Systems Programmer III DB2

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Systems Programmer III DB2 for a remote opportunity working EST hours. Candidate will support the administration, performance, availability, and reliability of enterprise IBM DB2 for z/OS environments. The role will work closely with database, application, and infrastructure teams to maintain mission-critical systems, resolve production issues, and implement upgrades and system improvements. Required Qualifications of the Systems Programmer III DB2: - Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies. - 4+ years of IT experience, including varied programming or systems-related experience. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. - Hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies, including DB2 and z/OS. - Experience with SYSVIEW, Broadcom products, or other IBM/mainframe-related technologies. - Strong analytical, logical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of database management, data storage concepts, and advanced programming techniques. - Understanding of production system maintenance and the potential impact of software or infrastructure changes. - Experience with systems software quality assurance, testing, implementation, and change-management practices. - Ability to evaluate technical specifications for completeness and compatibility and learn new programming languages, utilities, and tools. Preferred Skills/Experience of the Systems Programmer III DB2: - Experience supporting enterprise DB2 for z/OS environments, including subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades and migrations, disaster recovery, production troubleshooting, and data movement between environments. Responsibilities of the Systems Programmer III DB2: - Install, configure, maintain, and administer IBM DB2 for z/OS subsystems in an enterprise mainframe environment. - Monitor and tune DB2 performance to improve system availability, stability, and resource utilization. - Plan and execute DB2 maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and related systems changes. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex production incidents while supporting critical business applications. - Support disaster recovery activities and facilitate data movement across development, testing, and production environments. - Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call schedule and collaborate with database administrators and technical teams on system improvements. Work Location: Remote. EST Hours. Compensation / Benefits: - Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match. Please note: - SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.