Mainframe DB2 System Programmer – SME
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Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME maintaining and optimizing IBM DB2 z/OS systems for Kyndryl’s mission-critical technology services. Supporting availability, recovery, security, performance, and DBA operations.
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
- Perform problem analysis and resolution for mainframe DB2 system issues
- Tune system parameters and resources for performance and capacity
- Manage DB2 subsystem availability, backup and recovery strategies and procedures
- Conduct 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 IBM System Z experience and concepts
- 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 IBM DB2 experience
- Advanced knowledge of buffer pools, page and tablespace layouts, and DB2 internal components including EDM pool and RIDs
- Data sharing sysplex management and ZPARMS configuration
- Backup, recovery, and logging strategies
- Lock/latch contention management, IFCID tracing, and performance monitoring
- Experience in problem determination and analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (preferred)
- Experience with BMC MainView for DB2 and IBM Omegamon for DB2 (preferred)
- Experience with IBM Query Monitor for DB2 (preferred)
- Knowledge of Java, web services, and SOA concepts (preferred)
- REXX programming (preferred)
Benefits:
- Flexible, supportive environment
- Well Be programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
- Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
- Coaching and hands-on learning experiences
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Hybrid-friendly culture
- Employee referral program


















