Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)
Job Details
Database Systems Programmer -- Mainframe, DB2, IMS, zOS
Atlanta, GA
Contract
We are seeking an experienced Database Analyst/Database Systems Programmer to manage and optimize IBM DB2 databases on the zOS mainframe platform. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining database objects, performing data manipulation with DB2 utilities, implementing backup and recovery strategies, monitoring performance and tuning queries, and collaborating with application teams on schema changes and technology roadmaps. The role oversees external DBA teams during software installations, manages service-level processes (change, incident, problem management), ensures timely software upgrades, and supports high-availability and disaster-recovery planning. Additional duties involve risk mitigation, audit participation (SOX), and staying current on database technology lifecycle management.
Required expertise: minimum 8 years with zDb2, IMS DBDC, and/or ADABAS; proficiency with IBM Infosphere Data Replication Suite (IIDR); knowledge of zConnect Enterprise Edition (zCEE); strong SQL skills, DB2 partitioning, indexing, data sharing, and performance tuning; familiarity with JCL, mainframe OS concepts, data security best practices, and compliance regulations; ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and manage backups, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
We are seeking an experienced Database Analyst/Database Systems Programmer to manage and optimize IBM DB2 databases on the zOS mainframe platform. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining database objects, performing data manipulation with DB2 utilities, implementing backup and recovery strategies, monitoring performance and tuning queries, and collaborating with application teams on schema changes and technology roadmaps. The role oversees external DBA teams during software installations, manages service-level processes (change, incident, problem management), ensures timely software upgrades, and supports high-availability and disaster-recovery planning. Additional duties involve risk mitigation, audit participation (SOX), and staying current on database technology lifecycle management.
Required expertise: minimum 8 years with zDb2, IMS DBDC, and/or ADABAS; proficiency with IBM Infosphere Data Replication Suite (IIDR); knowledge of zConnect Enterprise Edition (zCEE); strong SQL skills, DB2 partitioning, indexing, data sharing, and performance tuning; familiarity with JCL, mainframe OS concepts, data security best practices, and compliance regulations; ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and manage backups, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
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