DB2 Z / OS System Programmer

Position Title : DB2 Z / OS System Programmer

Locations : Jersey City, NJ

Duration : 6-12 + months W2 contract (with possible extension or CTH)

Position 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

Regards

Bhanu

Bhanu.r@kaavinc.com