Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - DB2

Senior DB2 Systems Programmer

Position Summary

Provide premium DB2 system programming support and services to Ensono mainframe
clients.

The successful candidate will perform mainframe DB2 database related system
administration tasks and tuning to support our customers’ DB2 environments. The
individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions
of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database
maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file
extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR
procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests.

The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database
optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency
of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

* Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely
manner as they pertain to Mainframe DB2 database and related products
* Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 and related
software products
* Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
* Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer
transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products.
* Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces

* Communicate to both customer and management the status of issues at intervals
during resolution process.
* Maintain documentation of issue cause, action, and resolution in the
designated problem tracking system.

* Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired
customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner
and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted
migration date.
* In joint co-operation with the Disaster Recovery Services and other technical
teams, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s
disaster recovery plans.
* Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely
implementations.
* Follow ITSM change control procedures

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in
their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is
important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet
some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
* 8+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and systems
programming support. CA and IBM tools for DB2 a plus
* Experience in building new DB2 subsystem environment
* Experience with configuring and managing DB2 in a parallel sysplex, DB2
Datasharing environments
* Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes, and best practices in
software management
* Experience with reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how
they benefit the client
* Ability to review DB2 security to find potential risks
* Experience with reorganization of application data
* Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code
* Experience with supporting DB2 security requests

* Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database
recovery activities

* Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance, and
documentation
* Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database
management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization
* Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients
and troubleshooting and solving production database issues.

* System programming knowledge of multiple Mainframe Database Management
Systems is a bonus.

Other Qualifications

* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests
from multiple clients
* Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high
pressure situations.
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
* Experience in installation/upgrade/customization of DB2 subsystem & related
ISV software products
* SMPE Knowledge and experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered for employment without regard to caste, colour, creed, religion,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, or any
other status protected by law. Candidates with disabilities who require
accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact our
Talent Acquisition team to place a request.