Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer (Openings: 1 Position) Open for W2 and C2C arrangements (W2 Folks Preferred first)Location: Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)Duration: 6+ months, extendableDirect client opportunityProject: Urgent Mainframe Infrastructure RequirementNo mid layer / No Implementation partners are InvolvedMode of Interview: 2 Rounds mostly virtualJob Description:Mainframe DB2 Systems ProgrammerResponsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, tuning, and supporting DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.The z/OS role may require weekend maintenance windows and IPL activities.Mandatory requirements include:7 to 12 plus years of mainframe experience.3 to 5 plus years of DB2 systems programming or administration experience.Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS.Experience with DB2 replication products, including QRep, SQLRep, or CDC.DB2 software installation, upgrades, maintenance, testing, and documentation.Knowledge of ZPARMs, buffer pools, logs, BSDS, catalog, and directory.Experience with DB2 Data Sharing, Sysplex, Coupling Facility, HA, and DRStrong troubleshooting skills for DB2 subsystem, performance, and connectivity issues.Proficiency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.Willingness to work onsite three days per week.Preferred experience:SMP/EDB2 utilities and performance tools.OMEGAMON or MainViewEndevor or ISPWLarge-scale DB2 upgrades, migrations, or optimization initiatives.z/OS Connect and API modernization.BMC DB2 tools, ADABAS, and Natural.REXX, SQL, JIRA, RACF, TCP/IP, network certificates, and Splunk.Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and MQ.Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hrThe specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401K contributions.