DB2 Systems Engineer

Title : DB2 Systems Engineer
End Client : United Airlines
Location : Houston TX or Chicago IL- hybrid onsite 3 days per week
Duration : 3 month initial contract- will likely go permanent or at least extend thereafter
Visa : USC or GC preferred, may consider GC-EAD or TN visa but this is C2H- no sponsorship offered.

Job Description:

• The Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.
• Our team designs develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures data analytics and digital solutions.

Job overview and responsibilities

• DB2 Systems professional responsible for DB2 for z/OS and associated ISV products.
• This is a key position within the IBM Mainframe Engineering team in Business Operations Services.
• Responsibilities include software installation system tuning monitoring of system performance capacity planning problem analysis and resolution and interface with vendor support.
• The position will require significant interaction with Business Users and Application Development team in addition to working with other IBM Mainframe support groups such as Operating System Data Base Administration Storage Management Operations/Coverage Information Security and Job Scheduling.

Support System Maintenance:

• Support the Infrastructure and DB2 Data Repository on the IBM Mainframe for critical Tier 1 application systems: Peoplesoft HR/Payroll Engine Maintenance Reservation Centers Employee Travel Management -
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call support
• Responsible for keeping DB2 and all associated ISV products at current supported levels
• Provide testing support and product verification for DB2 and DB2 related software on all system upgrade Operating System Software Products Hardware Replacement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree - Information Technology Business Administration or related field
• 3 years of experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
• Strong working knowledge of DB2 for z/OS IBM Assembler and SMP/E
• Experience with installing maintaining monitoring/tuning DB2 and ISV products
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• What will help you propel from the pack

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
• Previous DB2 Data Base Administration background
• Broadcom DB2 tools

Skill Highlights- please indicate the # of years on each of the following skills:

• Experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
• DB2 for z/OS IBM Assembler and SMP/E
• Experience with installing maintaining monitoring/tuning DB2 and ISV products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframes
• Previous DB2 Data Base Administration background
• Broadcom DB2 tools