Digitive LLC
Digitive LLC

W2 ONLY - REMOTE- Mainframe DB2 and IMS System Programmer

Plano, TX, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$70 - $74/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Mainframe
  • DB2
  • IMS
  • z/os

Summary

Job Title: Mainframe DB2 and IMS System Programmer
Location: Plano, TX (onsite preferred) — Remote OK
Employment Type: Contract W2 (No C2C)

Experience Level

  • 12+ years of professional experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in z/OS and ISV products.

Technical Key Skills (Mandatory)

  • Expertise performing SMP/E and non-SMP/E installation of ISV products.
  • Expertise in IBM and Broadcom software product installs and upgrades.
  • Mastery of DB2 and IMS database management and utilities.
  • DB2 V12 upgrades or later.
  • IMS V15.5 upgrades or later.
  • Fluent in JCL and IBM utilities (IEBGENER, IEBCOPY, AMASPZAP, DFDSS).
  • ISPF/TSO and related foundational tools.
  • Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
  • Designing project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decommissioning) with task lists for all stakeholders, and communicating timelines to delivery and business teams.
  • Formulating roadmaps with all prerequisites required to achieve project completion.

Job Responsibilities

  • Installation and upgrades: installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
  • Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
  • Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
  • Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
  • Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
  • Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
  • Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
  • Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
  • Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.
 
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  • Dice Id: 91159525
  • Position Id: 9033-5611-1787327343
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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