Mainframe Systems Programmer (Remote)

TM Floyd & Company•Columbia, SC

About The Position

TM Floyd & Company is hiring a Mainframe Systems Programmer to install, maintain, and optimize IBM Db2 for z/OS on the mainframe platform. The role supports critical business applications and enterprise database environments, including Db2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, incident resolution, and data movement between environments. The position is described as remote, though the posting also says the ideal candidate must be able to work onsite. The programmer will help ensure the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems and provide 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation. Candidates must be eligible to work on a W-2 basis. Sponsorship is unavailable, and C2C or third-party candidates are not accepted. The hourly rate is $55.95. Benefits depend on the length of the assignment, and a referral bonus of up to $1,000 is offered.

Requirements

Four years of IT experience, including varied programming experience, or an alternative education and experience combination described in the posting.
Experience with mainframe system technologies, including Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products, or other IBM mainframe-related products.
Ability to obtain a low-level U.S. security clearance, requiring thorough background screening and U.S. citizenship.
Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
Understanding of requirements for maintaining production systems and the effects of system changes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another job-related field, or four years of job-related work experience; alternatively, two years of job-related experience plus an associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related field.
Ability to work on a W-2 basis; sponsorship is unavailable, and C2C or third-party candidates are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality assurance strategies.
Strong background in mainframe system technologies, including Db2, z/OS, and related IBM products.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and optimize IBM Db2 for z/OS on the mainframe platform.
Support critical business applications and enterprise database environments.
Perform Db2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades, and migrations.
Provide disaster recovery support and resolve incidents.
Move data across environments.
Ensure the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems.
Provide 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation.