Mainframe Systems Programmer

1 day ago

Remote, Oregon, United States AMERICAN SOFTWARE LLC Full time

Client Interview Format: Video Conference (Skype/WebEx)

Work Type: 100 % Remote (w/ US Work Auth)

Length: 2-yrs

Job Overview

Our CLIENT has a vacancy for the Mainframe Systems Programmer (IBM DB2). We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated professional with extensive hands-on experience in IBM DB2.

The ideal candidate must be able to hit the ground running, bringing deep technical expertise and practical knowledge to support, maintain, and enhance our DB2 environments. The consultant will serve as a Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer, responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and serviceability of the DB2 subsystem.

This role includes providing advanced technical support and guidance for the installation, upgrade, diagnosis, and performance tuning of DB2 and related OEM products. .

Duties

  • Supporting and maintaining DB2 subsystems in a z/OS environment.
  • Performing DB2 software installs, upgrades, and maintenance.
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex DB2 and related product issues.
  • Tuning DB2 for optimal performance and resource utilization.
  • Providing technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices.
  • Utilizing a strong knowledge of SMP/E and its role in the installation process.
  • Conducting ongoing maintenance (installing, patching, upgrading, administering, etc.) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems, systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services.
  • The candidate is required to provide Production off-hour coverage and support periodic weekend implementations.

Mandatory Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or 10 + years of experience in relevant technical field is required.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD, basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.), program product installations, working knowledge of the IBM virtual tape system, and Unix System Services.
  • Experience in DB2 Database system recovery.
  • Working knowledge of DB2.
  • Must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP.
  • Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON
  • Working with an enterprise-wide, large-scale implementation
  • Excellent communication skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
  • The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer Consultant

Desired Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing is a plus

References: Please include 2-3 professional references

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $89, $107,497.59 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • US Work Authorization ? Please State (Auto-Rejected if unspecified) - US Citizen, Green Card holder or US Permanent Resident, GC-EAD, H1-B Visa, H4, F1-EAD, F1-OPT, F1-STEM-OPT-Extn, Asylee, TN Visa or USMCA, etc.
  • Willingness & flexibility to work on W-2 or 1099 as per requirements ?

Experience:

  • Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer: 10 years (Required)
  • JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD: 10 years (Required)
  • IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14): 10 years (Required)
  • IBM Virtual Tape & Unix Systems: 10 years (Required)
  • VTAM & TCP/IP: 10 years (Required)
  • DB2 Working Knowledge: 10 years (Required)
  • DB2 Database system recovery: 10 years (Required)
  • OMEGAMON Tool: 10 years (Required)
  • Large Scale Enterprise Wide implementation: 10 years (Required)
  • CICS, IMS, and AFP printing: 7 years (Preferred)
  • Mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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