Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator

Broadcom

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TXPittsburgh, PALisle, IL
Salary
$109,700–$175,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 13, 2027

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Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

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TL;DR · Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator

The Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator joins the Mainframe Infrastructure team to support critical database systems across R&D organizations. This senior software engineer role involves performing end-to-end installation, maintenance, and version upgrades for multiple DB2 instances. Key responsibilities include configuring subsystem parameters, managing high-availability Data Sharing groups, and providing tier-3 DBA support. The candidate will perform SQL performance tuning, physical database design, and utility management. Technical requirements include deep expertise in DB2 z/OS Systems Programming, JCL, and security frameworks like RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret. To modernize operations, the role requires proficiency in Ansible, Python, REXX, and REST APIs to automate deployments and integrate maintenance workflows into CI/CD pipelines for multi-tenant R&D development labs.

What you'll do

  • Perform end-to-end installation, maintenance, version upgrades, and patching for multiple DB2 instances across R&D labs.
  • Configure and tune DB2 subsystem parameters, buffer pools, and system storage for optimal throughput.
  • Design and maintain DB2 Data Sharing groups and high-availability configurations.
  • Integrate DB2 with z/OS security frameworks, network services, and mainframe OS components.
  • Provide tier-3 DBA support for critical databases, including physical and logical database design.
  • Analyze application queries to optimize SQL performance and resolve locking or concurrency issues.
  • Write and maintain Ansible playbooks, Python scripts, and REXX programs to automate DB2 deployments and maintenance.
  • Integrate maintenance workflows into modern CI/CD pipelines using REST APIs and enterprise software standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of related experience.
  • Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Deep background in installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 subsystems on z/OS.
  • Strong experience in physical/logical database design, DB2 utility management, SQL performance tuning, and access control.
  • Proficiency with Ansible programming, Python, REXX, JCL, and REST APIs for mainframe automation.
  • Hands-on experience with DB2 Data Sharing, backup/recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and storage integration.
  • Thorough understanding of z/OS concepts, JCL, security integration, and mainframe operations.
  • Prior experience managing multi-tenant databases and multi-instance R&D subsystems in an enterprise environment.

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