Mainframe System Programmer

Mainframe System Programmer

Posted 4 days ago by Damco Solutions

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Customer Information Control System (CICS) Database Management Data Collection Data Sharing Disaster Recovery IBM DB2 Management Performance Tuning Root Cause Analysis Software Installation

Summary: The Mainframe (DB2/CICS) Administrator/Programmer role involves managing and customizing mainframe CICS software in large data-sharing environments. The position requires expertise in DB2 systems, performance tuning, and incident management, along with providing 24x7 on-call support. This is a contract position based in London, UK, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Installing and customizing mainframe CICS software in large data-sharing environments.
  • Managing CICS systems using CICS plex and CICS Explorer.
  • Establishing policies and procedures for database management, disaster recovery, security, maintenance, and utilization.
  • Analyzing new versions of DB2 for functionality improvements.
  • Performing performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of DB2 systems.
  • Executing project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned.
  • Participating in incident and problem management activities related to applications and DB2.
  • Troubleshooting issues and performing root cause analysis.
  • Providing 24x7 on-call support.

Key Skills:

  • Experience with mainframe CICS software installation and customization.
  • Knowledge of CICS plex and CICS Explorer.
  • Proficiency in Mainframe DB2 and data replication products.
  • Understanding of database management policies and procedures.
  • Ability to analyze and tune DB2 systems for performance.
  • Experience in incident and problem management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Availability for 24x7 on-call support.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Mainframe (DB2/CICS) Administrator/Programmer

Location: London, UK(Hybrid)

Project Type: Contract

Have Experience of installing and/or customizing mainframe CICS software in Large Data sharing environments.

Have Experience with CICS plex and CICS Explorer to manage CICS systems installing and/or customizing software products Mainframe DB2 and/or data replication product suite

Establishment of policies and procedures pertaining to database management, Disaster recovery, security, maintenance and utilization

Analyzing new versions of DB2 for functionality that can improve systems performance and reduce cost

Perform performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of DB2 systems

Executes project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated

Participate in incident and problem management activities related to application and DB2

Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence

Provide 24x7 on-call support

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