Senior Mainframe Programmer: Db2 z/OS Expert (Remote)

TEKsystems; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in the United States is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support IBM Z environments, with a deep focus on Db2 for z/OS, IMS, and z/VM. The role involves customer-facing implementation and analytics, delivering performance improvements and guidance on best practices.

This contract position offers 100% remote work, with duties centered on installing, tuning, and optimizing Db2 subsystems, analyzing performance data, and leading technical discussions to solve complex

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Mainframe Systems Programming experience.
• Deep expertise with Db2 for z/OS and IMS performance tuning.
• Experience supporting z/VM environments and performance data collection.
• Strong customer-facing communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support Db2 for z/OS environments.
• Stand up new Db2 subsystems for customer implementations.
• Tune Db2 for high-volume insert workloads and optimize buffer pools.
• Analyze performance data and SMF/IMS/z/VM records for analytics.
• Lead technical discussions and guide customers on architecture decisions.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS systems programming

Db2 performance tuning

IMS architecture/logs/data mapping

z/VM performance monitoring

Job description

TEKsystems in the United States is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support IBM Z environments, with a deep focus on Db2 for z/OS, IMS, and z/VM. The role involves customer-facing implementation and analytics, delivering performance improvements and guidance on best practices.

This contract position offers 100% remote work, with duties centered on installing, tuning, and optimizing Db2 subsystems, analyzing performance data, and leading technical discussions to solve complex