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Senior Db2 Systems Programmer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Infojini Inc

DB2 Administrator

Saint Louis, MO

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline. At least 7 years of overall database related work experience. DB2 Database experience ...

US Bank

z/OS Systems Engineer

Earth City, MO

S. Bank is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer that has extensive experience in mainframe ... Administer and support critical mainframe subsystems including JES2, CICS, IMS, MQ, and Db2

IC-CAP LLC

Senior Systems Engineer 112-167

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Senior Systems Engineer guide engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development ...

Stellar IT Group

Sr. Systems Engineer

Joplin, MO · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer Job Location: Joplin, MO Job Type: FTE ABOUT THE POSITION The Systems Engineer is responsible for driving the expectations of products and projects through ...

Academy Bank

Sr Systems Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site +1

$115K/yr

Summary The Sr Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions to meet the organization's business requirements. This role involves collaborating with ...

Academy Bank

Sr Systems Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$115K/yr

Summary The Sr Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions to meet the organization's business requirements. This role involves collaborating with ...

Boeing

Senior Systems Engineer

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$136K - $185K/yr

Senior Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to supportthe Air Dominance Proprietary 2 team in Hazelwood ...

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Boeing

Senior Systems Engineer

Hazelwood, MO · On-site

$136K - $185K/yr

Senior Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to supportthe Air Dominance Proprietary 2 team in Hazelwood ...

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What is a Senior Db2 Systems Programmer?

Senior Db2 Systems Programmers are highly experienced IT professionals who specialize in installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM Db2 database management systems on mainframe or distributed platforms. They are responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of Db2 environments, as well as troubleshooting complex database issues. These professionals often work closely with application developers, database administrators, and system architects to optimize database operations and support business-critical applications. Their roles may also include planning and executing upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery procedures.

What is the difference between Senior Db2 Systems Programmer vs Db2 Database Administrator?

AspectSenior Db2 Systems ProgrammerDb2 Database Administrator
Primary FocusSystem-level management, tuning, and maintenance of Db2 environmentsDatabase design, security, and data integrity management
Required SkillsSystem programming, scripting, performance tuningDatabase configuration, backup/recovery, user access control
Work EnvironmentMainframe or server environments, often in large enterprise settingsDatabase servers, data centers, cloud platforms
CertificationsIBM Certified System Programmer, similar certificationsIBM Certified Database Administrator, similar certifications

While both roles require IBM Db2 certifications and involve working with Db2 environments, the Senior Db2 Systems Programmer primarily handles system-level tasks like performance tuning and system maintenance. In contrast, the Db2 Database Administrator focuses on database management, security, and data integrity. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations assign the right expertise for their database needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Db2 Systems Programmer?

To thrive as a Senior Db2 Systems Programmer, you need deep expertise in IBM Db2 database administration, z/OS operating systems, and performance tuning, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency with tools such as IBM Db2 Utilities, BMC or CA database tools, and relevant certifications like IBM Certified Database Administrator are common requirements. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and resolve complex technical issues. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring database stability, optimizing performance, and supporting critical business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Db2 Systems Programmers in maintaining database performance?

Senior Db2 Systems Programmers often encounter challenges such as optimizing query performance, managing resource contention, and ensuring high availability during system upgrades or migrations. Keeping Db2 systems secure while applying patches and tuning parameters requires a deep understanding of both the database and the underlying hardware. Collaborating with developers, system administrators, and business analysts is crucial to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions that align with business needs.
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Sr. Java with Cobal/Mainframe experience(St. Louis City in Missouri) Hybrid and Day 1 Onsite

TestingXperts Inc. DBA Damcosoft

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$47.75 - $61.25/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Title

Sr. Java Engineer with Cobol/Mainframe

Domain EXP

(Banking Domain)

Location

St. Louis, MO (3 days hybrid at Client office)

Duration

6 Months

Must Have   

Java with COBOL and Mainframe requirement.

Job Description

The File Transfer Services team is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive our customer connectivity strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.

In this key position, you will:

  • Design and develop high-performing Java and running on Linux. Ability to work on COBOL and mainframe (z/OS)  technologies is a plus.
  • Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of applications on Linux-based and mainframe-based infrastructures.
  • Translate complex technical solutions into business impacts for non-technical audiences.
  • Lead mainframe modernization efforts, bridging legacy COBOL, JCL, DB2 systems with Linux and Java applications.
  • Guide development teams in Agile best practices, ensuring consistent delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical leadership in software development, system architecture, and best coding practices.
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and uphold coding standards.
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Present technical strategies, incident reports, and status updates to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with DevOps to automate deployments, and with BizOps to troubleshoot and resolve application, performance, and reliability issues.
  • Function as Scrum Master, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess:

  • 8+ years of software development experience in Java/Linux with strong shell scripting and Linux command line skills. Experience working on Mainframe technologies is  a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience with file transfer applications like Connect Direct, and file transfer protocols like SFTP, FTPS, etc..
  • 3+ years of experience writing, optimizing, and automating tasks using Linux shell scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, and z/OS.
  • Expert in SQL queries and relational databases (DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
  • Familiar with secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT) and vulnerability management.
  • Awareness of security standards and RFC’s such as X.509 Certificates, SSH Keys, PGP encryption.
  • Has skills to orchestrate release workflows and pipelines and apply standardized pipelines via APIs to achieve CI and CD objectives using industry standard tools (e.g., Jenkins, XL Release, others).
  • Understands how to build robust tests to minimize defect leakage by performing regression, performance, deployment verification, and release testing.
  • Experience working as technical lead and/or Scrum Master.
  • Good knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).