VP/SVP - Mainframe DB2 or IMS Systems Programmer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

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.

Skills

z/OS Mainframe

DB2 & Data Sharing

REXX Programming

DB2 Installations

DB2 Connect LUW

Middleware/SMPE

Vendor coordination

Performance tuning

ServiceNow & JIRA

Communication with DBAs

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

BMC Catalog Manager

BMC Atrium/Apptune

IBM Optim

Rocket Shadow

Broadcom SYSVIEW

Informatica PowerExchange

IBM Q/SQL-Rep

Job description

Client is not able to do any sponsorship of employment-based visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future. Additionally, NO C2C

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Install/configure/upgrade DB2 and related software products.This includes middleware. products that may have both mainframe and distributed components.
• TroubleshootDB2 subsystem problems.
• Customize software to meet user needs.
• Communicating, Scheduling and coordination of changes, requests and incidents.
• Initiate and participate in Proofs of Concept for new technologies.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery and other mainframe exercises.
• Work after normal business hours and on weekends to perform software upgrades and coverage.
• Support multiple projects/upgrades/initiatives simultaneously.
• Be available to provide 24X7 coverage and support and respond to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Designs, implements, integrates, and provides full support for complex software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Researches and recommends the appropriate system software to meet corporate standards and objectives for system performance.
• Identifies and solves complex and critical systems related issues to meet the objectives for the corporation.
• Provides input into platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendation, and usage of enhanced functionality.
• Assists with complex issues in the installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data centre equipment.
• Implements, integrates, and provides full support for middleware software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Collaborates and consults with application development teams to determine middleware platform selection, efficient transaction design, use and recovery procedures in line with business requirements.
• Communicates with internal and external system users to address concerns and make sure that technical issues are dealt with appropriately.
• Manage ticket queues and handles complex escalated issues.
• Analyze repeat incident patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements.
• Work with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• 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 the many mainframe initiatives. Willing to work weekends.
• Strong Knowledge of REXX Programming
• DB2 Connect on LUW skills are huge 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 DBA’s.
• TroubleshootDB2 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.

Estimated Min Rate: $119000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $170000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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