Job Title: DB2 for z/OS System Support

Employment Type

Contract

Work Mode

Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DB2 for z/OS System Programmer to join our DB2 Support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, and support of large-scale DB2 for z/OS environments across multiple mainframes and geographies.

The role involves ensuring the stability, integrity, and availability of mission-critical DB2 databases while providing L2/L3 support, implementing recovery strategies, and optimizing database performance in high-volume OLTP (CICS) environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer and support DB2 for z/OS environments.
- Monitor and optimize DB2 database performance.
- Perform DB2 installation, upgrades, maintenance, and patching activities.
- Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-related incidents and issues.
- Support and manage distributed DB2 connections.
- Perform capacity planning and storage management.
- Troubleshoot complex database and application-related issues.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure system stability.
- Maintain high availability and performance of DB2 databases in CICS/OLTP environments.

Required Skills

- Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS administration and support.




- Experience in DB2 production support and application support.
- Expertise in DB2 performance monitoring and tuning.
- Knowledge of DB2 backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Experience working in IBM z/OS environments.
- Understanding of database security, access control, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with CICS and OLTP environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with REXX scripting.
- Knowledge of COBOL programming.
- Experience with DB2 monitoring and performance management tools.
- Understanding of database design principles and data management practices.

Experience Required

- 5+ years of experience as a DB2 for z/OS System Programmer, DB2 Administrator, or z/OS Systems Specialist.
- Proven experience in:
- DB2 Production Support
- DB2 Software Maintenance
- DB2 Performance Tuning
- DB2 Application Support

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant IBM Mainframe or DB2 certifications will be an added advantage.

What We're Looking For

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production support workplace.
- Flexibility to handle critical incidents and support activities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to build strong relationships with technical teams and business stakeholders.

📌 z/OS System Programmer (Mumbai)
🏢 Runmap Infotech Private
📍 Mumbai