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Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

PTR Global
Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer (Openings: 1 Position)

Open for W2 and C2C arrangements (W2 Folks Preferred first)

Location: Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks)

Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)

Duration: 6 months, extendable

Direct client opportunity

Project: Urgent Mainframe Infrastructure Requirement

No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved

Mode of Interview: 2 Rounds mostly virtual


Job Description:

  • Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer
  • Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, tuning, and supporting DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
  • The z/OS role may require weekend maintenance windows and IPL activities.

Mandatory requirements include:

  • 7 to 12 plus years of mainframe experience.
  • 3 to 5 plus years of DB2 systems programming or administration experience.
  • Strong experience with DB2 for z/OS.
  • Experience with DB2 replication products, including QRep, SQLRep, or CDC.
  • DB2 software installation, upgrades, maintenance, testing, and documentation.
  • Knowledge of ZPARMs, buffer pools, logs, BSDS, catalog, and directory.
  • Experience with DB2 Data Sharing, Sysplex, Coupling Facility, HA, and DR
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for DB2 subsystem, performance, and connectivity issues.
  • Proficiency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
  • Willingness to work onsite three days per week.

Preferred experience:

  • SMP/E
  • DB2 utilities and performance tools.
  • OMEGAMON or MainView
  • Endevor or ISPW
  • Large-scale DB2 upgrades, migrations, or optimization initiatives.
  • z/OS Connect and API modernization.
  • BMC DB2 tools, ADABAS, and Natural.
  • REXX, SQL, JIRA, RACF, TCP/IP, network certificates, and Splunk.
  • Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and MQ.


Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr


The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401K contributions.

Salary : $65 - $70

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