Mainframe DB2 System Programmer

• Have 7 years of experience of installing and or customizing software products Mainframe DB2 and or data replication product suite
• Experience working with large systems in data sharing SysPlex environment
• Has thorough knowledge of resources available and demonstrated ability to use the resources for problem determination product enhancements and other technical issues related to the components being administered
• Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas
• Able to work both as individual and as a team member with other subject matter experts and infrastructure DBAs
• A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions
• Secondary Skills
• Added Advantage
• Preferred experience with IDAA IDAA Bulk Loader and CDC Replication
• Experience with design configuration and support services to production and development departments running critical and 24 7 applications

Key Responsibilities:

• A day in the life of an Infoscion
• As part of the Infosys delivery team your primary role would be to provide best fit architectural solutions for one or more projects
• You would also provide technology consultation and assist in defining scope and sizing of work
• You would implement solutions create technology differentiation and leverage partner technologies
• Additionally you would participate in competency development with the objective of ensuring the best fit and high quality technical solutions
• You would be a key contributor in creating thought leadership within the area of technology specialization and in compliance with guidelines policies and norms of Infosys
• Perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support DB2 environments
• Establishment of policies and procedures pertaining to database management Disaster recovery security maintenance and utilization
• Analyzing new versions of DB2 for functionality that can improve systems performance and reduce cost
• Perform performance data collection analysis and tuning of DB2 systems
• Executes project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated
• Participate in incident and problem management activities related to application and DB2
• Perform problem diagnostics and resolution as well as change management
• Collaborate with other team members within same Information Technology IT departments functional users and vendors to provide guidance and manage project implementation
• Provide 24 7 on call support Mainframe Infrastructure
• Develop and maintains operational documentation best practices and run books for the operational platform
• Implement tools and procedures required to maintain a very stable environment

Technical Requirements:

• Primary skills Technology Infrastructure Mainframes DB2 Systems

Additional Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of architectural design patterns performance tuning database and functional designs
• Hands on experience in Service Oriented Architecture
• Ability to lead solution development and delivery for the design solutions
• Experience in designing high level and low level documents is a plus
• Good understanding of SDLC is a pre requisite
• Awareness of latest technologies and trends
• Logical thinking and problem solving skills along with an ability to collaborate

Preferred Skills: