Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Kyndryl; Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking an experienced DB2 for z/OS DBA for enterprise-grade environments across multiple Indian locations. The role focuses on installation, configuration, data sharing, and SMP/E maintenance, with emphasis on performance tuning and high availability.

Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in z/OS internals, DR planning, and collaboration with global teams to ensure reliable database operations and compliant change management processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DB2 for z/OS administration, including installation, configuration, data sharing, and SMP/E maintenance.
• Expertise in DB2 performance tuning, buffer pool optimization, SQL diagnostics, and database utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER).
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, z/OS internals, SMF/RMF analysis, and problem determination.
• Knowledge of change and release management processes in enterprise environments.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

z/OS internals

Stakeholder management

Tools

IBM Db2 Tools

OMEGAMON

BMC MainView

CA Database Management

Ansible

IaC

z/OSMF

Job description

Location: Chennai/Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Noida/Pune

Experience: 5-20 years

Job Qualifications:

Youre good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• 5 years of Strong experience in DB2 for z/OS Administration, including installation, configuration, data sharing, and SMP/E maintenance.
• Expertise in DB2 performance tuning, buffer pool optimization, SQL diagnostics, and database utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER).
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, z/OS internals, SMF/RMF analysis, and problem determination.
• Knowledge of change and release management processes in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESX, and public/private cloud management, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• IBM Certified Database Administrator – Db2 for z/OS certification.
• Experience with IBM Db2 Tools, OMEGAMON, BMC MainView, or CA Database Management solutions.
• Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, CLIST, Ansible) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, z/OSMF, IBM Z, Parallel Sysplex, GDPS, and high-availability solutions.
• Experience with vulnerability management, Microsoft Active Directory, and ADFS.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills in mission-critical enterprise environments.