Senior Mainframe DB2/IMS Specialist - Upgrades & DR Lead

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

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