, ADABAS, and Natural.
• REXX, SQL, JIRA, RACF, TCP/IP, network certificates, and Splunk.
• Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and MQ.

Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401K contributions.