Mainframe Systems Programmer

QED National

new york, NY(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Best Practices, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Database Administration, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Database Optimization, Database Recovery, Database Technology, Documentation, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM Job Entry Subsystem, IBM Product Family, IBM Systems, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM VTAM (Virtual Telecommunications Access Method), IBM z-OS Operating System, IDCAMS, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Resource Utilization, Security Monitoring, Software Installation, Software Upgrades, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Systems/Internals Programming, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, Unix Operating Systems, Virtualization
LOCATION
new york, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job title: Mainframe Systems Programmer (DB2)

Location: Manhattan, NY (100% Remote)

Type: Remote \u2013 Contract

Rate: $80/hour on W2

Must: A minimum of 10 years of experience working with z/OS

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer (DB2) to support a New York City agency located in Manhattan, NY. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with extensive expertise in IBM DB2 and z/OS environments, capable of maintaining high levels of system performance, reliability, and availability.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the DB2 subsystem, providing advanced technical support for installation, upgrades, and performance tuning, and ensuring seamless operation across critical mainframe systems. The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to system administration and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and maintain DB2 subsystems within a z/OS mainframe environment.
  • Perform DB2 software installations, upgrades, and maintenance using SMP/E.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex DB2 and related product issues.
  • Tune DB2 for optimal system performance and resource utilization.
  • Provide technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices.
  • Administer mainframe components, including JES2, SMP/E, TSO, and Unix System Services.
  • Conduct maintenance on z/OS operating systems, storage systems, and system software products (DB2, CICS, IMS, security management, scheduling tools, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support production stability and system enhancements.
  • Provide off-hours production support and participate in scheduled weekend implementations.

Required Skills/Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience working in z/OS mainframe environments as a Systems Programmer.
  • Strong expertise in IBM DB2 installation, upgrade, tuning, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency with SMP/E, VTAM, TCP/IP, IOCP/HCD, IDCAMS, IEFBR14, and other IBM utilities.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-wide, large-scale mainframe implementations.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and provide high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with DB2 database system recovery and performance optimization.
  • Knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing.
  • Familiarity with OMEGAMON or similar mainframe monitoring tools.
  • Experience with IBM virtual tape systems.
  • Prior involvement in mainframe CPU installations as a systems programmer consultant.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm \u2014 we are a trusted career partner. With offices nationwide and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to public sector agencies, we connect exceptional professionals with roles that drive innovation and impact.

When you join Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your growth, celebrates your achievements, and connects you with opportunities that align with your career goals. Our consultants enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) plans, and dedicated recruiter support every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

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QED National

QED National is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise with WBE certification in New York City, New York State, New Jersey and Delaware. A trusted IT advisor to both public and private sector customers, QED National is headquartered in New York City with offices in Albany, NY. Driven by 24 years of industry expertise and guided by strong, ethical practices, QED National helps clients achieve their business objectives by providing innovative IT consulting, reliable staff augmentation and scalable technology solutions that are custom tailored for their needs. Our outstanding service has earned us an extraordinary client retention rate of ninety-five percent.

PRACTICE AREAS

Cyber / Information Security

  • Assessments and consulting
  • Advanced security technologies and implementation support services

IT Management Consulting

  • Data Analytics
  • Project & Program Management
  • Enterprise Architecture and Systems Engineering
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • IT Strategy

IT Staff Augmentation

  • Providing highly qualified, reliable consultants at cost-effective rates, backed by our reputation for integrity & professionalism

Technology Solutions

  • A comprehensive portfolio of products and services including, but not limited to RSA, Checkpoint, Information Builders, Commvault, EMC and Schneider Electric/APC

QED National is led by a strong management team, under the direction of founder and president, Colleen Molter.  Working with selected organizations, chosen for their outstanding products and support services, QED National delivers expert solutions ranging from IT assessments and governance to intelligent data storage and staff augmentation. It all adds up to comprehensive, customized IT business solutions.

Esteemed Clients and Sustained Growth

A New York City and New York State Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, QED National is a privately held company in continuous operation since 1993.  Recipient of New York City, New York State, Florida, California and Fortune 500 contracts, QED National is proud to have sustained success and growth, including “Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Firms in America” for nine consecutive years —2009 through 2017. View our full roster of awards.

QED National humbly, yet firmly, acknowledges its reputation among its clients as a partner that responds diligently—and expeditiously—to provide the highest quality services. The QED National team ambitiously looks forward to all future opportunities to provide such services.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
http://www.qednational.com/