Mainframe Systems Programmer - Storage

Job highlights

• Perform data management tasks as required: loading / unloading,updating,restoring and removing data to ensure that database is accurate as a data source

• Troubleshoot job failures and work with Operations as required

• Knowledge of Database Third party Software tools is a plus,(Omegamon,Tmon,BMC Suite,CA DB2 Toolset) is a Plus . Off Hours Support as required

• Backup and recovery processes and tools

• Database knowledge (logical and physical design)

• Experience with troubleshooting database performance issues and query tuning concepts

• Perform data management tasks as required: loading / unloading, updating, restoring and removing data to ensure that database is accurate as a data source.

• Perform Database Maintenance activities like Adhoc Reorgs, Runstats etc on demand from the application teams, as well as monitor the scheduled maintenance activities.

• Monitor and manage Space: Purge obsolete data and reclaim space

• Identify and troubleshoot databases issues with high priority.

• Monitor database backups and Database maintenance jobs.

• Troubleshoot job failures and work with Operations as required.

• Monitor the databases for any unusual activities and restrictive states and check the logs periodically for any issues.

• Refresh Dev/Test databases with prod backup images as requested.

• Working in a collaborative multi client Environment.

• Knowledge of Cobol Programming.

• Knowledge of Database Third party Software tools is a plus, (Omegamon, Tmon, BMC Suite, CA DB2 Toolset) is a Plus

• Off Hours Support as required.

• Participate in Oncall Schedule.

• Platforms: z/os DB2, IMS

• Bonus Platforms: IDMS, Adabase, Supra, System 2000, Datacom