Mainframe System Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international retail group is seeking a Mainstream Systems Engineer for a 3-month remote contract. The role involves overseeing database systems design, implementation, and optimization, focusing on DB2 and IMS/DB. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in database management and performance tuning. Benefits include medical insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a Database System Programmer or Engineer.
• Proficiency in DB2 and IMS/DB subsystem design and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable database solutions using DB2 and IMS/DB.
• Manage and optimize database system performance and capacity planning.
• Develop and enforce database security policies and procedures.

Skills

DB2

IMS/DB

Database Performance Tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Omegamon

SYSView

Job description

Our client a s a major international retail group, known for its supermarket chains, e-commerce platforms is hiring a Mainstream Systems Engineer to join their team. This is a 3-month contract fully remote position.

As their Mainstream System Engineer you will be overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our mainframe database systems, with a focus on DB2, IMS/DB, data sharing, and related systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust and scalable database solutions utilizing DB2, IMS/DB, and data sharing technologies.
• 2. Manage and optimize database system performance, including monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning, to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• 3. Collaborate closely with development, database administration, infrastructure, and architecture teams to understand database system requirements and provide effective solutions.
• 4. Develop and enforce database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• 5. Implement and maintain database system backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• 6. Troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement timely and effective solutions.
• 7. Document database configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
• 8. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in database management, including data sharing techniques.
• 9. Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to members of the operations, database administration and development teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related experience
• 7 years of experience as a Database System Programmer, System Administrator, or System Engineer, with expertise in DB2, and IMS/DB system administration and programming.
• Proficiency in DB2 and IMS/DB subsystem/region design, implementation, administration, and security.
• Experience with managed service providers and off shore support teams.
• Srong understanding of database and database management system performance tuning and optimization with tools like Omegamon and SYSView.

You will receive the following benefits:

· Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

· Vision Benefits

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· Legal and Identity Protection Plans

· Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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Medical insurance

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