Mainframe DB2 System Programmer – SME
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Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME maintaining Kyndryl’s mission-critical DB2 z/OS systems. Managing availability, recovery, performance, security, and system support.
Responsibilities:
- Install and maintain IBM DB2 z/OS software and related third-party products using SMP/E
- Work with IBM and other vendors to address product defects, issues, and usage questions
- Configure DB2 groups and subsystems in SYSPLEX data-sharing environments
- Support mainframe DB2 applications
- Analyze and resolve mainframe DB2 system-related issues
- Tune system parameters and resources for performance and capacity
- Manage DB2 subsystem availability, backup and recovery strategies and procedures, and disaster recovery tests
- Maintain the DB2 Catalog, Directory, and other DB2 system objects
- Document policies and procedures
- Provide secondary support to DBA staff on DB2 subsystem issues
- Provide security services related to DB2 systems support
Requirements:
- 7+ years of IBM System Z experience and concepts
- Considerable knowledge of software installation via SMP/E
- Database management and performance optimization using IBM, BMC, and Broadcom toolsets
- Experience with DDF and DRDA remote client/application connectivity
- Experience with RACF, ACF2, or TopSecret access control
- Knowledge of FLASH copy, DASD replication, DB2 forward recovery, z/OS storage management, Coupling Facility, TCP/IP, SNA, WLM, and USS
- 5+ years of IBM DB2 experience
- Advanced knowledge of buffer pools, page and tablespace layouts, and DB2 internal components including EDM pool and RIDs
- Knowledge of data sharing sysplex management, ZPARMS configuration, backup, recovery, and logging strategies
- Knowledge of lock/latch contention management, IFCID tracing, and performance monitoring
- Experience in problem determination and analysis
- Analytical and critical thinking in problem solving, especially in critical, high-pressure situations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred
Benefits:
- Flexible, supportive environment
- Well-being support through Be Well programs covering financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
- Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
- Coaching and hands-on learning experiences
- Flexible, hybrid-friendly culture
- Career pathing and cutting-edge learning opportunities
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