Mainframe Systems Programmer

Mainframe Systems Programmer

Remote

2 years (with opportunity for extension).

Corp. to Corp. / hourly rate 95.00

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.

Required 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.
• Must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer Consultant.
• Must have experience with VTAM and TCP / IP.
• Must have experience in DB2 Database system recovery.
• Working knowledge of DB2.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing is a plus.
• Education : Bachelor's degree or 10 + years of experience in relevant technical field is required.

Responsibilities :

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.

Primary responsibilities will include :