Mainframe Database

TechDigital Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks a Senior Mainframe System Programmer with 12+ years of experience in z/OS and ISVs. The role focuses on installing and upgrading DB2/IMS versions, configuring subsystems, and maintaining security and SOX compliance.

You will coordinate with DBAs and various teams, driving disaster recovery and resilience initiatives. The candidate will lead project planning, define roadmaps, and communicate timelines to stakeholders while ensuring production stability and continuous

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
• Experience with installation and upgrade of DB2/IMS environments and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
• Coordinating with teams to implement database enhancements and recovery procedures.
• Leading service restoration for DB2 and related software issues.
• Automating operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Skills

SMP/E installation

ISV installation

IBM software install

Broadcom software install

DB2 administration

IMS administration

DB2 upgrades

IMS upgrades

JCL

IBM Utilities

ISPF/TSO

REXX/CLIST

Project planning

Roadmapping

Tools

DB2 tools

IMS tools

IEBGENER/IEBCOPY

Job description

Candidate preferences

• Avoid Developers and Mainframe Operations experienced candidate

Experience level

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities
• DB2 V12 upgrades or later
• IMS V15.5 upgrades or later
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
• Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
• Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
• Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
• Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
• Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
• Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
• Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.