Db2 for z/OS Developer

Company: Avature
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.Your role and responsibilitiesAs a software developer in Db2 for z/OS team, you will be part of the team responsible for developing and maintaining the Db2 product on the z/OS platform. You will work on the design, implementation, and testing of new features that meet the needs of our clients. You will work with client and client success teams to resolve customer problems as well as deliver potential new enhancements with high quality.We are looking for someone who has a strong desire to learn new technologies and is passionate about product quality and new technology. Candidates with strong programming, debugging and general problem troubleshooting skills are needed to excel in this position. As part of this role, you will also create function test cases to ensure code changes meet customer and internal requirements.Required educationBachelor's DegreePreferred educationMaster's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertise

• Minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience.
• Programming skills in C/C++, Java, SQL and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Proficiency in source control management tools (GitHub, Tekton, Jenkins) and Agile Life Cycle Management tools.
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills to analyze issues and defects reported by customer and test teams.
• Knowledgeable about RDBMS concepts and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with agile software development processes.
• Ability to innovate in the areas of Product Engineering.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.
• Flexible working schedule to collaborate with developers and teams located across different time zones.Preferred technical and professional experience
• IBM Certified: Db2 for z/OS administrator or similar certification.
• Proficiency in z/OS and z/VM.
• Experience with Db2 for z/OS, Db2 application development.
• Programming skills in Python, Node.js, and JCL.
• Programming skills in Assembler and PL/X is a plus.
• Ability to analyze system output from systems abends (logs, dumps).About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Other relevant job detailsIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiencesWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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