DB2 Z/OS System Programmer

Position TitleDB2 Z/OS System Programmer Position ResponsibilitiesTitle: DB2 Z/OS System ProgrammerDuration: 6-12 + months W2 contract (with possible extension or CTH) Locations: Jersey City, NJ Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite - 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

Created: 2026-03-17