Senior Db2 for z/OS Systems Programmer

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🕒 May 13

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $136k - $184k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🖥 Software Engineer

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General Dynamics Information Technology

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Defense • Cybersecurity • Artificial Intelligence

General Dynamics Information Technology is a company at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a wide range of services including consulting, digital modernization, and application services. The company is heavily involved in implementing solutions related to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. GDIT is committed to supporting government and defense sectors, providing mission-critical services such as logistics and supply chain management, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also focuses on diverse and inclusive hiring practices and actively promotes employee well-being. Through its digital accelerator solutions and pioneering use of emerging technologies, GDIT aims to propel agencies' missions forward and address complex technological challenges.

📋 Description

• Responsibility for performance, availability, and lifecycle management of Db2 for z/OS subsystems • Analyze DDF activity, connection pooling, and thread usage • Tune buffer pools, EDM pool, and memory usage • Resolve locking, latching, and concurrency issues • Identify performance degradation and implement solutions • Develop daily/weekly/monthly performance reports using SMF/RMF data • Analyze CPU utilization, transaction volumes, and workload trends • Install and configure Db2 subsystems and tools • Apply RSUs, PTFs, and HIPER maintenance • Execute Db2 version upgrades aligned with IPL windows • Participate in DR exercises ensuring full system recovery • Lead root cause analysis for system and performance issues • Create and manage ServiceNow change records

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field • 10+ years of related experience • Strong expertise in data sharing and DDF environments • Experience with SMF/RMF analysis and performance tuning • Proficiency with SAS and Excel for reporting • Deep knowledge of Db2 internals and architecture • Experience with Omegamon • Ability to provide on-call support 24x7 due to potential outage penalties • Capability for off-hours work for maintenance and upgrades

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages • 401K with company match • Competitive pay and paid time off • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home • Paid parental leave • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Jury duty leave • 15 days of paid leave per calendar year