Mainframe DB2 Systems Engineer - BNY Mellon

Overview

Mainframe DB2 Systems Engineer 

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Mainframe DB2 Systems Engineer to join our Technology Services Group (TSG) - Mainframe team. This role is preferred to be located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA – HYBRID.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Install/configure/upgrade DB2 and related software products. This includes middleware. products that may have both mainframe and distributed components.
• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems.
• Customize software to meet user needs.
• Communicating, Scheduling and coordination of changes, requests and incidents.
• Initiate and participate in Proofs of Concept for new technologies.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery and other mainframe exercises.
• Work after normal business hours and on weekends to perform software upgrades and coverage.
• Support multiple projects/upgrades/initiatives simultaneously.
• Be available to provide 24X7 coverage and support and respond to calls for assistance in a timely manner.
• Designs, implements, integrates, and provides full support for complex software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Researches and recommends the appropriate system software to meet corporate standards and objectives for system performance.
• Identifies and solves complex and critical systems related issues to meet the objectives for the corporation.
• Provides input into platform selection, version implementation, software product recommendation, and usage of enhanced functionality.
• Assists with complex issues in the installation, support, troubleshooting, and repair of data centre equipment.
• Implements, integrates, and provides full support for middleware software in a multi-tiered, multi-platform environment.
• Collaborates and consults with application development teams to determine middleware platform selection, efficient transaction design, use and recovery procedures in line with business requirements.
• Communicates with internal and external system users to address concerns and make sure that technical issues are dealt with appropriately.
• Manage ticket queues and handles complex escalated issues.
• Analyze repeat incident patterns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements.
• Work with vendors to ensure efficient incident resolution.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Strong z/OS Mainframe Systems Programming background, including SMPE.
• Senior level knowledge of DB2 and DB2 Data Sharing.
• Experience working with vendors to resolve software and Systems issues.
• Installation and Maintenance of DB2 Program Product Installations (with creating Implementation and Backout Plans)
• Ability to provide coverage for DB2 and Product installations and the many mainframe initiatives. Willing to work weekends.
• Strong Knowledge of REXX Programming
• DB2 Connect on LUW skills are huge pluses.
• Experience with Performance/Monitoring products and performance tuning is a plus
• Knowledge on products like BMC-Catalog Manager, BMC-Apptune, IBM-Optim, Rocket-Shadow, Broadcom-SYSVIEW, Informatica-Powerexchange, IBM Q/SQL-Rep
• Able to communicate effectively with application programmers and DBA’s.
• Troubleshoot DB2 subsystem problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead projects and complete them on schedule.
• Experience with Service Now and JIRA.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred, 8 - 10 years of related infrastructure experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

EEO Statement:

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.