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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME - **Company:** The Aes Group, Inc - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Customer Information Control System (CICS), CLIST, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Sharing, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Rexx (Programming Language), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Subsystems, System Programming, Systems Integration, Backup and Restore, Z/OS, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Patch Management - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us50765acdc1f83d4aba2a08078cd544b0 ## About the Role * 14+ years of experience in Mainframe DB2 System Programming. * Strong hands-on expertise with IBM DB2 on z/OS. * Extensive experience with SYSPLEX, Monoplex, and DB2 Data Sharing environments. * Strong knowledge of DB2 subsystem installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and recovery. * Experience with DB2 backup and recovery methodologies. * Strong programming and automation skills using REXX, CLIST, and ISPF. * Solid understanding of CICS and IMS architectures and their integration with DB2. * Experience with DB2 software migrations, maintenance, installation, backout, and re-migration procedures. * Strong working knowledge of SMP/E. * Experience with DB2 security, health checks, patch management, traces, SMF, RMF, and WLM. * Strong knowledge of z/OS and DB2 performance tuning. * Proven troubleshooting, debugging, and distributed problem-solving skills., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience with DB2 Connect and IBM Data Studio. * Experience with DB2 cloning using IBM DB2 Cloning Tool or comparable enterprise cloning solutions. * Previous experience supporting large, highly available enterprise mainframe environments. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey! ## Description Join a leading enterprise technology environment as a Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME and work on highly complex, business-critical mainframe systems. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced DB2 infrastructure specialist who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, improving system reliability, and supporting large-scale DB2 environments. What You'll Gain * Fully remote work environment. * Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale DB2 and z/OS infrastructure. * Hands-on involvement with DB2 Data Sharing and SYSPLEX architectures. * Exposure to complex system migrations, performance tuning, recovery, and high-availability initiatives. * Opportunity to serve as a technical SME and influence infrastructure best practices., We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME with deep expertise in IBM DB2 infrastructure, z/OS environments, Data Sharing, and SYSPLEX architecture. In this role, you will provide technical analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, system configuration, performance optimization, and infrastructure support across mission-critical DB2 environments. You will work closely with application, infrastructure, operations, and engineering teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and ensure stable and high-performing DB2 systems. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, customer-focused, comfortable working independently, and capable of handling complex infrastructure challenges from initial investigation through resolution and handoff., * Install, configure, customize, maintain, and support DB2 subsystems in standalone and Data Sharing environments. * Manage and support Monoplex, SYSPLEX, and DB2 Data Sharing architectures. * Perform DB2 subsystem setup, configuration, upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and backout activities. * Support DB2 backup and recovery strategies using image copies, FLASH technologies, mirroring, and related methodologies. * Configure and troubleshoot DB2 Data Sharing components, including DB2 structures, CFRM policies, coupling facilities, locking mechanisms, and CF recovery. * Perform DB2 health checks, security administration, patch management, and infrastructure maintenance. * Analyze DB2 traces and system data using SMF, RMF, and WLM. * Conduct DB2 and z/OS system performance analysis, tuning, and capacity optimization. * Develop and maintain automation using REXX, CLIST, and ISPF. * Support DB2 integrations with transactional platforms including CICS and IMS. * Perform software installation and maintenance using SMP/E. * Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate with software vendors through PMR or equivalent support processes. * Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and operational handoff materials., Title: Mainframe Application Programmer Location: NYC NY On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite Duration: 6-12 Months Interview Process: Webcam/In-Person No of submissions: No of Posi… + 30 days ago ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Can This Elephant Dance? 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