At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance and enhancement of DB2 on Mainframe systems for top clients.
- Company: Join XPT Software, a dynamic tech company with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rates, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 24/7 support role with exciting challenges and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a global team shaping the future of banking technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Mainframe CICS and MQ environments, strong DB2 system programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract
- Lead Consultant- DB2 on Mainframe
- Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 08/14/2026
- XPT Software Australia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
- XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
- We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
- XPT Software Australia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
- We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
Job Description o Must Have Skills: Evaluateand implement new features/functions of DB2 and associated third partyproducts.
o Extensive use of utilitiesand Performance Monitoring tools using BMC, CA and IBM products.
o Consultant on DB2 databaseapplications architecture o Knowledge of SMP/E and canprepare for and apply maintenance to a DB2 subsystem o Engineer and execute theprocesses to upgrade and/or apply maintenance to releases / versions ofmainframe database system software, and associated third party products o Maintain DSNZPARMs
- Nice to Have Skills: Skill: Mainframe DB2System Programmer
- Job
Description
We are looking for DB2 Systems Programmer, who will be part of a Global team responsible for building, configuring and maintaining the Bank's mainframe systems.
Currently we arerunning the largest parallel Sys Plex in the Nordic region.
Our primary designgoals are service availability, efficiency and resilience, underpinned by thearchitectural principle of cloned infrastructure, system configurations andapplications.
Job Responsibilities o Maintain DSNZPARMs o Implement automated disasterrecovery mechanisms for Mainframe Database subsystems and associated thirdparty products. Participate in allrecovery coordination activities o Create & modify WLMaddress spaces for stored procedures as needed o Database security management o Backup/Recovery strategies o Scalability Analysis o Planning Database maintenancewindow o Capacity planning o Monitor and troubleshoot DB2address spaces for any potential issues o Prepare and executehousekeeping strategies for the DB2 Catalog and Directory.
o Implement security strategyfor DB2 via RACF.
o Troubleshoot Level 3 DB2Database issues.
o Provide Level 3 support totroubleshoot/resolve system level and application problems with DB2 Databasetechnologies and associated Third Party products – coordinateescalation/intervention with vendor as necessary.
o Strong experience ofinstalling, customizing and maintaining Mainframe DB2 and ISV products o Strong experience managing Q-replication and IBM DB2 Data Analytics accelerator product suite o Strong experience working with large datasharing Sys Plex environment o Hands-on experience of managing systemoperations, problem diagnosis, performance tuning in both system andapplication arena o Good experience with IBM DB2Utilities, Disaster recovery and system restoration o Install, upgrade and administer mainframe DB2 and DB2 relatedtools software.
o Assist with testing, implementation and installation of new orimproved systems, as well as product upgrades.
o Good knowledge on DB2 migrations and upgrades for DB2 V12.1 and V13.1 versions.
o Good Knowledge on Problem diagnosis related to DB2 and their DB2tools products.
o Strong DB2 system programming skill, DB2 recovery, maintain systemobjects and ZPARM parameter configuration.
o Good knowledge of DB2 tools installation and upgrades for IBMutilities, Broadcom products.
o Experience in SMPE knowledge of RSU maintenance apply procedures.
o Experience in JCL, ISPF, DB2 related products, WLM and storedprocedures o Knowledge of performance monitoring and troubleshooting DB2issues.
o Strong skill set must be needed on DB2 data sharing experience andfailover process.
o Good knowledge of Disaster recovery of DB2 systems includestraditional DR and flash copy DR.
o Interact with ticketing tool remedy, service center and otherbusiness support areas for problem escalations, resolutions, reporting andcoordination.
o Attend meetings and interact regularly with management, team andclients to continuously improve services. Provide 24*7 support if needed onthe project support.
- Detailed Job Description: JD – For Heith replacement
- Shouldhave experience in Mainframe CICS and MQ environment for 10+ years.
- Supportthe operations of the Mainframe CICS infrastructure(CICS & MQseries).
- Wellversed with CICS resource definitions online(terminals, programs, bundles etc.), defining new CICS regions etc.
- Experiencein upgrade of CICS TS from lower version to higher version.
- Knowledgeon CICS Transaction Gateway and CICS webservices and CICSplex Operations
- Experiencein vendor product install / upgrade and applying PTF for maintenance
- CICSSSL Setup Troubleshooting
- Wellversed with CICSPLEX Setup (CMAS), MRO region Setup and troubleshootrelated issues.
- Experienceand strong knowledge as a Websphere MQSeries on z/OS v7.1 / v9.0
- Installnew releases, apply PTFs to Webshere MQ on z/OS
- Wellversed with MQ Clustering and MQ Objects/Channels/Queues
- Experiencewith upgrading IBM MQ for z/OS will be added advantage.
Lead Consultant- DB2 on Mainframe employer: XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement through mentorship and leadership roles, particularly in the fast-evolving field of infrastructure services. Our commitment to service excellence and operational governance ensures that our team members are empowered to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and teamwork.
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XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
