Mainframe DB2 System Programming

Location: Remote

Duration: 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.