Mainframe DB2 System Programming

Job Title: Mainframe DB2 System ProgrammingLocation: RemoteDuration: 6-12 months Contract (with possible extension)Job Description:Required Technical and Professional Experience:14 Years of Experience in Mainframe DB2 System Programming.Experience and Expertise in Monoplex, SYSPLEX architecture and data sharing architecture.Experience in DB2 subsystem setup - both Stand-alone and data sharing.Experience in DB2 backup and recovery scenarios - traditional image copy, FLASH, mirroring etc., methodology.Experience in REXX/CLIST and ISPF programming skills.Good knowledge on transactional environment like CICS, IMS architecture and interface with DB2.DB2 Data sharing skills - Installation, customization, DB2 structures, CFRM policy, DB2 CF recovery, Data sharing locking mechanism etc.Experience and good exposure to SMP/E process.Experience and Expertise on software migration and maintenance procedures - Install, backout, re-migration process - DB2 V9, V10, and V11.Good Knowledge on DB2 Health check, DB2 security and Patch management.Good knowledge and experience on DB2 traces, SMF, RMF and WLM.Good Knowledge on z/OS and DB2 system performance tuning methods.Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.Experience in DB2 Connect and IBM Data Studio.DB2 Cloning process - IBM DB2 Cloning Tool or any customized in-house Tools.Good knowledge on SYSPLEX, data sharing and distributed problem-solving skills.Experience in problem debugging and Vendor specific PMR ticketing procedure.