Mainframe Technology Mgmt Sp.

Ford

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Db2 System Programmer to support our global IBM Db2 for z/OS environment. The ideal candidate will also act as an SME supporting Ford’s mainframe application modernization efforts to integrate and migrate mainframe Db2 data with the cloud.
Install, support, customize, test, implement and document z/OS Db2 system software and related program products.
Ensure the high availability, performance tuning, and stability of DB2 subsystems.
Provide guidance to support the development of Db2 data ingestion patterns between mainframe and cloud which include guidance on tooling capabilities/limitations, direct engagement on proof of concepts with application and infrastructure teams.
Work directly with Mainframe DB2 System Programmers, Cloud DBAs, Mainframe DBAs, Enterprise Architects and Application teams to provide guidance, development and alignment on standards and issue resolution as applications execute their modernization strategies.
Perform problem analysis and root cause determination for Db2 and tools issues.
Develop, test, document and implement system modifications and support procedures.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend support.
Participate in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and testing.
Ensure adherence to audit and security requirements.
Create and respond to change, request, incident and problem tickets in ServiceNow.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as a Db2 System Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment.
• 5+ years of experience with mainframe infrastructure and large application modernization initiatives involving Db2 to cloud integration, Db2 to PostgreSQL migration, and z/OS Connect APIs.
• SMP/E installation and software maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of REXX, CLIST, ISPF/TSO programming, CA7, SQL, QMF, JCL, z/OS Operating System, z/OS Storage Management, JES2, JES3, TCP/IP.
• Experience with Db2 WLM and Native Stored Procedures, UDFs, Java and XML.
• Experience with Db2 performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Omegamon for Db2, RACF, Db2 Data Sharing, Query Monitor, Optim TDM, BMC Db2 Tools, IBM Db2 Tools, IZPCA, zMQ, Qlik Replicate, Striim, IIDR, Informatica PowerExchange, FOCUS, WebFOCUS.
• Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills, be highly motivated, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of mainframe Assembler coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, support, customize, test, implement and document z/OS Db2 system software and related program products.
• Ensure the high availability, performance tuning, and stability of DB2 subsystems.
• Provide guidance to support the development of Db2 data ingestion patterns between mainframe and cloud which include guidance on tooling capabilities/limitations, direct engagement on proof of concepts with application and infrastructure teams.
• Work directly with Mainframe DB2 System Programmers, Cloud DBAs, Mainframe DBAs, Enterprise Architects and Application teams to provide guidance, development and alignment on standards and issue resolution as applications execute their modernization strategies.
• Perform problem analysis and root cause determination for Db2 and tools issues.
• Develop, test, document and implement system modifications and support procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and testing.
• Ensure adherence to audit and security requirements.
• Create and respond to change, request, incident and problem tickets in ServiceNow.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED