Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist
$100 - $115 per hourTech Talent International
About the job Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist
Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid‑size organizations in Canada/US. We currently have a 12 month renewable contract as a Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist with our large global infrastructure client, supporting a major financial client account. This could be an indefinite long term contract or move into a permanent role.
Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months to start + possible multiple extensions
Rate: $100 - $115/hr + C2C - depending on overall experience
Location: Remote, Canada
Job Description:
z/OS DB2 System Programmer is responsible for the installation, customization, and maintenance of the DB2 subsystem on the z/OS platform. This role involves planning, analysis, design, building, testing, consulting, and implementation of DB2‑related projects. The z/OS DB2 System Programmer ensures that the DB2 environment is stable, efficient, and secure, supporting the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, customize, and maintain the DB2 subsystem on the z/OS platform.
- Perform system upgrades and apply maintenance to keep the DB2 environment current.
- Monitor DB2 performance and tune the system to optimize performance.
- Provide technical support to application developers and other system users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve DB2‑related issues.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Maintain system documentation and procedures.
- Ensure system security and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to support business initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with DB2 system programming on the z/OS platform.
- Strong knowledge of z/OS components and architecture.
- Proficiency in using DB2 diagnostics tools and tooling.
- Experience with performance analysis and tuning.
- Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP & VTAM) and security (RACF/ACF/CLAS).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with DB2 utilities and tools.
- Knowledge of mainframe storage management.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Experience with mainframe modernization and cloud integration.
This position may require on‑call support and participation in an on‑call rotation.
The z/OS DB2 System Programmer will work closely with other IT teams and business units to support the company's mainframe environment.
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