DB2 System Programmer (z/OS Mainframe) - Remote from Sweden or Nordics - English speaking
Posted 5 days 5 hours ago by Octopus Computer Associates
DB2 System Programmer (z/OS Mainframe) - Remote from Sweden or Nordics - English speaking
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a DB2 System Programmer (z/OS Mainframe)
For this role you can work remotely from Sweden or any Nordics country.
Please find some details below:
About the role
You will be part of a skilled Mainframe team and serve as the primary DB2 on z/OS expert, responsible for the stability, availability, and strategic evolution of the DB2 platform. The role combines deep technical system programming with roadmap ownership and close collaboration with stakeholders across IT and the business.
What you will do
- Own and drive the Mainframe DB2 Technology roadmap and work closely with stakeholders to deliver against it
- Plan and execute running maintenance and major DB2 version upgrades
- Implement standardisation and drive improvement initiatives within the team
- Work collaboratively across the Infrastructure team to develop, promote, and implement process initiatives
- Ensure governance and procedures are adhered to in terms of security and future-proofing of our DB2 installation
We are looking for someone who
- Strong hands-on experience with Db2 for z/OS as a system programmer and administrator, including performance monitoring and optimisation
- Good working knowledge of SMP/E, with experience supporting Db2 installation, maintenance, and version upgrades
- Experience managing, maintaining, and upgrading Db2-related third-party (ISV) software products
- Has experience communicating and translating complex technical concepts for Senior Leadership
- Has a proven track record of leading resolution and troubleshooting of critical on-line systems
- Is structured and proactive, with the ability to take full ownership of a technology domain
- Is comfortable working in 24/7, high-availability environments
- Is calm and methodical under pressure in incident situations
Nice to have
- Experience as a z/OS DB2 DBA in a financial organisation
- Experience with IBM CDC for z/OS replication tool
Experience with MQ for z/OS
What we offer
- A key role in Sweden's financial market infrastructure
- A collaborative, highly skilled technical environment
- Competitive benefits and flexible working conditions
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.