Applications Systems Programmer jobs in Saint Paul, MN

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Primary Skills:

• Have 7 years of experience of installing and/or customizing software products Mainframe DB2 and/or data replication product suite • Experience working with large systems in data sharing SysPlex environment • Has thorough knowledge of resources available and demonstrated ability to use the resources for problem determination, product enhancements and other technical issues related to the components being administered • Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas • Able to work both as individual and as a team member with other subject matter experts and infrastructure DBAs • A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions

Secondary Skills:

Added Advantage • Preferred experience with IDAA, IDAA Bulk Loader, and CDC Replication • Experience with design, configuration and support services to production and development departments running critical and 24*7 applications

Good to Have Skills:

• Enthusiastic to strengthen / develop system skills • Able to challenge the status quo at every opportunity to drive superior solutions for the benefit of the Bank and its customers

Job Description:

• Perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support DB2 environments • Establishment of policies and procedures pertaining to database management, Disaster recovery, security, maintenance and utilization • Analyzing new versions of DB2 for functionality that can improve systems performance and reduce cost • Perform performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of DB2 systems • Executes project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated • Participate in incident and problem management activities related to application and DB2 • Perform problem diagnostics and resolution as well as change management • Collaborate with other team members within same Information Technology (IT) departments, functional users and vendors to provide guidance and manage project implementation • Provide 24*7 on-call support Mainframe Infrastructure • Develop and maintains operational documentation, best practices, and run books for the operational platform • Implement tools and procedures required to maintain a very stable environment