Senior Mainframe Database Systems Engineer

CRG; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Database Systems Expert to oversee the design and maintenance of critical mainframe database environments. This remote role requires deep expertise in DB2 and IMS/DB, strong communication skills, and leadership abilities. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure high-performing database systems and mentor junior members. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and is a contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with DB2 and IMS/DB systems.
• Strong hands-on expertise in DB2 and IMS/DB subsystem configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable database solutions.
• Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring and tuning.
• Lead development of backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Omegamon

SYSView

Job description

Location: Remote EST Hours

1 year Contract with potential for extension

Compensation: $80/hr

USC, GC, H4 EAD only for this role

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Database Systems Expert with deep expertise in DB2 and IMS/DB to oversee the design, optimization, and maintenance of critical mainframe database environments. This role demands strong communication skills to engage with both technical experts and business stakeholders, and the ability to provide leadership as a senior SME on cross-functional projects.

You will work closely with infrastructure, development, and architecture teams, including managed service providers, to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing database systems. This role includes direct accountability for problem-solving, performance tuning, and driving best practices in backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable database solutions leveraging DB2, IMS/DB, and data sharing architectures.
• Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Act as a senior SME, working with internal teams and service providers to diagnose and resolve database-related issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and business teams to gather requirements and provide database solutions that align with business goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of backup and disaster recovery strategies to protect critical data and support business continuity.
• Enforce database security standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and data protection.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership across the organization.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in database systems and data sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with DB2 and IMS/DB systems as a Database Systems Programmer, Systems Engineer, or Systems Administrator.
• Strong hands-on expertise in DB2 and IMS/DB subsystem/region configuration, administration, and security management.
• Experience supporting environments with managed service providers and coordinating with offshore support teams.
• Deep understanding of mainframe database performance tuning and monitoring using tools like Omegamon and SYSView.
• Solid experience in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex database issues efficiently.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical stakeholders and business leaders effectively.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior staff.
• Certifications in DB2 or IMS/DB are a strong plus.

Category Code: JN008, JN004

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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