Mainframe DB2 System Programmer SME
Kyndryl (company site, opens in a new tab)7+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 12–22 LPA
Posted 20h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Own installation and maintenance of IBM DB2 z/OS software and related third-party products using SMP/E, including resolving product issues with vendors.
- Configure and manage DB2 subsystems in SYSPLEX data-sharing environments to ensure subsystem availability, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing.
- Provide secondary support to DBAs on subsystem issues, maintain DB2 system objects, manage security services related to DB2 system programming, and document policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- 7+ years of IBM System Z experience with knowledge of software installation, database management, security access control, storage, DR, and networking on mainframe.
- 5+ years of IBM DB2 experience including memory/internal structures, data sharing SYSPLEX management, backup, recovery, logging strategies, and concurrency/performance diagnostics.
- Experience in problem determination and analysis in critical, high-pressure environments.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred (not strictly required).
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in mainframe DB2 system programming with strong hands-on expertise in SMP/E installation, SYSPLEX data-sharing, and performance tuning.
- Capable of analytical and critical thinking under pressure to resolve complex issues affecting DB2 subsystems and availability.
- Familiar with tools such as BMC Mainview, IBM Omegamon for DB2, IBM Query Monitor, and scripting languages like REXX for automation and system optimization.