IBM Z Technical Specialist - Db2 System Programmer

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Role Title: IBM Z Technical Specialist - Db2 System Programmer
Location: Remote
Duration: 30/11/2026
Pay Rate: £563 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)

Role Description:
"IBM Z Technical Specialist - Db2 System Programmer
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The IBM Z Technical Specialist will work with the IBM Mainframe team to install, customize, and maintain the IBM Z DB2 environment. This role will support the ClientTechnology team, which has received extensive investments and will continue to undergo rapid expansion throughout 2027 and beyond.

Here's what you can expect:
1. As IBM Z Technical Specialist - Db2 System Programmer you will be a part of several functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies, including but not limited to support and maintain the Db2 environment as well as the functional testing for the tertiary backup environment. You will be involved in DB2 upgrades and maintenance, performance reviews, access and security administration for DB2 systems, installing and maintaining DB2 Tools for zOS. You will be required to understand the supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM, Broadcom and Computer Associates (CA).

General Skills
Experience working on several large complex projects in an architectural role designing and implementing technical solutions to commercial problems.
Excellent problem determination skills and the ability to detect and control any processing anomalies or system errors.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, particularly when conveying complex information, and the ability to build effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust.
Banking/Finance background would be beneficial.

Technical Requirements
Installation, customization and maintenance of DB2 for z/OS and related products.
Sound knowledge in SMPE required for MVS environment.
Excellent knowledge of relational database concepts of DB2 in z/OS.
Proficiency in using DB2 tools from IBM, Broadcom and other vendors.
Good knowledge in performance & tuning, database sizing, system support, security and documentation.
Implement RACF/ACF2 DB2 security rules and Access authority.
Good experience with software maintenance.
Knowledge in planning and designing databases.
DB2 monitoring software.
Good Knowledge on IBM utilities, JCL, access methods and file structures
Good Knowledge in Disaster Recovery
Create documentation and SOP's.
Provide Operations Support
Interaction with Service Center and other business support areas for problem escalations, resolutions, reporting and coordination.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related discipline preferred.
8-12 years of relevant work experience.
Good understanding of ITIL processes and procedures.
Strong overall technical leadership skills.

Additional Desired Skills:
REXX Programming skills
Coding Languages: Rexx and CLIST skills

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.