Systems Programmer-db2 Z/os Support

**Why Kyndryl**

Our world has never been more alive with opportunities and, at Kyndryl, we’re ready to seize them. We design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl is at the heart of progress — dedicated to helping companies and people grow strong. Our people are actively discovering, co-creating, and strengthening. We push ourselves and each other to seek better, to go further, and we carry this energy to our customers. At Kyndryl, we want you to keep growing, and we’ll provide plenty of opportunities to make that happen.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**

As Mainframe zOS System Programmer Specialist, you are responsible to provide technical support with high degree of Customer Happiness by meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA) and process compliance. You will perform business impact analysis and risk assessments to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disasters.

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace, Kyndryl provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every single day. And if you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here.

**Responsibilities**:

- Application DBA experience in ZOS DB2/Mainframe DB2
- Ability to craft and alter of DB2 object according to custom's requirement (Ex: Database, Table space, Table, Index, etc)
- Demonstrable experience with DB2 common command (familiar with other command), Stop/Start Databases, Display command, cancel thread and term utility
- Experience in Online utility: Running Reorgs and Runstats, Backup and Recovery of Table spaces (copy & recover), Repair, Load/Unload utilities,
- Proficient in DB2 Stand-alone utilities: like DSNJU003, DSNJ003, DSN1COP etc.
- Ability to provide Grants to users for appropriate groups/authorities, familiar with DB2 privileges. - Working knowledge of SQL, knows to use query to check catalog table and find necessary for system usage.
- Validated ability to manage operation on zOS, familiar with JCL used by DB2.
- Strong analytical, good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English both verbal and written communication skills and capable of independently communicating with customers.
- Should be flexible to work in shifts (24/7)
- Exposure to IT Service Management
- Good to have an experience working in Agile or Waterfall software development process
- Knowledge on Agile tools, Remedy or ServiceNow Nice to have skills:

- Certified in the use DB2 tool - DB2 Admin tools, QMF, craft on tool such as DB2 Omegamon.
- Ability to rebind the Plans/Packages, Granting required accesses to ackages/Plans/Collections.
- Experience in Database Monitoring
- DB2 tool omegamon to check current trace/status of any object.
- Proficient in troubleshooting DB2 system log and bring up the problem if it cannot be fixed.
- DB2 performance tuning & COBOL Programming knowledge.
- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work.
- Intuitive individual to manage change and proven time management.
- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications.
- Good to have the ITSM/ITIL knowledge/Certifications

**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- 5 to 7 years of experience in DB2 DBA for Z/OS
- Extensive knowledge and skill in performance tuning
- Provides DB2 support and utilizes troubleshooting and diagnostic tools.
- Sets up and maintains data structures and database environments to support production, performance
- and development activities.
- Hands on experience on DB2 V11 and above.
- Should have experience in DB2 database regular housekeeping activities.
- DB2 REORG and RUNSTATS procedures.
- Monitor database performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
- Should be able to Refresh the data and well versed with DB2 online and Offline utilities.

**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience**
- Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL)
- You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
- Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

**Required Education**

Bachelor's Degree

**Preferred Education**

Master's Degree

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