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Experience level • 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
Technical key skills (Mandatory skills) • Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products) • Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades • Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities • DB2 V12 upgrades or later • IMS V15.5 upgrades or later • Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS) • ISPF/TSO and other basic • Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST • Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer. • Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.
Job Responsibilities • Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance. • Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance. • Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects. • Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access. • Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards. • Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements. • Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products. • Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs. • Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. • Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues. • Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.