Our client a s a major international retail group, known for its supermarket chains, e-commerce platforms is hiring a Mainstream Systems Engineer to join their team. This is a 3-month contract fully remote position.

As their Mainstream System Engineer you will be overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our mainframe database systems, with a focus on DB2, IMS/DB, data sharing, and related systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust and scalable database solutions utilizing DB2, IMS/DB, and data sharing technologies.
• 2. Manage and optimize database system performance, including monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning, to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• 3. Collaborate closely with development, database administration, infrastructure, and architecture teams to understand database system requirements and provide effective solutions.
• 4. Develop and enforce database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• 5. Implement and maintain database system backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• 6. Troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement timely and effective solutions.
• 7. Document database configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
• 8. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in database management, including data sharing techniques.
• 9. Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to members of the operations, database administration and development teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related experience
• 7 years of experience as a Database System Programmer, System Administrator, or System Engineer, with expertise in DB2, and IMS/DB system administration and programming.
• Proficiency in DB2 and IMS/DB subsystem/region design, implementation, administration, and security.
• Experience with managed service providers and off shore support teams.
• Srong understanding of database and database management system performance tuning and optimization with tools like Omegamon and SYSView.

You will receive the following benefits:

· Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

· Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

· Vision Benefits

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Sick Time Leave

· Legal and Identity Protection Plans

· Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

· 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.