Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer ** No Third Parties **

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

IBM Utilities
IBM OMEGAMON
Job Entry Subsystem 2/3
Mainframe
SMP/E
TCP/IP
TSO
VTAM
z/OS
IBM DB2

Job Details

Overview:

Our client, seeks an accomplished Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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Location: New York, NY 10001 (100% Remote)

Duration: 24-month contract w/ possibility of extension

Notes:

  • Please include 2 3 professional references with your resume.
  • Anticipated Start Date: 12/15/2025

Job Description:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications:

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

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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Satwinder Sat Singh

Lead Technical Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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