Senior Mainframe Db2 z/OS Performance Engineer (Remote)

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support IBM Z environments remotely across the U.S. You will install, configure, and optimize Db2 for z/OS, IMS, and z/VM subsystems, work directly with customers, and drive performance analytics.

This role emphasizes engineering, analytics, and hands-on subsystem implementation. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of mainframe programming experience, is adept at performance tuning, security management, and working with core IBM Z

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Mainframe Systems Programming experience.
• Deep expertise in Db2 for z/OS systems programming.
• Experience standing up new Db2 subsystems and environments.
• Expertise in Db2 performance tuning, security, and authorization management.
• Experience tuning Db2 for high-volume insert workloads within partitioned table spaces.
• Strong understanding of lock escalation, buffer pools, and workload optimization.
• Experience with IMS architecture, logs, record types, and data mapping.
• Experience supporting z/VM environments and performance data collection.
• Knowledge of SMF records and performance analytics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support Db2 for z/OS environments.
• Stand up new Db2 subsystems and environments for customer implementations.
• Tune Db2 environments supporting high-volume, insert-heavy workloads.
• Optimize performance through buffer pool management, lock escalation analysis, partitioning strategies, and throughput improvements.
• Configure security, authorization IDs, and access controls.
• Support IMS data collection environments and troubleshoot transaction and performance data issues.
• Analyze IMS logs, record types, and mappings for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Support z/VM performance monitoring environments utilizing z/VM Performance Toolkit and related technologies.
• Analyze and map SMF, IMS, and z/VM performance records.
• Design database structures, schemas, and reporting solutions for performance analytics.
• Partner directly with customers on implementation activities, architecture decisions, and best practices.
• Lead technical discussions and troubleshoot complex system and performance issues.

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support IBM Z environments remotely across the U.S. You will install, configure, and optimize Db2 for z/OS, IMS, and z/VM subsystems, work directly with customers, and drive performance analytics.

This role emphasizes engineering, analytics, and hands-on subsystem implementation. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of mainframe programming experience, is adept at performance tuning, security management, and working with core IBM Z