Mainframe Systems Programmer

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.

Interested? Learn more: Click the apply button to learn more about this position ( # 26-00896). 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