Db2 for z/OS Specialist

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Contributory pension

Job summary

HSBC UK is seeking a Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to manage and optimise a large UK database estate, supporting 50+ subsystems across mainframes with resilience and performance at pace.

You will install and test Db2 for z/OS releases, maintain Db2 and tooling, support distributed connections, monitor performance, automate recovery, and lead capacity planning while collaborating with technical and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer experience.
• SMP/E experience for Db2 installation and maintenance.
• Experience operating in a Db2 data sharing environment.
• Strong Db2 production support and performance tuning.
• Experience with distributed connectivity to support application teams.
• Scripting/Programming capability (REXX; COBOL advantageous).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork with an Agile/CPD mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Db2 for z/OS systems programming across 50+ subsystems in a UK estate.
• Install and test new Db2 for z/OS releases and manage ongoing maintenance.
• Support distributed Db2 connections and operate in a data shared environment.
• Monitor, tune and protect performance for high-volume OLTP/Db2 workloads.
• Improve reliability by designing automation and engineering solutions.
• Lead capacity planning and ensure robust storage and archiving procedures.
• Manage security and contribute to disaster recovery, including backup/testing.
• Provide production support and fast incident response with stakeholders.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

SMP/E

Db2 data sharing

Db2 production support

Distributed connectivity

REXX

COBOL

Analytical

Communication

Agile CPD mindset

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

Join our IBMz team and help run one of the UK’s most demanding and business-critical Db2 for z/OS estates. You’ll work at the heart of core banking technology balancing resilience, performance and change at pace - supporting 50+ Db2 subsystems across multiple mainframes and geographies, and helping us modernise through automation and continuous delivery.

In this role you’ll:

• Deliver Db2 for z/OS systems programming across a complex UK database estate supporting 50+ subsystems.
• Install and test new Db2 for z/OS releases and manage ongoing maintenance for Db2 and tooling.
• Support distributed Db2 connections and operate confidently in a data shared environment.
• Monitor, tune and protect performance for a high-volume OLTP (CICS)/Db2 workload.
• Improve reliability and recoverability by designing and implementing automation and engineering solutions.
• Lead capacity planning and ensure storage and archiving procedures are robust and functioning correctly.
• Manage security and contribute to disaster recovery, including back-up and recovery plan development and testing.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting, delivering fast response to incidents and communicating effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer (z/OS Systems Specialist background).
• Essential: proven SMP/e experience for Db2 installation and maintenance.
• Essential: proven experience operating in a Db2 data sharing environment.
• Strong expertise in Db2 production support, maintenance, performance tuning, and incident management.
• Experience with distributed connectivity and supporting application teams to maintain service integrity.
• Scripting/programming capability (e.g., REXX; COBOL advantageous).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement (Agile/CPD mindset).

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.