Systems Programmer III

Spectraforce Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Columbia, SC (Remote) is seeking a Systems Programmer III to install, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe. You will support critical enterprise databases and provide 24x7 production coverage as part of an on-call rotation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field (or 4 years IT experience), strong analytical skills, and expertise with mainframe DB2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, and related Broadcom tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or 4 years IT experience.
• Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS on mainframe environments.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe.
• Provide disaster recovery support and incident resolution.
• Performance tuning, upgrades, migrations, and data movement.
• 24x7 production support via on-call rotation.
• Write or debug programs for systems software.
• Assist audits and participate in DR planning.

Skills

Mainframe DB2

z/OS

DB2 performance tuning

Disaster recovery

On-call rotation

Analytical thinking

System programming

SYSVIEW

Broadcom tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SYSVIEW

Broadcom mainframe tools

IBM mainframe tooling

Job description

Systems Programmer III

Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Work Hours:

Standard hours - 40 hours per week, flexible on time provided that it is within 7AM to 7PM EST (some OT required)

Duties:

• Day to day
  • This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform.
  • This role supports critical business applications and enterprise database environments.
  • Responsibilities include DB2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades and migrations, disaster recovery support, incident resolution, and data movement across environments.
  • This role plays a key part in ensuring the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems while providing 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation.
• Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
• 40% Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or elevate as appropriate.
• 40% Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
• 10% Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• 5% Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• 5% Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

Required Technologies:

• Experience with Mainframe System technologies including Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products or other IBM mainframe related products.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Standard office equipment.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience:

• 4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.

Team:

• The Database Systems Programmers (DBS) team (4 team members) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform.
• Our Database Administrators (DBA) (9 team members ) work closely with application teams to ensure database configurations meet business and customer needs.
• Together, the DBA and DBS teams focus on enhancing system performance, reliability, and resource efficiency. Composed of skilled and motivated individuals, our shared goal is to deliver exceptional customer service through improved product stability and quality.

Interviews:

Prefer in person but can be Teams if not local