Title : DB2 Systems Engineer End Client : United Airlines Location : Houston TX or Chicago IL- hybrid onsite 3 days per week Duration : 3 month initial contract- will likely go permanent or at least extend thereafter Visa : USC or GC preferred, may consider GC-EAD or TN visa but this is C2H- no sponsorship offered.
Job Description:
The Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.
Our team designs develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures data analytics and digital solutions.
Job overview and responsibilities
DB2 Systems professional responsible for DB2 for z/OS and associated ISV products.
This is a key position within the IBM Mainframe Engineering team in Business Operations Services.
Responsibilities include software installation system tuning monitoring of system performance capacity planning problem analysis and resolution and interface with vendor support.
The position will require significant interaction with Business Users and Application Development team in addition to working with other IBM Mainframe support groups such as Operating System Data Base Administration Storage Management Operations/Coverage Information Security and Job Scheduling.
Support System Maintenance:
Support the Infrastructure and DB2 Data Repository on the IBM Mainframe for critical Tier 1 application systems: Peoplesoft HR/Payroll Engine Maintenance Reservation Centers Employee Travel Management -
Provide 24/7/365 on-call support
Responsible for keeping DB2 and all associated ISV products at current supported levels
Provide testing support and product verification for DB2 and DB2 related software on all system upgrade Operating System Software Products Hardware Replacement
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology Business Administration or related field
3 years of experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
Strong working knowledge of DB2 for z/OS IBM Assembler and SMP/E
Experience with installing maintaining monitoring/tuning DB2 and ISV products
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack
Preferred Qualifications:
5 to 10 years of experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
Previous DB2 Data Base Administration background
Broadcom DB2 tools
Skill Highlights- please indicate the # of years on each of the following skills:
Experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
DB2 for z/OS IBM Assembler and SMP/E
Experience with installing maintaining monitoring/tuning DB2 and ISV products
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
Previous DB2 Data Base Administration background
Broadcom DB2 tools
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Architectural Analysisunmatched
Aviation Industryunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Business Servicesunmatched
Capacity and Performance Managementunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Storageunmatched
Database Administrationunmatched
Database Programmingunmatched
EADunmatched
IBM DB2unmatched
IBM Mainframeunmatched
IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
Independent Software Vendor (ISV)unmatched
Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched