Systems Programmer (Mainframe/Db2) (Remote)

TM Floyd and Company

$87K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Columbia, SC
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
  • 5-10 years of systems programming experience
  • Proficiency in Mainframe System technologies (Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, etc.)
  • Understanding of data storage techniques and database management
  • Knowledge of production systems maintenance and impacts of changes
  • Familiarity with programming productivity tools and quality assurance strategies
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and optimize IBM Db2 for z/OS
  • Support critical business applications and database environments
  • Administer Db2 subsystems, including performance tuning and upgrades
  • Conduct disaster recovery support and incident resolution
  • Ensure stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems
  • Provide 24x7 production support through on-call rotation

Benefits

  • Generous array of benefits based on assignment length
  • Referral bonus of up to $1,000
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Systems Programmer (Mainframe/Db2) for a remote role.

Work Authorization: U.S. citizens and Green Card holders only. Sponsorship is not available for this role; no C2C or third-party candidates. Candidates must be able to work on our W2.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain a low-level U.S. security clearance, which requires a thorough background screening and U.S. citizenship
  • 5-10 years of systems programming experience
  • Experience with Mainframe System technologies, including Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products or other IBM mainframe related products
  • Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques
  • Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes
  • Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use
  • Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software
  • Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department
  • Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operating systems
  • Experience how systems operate in mid-to-large enterprise environments
  • Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
  • Strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities:
  • Installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM Db2 for z/OS on the mainframe platform
  • Support critical business applications and enterprise database environments
  • Provide Db2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades, and migrations
  • Perform disaster recovery support, incident resolution, and data movement across environments
  • Ensure the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems
  • Provide 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation

Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job-related field, or 4 years of job-related work experience; OR
  • 2 years of job-related experience plus an Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree

The hourly rate for this position is $42.14.

We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details!

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