Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer

Ethereum Technologies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer / Infrastructure Engineer with deep IBM z/OS and DB2 Systems Programming expertise. The role requires 10+ years in enterprise mainframe environments, supporting mission-critical production systems and DB2 subsystems.

Responsibilities include installing and upgrading DB2 subsystems, administering BMC and Broadcom DB2 tools, providing DB2 DBA support, and ensuring high availability.

Qualifications

• 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 teams
• Experience with BMC DB2 Tools
• Experience with Broadcom DB2 Products
• Experience with SYSVIEW
• Working knowledge of CICS
• Production support and on-call experience

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

DB2 Systems Programming

DB2 Administration

BMC DB2 Tools

Broadcom DB2 Products

SYSVIEW

CICS

PTFs

APARs

Production Support

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, 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
• DB2 Systems Programming
• DB2 Administration
• BMC DB2 Tools
• Broadcom DB2 Products
• SYSVIEW
• CICS
• PTFs
• APARs
• Production Support

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 teams
• Experience 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.

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.