Lead Mainframe DB2 & z/OS Systems Engineer

Lancesoft; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to support and maintain enterprise mainframe infrastructure in a large production environment.

The candidate will have deep IBM mainframe experience, DB2 for z/OS programming, and familiarity with BMC and Broadcom tools. You will collaborate with CICS and z/OS teams to ensure system stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with IBM mainframe systems.
• 5-7+ years in DB2 for z/OS systems programming or z/OS administration.
• Strong DB2 for z/OS subsystem maintenance and upgrades experience.
• 5+ years supporting BMC DB2 tools and Broadcom DB2 products.
• Knowledge of IBM z/OS and mainframe technologies.
• Experience with PTFs/APARs and mainframe upgrades.
• Experience in mission-critical production environments.
• Working knowledge of CICS support and administration.
• Familiarity with SYSVIEW and Broadcom products.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• On-call production support rotation capability.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in CS/IS or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work across DB2, z/OS, and CICS teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Perform DB2 version upgrades, maintenance, patching, PTFs, and APARs.
• Manage third-party ISV products, including BMC and Broadcom DB2 tools.
• Provide technical support to DB2 DBA teams.
• Troubleshoot mainframe infrastructure and DB2 subsystem issues.
• Support production environments and ensure availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with z/OS, CICS, and other mainframe teams.
• Perform system analysis, problem resolution, and performance troubleshooting.
• Support software installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Participate in production support and on-call rotation.
• Maintain documentation and communicate changes and incidents.

Skills

Mainframe systems

DB2 for z/OS

z/OS administration

BMC DB2 tools

Broadcom DB2 products

CICS support

SYSVIEW

On-call rotation

Production support

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

DB2 tools (BMC)

DB2 tools (Broadcom)

SYSVIEW

CICS tooling

Job description

Lancesoft seeks a senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to support and maintain enterprise mainframe infrastructure in a large production environment.

The candidate will have deep IBM mainframe experience, DB2 for z/OS programming, and familiarity with BMC and Broadcom tools. You will collaborate with CICS and z/OS teams to ensure system stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical environments.