DB2 Systems Programmer – Subject Matter Expert (Db2) - Infrastructure Engineering Senior Advisor

Cigna Group • Bloomington, NJ

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About The Position

Are you ready to lead and innovate in z/OS mainframe environments? Join us as a DB2 Systems Programmer and become the go-to expert for all things DB2 Related . You’ll drive strategic outcomes, mentor others, and ensure our enterprise systems run at peak performance. Responsibilities Install, customize, support, and maintain DB2 and related products to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing environments. Maintain baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Provide expert technical support and problem determination for both systems and applications teams, using advanced tools like IPCS and Abend-aid. Participate in disaster recovery exercises, supporting enterprise system recovery and business continuity. Take ownership of and resolve highly complex or critical incidents within the mainframe DB2 environment. Consult on projects with business application teams, offering strategic guidance and technical expertise. Support off-hours product maintenance and installs as needed, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer in a z /OS environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of DB2 internals and SMP/E product installs.
• Proven ability to debug system and application dumps using IPCS and Abend-aid.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; able to coach, mentor, and direct junior technical resources.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and team skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, Db2 , UNIX Systems Services.
• Proficiency with Tivoli-Monitoring, Omegamon and Microsoft Office products.
• Programming skills in JCL , COBOL, Assembler, JAVA, MVS/REXX, ISPF Dialog.
• Familiarity with network protocols: TCP/IP, VTAM, LU 6.2, APPC, FTP, TN3270.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Responsibilities

• Install, customize, support, and maintain DB2 and related products to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing environments.
• Maintain baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Provide expert technical support and problem determination for both systems and applications teams, using advanced tools like IPCS and Abend-aid.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises, supporting enterprise system recovery and business continuity.
• Take ownership of and resolve highly complex or critical incidents within the mainframe DB2 environment.
• Consult on projects with business application teams, offering strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Support off-hours product maintenance and installs as needed, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Benefits

• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees