[Remote] Mainframe Technology Mgmt Sp.

February 27, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Db2 System Programmer to support their global IBM Db2 for z/OS environment. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert in mainframe application modernization efforts and providing guidance on Db2 data integration with the cloud.

Responsibilities

Install, support, customize, test, implement and document z/OS Db2 system software and related program products
Ensure the high availability, performance tuning, and stability of DB2 subsystems
Provide guidance to support the development of Db2 data ingestion patterns between mainframe and cloud which include guidance on tooling capabilities/limitations, direct engagement on proof of concepts with application and infrastructure teams
Work directly with Mainframe DB2 System Programmers, Cloud DBAs, Mainframe DBAs, Enterprise Architects and Application teams to provide guidance, development and alignment on standards and issue resolution as applications execute their modernization strategies
Perform problem analysis and root cause determination for Db2 and tools issues
Develop, test, document and implement system modifications and support procedures
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend support
Participate in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and testing
Ensure adherence to audit and security requirements
Create and respond to change, request, incident and problem tickets in ServiceNow

Skills

High School Graduate or equivalent
5+ years of experience as a Db2 System Programmer in a z/OS mainframe environment
5+ years of experience with mainframe infrastructure and large application modernization initiatives involving Db2 to cloud integration, Db2 to PostgreSQL migration, and z/OS Connect APIs
SMP/E installation and software maintenance experience
Working knowledge of REXX, CLIST, ISPF/TSO programming, CA7, SQL, QMF, JCL, z/OS Operating System, z/OS Storage Management, JES2, JES3, TCP/IP
Experience with Db2 WLM and Native Stored Procedures, UDFs, Java and XML
Experience with Db2 performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Omegamon for Db2, RACF, Db2 Data Sharing, Query Monitor, Optim TDM, BMC Db2 Tools, IBM Db2 Tools, IZPCA, zMQ, Qlik Replicate, Striim, IIDR, Informatica PowerExchange, FOCUS, WebFOCUS
Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills, be highly motivated, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of mainframe Assembler coding

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Company Overview

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