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Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist
@ Tech Talent International
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Tech Talent International is hiring a Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist on a 12-month renewable remote contract in Canada, paying $100 to $115 per hour plus C2C, depending on experience. The role installs, customizes, tunes and maintains the DB2 subsystem on z/OS, supports developers, and includes disaster recovery work and possible on-call rotation.
Pay:
$100–$115 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, customize and maintain the DB2 subsystem on z/OS
- Perform upgrades and apply maintenance
- Monitor and tune DB2 performance
- Troubleshoot DB2 issues and support developers
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field
- Extensive DB2 system programming experience on z/OS
- Strong knowledge of z/OS components and architecture
- Experience with performance analysis and tuning
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, VTAM and RACF/ACF2/CLAS security
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- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Information Technology |
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Tech Talent International
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Tech Talent International (TTI) is a recruitment firm from Toronto Canada. We work with clients from F1000 to startups.
Full company description
Tech Talent International is boutique recruitment firm based out of the Toronto Canada. We are provide contract and permanent staffing services to a variety of clients ranging from F1000s to startups across Canada/US and the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1
- Reported office locations
- 1661 Morris Avenue, Ennismore, ON K0L1T0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Tech Talent International
- Specialties
- recruitment
- contract staffing
- permanent staffing
- RPO
- background checks
- pre-employment screening
- staffing
- technical recruitment
- telecom recruitment
- ICT recruitment
- and recruitment process outsourcing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Tech Talent International is boutique recruitment firm based out of the Toronto Canada. We are provide contract and permanent staffing services to a variety of clients ranging from F1000s to startups across Canada/US and the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Ennismore, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2022 |
| Specialties | recruitmentcontract staffingpermanent staffingRPObackground checkspre-employment screeningstaffingtechnical recruitmenttelecom recruitmentICT recruitment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 180 |
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Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We currently have a 12 month renewable contract as a Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist with our large global infrastructure client, supporting a major financial client account. This could be an indefinite long term contract or move into a permanent role.
Role: Mainframe z/OS DB2 Specialist
Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months to start + possible multiple extensions
Rate: $100 - $115/hr + C2C - depending on overall experience
Language Requirements: English
Location: Remote, Canada
Job Description:
z/OS DB2 System Programmer is responsible for the installation, customization, and maintenance of the DB2 subsystem on the z/OS platform. This role involves planning, analysis, design, building, testing, consulting, and implementation of DB2-related projects. The z/OS DB2 System Programmer ensures that the DB2 environment is stable, efficient, and secure, supporting the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, customize, and maintain the DB2 subsystem on the z/OS platform.
Perform system upgrades and apply maintenance to keep the DB2 environment current.
Monitor DB2 performance and tune the system to optimize performance.
Provide technical support to application developers and other system users.
Troubleshoot and resolve DB2-related issues.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
Maintain system documentation and procedures.
Ensure system security and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
Collaborate with other IT teams to support business initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience with DB2 system programming on the z/OS platform.
Strong knowledge of z/OS components and architecture.
Proficiency in using DB2 diagnostics tools and tooling.
Experience with performance analysis and tuning.
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP & VTAM) and security (RACF/ACF/CLAS).
Preferred Skills:
Experience with DB2 utilities and tools.
Knowledge of mainframe storage management.
Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution.
Experience with mainframe modernization and cloud integration.
Work Environment:
This position may require on-call support and participation in an on-call rotation.
The z/OS DB2 System Programmer will work closely with other IT teams and business units to support the company's mainframe environment.
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