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DB2 Systems Programmer (Mainframe z / OS)

DB2 Systems Programmer (Mainframe z / OS)

TECEZEIndia
6 days ago
Job description

Job Title : DB2 Systems Programmer (Mainframe z / OS)

Location : Chennai, Bangalore, Noida

Experience : 5-8 years

Work mode : Hybrid

Job Summary :

The DB2 Systems Programmer is responsible for installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 for z / OS subsystems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and stability. Works with DB2 DBAs, z / OS Systems Programmers, and development teams.

Key Responsibilities :

DB2 Subsystem Management :

  • Plan and execute DB2 subsystem installations, upgrades, migrations (e.g., DB2 12 to DB2 13).
  • Apply DB2 maintenance (PTFs, APARs, SPEs) using SMP / E.
  • Configure and maintain DB2 PARMLIB, DSNZPARM.
  • Perform DB2 subsystem restarts (IPLs, Quiesce / Start).

DB2 Tool and Utility Support :

  • Install, configure, upgrade, maintain DB2 utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, LOAD, UNLOAD).
  • Support ISV tools for DB2 (BMC, Broadcom / CA, IBM Admin Tool, IBM Data Studio).
  • Troubleshoot DB2 utilities and ISV tools.
  • Performance Monitoring and Tuning :

  • Monitor subsystem health and performance (Omegamon, DB2 PM, SMF, RMF).
  • Analyze performance data, recommend tuning improvements.
  • Assist DBAs and application teams in SQL optimization.
  • Problem Diagnosis and Resolution :

  • Provide expert-level support for DB2 incidents.
  • Analyze dumps, logs, traces; resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with IBM support and ISV vendors.
  • Participate in 24 / 7 on-call support.
  • Collaboration and Coordination :

  • Work with DB2 DBAs for requirements and guidance.
  • Collaborate with z / OS Systems Programmers on shared resources.
  • Liaise with application teams for DB2 changes and deployments.
  • Coordinate with operations for maintenance and incidents.
  • Automation and Scripting :

  • Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, CLISTs, and other scripts.
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity :

  • Assist in planning, testing, execution of DR procedures.
  • Ensure high availability and recoverability.
  • Documentation and Best Practices :

  • Create and maintain documentation for installations, configurations, procedures.
  • Follow ITIL best practices for change, incident, problem management.
  • Security and Compliance :

  • Implement DB2 security best practices (RACF / ACF2 / Top Secret).
  • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Required Skills and Experience :

  • 5-8 years as Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer.
  • Hands-on with DB2 for z / OS (installation, configuration, maintenance, migration).
  • Proficient in JCL, TSO / ISPF, SMP / E.
  • Experience with DB2 utilities (COPY, RECOVER, REORG, RUNSTATS, LOAD, UNLOAD).
  • Knowledge of DB2 ISV tools (BMC, Broadcom / CA, IBM Admin Tool, Omegamon).
  • Understanding of DB2 architecture, data sharing, buffer pool, logging.
  • Performance monitoring, tuning, problem diagnosis.
  • Ability to read DB2 dumps for problem determination.
  • Proficiency in REXX, CLISTs, or other scripting.
  • Familiarity with z / OS fundamentals (JES2 / JES3, SMS, VSAM).
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Desired Skills :

  • Experience with Parallel Sysplex and DB2 Data Sharing.
  • Knowledge of IBM MQ, IMS, or CICS connectivity.
  • Experience with DB2 DDF and remote connectivity.
  • DB2 for z / OS certifications.
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