[Hiring] Mainframe Systems Programmer @TEKsystems

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of performance and analytics solutions within IBM Z environments. This is not an application development role. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Db2 for z/OS, along with experience supporting IMS and z/VM environments, and will be comfortable working directly with customers to implement solutions and provide technical guidance. This position is best suited for a Senior mainframe professional who enjoys a combination of systems programming, performance engineering, customer consulting, environment implementation, and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support Db2 for z/OS environments.
• Stand up new Db2 subsystems and environments for customer implementations.
• Tune Db2 environments supporting high-volume, insert-heavy workloads.
• Optimize performance through buffer pool management, lock escalation analysis, partitioning strategies, and throughput improvements.
• Configure security, authorization IDs, and access controls.
• Support IMS data collection environments and troubleshoot transaction and performance data issues.
• Analyze IMS logs, record types, and mappings for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Support z/VM performance monitoring environments utilizing z/VM Performance Toolkit and related technologies.
• Analyze and map SMF, IMS, and z/VM performance records.
• Design database structures, schemas, and reporting solutions for performance analytics.
• Partner directly with customers on implementation activities, architecture decisions, and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and troubleshoot complex system and performance issues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Mainframe Systems Programming experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Db2 for z/OS systems programming.
• Experience standing up new Db2 subsystems and environments.
• Expertise in Db2 performance tuning, security, and authorization management.
• Experience tuning Db2 for high-volume insert workloads within partitioned table spaces.
• Strong understanding of lock escalation, buffer pools, and workload optimization.
• Experience with IMS architecture, logs, record types, and data mapping.
• Experience supporting z/VM environments and performance data collection.
• Knowledge of SMF records and performance analytics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM Z Performance and Capacity Analytics (IZPCA).
• Experience with 21CS Optima or similar performance management solutions.
• Capacity planning and performance reporting experience.
• IBM Expert Labs or customer implementation consulting experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise security and mainframe access management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.