Seneca Resources Company, LLC · 1 month ago
Mainframe Systems Programmer
Seneca Resources Company, LLC is a staffing and consulting firm that connects exceptional professionals with innovative roles. They are seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer (DB2) to support a New York City agency, responsible for managing and optimizing the DB2 subsystem and ensuring system performance and reliability.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Support and maintain DB2 subsystems within a z/OS mainframe environment
Perform DB2 software installations, upgrades, and maintenance using SMP/E
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex DB2 and related product issues
Tune DB2 for optimal system performance and resource utilization
Provide technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices
Administer mainframe components, including JES2, SMP/E, TSO, and Unix System Services
Conduct maintenance on z/OS operating systems, storage systems, and system software products (DB2, CICS, IMS, security management, scheduling tools, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support production stability and system enhancements
Provide off-hours production support and participate in scheduled weekend implementations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 10 years of experience working in z/OS mainframe environments as a Systems Programmer
Strong expertise in IBM DB2 installation, upgrade, tuning, and maintenance
Proficiency with SMP/E, VTAM, TCP/IP, IOCP/HCD, IDCAMS, IEFBR14, and other IBM utilities
Experience supporting enterprise-wide, large-scale mainframe implementations
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and provide high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines
Preferred
Experience with DB2 database system recovery and performance optimization
Knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing
Familiarity with OMEGAMON or similar mainframe monitoring tools
Experience with IBM virtual tape systems
Prior involvement in mainframe CPU installations as a systems programmer consultant
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) plans
Dedicated recruiter support
Company
Seneca Resources Company, LLC
Seneca Resources Company, LLC, the exploration and production segment of National Fuel Gas Company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas in the Appalachian Region including the Marcellus and Utica Shales.