Db2 for zOS specialist

TESTQ Technologies Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TESTQ Technologies Limited is seeking a Db2 system programmer to manage Db2 for zOS activities across the UK. You will ensure performance, integrity, and security of multiple subsystems while working with a team across geographies.

The role covers installing Db2 versions, maintaining tooling, managing Db2 connections, and implementing backup/recovery plans. Strong problem solving and adherence to GDPR are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or significant relevant industry experience preferable.
• Experience as a zOS Systems Specialist with Db2 skills.
• Db2 performance tuning and production support experience.
• Familiarity with GDPR and information legislation.

Responsibilities

• Install and test new versions of Db2.
• Continuous delivery of maintenance for Db2 and tooling.
• Support and management of distributed Db2 connections.
• Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans.
• Monitor performance and ensure security and disaster recovery.

Skills

Agile

DB2-DB Administration

MySQL

Education

Computer science

Information Technology

Mathematics

Any degree or significant relevant industry experience

Job description

As a Db2 system programmer you will be responsible for Db2 for zOS activities ensuring the performance integrity maintenance and security of our UK database estate You will be required to work as part of a team which support 50 Db2 subsystems across multiple mainframes and geographies

As a Db2 for zOS specialist youll need to

• Install and test new versions Db2
• Continuous delivery of maintenance for Db2 and tooling
• Support and management of distributed Db2 connections
• Engineering solutions to exploit automation
• Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP CICS Db2 environment
• Planning and maintenance of databases
• Capacity planning
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Monitor performance
• Provide fast responses to frontend users
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database
• Develop manage and test backup and recovery plans
• Communicate regularly with technical applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user accesssecurity
• Development and production support
• Troubleshooting activities

Skills

You will need to show

• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills
• Good communication teamwork and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• A commitment to continuing professional development CPD
• An understanding of information legislation such as the GDPR

Qualifications

You can enter this career with a degree in any subject or significant relevant industry experience but the following is preferable

• Computer science
• Computer softwarecomputer systems engineering
• Electronics
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Operational research
• Experience of working as a zOS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the Db2 arena
• Db2 production support
• Db2 software maintenance
• Db2 performance tuning
• Db2 application support

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Agile (Value-Driven Delivery), DB2-DB Administration, MySQL