Mainframe Systems Programmer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Mainframe Systems Programmer
VTAM
OMEGAMON
IBM DB2
z/OS
JES2
SMP/E
TSO
IOCP/HCD
IDCAMS
IEFBR14

Job Details

Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer Location: Remote, NY Duration: 24 months Interview Format: Video Conference (Skype/WebEx) Hours/Week: Full Time - 40 Hours/Week
Position Description:

Client has a vacancy for the Mainframe Systems Programmer. They 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.

  • 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 fields is required.

  • 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 Skills:

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