Senior DB2 / z/OS Systems Programmer

Lancesoft; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to support and maintain enterprise mainframe infrastructure in a large production environment.

The candidate will have deep IBM mainframe experience, DB2 for z/OS programming, and familiarity with BMC and Broadcom tools. You will collaborate with CICS and z/OS teams to ensure system stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with IBM mainframe systems.
• 5-7+ years in DB2 for z/OS systems programming or z/OS administration.
• Strong DB2 for z/OS subsystem maintenance and upgrades experience.
• 5+ years supporting BMC DB2 tools and Broadcom DB2 products.
• Knowledge of IBM z/OS and mainframe technologies.
• Experience with PTFs/APARs and mainframe upgrades.
• Experience in mission-critical production environments.
• Working knowledge of CICS support and administration.
• Familiarity with SYSVIEW and Broadcom products.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• On-call production support rotation capability.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in CS/IS or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work across DB2, z/OS, and CICS teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Perform DB2 version upgrades, maintenance, patching, PTFs, and APARs.
• Manage third-party ISV products, including BMC and Broadcom DB2 tools.
• Provide technical support to DB2 DBA teams.
• Troubleshoot mainframe infrastructure and DB2 subsystem issues.
• Support production environments and ensure availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with z/OS, CICS, and other mainframe teams.
• Perform system analysis, problem resolution, and performance troubleshooting.
• Support software installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Participate in production support and on-call rotation.
• Maintain documentation and communicate changes and incidents.

Skills

Mainframe systems

DB2 for z/OS

z/OS administration

BMC DB2 tools

Broadcom DB2 products

CICS support

SYSVIEW

On-call rotation

Production support

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

DB2 tools (BMC)

DB2 tools (Broadcom)

SYSVIEW

CICS tooling

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DB2 / z/OS Systems Programmer to support and maintain enterprise mainframe infrastructure in a large-scale production environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IBM mainframe technologies, DB2 for z/OS systems programming and administration, and associated ISV products from BMC and Broadcom.

This role will be responsible for DB2 subsystem installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and production support. The individual will also collaborate with CICS and z/OS infrastructure teams to ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical mainframe environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Perform DB2 version upgrades, system maintenance, patching, PTFs, and APAR implementations.
• Manage and maintain third-party ISV products, including BMC and Broadcom DB2 tools.
• Provide technical support to DB2 Database Administration (DBA) teams.
• Troubleshoot complex mainframe infrastructure and DB2 subsystem issues.
• Support mission-critical production environments and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with z/OS, CICS, and other mainframe infrastructure teams.
• Perform system-level analysis, problem resolution, and performance-related troubleshooting.
• Support software installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in production support activities and an on-call rotation.
• Maintain technical documentation and communicate system changes, incidents, and resolutions to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with IBM mainframe systems.
• 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in DB2 Systems Programming, DB2 Systems Administration, or z/OS administration.
• Strong experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 for z/OS subsystems.
• 5+ years of experience supporting BMC DB2 tools and Broadcom DB2 products.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS operating systems and mainframe technologies.
• Experience with PTFs, APARs, software upgrades, and mainframe system maintenance.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level, mission-critical production environments.
• Working knowledge of CICS support and administration.
• Familiarity with SYSVIEW and Broadcom mainframe products.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in an on-call production support rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Experience with IBM mainframe infrastructure and related ISV software products.
• Ability to work across DB2, z/OS, and CICS infrastructure teams.