Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools, converting and validating utility JCL, procedures, and control cards. Administer Db2 for z/OS environments and tools, and support utility execution, testing, documentation, performance, and production operations.

Job details

Role: Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 1 year contract Key Skills: • Db2 for z/OS system programming • Db2 utilities administration (IBM + Broadcom/CA) • JCL, PROC & control card conversion to IBM utilities • Db2 job delivery, testing & documentation Optional Skills: • Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools administration experience. • IBM Db2 Tools implementation and support experience. • z/OS scheduling and automation expertise. • Mainframe systems programming experience. • Db2 DBA experience. • JCL, REXX, ISPF, and utility automation skills. • SMP/E installation and maintenance experience. Database Skills: • Database Administration • Db2 for z/OS subsystem administration and maintenance. • Database, Tablespace, Index, and Catalog management. • Db2 Utility execution, monitoring, and optimization. • Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery procedures. • Database change management and migration processes. • SQL performance analysis and tuning. • Utility scheduling and automation. • Database monitoring and reporting. • Space management and capacity planning. • Package, Plan, and Access Path management. • Performance diagnostics and workload analysis. • Production support and problem determination. IBM DB2 Tool Migration Skills • Conversion of Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards. • Delivery and validation of converted Db2 Jobs, Procedures (PROCs), and Control Cards. • Analysis of existing utility execution processes and implementation of IBM best practices. • Development of migration standards, testing strategies, and cutover procedures. • Install, configure, and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in a Parallel Sysplex architecture. • Install, configure, and administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites. Strong knowledge of Db2 systems programming, utilities, and database administration. • Review new IBM Db2 Tool releases and functionality, providing recommendations on adoption and business value. • Lead and execute migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools. • Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL, Procedures, and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards. Years of Experience: 16.00 Years of Experience Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Regards, _______________________ Parthasarathy K Lead Recruiter Work: 972-474-8787 Ext: 306,Direct: 972-737-8607 Partha.k@themesoft.com Themesoft Inc |Themesoft Jobs

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role calls for 16 years of experience and strong expertise in Db2 for z/OS system programming, utilities, and database administration. Relevant experience includes converting Broadcom/CA utility jobs to IBM standards, administering Db2 tools, and supporting database maintenance, recovery, performance, and automation.