[Hiring] Mainframe DB2 System Programmer @Pyramid Consulting

Role Description

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe DB2 System Programmer. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in US (Remote).

Key Responsibilities:

• Project-based subject matter expert in all things infrastructure.
• Provide analysis, document, and diagram work for hand-off.
• Offer timely solutions and effectively troubleshoot issues.
• Hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of system interactions.
• Possess a growth mindset and prioritize personal and professional development.
• Customer-focused, prioritizing customer success in work.
• Inclusive in collaboration with others.

Qualifications

• 14 Years of Experience in Mainframe DB2 System Programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

Requirements

• Experience and Expertise in Monoplex, SYSPLEX architecture, and data sharing architecture.
• Experience in DB2 subsystem setup - both Stand-alone and data sharing.
• Experience in DB2 backup and recovery scenarios - traditional image copy, FLASH, mirroring, etc.
• Experience in REXX/CLIST and ISPF programming skills.
• Good knowledge of transactional environments like CICS, IMS architecture, and interface with DB2.
• DB2 Data sharing skills - Installation, customization, DB2 structures, CFRM policy, DB2 CF recovery, Data sharing locking mechanism, etc.
• Experience and good exposure to SMP/E process.
• Experience and Expertise on software migration and maintenance procedures - Install, backout, re-migration process - DB2 V9, V10, and V11.
• Good Knowledge on DB2 Health check, DB2 security, and Patch management.
• Good knowledge and experience on DB2 traces, SMF, RMF, and WLM.
• Good Knowledge on z/OS and DB2 system performance tuning methods.
• Experience in DB2 Connect and IBM Data Studio.
• DB2 Cloning process - IBM DB2 Cloning Tool or any customized in-house Tools.
• Good knowledge on SYSPLEX, data sharing, and distributed problem-solving skills.
• Experience in problem debugging and Vendor specific PMR ticketing procedure.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $60 - $70/hour.
• Employee benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Company Description

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

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