IBM Z Db2 System Programmer

Cyclad; Kraków; Remote; PLN 239,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport card

Life insurance

Work with talented engineers on large‑

Job summary

Cyclad is seeking an experienced IBM Z Db2 System Programmer to install, customize, maintain, and optimize Db2 for z/OS environments. This remote role offers a challenging opportunity with a global IT client base and a B2B contract model.

You will collaborate with the mainframe team to ensure stability, performance, security, and reliability of Db2 systems, contributing to upgrades, DR tests, and capacity planning while documenting SOPs and coordinating issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven IBM Z Db2 System Programmer experience.
• Hands-on Db2 for z/OS installation, customization and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Db2 architecture and security (RACF/ACF2).
• Experience with SMP/E and MVS environments.
• Ability to document procedures and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Db2 for z/OS and related products.
• Perform upgrades, maintenance, and system configuration.
• Support testing of backup and disaster recovery environments.
• Monitor Db2 performance and perform tuning and capacity planning.
• Manage Db2 security with RACF and ACF2.
• Document SOPs and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate incident resolution with service centers.

Skills

IBM Z

Db2 for z/OS

System programming

Mainframe

Troubleshooting

Tools

SMP/E

JCL

RACF

ACF2

Job description

In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies in order to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting edge technologies that shape the world of the future. Currently, we are looking for an experienced IBM Z Db2 System Programmer to install, customize, maintain, and optimize the Db2 for z/OS environment.

In this role, you will collaborate with the mainframe team to ensure the stability, performance, security, and reliability of Db2 systems. You will contribute to system upgrades, software maintenance, disaster recovery, and functional testing of backup environments, working with a range of IBM and third-party technologies.

This is an opportunity to join a technology environment undergoing significant investment and continued expansion, with projects planned through 2027 and beyond.

Project information:

• Location: Remote
• Type of employment: B2B contract
• Remuneration: 210 PLN net + VAT per hour on B2B
• Project languages: English

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, customize, configure, and maintain Db2 for z/OS and related products.
• Perform Db2 upgrades, software maintenance, and system-level configuration.
• Support functional testing of tertiary backup and disaster recovery environments.
• Monitor and optimize Db2 system performance, including performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Administer Db2 security, access controls, and authorization rules using RACF and ACF2.
• Install and maintain Db2 tools and supporting software from IBM, Broadcom, and other vendors.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify processing anomalies, and resolve system errors.
• Support database planning, design, sizing, and ongoing system administration.
• Work with IBM utilities, JCL, access methods, and mainframe file structures.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines.
• Provide operational support and coordinate incident resolution and escalations.
• Collaborate with service centers and business support teams on problem management, reporting, and technical coordination.
• Contribute to complex technical projects, designing and implementing solutions to meet business and operational requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an IBM Z Db2 System Programmer or in a similar mainframe technical role.
• Strong hands-on experience installing, customizing, and maintaining Db2 for z/OS.
• Solid understanding of Db2 relational database concepts and architecture.
• Good knowledge of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance in an MVS environment.
• Experience with Db2 administration, performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Db2 security administration, including RACF and/or ACF2 access controls.
• Experience with software maintenance, system upgrades, and release management.
• Good understanding of IBM utilities, JCL, access methods, and mainframe file structures.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery processes and backup environment testing.
• Experience using Db2 monitoring tools and products from IBM, Broadcom, or other vendors.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical problems and identify system processing anomalies.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

We offer:

• Private medical care with dental care (covering 70% of costs). Family package option possible
• Multisport card (also for an accompanying person)
• Life insurance
• Work with talented engineers on large-scale, technically challenging projects