DB2 Systems Programmer

Computer Task Group, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

CTG is seeking an experienced DB2 Systems Programmer to support and maintain IBM Db2 for z/OS environments within a large-scale enterprise infrastructure. This role is responsible for Db2 installation, configuration, subsystem performance tuning, disaster recovery readiness, security, and overall database platform stability supporting mission-critical business applications.

Requirements

5+ years of DB2 Systems Programming experience
Strong expertise with IBM Db2 for z/OS administration and support
Experience with Db2 performance tuning and subsystem optimization
Hands-on experience with SMP/E maintenance and upgrades
Strong knowledge of z/OS mainframe environments
Experience with backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
Familiarity with RACF, security controls, and compliance requirements
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise-level, mission-critical database environments
Prior experience in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, government, retail, or technology

Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM Db2 for z/OS environments
Perform subsystem administration, maintenance, and performance tuning
Support high availability, resiliency, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery initiatives
Manage SMP/E maintenance, patches, fixes, and version upgrades
Monitor and optimize Db2 performance, storage utilization, buffer pools, and workloads
Troubleshoot complex Db2 subsystem, connectivity, and production issues
Support DDF, distributed connectivity, replication, and database utilities
Develop automation and operational scripting using JCL, REXX, SQL, or shell scripting
Collaborate with DBAs, z/OS systems programmers, infrastructure teams, and developers
Participate in production support and on-call rotations