Db2 System Programmer

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Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months
Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite, mandatory)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Db2 System Programmer to support Db2 for z/OS activities, ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of the UK database estate. The role will work as part of a team supporting 50+ Db2 subsystems across multiple mainframes and geographies.

What you will do:

• Install and test new versions of Db2 and provide continuous delivery of maintenance for Db2 and associated tooling.
• Support and manage distributed Db2 connections across multiple mainframes and geographies.
• Engineer solutions that exploit automation and maintain the stability and integrity of the CICS Db2 OLTP environment.
• Plan and maintain databases, perform capacity planning, and monitor database performance.
• Ensure storage and archiving procedures function correctly and provide fast responses to front-end users.
• Manage database security and disaster recovery, including developing, managing, and testing backup and recovery plans.
• Communicate with technical, application, and operational teams to maintain database integrity and security.
• Establish user requirements and monitor user access and security.
• Provide development and production support, including troubleshooting and incident management activities.
• Apply Agile practices and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Keep up to date with new technology developments and maintain a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Apply awareness of information legislation, including GDPR, to database activities.

• Possess significant experience as a z/OS Systems Specialist with strong Db2 expertise.
• Have hands-on experience with Db2 production support, software maintenance, performance tuning, and application support.
• Demonstrate familiarity with main data manipulation languages and database design principles.
• Possess strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, teamwork, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Work effectively to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Show flexibility, adaptability, business awareness, and understanding of IT business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Have programming experience; REXX or COBOL is preferred.
• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Computer Software or Systems Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operational Research, or possess significant relevant industry experience.
• Have experience with Agile practices and incident management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of information legislation, including GDPR.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.