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In this role, you will plan the configuration and maintenance of Db2 z/OS systems, optimize performance, perform software updates, and provide 2nd/3rd level support for issues in the z/OS environment.
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Your role in the team
- Planning, provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Db2 z/OS systems, as well as the associated tools and replication systems on the mainframe.
- Performing software updates, implementing PTFs/RSL levels, and ensuring system stability and performance.
- 2nd- and 3rd-level support for complex incidents, root cause analysis, and sustainable issue resolution in the z/OS environment.
- Creation and maintenance of jobs, triggers, JCL, SMP/E, REXX or Bash scripts.
- Ensuring and carrying out backup and restore procedures for business-critical databases.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in an IT-related field (e.g., computer science or business informatics) or equivalent vocational training with relevant professional experience.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of mainframe architecture and z/OS systems programming.
- Very good knowledge of SQL, JCL, SMP/E, and REXX.
- Ideally, an understanding of interfaces with mainframe programming languages (COBOL, PL/I, Java).
- Occasional on-call duty, maintenance windows, and a limited willingness to travel throughout Germany.
- Fluent German skills (spoken and written) and good English skills.
Experience
- At least approximately 4 years of relevant professional experience in mainframe systems programming, with a focus on IBM Db2 on z/OS.
- Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, and replication tools.
What we offer
- We offer 30 days of annual leave, one cultural holiday, plus options for individual adjustments.
- Through our benefits app, you receive a monthly allowance and can also save on public transport tickets through tax benefits.
- We enable flexibility to balance work and personal life, for example through remote work or trust-based working hours.
- We support professional and personal development through tailored initiatives and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Our company bike program allows you to lease up to 2 bicycles.
- The starting salary is generally between €57,800 and €74,600 gross per year. The exact amount is determined based on criteria such as qualifications, scope of responsibility, and the requirements of the position. Justified deviations may be possible on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
Work-Life-Integration
Higher take-home pay
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About your employer
At the IT Service Center of the Federal Government, we offer comprehensive IT services under one roof. With over 4,000 employees, we are one of the ten largest IT service providers in Germany. We are looking for authentic IT enthusiasts who share our passion and are searching for challenging IT projects to help shape Germany's future.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Employer reviews
- Working conditions
- 4.4
- Team culture
- 3.5
- Career growth
- 3.6
- Engineering
- 2.7
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