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# Mainframe Systems Programmer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, IBM DB2, Database Storage Structures, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Subsystems, System Programming, Z/OS, Ibm Z/vm, Performance Monitor, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nc/raleigh/2059f30e-bdf2-47bc-b11f-73070e82822c

## About the Role

This position is best suited for a Senior mainframe professional who enjoys a combination of systems programming, performance engineering, customer consulting, environment implementation, and analytics., * 8+ years of Mainframe Systems Programming experience.

 * Strong hands-on experience with Db2 for z/OS systems programming.
 * Experience standing up new Db2 subsystems and environments.
 * Expertise in Db2 performance tuning, security, and authorization management.
 * Experience tuning Db2 for high-volume insert workloads within partitioned table spaces.
 * Strong understanding of lock escalation, buffer pools, and workload optimization.
 * Experience with IMS architecture, logs, record types, and data mapping.
 * Experience supporting z/VM environments and performance data collection.
 * Knowledge of SMF records and performance analytics.
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent customer-facing communication skills., * Experience with IBM Z Performance and Capacity Analytics (IZPCA).
 * Experience with 21CS Optima or similar performance management solutions.
 * Capacity planning and performance reporting experience.
 * IBM Expert Labs or customer implementation consulting experience.
 * Knowledge of enterprise security and mainframe access management., We're looking for a Senior technical professional who has moved beyond traditional administration and enjoys helping customers deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot complex IBM Z environments. Candidates with experience in Db2 systems programming, performance engineering, customer consulting, and analytics will be especially successful in this role.
Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

IBM DB2
Planning
IBM Z/VM
Operations
Leadership
Consulting
Management
Subsystems
Data Mapping
Communication
Problem Solving
Performance Tuning
Business Valuation
System Programming
Enterprise Security
Mainframe Computing
Reporting Solutions
Performance Reporting
Performance Management
Full Stack Development
Application Development
Business Transformation
Performance Engineering
Authorization (Computing)
Database Storage Structures
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of performance and analytics solutions within IBM Z environments. This is not an application development role. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Db2 for z/OS, along with experience supporting IMS and z/VM environments, and will be comfortable working directly with customers to implement solutions and provide technical guidance., * Install, configure, and support Db2 for z/OS environments.

 * Stand up new Db2 subsystems and environments for customer implementations.
 * Tune Db2 environments supporting high-volume, insert-heavy workloads.
 * Optimize performance through buffer pool management, lock escalation analysis, partitioning strategies, and throughput improvements.
 * Configure security, authorization IDs, and access controls.
 * Support IMS data collection environments and troubleshoot transaction and performance data issues.
 * Analyze IMS logs, record types, and mappings for reporting and analytics purposes.
 * Support z/VM performance monitoring environments utilizing z/VM Performance Toolkit and related technologies.
 * Analyze and map SMF, IMS, and z/VM performance records.
 * Design database structures, schemas, and reporting solutions for performance analytics.
 * Partner directly with customers on implementation activities, architecture decisions, and best practices.
 * Lead technical discussions and troubleshoot complex system and performance issues.