Senior Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to ensure the performance, availability, and lifecycle management of Db2 subsystems. These subsystems support high-volume, mission-critical Medicaid and healthcare systems. You will operate in a large-scale data sharing environment with distributed workloads and strict audit controls. Responsibilities include analyzing DDF activity, tuning buffer pools, resolving locking issues, identifying performance degradation, and developing reports using SMF/RMF data. The role involves installing and configuring Db2 subsystems, applying maintenance, performing version upgrades, and participating in DR exercises. Collaboration with application, storage, and z/OS teams is essential, along with maintaining compliance with production standards.

Qualifications

1. 10+ years of related experience 2. Strong expertise in data sharing and DDF environments 3. Experience with SMF/RMF analysis and performance tuning 4. Proficiency with SAS and Excel for reporting 5. Deep knowledge of Db2 internals and architecture 6. Experience with Omegamon 7. Working knowledge of ZOS, MVS, SMPE, TSO ISPF, SDSF, IFCID, SQL, EXPLAIN, Cobol, Db2 Connect, Bind, Catalog, and Db2 Utilities 8. Ability to provide on-call support 24x7 due to potential outage penalties 9. Capability for off-hours work for maintenance and upgrades 10. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages - 401K with company match - Competitive pay and paid time off - Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home - A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. - 15 days of paid leave per calendar year - An additional 10 paid holidays per year - Short and long-term disability benefits - Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance