Mainframe System Programmer

TM Floyd & Company (TMF); Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TM Floyd & Company (TMF) is seeking an experienced Systems Programmer III to join the Enterprise Database Services team, supporting critical IBM mainframe environments and production systems. You will work hands-on with Db2 for z/OS, perform subsystem administration, performance tuning, and data movement to ensure high reliability.

The role requires strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a hybrid schedule with onsite work Tuesday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of IT experience, including varied programming.
• Experience with IBM mainframe technologies: Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of database management, data storage, and system software maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or qualifying equivalent education and experience.
• Schedule: Hybrid onsite Tuesday-Thursday.
• Additional requirements: Some overtime and participation in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, upgrade, and optimize IBM Db2 for z/OS on the mainframe.
• Troubleshoot complex systems software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform Db2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, migrations, and data movement.
• Test and implement software updates, upgrades, and patches while maintaining production stability.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Assist with internal and external audits across multiple platforms.
• Participate in a 24/7 production support environment and on-call rotation.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

Mainframe programming

Database performance

Production support

Troubleshooting

Data storage

System testing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

SYSVIEW

Broadcom mainframe tools

Job description

• C2 eligibility/clearance required.
• Credit check required during the screening process.
• No subcontractors and no H-1B sponsorship.

TM Floyd is seeking an experienced Systems Programmer III to join the Enterprise Database Services team, supporting critical enterprise database environments and mission-critical IBM mainframe systems. This opportunity is ideal for a technical professional with hands-on experience in IBM Db2 for z/OS, mainframe systems programming, database performance, and production support who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical issues and maintaining highly reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, upgrade, and optimize IBM Db2 for z/OS on the mainframe.
• Troubleshoot complex systems software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform Db2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, migrations, and data movement.
• Test and implement software updates, upgrades, and patches while maintaining production stability.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Assist with internal and external audits across multiple platforms.
• Participate in a 24/7 production support environment and on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of IT experience, including varied programming experience.
• Experience with IBM mainframe technologies, including Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products, or related IBM mainframe technologies.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of database management, data storage, and systems software maintenance.
• Knowledge of software testing, quality assurance, and implementation strategies.
• Ability to analyze technical specifications and assess system compatibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or qualifying equivalent education and experience.
• Schedule: Hybrid - onsite Tuesday-Thursday
• Additional Requirements: Some overtime and participation in an on-call rotation