Mainframe DB2 System Programmer

Zimaw; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimaw is seeking a Db2 for z/OS DBAs for an assignment in Denmark. You will install, configure, maintain and upgrade Db2 for z/OS systems to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

Your role includes monitoring and tuning Db2 subsystems, managing security, backups, disaster recovery, and applying patches while minimizing downtime. You will collaborate with application, database and infrastructure teams on deployments and migrations.

Qualifications

• Experience installing/configuring Db2 for z/OS
• Strong knowledge of Db2 security, backups and DR
• Experience with patches and version upgrades
• Ability to collaborate with application, database and infra teams

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, maintaining and upgrading Db2 for z/OS environments
• Monitoring and tuning Db2 subsystem performance
• Managing Db2 security, backup, recovery and DR
• Applying maintenance, patches, and version upgrades
• Collaborating with teams to support deployments and migrations

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

Performance tuning

Security & backups

Disaster recovery

Patches & upgrades

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Db2 for z/OS

Job description

• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading IBM Db2 for z/OS environments to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Monitoring and tuning Db2 subsystem performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing performance improvements.
• Managing Db2 security, backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database utilities to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Applying maintenance, patches, and version upgrades while ensuring system stability and minimal downtime.
• Collaborating with application, database, and infrastructure teams to support deployments, migrations, and production environments.

Practical Information About the Assignment

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until February 2027, with a strong possibility of a 1-2 month extension.
• Work Setup: Hybrid or remote
• Client only consider consultants who are based within the EU for this positions.