Mainframe Database Engineer

About the role

The Mainframe Database Engineer will manage and support IBM DB2 for z/OS and its replication products. This role includes software installation, version upgrades, maintenance, and participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform software installation, version upgrades, and maintenance for IBM DB2 for z/OS and Replication products (Qrep, SQLrep, CDC).
• Conduct certification testing and document operational procedures.
• Execute disaster recovery testing procedures.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provide off-hours support as necessary.
• Interface with support teams, software vendors, and management staff.
• Utilize analytical and debugging skills to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and Replication products (Qrep, SQLrep, and CDC).
• Proficiency in software installation, version upgrades, maintenance, and certification testing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Developed analytical and debugging capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with software support for BMC for DB2 Tools, IBM z/OS Connect, or Software AG ADABAS and Natural products.
• Programming experience with REXX.
• Familiarity with SQL, JIRA, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, network certificates, and Splunk.
• Familiarity with other Mainframe Subsystems such as CICS, IMS, or MQ.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA. We also have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants to address questions about benefits and other resources, and a certified Career Coach. For more information, see our Welcome Packet.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is required to be onsite at least three days per week.

Contact Information

To learn more about Everforth Apex's benefits and how to apply, visit our website or contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.