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# Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), Data Sharing, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Subsystems, System Programming, Management of Software Versions, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Connectivity Problems, System Availability, Concurrency
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bc09ab48-2ea5-4871-ac04-456d9e8fe8fe

## About the Role

* 7?12+ years of mainframe experience. \t
 * 3?5+ years of DB2 Systems Programming / Administration experience. \t
 * Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and replication products (Qrep, SQLrep, CDC), including software installation, version upgrades, maintenance, certification testing, documentation of operational procedures, and disaster recovery testing. \t
 * Deep knowledge of ZPARMs and subsystem configuration, plus strong understanding of buffer pools, logs, BSDS, and catalog/directory. \t
 * Proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and (preferred) SMP/E; strong troubleshooting skills for system-level DB2 issues, performance, and connectivity problems.

## Description

Our client, is seeking a Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer to join their team. As a Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer, you will be part of the [Department Name] supporting [Team Name(s)]. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a drive for continuous performance improvement, and the ability to collaborate across technical teams to keep mission-critical systems running reliably., * Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems, including version upgrades, patching (PTFs/APARs), and ongoing system maintenance. \t

 * Own subsystem configuration and initialization parameters, including core DB2 components such as ZPARMs (DSNZPARM), buffer pools, logs, BSDS, and catalog/directory. \t
 * Monitor and tune DB2 system-level performance (CPU, memory, I/O) and optimize buffer pools, locking, concurrency, and thread/connection performance. \t
 * Support high availability and data sharing, including DB2 Data Sharing environments (Sysplex), Coupling Facility integration, workload balancing, and failover. \t
 * Analyze and resolve subsystem failures by investigating dumps, logs, abends, and connectivity issues; perform root cause analysis and implement preventive actions., * Work on a mission-critical DB2 environment where your expertise directly supports availability, resilience, and performance. \t
 * Build confidence through hands-on ownership of installation, configuration, tuning, and operational troubleshooting. \t
 * Strengthen your impact by supporting high availability, data sharing, and disaster recovery readiness. \t
 * Collaborate with teams across batch (JCL), CICs, IMS, IMQ, and distributed systems to keep end-to-end operations smooth. \t
 * Grow your technical depth through root cause analysis, preventive improvements, and continuous performance optimization.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
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 * Medical and Prescription Drug Plans \t
 * Dental Plan \t
 * Vision Plan \t
 * Health Savings Account \t
 * Health Flexible Spending Account \t
 * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account \t
 * Supplemental Life Insurance \t
 * Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance \t
 * Business Travel Insurance \t
 * 401(k), Plus Match \t
 * Weekly Pay


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