Mainframe Systems Programmer

DPP is seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.


Location : Onsite 3 days/week (Tues. - Thurs.) Remote 2 days/week
Duration : 11 months
Terms : W2 position
Work authorization: US Citizen; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.


Position summary:

• The Mainframe Systems Programmer will be part of the Database System Programming team who is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform.
• This role supports critical business applications and enterprise database environments.
• Responsibilities include DB2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades and migrations, disaster recovery support, incident resolution, and data movement across environments.
• This role plays a key part in ensuring the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems while providing 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation.

Required skills:

• Experience with Mainframe System technologies including DB2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products or other IBM mainframe related products.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required work experience:

• 4 years of IT experience including varied programming experience.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 8 years without a degree)

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply.

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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D