DB2 System Programmer

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Job description

Title: DB2 System Programmer
Duration: 12 + months W2 contract (with possible extension)
Locations: Columbus, OH, Jersey City, NJ, Plano, TX
Hybrid Schedule: 3days onsite
USC/GC/GC-EAD/H4 EAD/TN last option H1B transfer

Need SME on DB2. 80% system programming in z/OS environment. 20% DBA work (disaster recovery testing, backups, image copy, maintain system stability). Need some with large company/large environment experience. Banking nice to have.
Need someone that can install DB2 on the MF (zOS) from scratch, obtain access for security controls. Need to be really strong with IBM software configurations on MF.
Candidates have application experience, which is NOT needed for this role.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Upgrade Db2 to v13 across 150+ z/OS LPARs by building SMP/E packages and applying to production frequently
Consult with Db2 DBAs to perform system performance tuning and enhance automation and alerting

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
Proficient knowledge in the following key areas: Hardware Architecture (performance testing, monitoring, operations), Hardware Benchmarking (program management, network management), Design (compliance, security), Network Engineering (planning, provision)
Knowledge of one specific infrastructure technology and basic programming languages or database management systems (Java, PERL, Python)
Intermediate understanding of LOB technology drivers and their impact on architecture design
Knowledge of more than one specific infrastructure technology
Thinks creatively to deliver solutions through continuous improvement
BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or MIS or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of DB2 systems programming experience in a mainframe z/OS operating system supporting DB2 subsystems in USS (Unix System Services), DB2 z/OS V11 Installation and Migration to CM and NFM, DB2 z/OS V12 Continuous Delivery Installation and Migration, DB2 Buffer Pool Tuning, DB2 Dump Analysis, DB2-related ISV tools - CA Platinum Utilities, CA Detector and Compuware, IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator and Analytics Loader, IBM Data Studio and Data Server Manager
Engineer should have experience on IBM Replication tools : QREP /CDC, IBM Program Product installation experience SMP/e (Software Management Program/ extended)
Advanced experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, database, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large scale software development, security software development
Understanding or have experience with agile and lean philosophies
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with clear communication
Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals

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