DB2 Systems Programmer

3 weeks ago

Chennai, India TECEZE Full time

Job Title: DB2 Systems Programmer (Mainframe z/OS)Location: Chennai, Bangalore, NoidaExperience: 5-8 yearsWork mode: HybridJob Summary:The DB2 Systems Programmer is responsible for installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 for z/OS subsystems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and stability. Works with DB2 DBAs, z/OS Systems Programmers, and development teams.Key Responsibilities:DB2 Subsystem Management:Plan and execute DB2 subsystem installations, upgrades, migrations (e.g., DB2 12 to DB2 13).Apply DB2 maintenance (PTFs, APARs, SPEs) using SMP/E.Configure and maintain DB2 PARMLIB, DSNZPARM.Perform DB2 subsystem restarts (IPLs, Quiesce/Start).DB2 Tool and Utility Support:Install, configure, upgrade, maintain DB2 utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, LOAD, UNLOAD).Support ISV tools for DB2 (BMC, Broadcom/CA, IBM Admin Tool, IBM Data Studio).Troubleshoot DB2 utilities and ISV tools.Performance Monitoring and Tuning:Monitor subsystem health and performance (Omegamon, DB2 PM, SMF, RMF).Analyze performance data, recommend tuning improvements.Assist DBAs and application teams in SQL optimization.Problem Diagnosis and Resolution:Provide expert-level support for DB2 incidents.Analyze dumps, logs, traces; resolve issues.Collaborate with IBM support and ISV vendors.Participate in 24/7 on-call support.Collaboration and Coordination:Work with DB2 DBAs for requirements and guidance.Collaborate with z/OS Systems Programmers on shared resources.Liaise with application teams for DB2 changes and deployments.Coordinate with operations for maintenance and incidents.Automation and Scripting:Develop and maintain JCL, REXX, CLISTs, and other scripts.Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:Assist in planning, testing, execution of DR procedures.Ensure high availability and recoverability.Documentation and Best Practices:Create and maintain documentation for installations, configurations, procedures.Follow ITIL best practices for change, incident, problem management.Security and Compliance:Implement DB2 security best practices (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret).Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.Required Skills and Experience:5-8 years as Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer.Hands-on with DB2 for z/OS (installation, configuration, maintenance, migration).Proficient in JCL, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E.Experience with DB2 utilities (COPY, RECOVER, REORG, RUNSTATS, LOAD, UNLOAD).Knowledge of DB2 ISV tools (BMC, Broadcom/CA, IBM Admin Tool, Omegamon).Understanding of DB2 architecture, data sharing, buffer pool, logging.Performance monitoring, tuning, problem diagnosis.Ability to read DB2 dumps for problem determination.Proficiency in REXX, CLISTs, or other scripting.Familiarity with z/OS fundamentals (JES2/JES3, SMS, VSAM).Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Desired Skills:Experience with Parallel Sysplex and DB2 Data Sharing.Knowledge of IBM MQ, IMS, or CICS connectivity.Experience with DB2 DDF and remote connectivity.DB2 for z/OS certifications.

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