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Senior Mainframe ( Developer ) with Database Systems Expert - SME ( DB2 & IMS / DB ) Location: Remote EST Hours 1 year Contract with potential for extension
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience working with DB2 & IMS/DB systems as a Database Systems Programmer, Systems Engineer, or Systems Administrator. Strong hands - on expertise in DB2 & IMS/DB subsystem/region configuration, administration, & security management. Experience supporting environments with managed service providers & coordinating with offshore support teams. Deep understanding of mainframe database performance tuning & monitoring using tools like Omegamon & SYSView. Solid experience in backup, recovery, & disaster recovery planning & execution. Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex database issues efficiently.
Outstanding interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical stakeholders & business leaders effectively.
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives & mentor junior staff.
Certifications in DB2 or IMS / DB are a strong plus.
Must - Have Skills
Expert - level experience maintaining DB2 & IMS/DB mainframe database systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage experts, stakeholders, & infrastructure teams.
Proven leadership as a senior SME, accountable for issue resolution & system optimization. Demonstrated expertise in database backup & disaster recovery methodologies.
Experience working with service providers, both onshore & offshore.