Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator (DBA)

About This Role

• Team Overview Our Mainframe Infrastructure team is responsible for critical database systems and operations supporting multiple DB2 subsystems across our R&D organizations.
• We provide guidance, tooling, and infrastructure services to product development teams to accelerate delivery and ensure high availability.
• This is a senior software engineer position supporting enterprise systems and R&D development labs across multiple DB2 versions and mainframe environments.
• Who You Are We are looking for a technical specialist who bridges the gap between traditional DB2 z/OS System Programming and Database Administration (DBA).
• You have deep hands-on expertise in installing, upgrading, and tuning DB2 subsystems, managing large DB2 instance subsystems, and modernizing mainframe database operations using automation.
• You communicate clearly across hybrid teams—connecting mainframe operations, cloud architects, and agile software development engineers.
• What You’ll Do 1.
• DB2 Systems Programming & Subsystems Administration DB Instances Management & Upgrades: Perform end-to-end installation, maintenance, version upgrades, and patching for multiple DB2 instances across multiple R&D development labs environments.
• Subsystem Configuration: Configure and tune DB2 subsystem parameters, buffer pools, and system storage for optimal throughput and reliability.
• High Availability & Data Sharing: Design, manage, and maintain DB2 Data Sharing groups and high-availability configurations.
• System Integration: Integrate DB2 with z/OS security frameworks (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret), network services, and mainframe OS components. 2.
• Database Administration (DBA) & Environment Support Operations: Provide tier-3 DBA support and maintenance for critical databases and product portfolios.
• Database Design & Utilities: Oversee physical and logical database design, execute routine DB2 utility management, and manage data access control.
• SQL Optimization & Performance Tuning: Analyze application queries, optimize SQL performance, resolve locking/concurrency issues, and troubleshoot system bottlenecks. 3.
• Modernization & Automation Automation & Scripting: Write, maintain, and enhance ansible playbooks, python scripts, and REXX programs to automate DB2 deployment, routine maintenance, and multiple subsystems management tasks.
• CI/CD & API Integration: Integrate maintenance workflows into modern CI/CD pipelines using REST APIs and enterprise software development standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global development, operations, and cloud architecture teams to support continuous product delivery and infrastructure stability.
• What You Need Technical Skills: DB2 z/OS Systems Programming: Deep background in installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 subsystems on z/OS.
• DB2 DBA Expertise: Strong experience in physical/logical database design, DB2 utility management, SQL performance tuning, and access control.
• Automation & Scripting: Proficiency with Ansible programming, Python, REXX, JCL, and REST APIs for mainframe automation.
• High Availability & Storage: Hands-on experience with DB2 Data Sharing, backup/recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and storage integration.
• Mainframe OS & Security: Thorough understanding of z/OS concepts, JCL, security integration, and mainframe operations.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience managing multi tenant databases and multi-instance R&D sub systems in an enterprise environment.
• Location Requirements Must be located in the US Broadcom site - Plano, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, or Lisle, IL.
• Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00 As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth.
• All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.
• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
• If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.