Company Description
Arthur Grand Technologies (www.arthurgrand.com) is in the business of providing staffing and technology consulting services. We have doubled our revenue year over year for the past 5 years. This speaks to the long-lasting relationship and customer satisfaction that we have built in this short span of time. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20+ years.
We are a minority owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company
To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits and provide continued opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description
Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and Skilled Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer for one of our clients
Position:Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer
Location:Remote
Duration:Full Time Permanent
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of DB2 systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM System Z and DB2 environments, with a focus on diagnostics, recovery strategies, and performance tuning. This role involves managing and optimizing database operations, creating reports, and collaborating with technical and application teams to resolve issues.
Primary Duties:
- Ensure DB2 availability and implement recovery strategies and procedures (25%).
- Diagnose and troubleshoot DB2 errors and performance issues, optimizing SQL and processes (25%).
- Create and manage comprehensive database reports (20%).
- Utilize IBM DB2 utilities and CA tools for database management and optimization (15%).
- Perform performance and capacity tuning of system parameters and resources using monitoring tools (10%).
- Conduct technical and application-related problem analysis and resolution (5%).
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience with IBM System Z concepts and technologies.
- Expertise with IBM DB2 utilities, CA Tools for DB2, and backup/recovery/logging strategies.
- Strong knowledge of DB2 database management and deployment.
- Proficiency with IBM CICS, batch COBOL, and IBM Information Management System.
- Experience in performance and capacity tuning using monitoring and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in problem analysis and resolution for both technical and application issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Rational ClearQuest, and Rational ClearCase.
- Experience working within a CMMi Level 3 environment.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of Java, web services, and SOA concepts.
Experience with Application Management Services.
Thanks,
Afrah Faiza
Arthur Grand Technologies Inc
Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What We Do
Arthur Grand Technologies an SBA certified 8(a) firm offers a broad range of Technology and Business Consulting services to federal and commercial customers. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, client goals become our goals. Their success is our satisfaction. Our associates have significant business, engineering, and technology expertise.
