Systems Programmer

Systems Programmer IIIDPP is seeking a Systems Programmer III for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.Work location: Hybrid in Columbia, SC; onsite Tues, Wed, Thurs.Duration: 11 monthsTerms: W2 ContractWork authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a low-level (Public Trust) clearanceAbout the Team:The Database Systems Programmers (DBS) team (4 team members) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform.Our Database Administrators (DBA) (9 team members) work closely with application teams to ensure database configurations meet business and customer needs.Together, the DBA and DBS teams focus on enhancing system performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.Composed of skilled and motivated individuals, our shared goal is to deliver exceptional customer service through improved product stability and quality.Responsibilities:This position 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 on-call rotation.Required Qualifications: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.Analyzing software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job-related field;OR 4 years of job-related work experience;OR 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree.Required Work Experience:4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.Interested? Learn more:Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01106). 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