Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer/Infrastructure Engineer in Charlotte, NC, focusing on IBM z/OS and DB2 for z/OS. You will drive DB2 subsystem administration, system maintenance, and enterprise-level support for production environments.

The role requires 10+ years of mainframe experience, strong DB2 skills, and familiarity with CICS, PTFs, and APARs. Join a high-demand team with on-call duties and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise mainframe experience.
• 5-7+ years of DB2 for z/OS Systems Programming/Administration.
• Strong experience with IBM z/OS.
• DB2 subsystem installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration.
• DB2 version upgrades, PTFs, APARs, maintenance, and performance support.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Perform DB2 version upgrades, maintenance, PTFs, and APAR implementation.
• Support and administer BMC and Broadcom DB2 products.
• Provide technical support to the DB2 DBA team.
• Support enterprise z/OS infrastructure and CICS environments.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Maintain high availability of mission-critical systems.
• Participate in an on-call support rotation.
• Document system changes and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DBA teams.

Skills

Mainframe Systems Programming

IBM z/OS

DB2 for z/OS

DB2 Administration

CICS

Production Support

Tools

BMC DB2 Tools

Broadcom DB2 Products

SYSVIEW

Job description

Job ID: J54519

Job Title: Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Government

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer / Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in IBM z/OS and DB2 Systems Programming. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of enterprise mainframe experience supporting mission-critical production environments, with deep knowledge of DB2 subsystem administration, system maintenance, and IBM mainframe technologies.

Mandatory Skills

• Mainframe Systems Programming
• IBM z/OS
• DB2 for z/OS
• DB2 Systems Programming
• DB2 Administration
• BMC DB2 Tools
• Broadcom DB2 Products
• SYSVIEW
• CICS
• PTFs
• APARs
• Production Support
• Infrastructure Engineering

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer
• 5-7+ years of DB2 for z/OS Systems Programming/Administration
• Strong experience with IBM z/OS
• DB2 subsystem installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration
• DB2 version upgrades, PTFs, APARs, maintenance, and performance support
• Experience supporting enterprise DB2 DBA teamsExperience with BMC DB2 Tools
• Experience with Broadcom DB2 Products
• Experience with SYSVIEW
• Working knowledge of CICS
• Production support and on-call experience
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Perform DB2 version upgrades, maintenance, PTFs, and APAR implementation.
• Support and administer BMC and Broadcom DB2 products.
• Provide technical support to the DB2 DBA team.
• Support enterprise z/OS infrastructure and CICS environments.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues.
• Maintain high availability of mission-critical systems.
• Participate in an on-call support rotation.
• Document system changes and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DBA teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.