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Candidates currently located in the area or willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.\nKey ResponsibilitiesDB2 Installation, Configuration & Administration\nInstall, configure, maintain, and support IBM DB2 for z/OS subsystems\nPerform DB2 version upgrades, software maintenance, PTF implementations, and system enhancements\nManage subsystem configurations and initialization parameters\nAdminister and maintain:\nZPARMs (DSNZPARM)\nBuffer Pools\nLogs and BSDS\nDB2 Catalog and Directory\nPerformance Monitoring & Optimization\nMonitor and tune DB2 subsystem performance across CPU, memory, and I/O resources\nOptimize:\nBuffer pool utilization\nLocking and concurrency controls\nThread and connection performance\nConduct capacity planning and performance analysis\nSupport enterprise performance improvement initiatives\nHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery\nSupport DB2 Data Sharing environments within Sysplex architectures\nManage Coupling Facility integration and workload balancing\nImplement and support failover and resiliency strategies\nParticipate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution\nTroubleshooting & Production Support\nDiagnose and resolve:\nDB2 subsystem failures\nConnectivity issues\nDumps, logs, and abends\nPerformance bottlenecks\nPerform root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions\nSupport integration and troubleshooting across:\nJCL and batch processing\nCICS\nIMS\nMQ\nDistributed systems\nReplication & Systems Support\nSupport DB2 replication technologies including:\nQ Replication\nSQL Replication\nCDC (Change Data Capture)\nPerform software installation, maintenance, certification testing, and documentation\nParticipate in disaster recovery validation and operational readiness activities\nRequired Qualifications\n7+ years of overall Mainframe Systems experience\n3+ years of DB2 Systems Programming or DB2 Systems Administration experience\nStrong experience supporting IBM DB2 for z/OS environments\nExperience with DB2 replication technologies including Q Replication, SQL Replication, and CDC\nDeep understanding of:\nZPARMs and subsystem configuration\nBuffer Pools\nLogs and BSDS\nCatalog and Directory structures\nStrong troubleshooting skills related to:\nDB2 performance issues\nConnectivity problems\nSystem-level DB2 administration\nExperience with:\nJCL\nTSO/ISPF\nSDSF\nAbility to support production and mission-critical environments\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with SMP/E\nKnowledge of DB2 utilities and performance tuning tools\nExperience with monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON or MainView\nFamiliarity with mainframe DevOps tools including Endevor and ISPW\nExperience supporting large-scale DB2 upgrades, migrations, or modernization initiatives\nKnowledge of z/OS Connect, APIs, and hybrid integration architectures\nExperience supporting:\nBMC DB2 Tools\nIBM z/OS Connect\nSoftware AG ADABAS\nNatural\nProgramming experience with REXX\nWorking knowledge of:\nSQL\nJIRA\nRACF\nTCP/IP\nNetwork certificates\nSplunk\nExposure to other mainframe subsystems including CICS, IMS, and MQ\nWhy Apply?\n12+ month contract with long-term potential\nCompetitive, negotiable compensation\nOpportunity to support a large-scale enterprise mainframe environment\nHybrid schedule with excellent work-life balance\nExposure to modernization, performance optimization, and high-availability initiatives\nCollaborative team supporting mission-critical systems\nApply today if you have strong DB2 for z/OS systems programming experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity supporting enterprise mainframe infrastructure in Phoenix, AZ.\nPay: $37.08 - $44.66 per hour\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85224","company":"Pomeroy Technologies","rawCompany":"pomeroy technologies","city":"Queen Creek","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T16:26:03.652Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DB2 Programmer","description":"DB2 Systems Programmer (DB2 for z/OS)\nLocation: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)\nPay Rate: Negotiable\nDuration: 12+ Month Contract\nOverview\nWe are seeking an experienced DB2 Systems Programmer to support and maintain enterprise-scale DB2 for z/OS environments within a highly available, mission-critical mainframe infrastructure. 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