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# Db2 for z/OS Specialist

- **Company:** HSBC Group
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Data Sharing, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Rexx (Programming Language), Online Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Z/OS, Scripting
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F4550AC5B2D049908CF35FFE8EBA5423/job/

## About the Role

* Extensive experience as a Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer (z/OS Systems Specialist background).
 * Essential: proven SMP/e experience for Db2 installation and maintenance.
 * Essential: proven experience operating in a Db2 data sharing environment.
 * Strong expertise in Db2 production support, maintenance, performance tuning, and incident management.
 * Experience with distributed connectivity and supporting application teams to maintain service integrity.
 * Scripting/programming capability (e.g., REXX; COBOL advantageous).
 * Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement (Agile/CPD mindset).

## Description

* Deliver Db2 for z/OS systems programming across a complex UK database estate supporting 50+ subsystems.
 * Install and test new Db2 for z/OS releases and manage ongoing maintenance for Db2 and tooling.
 * Support distributed Db2 connections and operate confidently in a data shared environment.
 * Monitor, tune and protect performance for a high-volume OLTP (CICS)/Db2 workload.
 * Improve reliability and recoverability by designing and implementing automation and engineering solutions.
 * Lead capacity planning and ensure storage and archiving procedures are robust and functioning correctly.
 * Manage security and contribute to disaster recovery, including back-up and recovery plan development and testing.
 * Provide production support and troubleshooting, delivering fast response to incidents and communicating effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.


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