Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Kyndryl

System Administrator managing DB2 systems and resolving client issues. Collaborating with diverse teams to optimize technology solutions for major industry clients.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DB2 for z/OS Administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. Proficient in integrating DB2 with various platforms and managing infrastructure availability and resiliency.

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DB2 For Z/OS AdministrationPerformance TuningDisaster Recovery PlanningSQL DiagnosticsChange And Release Management

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Hard Skills

DB2 InstallationDB2 ConfigurationData SharingSMP/E MaintenanceBuffer Pool OptimizationDatabase UtilitiesREORGRUNSTATSCOPYRECOVER

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Windows Server 2016Microsoft Windows Server 2019VMware ESXPublic Cloud ManagementPrivate Cloud Management

Industry Keywords

Disaster RecoveryZ/OS InternalsSMF AnalysisRMF AnalysisProblem Determination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQLVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade DB2 subsystems.
Plan and execute DB2 version migrations and maintenance.
Configure data sharing environments.
Manage DB2 infrastructure availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery.
Optimize subsystem performance and resource consumption.
Support application teams during major incidents and performance issues.
Define standards for utilities, backup, recovery, and capacity growth.
Integrate DB2 with z/OS, CICS, IMS, MQ, RACF, and storage platforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in DB2 for z/OS Administration, including installation, configuration, data sharing, and SMP/E maintenance.
Expertise in DB2 performance tuning, buffer pool optimization, SQL diagnostics, and database utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER).
Experience with disaster recovery planning, z/OS internals, SMF/RMF analysis, and problem determination.
Knowledge of change and release management processes in enterprise environments.
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESX, and public/private cloud management, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive environment
Professional development opportunities
Be Well programs to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health