Senior Mainframe DB2 System Programmer

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.  

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. Honesty, reliability, curiosity, collaboration, and passion are the key to achieving our purpose. 

About the role and what you'll be doing:

Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems.

Position reports to Senior Manager - Mainframe Database

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products.
• Provide primary upgrade support for DB2 and products related to DB2.
• Follow procedures for installing OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability).
• Assist in the onboarding of new Ensono clients with respect to DB2 and related OEM software products.
• Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
• Follow ITSM change control procedures

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and systems programming support (CA, BMC and IBM tools for DB2 is a plus).
• Extensive experience with the following:
  • Recent installation and customization of DB2 subsystems
  • Troubleshooting and solving of DB2 System database issues
  • Troubleshooting and solving DB2 software related issues
  • Working knowledge of WLM environment with respect to DB2
  • Solid working knowledge of DB2 Utilities, TSO and FTP
  • Strong knowledge of SMP/E and its role in the installation process
  • Base knowledge in Unix System Services(USS) related to DB2 requirements in USS
  • Strong JCL skills
  • Knowledge in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation
  • Configure and manage DB2 in a parallel sysplex environment (Data sharing a Plus).
  • Develop innovation, strategies, processes and  best practices in DB2 systems programming
  • Ability to work with clients as an Ensono ambassador for DB2 related matters

Other Qualifications

• Reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
• Vendor consultations for problems and questions
• Working knowledge of SMS, IDCAMS, DF/DSS and other standard utilities and subsystems.
• Assembly Language and exit coding
• Identification and resolution of performance issues 
• Base understanding of DB2 database administration (App DBA).
• Understanding of DB2 connect, Security exits.
• DB2 data sharing in a SYSPLEX environment
• Extracting information from DB2 logs
• DB2 Database system recovery
• Experience with IMS and IMS upgrades a plus

Why Ensono?  

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.     

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

• Unlimited Paid Days Off  

• Two health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield  

• 401k with company match  

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts  

• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers  

• Wellness program  
• Flexible work schedule  

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].