Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator (DBA)
About The Position
The Mainframe Infrastructure team supports critical database systems and operations across multiple DB2 subsystems in R&D organizations. The role is a senior software engineering position supporting enterprise systems and R&D development labs across multiple DB2 versions and mainframe environments. It bridges DB2 for z/OS systems programming and database administration, with hands-on responsibility for installing, upgrading, tuning, and managing DB2 subsystems and modernizing database operations through automation. The position provides tier-3 DBA support for critical databases and product portfolios; supports database design, utility management, access control, SQL performance, and system troubleshooting; and builds automation and CI/CD integrations. The role collaborates with development, operations, and cloud architecture teams. Candidates must be located at a Broadcom site in Plano, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; or Lisle, Illinois.
Requirements
- Deep experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 subsystems on z/OS.
- Strong experience in physical and logical database design, DB2 utility management, SQL performance tuning, and access control.
- Proficiency with Ansible programming, Python, REXX, JCL, and REST APIs for mainframe automation.
- Hands-on experience with DB2 Data Sharing, backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and storage integration.
- Thorough understanding of z/OS concepts, JCL, security integration, and mainframe operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8 or more years of related experience; or a master’s degree and 6 or more years of related experience; or equivalent practical experience.
- Prior experience managing multitenant databases and multi-instance R&D subsystems in an enterprise environment.
- Must be located at a Broadcom site in Plano, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; or Lisle, IL.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, upgrade, and patch multiple DB2 instances across R&D development lab environments.
- Configure and tune DB2 subsystem parameters, buffer pools, and system storage for throughput and reliability.
- Design, manage, and maintain DB2 Data Sharing groups and high-availability configurations.
- Integrate DB2 with z/OS security frameworks, network services, and mainframe operating system components.
- Provide tier-3 DBA support and maintenance for critical databases and product portfolios.
- Oversee physical and logical database design, routine DB2 utility management, and data access control.
- Analyze application queries, optimize SQL performance, resolve locking and concurrency issues, and troubleshoot system bottlenecks.
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, Python scripts, and REXX programs to automate DB2 deployment, maintenance, and multi-subsystem management.
- Integrate maintenance workflows into CI/CD pipelines using REST APIs and enterprise software development standards.
- Collaborate with global development, operations, and cloud architecture teams to support product delivery and infrastructure stability.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) participation with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid family leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
