Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA We are seeking an experienced DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to join our DB2 Support Team and provide technical leadership and operational support for a large and complex DB2 for z/OS environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all systems programming aspects of DB2 for z/OS, supporting a large database estate comprising 50+ DB2 subsystems across multiple mainframe platforms and geographies. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of the organization's DB2 infrastructure. You will work closely with application development, infrastructure, operations, and security teams to maintain highly available and secure DB2 environments while supporting strategic database initiatives, performance optimization, disaster recovery planning, and technology upgrades.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to operate independently within a complex enterprise environment. In this role, You will Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments. Support a large-scale enterprise DB2 infrastructure comprising multiple DB2 subsystems. Plan and execute DB2 version upgrades, migrations, and maintenance implementations.
Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for applications utilizing DB2. Ensure the stability, integrity, availability, and performance of DB2 databases and supporting infrastructure. Support and manage Distributed Data Facility (DDF) and distributed DB2 connectivity. Maintain and optimize highly responsive OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2. Monitor database performance and implement tuning recommendations to improve efficiency and throughput.
Perform system capacity planning and growth forecasting. Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Ensure proper storage management, archiving, and retention processes are in place. Implement and manage database security controls and access governance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and infrastructure issues. Collaborate with application teams to support database design, deployment, and problem resolution.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and regulatory requirements. Maintain technical documentation, operational standards, and support procedures. Ensure all database and monitoring solutions are maintained on supported versions. Required Qualifications Typically 8 to 15+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe Systems Programming with a strong focus on DB2 for z/OS administration and support.
Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise DB2 environments with multiple DB2 subsystems. Strong experience in DB2 installation, migration, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments preferred. Hands-on experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.
Strong experience with: DB2 for z/OS (must have) z/OS Operating System SMP/E JCL TSO/ISPF SDSF RACF Experience installing, upgrading, testing, and supporting DB2 releases. Experience providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-based applications. Strong understanding of Distributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF). Experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2. Expertise in: DB2 Performance Monitoring and Tuning Capacity Planning Backup and Recovery Disaster Recovery Database Security Administration Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communic