Senior Mainframe DB2/IMS Systems Programmer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann Company, is seeking a senior mainframe systems programmer to install/configure/upgrade DB2 across multi-tier platforms in a mission-critical environment. You’ll troubleshoot subsystems, coordinate changes, and participate in POCs and disaster recovery exercises.

The role demands weekend work, 24x7 coverage, and collaboration with developers and DBAs to ensure high availability and performance. A BS in CS or related field plus 5–10 years of infra experience is required.

Qualifications

Strong z/OS Mainframe Systems Programming background including SMPE.
Senior level knowledge of DB2 and DB2 Data Sharing.
Experience working with vendors to resolve software and Systems issues.
Installation and Maintenance of DB2 Program Product Installations with creating Implementation and Backout Plans
Ability to provide coverage for DB2 and Product installations and weekend work.
Strong knowledge of REXX Programming.
DB2 Connect on LUW skills are pluses.
Experience with Performance/Monitoring products and performance tuning is a plus
Knowledge on products like BMC-Catalog Manager, BMC-Apptune, IBM-Optim, Rocket-Shadow, Broadcom-SYSVIEW, Informatica-Powerexchange, IBMQ/SQL-Rep
Able to communicate effectively with application programmers and DBAs.
Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
Ability to lead projects and complete them on schedule.
Experience with Service Now and JIRA.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred
5-10 years of related infrastructure experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install/configure/upgrade DB2 and related software products including middleware.
Troubleshoot DB2 subsystems and resolve issues.
Communicate, schedule and coordinate changes, requests, and incidents.
Initiate and participate in proofs of concept for new technologies.
Participate in disaster recovery and mainframe exercises.
Work after hours and weekends to perform software upgrades and coverage.
Support multiple projects/upgrades/initiatives simultaneously.
Provide 24x7 coverage and timely responses to calls for assistance.
Designs, implements, integrates, and provides full support for complex software in multi-tier/multi-platform environments.
Research and recommend system software to meet performance objectives.
Identify and solve complex system-related issues to meet corporate goals.
Input into platform selection, version implementation, and software product recommendations.
Assist with installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data centre equipment.
Collaborate with application development teams on middleware platform selection and recovery procedures.
Communicate with internal/external system users to address concerns.
Manage ticket queues and handle escalated issues.
Analyze repeat incident patterns for cost reduction and productivity gains.
Work with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.