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# Mainframe DB2 System Programmer

- **Company:** Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Customer Information Control System (CICS), CLIST, Computer Programming, Data Sharing, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Rexx (Programming Language), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Z/OS, Information Technology, Patch Management
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3f5c461e-c64e-4b3c-a8b4-e3520199ac55

## About the Role

* 14 Years of Experience in Mainframe DB2 System Programming.
 * Experience and Expertise in Monoplex, SYSPLEX architecture and data sharing architecture.
 * Experience in DB2 subsystem setup - both Stand-alone and data sharing.
 * Experience in DB2 backup and recovery scenarios - traditional image copy, FLASH, mirroring etc., methodology.
 * Experience in REXX/CLIST and ISPF programming skills.
 * Good knowledge on transactional environment like CICS, IMS architecture and interface with DB2.
 * DB2 Data sharing skills - Installation, customization, DB2 structures, CFRM policy, DB2 CF recovery, Data sharing locking mechanism etc.
 * Experience and good exposure to SMP/E process.
 * Experience and Expertise on software migration and maintenance procedures - Install, backout, re-migration process - DB2 V9, V10, and V11.
 * Good Knowledge on DB2 Health check, DB2 security and Patch management.
 * Good knowledge and experience on DB2 traces, SMF, RMF and WLM.Good Knowledge on z/OS and DB2 system performance tuning methods.
 * Bachelor s degree in computer science or a related field.
 * Experience in DB2 Connect and IBM Data Studio.
 * DB2 Cloning process - IBM DB2 Cloning Tool or any customized in-house Tools.
 * Good knowledge on SYSPLEX, data sharing and distributed problem-solving skills.
 * Experience in problem debugging and Vendor specific PMR ticketing procedure.
 * Total relevant exp: 15 Years
 * Relevant Exp : 15 Years

## Description

* As a Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME at are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally figuring it out.
 * This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients.
 * You re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it.
 * However, equally as important you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused someone who prioritizes customer success in their work.
 * And finally, you re open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others.


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