Mainframe z/OS Systems DB2 Programmer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Business Systems
CICS
CPU
Collaboration
Communication
Database

Job Details

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer for a hybrid role in New York, NY candidates with active LinkedIn profiles are preferred POSITION The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in IBM DB2. Bring deep technical expertise and practical knowledge to support, maintain, and enhance critical DB2 environments. This is a hands-on role requiring a self-motivated professional who can quickly adapt and contribute to a high-performance team managing large-scale mainframe systems. WHO WE ARE UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused on delivering enterprise systems that significantly improve our clients' IT performance. We work across the IT spectrum including Development, Business/Systems/Data Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and High-Level System Architecture. We take pride in placing talented professionals on mission-critical technology projects that drive public sector transformation and operational excellence. WHAT WE OFFER Our W2 employees can expect the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • HSA/FSA
  • Pre-Tax Transportation Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Policy
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelors degree or 10+ years of experience in a relevant technical field
  • Experience in DB2 Database system recovery
  • Working knowledge of DB2
  • Must have experience with VTAM and TCP/IP
  • A 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
  • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing is a plus
  • Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON
  • Experience working with enterprise-wide, large-scale implementations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant
Responsibilities include:
  • 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
  • Providing Production off-hour coverage and supporting periodic weekend implementations
UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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