Hybrid Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Experis Technology Group

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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.

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