DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer

NTT
Madrid
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 8-15 yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Analytical thinking","Independent work","Communication","Prioritization"]

Provide technical leadership and Level 2/3 operational support for a large, complex DB2 for z/OS environment. Own DB2 systems programming activities including installs, configuration, upgrades, migrations, performance monitoring/tuning, capacity planning, and backup/recovery/disaster recovery procedures. Manage distributed connectivity (DDF) and support high-volume OLTP workloads integrated with CICS, while collaborating with application, infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure availability, integrity, stability, and compliance.

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DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and Level 2/3 operational support for a large, complex DB2 for z/OS environment. Own DB2 systems programming activities including installs, configuration, upgrades, migrations, performance monitoring/tuning, capacity planning, and backup/recovery/disaster recovery procedures. Manage distributed connectivity (DDF) and support high-volume OLTP workloads integrated with CICS, while collaborating with application, infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure availability, integrity, stability, and compliance.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments, including planning and executing DB2 version upgrades, migrations, and maintenance implementations.
  • •Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for DB2-based applications and troubleshoot complex database and infrastructure issues.
  • •Ensure stability, integrity, availability, and performance of DB2 databases through monitoring, performance tuning, and tuning recommendations.
  • •Support Distributed Data Facility (DDF) and manage distributed DB2 connectivity, including highly responsive OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.
  • •Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures and support capacity planning, storage management, archiving, retention, and security controls.

Key Requirements

  • •8 to 15+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe Systems Programming with a strong focus on DB2 for z/OS administration and support.
  • •Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise DB2 environments with multiple DB2 subsystems.
  • •Strong experience in DB2 installation, migration, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • •Hands-on experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments using CICS and DB2.
  • •Expertise in DB2 for z/OS administration topics including z/OS, SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and RACF.
Experience:8-15 yearsBankingFinancial servicesInsurance
Skills:TroubleshootingAnalytical thinkingIndependent workCommunicationPrioritization
Tech Stack:DB2 for z/OSDB2Z/OSSMP/EJCLTSO/ISPFSDSFRACFDistributed Data Facility (DDF)DDFCICSCICS-DB2 IntegrationOMEGAMON for DB2DB2 Data SharingIBM Utilities for DB2DB2 Performance ExpertDB2 Administration ToolACF2

Company Brief

NTT
Dimension Data, operating under NTT Ltd, provides managed IT services, cloud and data center solutions, networking, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services to enterprise customers worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1983
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