Job Description
Job Description Job Description Client
health insurance industry
Job
Mainframe (Db2) Systems Programmer
Location:
100% remote from anywhere in the US
Job Type
1 year contract, open to extensions
Day To Day Responsibilities
Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.
Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
40% Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
40% Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
10% Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
5% Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
5% Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.
Required Skills And Abilities
2+ years of experience in Db2 systems programming
Understanding of how products are used
Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes. Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.
Work Environment
Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field plus 4 years of IT experience OR Associates degree plus 6 years of IT experience
health insurance industry
Job
Mainframe (Db2) Systems Programmer
Location:
100% remote from anywhere in the US
Job Type
1 year contract, open to extensions
Day To Day Responsibilities
Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.
Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
40% Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.
40% Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
10% Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
5% Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
5% Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.
Required Skills And Abilities
2+ years of experience in Db2 systems programming
Understanding of how products are used
Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes. Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.
Work Environment
Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field plus 4 years of IT experience OR Associates degree plus 6 years of IT experience
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