IBM Z Technical Specialist/Db2 System Programmer

Job Title: DB2 System Programmer
Location: Sheffield (three times a week)
Salary/Rate: £515 inside IR35 daily rate
Start Date: 20/04/2026
Job Type:Contracted till 30/11/2026

Company Introduction:
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our tier one banking clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Db2 system programmer to join their team for a seven-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:
As IBM Z Technical Specialist - Db2 System Programmer, you will be a part of several functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies, including but not limited to supporting and maintaining the Db2 environment as well as the functional testing for the tertiary backup environment. You will be involved in DB2 upgrades and maintenance, performance reviews, access and security administration for DB2 systems, and installing and maintaining DB2 Tools for zOS. You will be required to understand the supporting ISV products, particularly from the vendors: IBM, Broadcom and Computer Associates (CA).

Required Skills/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience working on several large complex projects in an architectural role designing and implementing technical solutions to commercial problems.
• Excellent problem determination skills and the ability to detect and control any processing anomalies or system errors.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, particularly when conveying complex information, and the ability to build effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust.
• Banking/Finance background would be beneficial.

Technical Requirements:

• Installation, customization and maintenance of DB2 for z/OS and related products.
• Sound knowledge in SMPE required for MVS environment.
• Excellent knowledge of relational database concepts of DB2 in z/OS.
• Proficiency in using DB2 tools from IBM, Broadcom and other vendors.
• Good knowledge in performance & tuning, database sizing, system support, security and documentation.
• Implement RACF/ACF2 DB2 security rules and Access authority.
• Good experience with software maintenance.
• Knowledge in planning and designing databases.
• DB2 monitoring software.
• Good Knowledge on IBM utilities, JCL, access methods and file structures
• Good Knowledge in Disaster Recovery
• Create documentation and SOPs.
• Provide Operations Support
• Interaction with Service Center and other business support areas for problem escalations, resolutions, reporting and coordination.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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