Senior DB2 Systems Programmer - Mainframe (z/OS) - J12966

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Access to modern mainframe toolsets

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia is looking for a Senior Mainframe Technical Specialist in Hong Kong. You will be part of a premier global technology transformation firm, focusing on DB2 systems within a high-availability IBM Z environment.

This role demands over 8 years of hands-on experience in Mainframe Systems Programming, particularly DB2 for z/OS. Opportunities for automation scripting and a strong emphasis on ITIL workflows make this position highly attractive for experienced candidates.

The position offers a competitive daily rate, positioning you at the heart of a significant infrastructure expansion.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming focused on DB2.
• Mastery of SMP/E within an MVS environment.
• Strong familiarity with access methods, file structures, and Disaster Recovery.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex DB2 systems upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with ISV vendors and internal teams to resolve system issues.

Skills

Mainframe Systems Programming

DB2 for z/OS

SMP/E

IBM utility tools

JCL

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REXX

CLIST

Job description

Our client is a premier global technology transformation firm working in close coordination with one of the world's largest financial services institutions. Known for its massive infrastructure scale and commitment to technological resilience, this organization is currently undergoing a rapid, heavily funded expansion of its core mainframe capabilities in Hong Kong. They offer a highly secure, enterprise‑grade environment driven by world‑class ITIL standards.

Role & Landscape

As a Senior Mainframe Technical Specialist, you will join an elite infrastructure team tasked with installing, customizing, and maintaining a high‑availability IBM Z DB2 environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex DB2 systems upgrades, tool installations (z/OS), and routine systems maintenance.
• Drive functional testing and architecture support for the mission‑critical tertiary backup environment.
• Conduct thorough performance reviews, database sizing, and advanced systems tuning to maintain optimal processing speeds.
• Administer robust access controls by implementing and managing RACF/ACF2 security rules.
• Collaborate closely with major ISV vendors (IBM, Broadcom, CA) and internal Service Centers to resolve critical system bugs and escalations.

What We Are Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• 8–12 years of hands‑on experience in Mainframe Systems Programming, specifically tailored to DB2 for z/OS.
• Mastery of SMP/E within an MVS environment alongside solid relational database concepts.
• Proven proficiency with IBM, Broadcom, and CA mainframe utility tools.
• Strong familiarity with JCL, access methods, file structures, and Disaster Recovery (DR) execution.

Desirable Assets

• Practical automation scripting using REXX and CLIST.
• Excellent technical leadership capabilities paired with a mature understanding of ITIL workflows.

Why Apply To This Role?

This is a high‑visibility secondment role that positions you at the heart of an enterprise‑scale infrastructure expansion. You will have access to heavily invested, modern mainframe toolsets and a clear avenue to work on critical disaster recovery frameworks. Offering an exceptionally competitive daily rate structure, this position is ideal for a senior systems specialist looking to solidify their footprint within elite financial infrastructure environments.

Contact

Send your résumé in Word format to Danny Kwan at resume(at)pinpointasia(dot)com and include the subject header Senior DB2 Systems Programmer - Mainframe (z/OS) - J12966.