Hybrid Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Kyndryl; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite 3 days/week

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DB2 Systems Administrator to manage DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise. You will install, configure, tune performance, and ensure high availability, security, and resilience across core environments.

We require 7–12+ years of mainframe experience with 3–5+ years in DB2 systems programming, plus strong JCL/TSO/ISPF skills and DR planning. Hybrid onsite three days a week at core locations in AZ/TX/NC/NJ, with relocation options.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of mainframe experience.
• 3–5+ years in DB2 Systems Programming / Administration.
• Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and replication products.
• Deep knowledge of ZPARMs and subsystem configuration; buffers, logs, catalog/directory.

Responsibilities

• DB2 Installation, configuration, and maintenance for z/OS subsystems.
• Performance tuning of CPU, memory, and I/O; optimize buffers and concurrency.
• Manage DB2 Data Sharing environments (Sysplex) and DR strategies.
• Troubleshoot subsystem failures; handle dumps, abends, and connectivity issues.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

System programming

JCL/TSO/ISPF

CICS

IMS

MQ

Performance tuning

DR/DR planning

ZPARMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qrep/SQLrep

Replication tools

OMEGAMON

MainView

Endevor

ISPW

z/OS Connect

Job description

Kyndryl is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DB2 Systems Administrator to manage DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise. You will install, configure, tune performance, and ensure high availability, security, and resilience across core environments.

We require 7–12+ years of mainframe experience with 3–5+ years in DB2 systems programming, plus strong JCL/TSO/ISPF skills and DR planning. Hybrid onsite three days a week at core locations in AZ/TX/NC/NJ, with relocation options.