Hybrid Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Experis Technology Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, recruiting for a Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer, seeks an expert to install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS. You will tune performance, manage ZPARMs, buffers, and catalogs, and support Sysplex data sharing, with strong troubleshooting across teams.

The role requires 7–12+ years in mainframe, 3–5+ years in DB2 systems programming, and a hybrid work setup across US sites. Prior replication product experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of mainframe experience.
• 3–5+ years of DB2 Systems Programming / Administration.
• Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and replication products (Qrep, SQLrep, CDC).
• Deep knowledge of ZPARMs and subsystem configuration; include buffer pools and catalogs.
• Proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF; SMP/E preferred; strong troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems and patches.
• Own subsystem configuration including ZPARMs, buffer pools, logs, BSDS, and catalogs.
• Monitor and tune system performance; optimize concurrency and I/O.
• Support data sharing, including Sysplex and Coupling Facility integration.
• Analyze outages via dumps/logs and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Mainframe experience

DB2 for z/OS

ZPARMs knowledge

JCL & TSO/ISPF

SMP/E (preferred)

DB2 performance tuning

Disaster recovery testing

Tools

Qrep

SQLrep

CDC

Job description

ManpowerGroup, recruiting for a Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer, seeks an expert to install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS. You will tune performance, manage ZPARMs, buffers, and catalogs, and support Sysplex data sharing, with strong troubleshooting across teams.

The role requires 7–12+ years in mainframe, 3–5+ years in DB2 systems programming, and a hybrid work setup across US sites. Prior replication product experience is highly valued.