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Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA

Russell, Tobin & Associates
Downey, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Our client, a state client, is looking to hire a Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA in Downey, CA (Onsite)

Apply today for consideration!

Job Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA
Location: Downey, CA - Onsite
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay range: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour (DOE)

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support complex database upgrades, installations, and system enhancements across mainframe environments
  • Plan, configure, test, and maintain core database systems including DB2, IMS, and ADABAS
  • Perform database health checks, performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimization
  • Design logical and physical database structures and support backup, recovery, and replication processes
  • Provide technical consulting to application and operations teams on database architecture and best practices

Requirements:

  • 7 years of experience as a Mainframe Systems Programmer/DBA, including 3 years in a lead role
  • Strong expertise in IBM mainframe technologies: z/OS, DB2, IMS, ADABAS, CICS, and JCL
  • Hands-on experience with database design, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and system utilities (SMP/E, BMC Tools)
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 
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Salary : $80 - $90

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