IBM Looking for Db2 z System Administrator/programmer_DA&I at Kochi, Kerala Full Time

Introduction

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Mainframe System Programmer / Administrator on the IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS development team, you will have 8 + tears of experience working mainframe Db2 for z/OS. You have experience as administrator and programmer on Db2 for z/OS, mainframe tools, System z Family, Linux on System Z.

Programmer / Administrator who will work on

Mainframe Db2 for z/OS. Db2 for z/OS, mainframe tools, System z Family, Linux on System Z.

Db2 z database operation and recovery, security, auditing, performance, installation and migration/updates specific to the z/OS operating system.

Db2 z/OS related problem determination, monitoring development, automation development, root cause analysis and debugging

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum 3+ year experience in mainframe Db2 for z/OS administration and system programming,

Experience with Db2 for z/OS, mainframe tools, System z Family, Linux on System Z

Experience in Db2 z database operation and recovery, security, auditing, performance, installation and migration/updates specific to the z/OS operating system.

Experience with Db2 z/OS related problem determination, monitoring development, automation development, root cause analysis and debugging.

Experience in installing, customizing, and maintaining the operating system, and also installing or upgrading products that run on the system.

Experience in administering storage and networking aspects.

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience

Strong communication skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Understanding of effects of starting, upgrading and stopping Db2 for z/OS

Understanding of how to set up of Db2 Subsystems, including sizing, data recovery requirements, workload transfers.

Experience LPAR / Sysplex con, GDPS, PS/SM, HiperSocket, SMC-D, … setup and configuration

Hands-on Practice with z/OS IPL process to a Db2 Subsystem and implementing security procedures for Db2 Environments

Insights in latest Continuous Delivery Practices and Continuous Integration Automation

Experience with Agile Practices and Agile Methodologies.

About Business Unit

IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

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Being You @ IBM

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