Db2 System Programmer

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the UK is seeking a Db2 System Programmer to support Db2 for z/OS activities, ensuring performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of the UK database estate. The role spans 50+ subsystems across mainframes and geographies, with hybrid work setup and mandatory onsite presence. You will install, test, and maintain Db2 versions, manage security and DR plans, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure data integrity and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• DB2 for z/OS experience is essential.
• CICS OLTP familiarity.
• Automation experience to improve maintenance.
• Security, disaster recovery and GDPR awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install and test new Db2 versions and maintain Db2 tooling.
• Support distributed Db2 connections across mainframes/geographies.
• Engineer automation solutions to stabilize Db2/ CICS environments.
• Plan and monitor databases, perform capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Ensure storage, archiving and data retention procedures function correctly.
• Manage database security and disaster recovery plans, including backup testing.
• Communicate with technical and operations teams to ensure data integrity and security.
• Define user requirements and monitor access controls.
• Provide development and production support including incident management.
• Apply Agile practices and maintain relationships with teams and customers.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments and pursue continuing professional development.
• Consider GDPR and information legislation in database activities.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

CICS OLTP

Automation

Security planning

Agile practices

Capacity planning

Incident management

GDPR awareness

Job description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, mandatory) Clearance Required: BPSSOur client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Db2 System Programmer to support Db2 for z/OS activities, ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of the UK database estate.

The role will work as part of a team supporting 50+ Db2 subsystems across multiple mainframes and geographies.

What you will do:

• Install and test new versions of Db2 and provide continuous delivery of maintenance for Db2 and associated tooling.
• Support and manage distributed Db2 connections across multiple mainframes and geographies.
• Engineer solutions that exploit automation and maintain the stability and integrity of the CICS Db2 OLTP environment.
• Plan and maintain databases, perform capacity planning, and monitor database performance.
• Ensure storage and archiving procedures function correctly and provide fast responses to front-end users.
• Manage database security and disaster recovery, including developing, managing, and testing backup and recovery plans.
• Communicate with technical, application, and operational teams to maintain database integrity and security.
• Establish user requirements and monitor user access and security.
• Provide development and production support, including troubleshooting and incident management activities.
• Apply Agile practices and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Keep up to date with new technology developments and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Apply awareness of information legislation, including GDPR, to database activities.