Principal - Operating Systems Programming

Job Description:

Job Title -Principal- DB2 Systems Programming

The Purpose of This Role

• Provide technical and systems support to Mainframe DB2 systems. Work with senior level business and technology partners to define and implement database solutions. The person will be responsible in deploying RSU maintenance and DB2 systems upgrade.

The Value You Deliver

The Mainframe DBMS group provides a variety of services related to DB2 on z/OS systems at Fidelity. Those services might include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Design operational and transactional database solutions that meet the functional and non- functional business requirements.
• Interface with Technology Operations and infrastructure groups to plan and manage changes in the production environment
• Analyze complex database/Systems problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds
• Review business data requirements, database designs and database access code
• Project coordination and planning
• Evaluation and recommendation of software products in database management arena
• As a Systems DBA, install, maintain, and provide 24X7 support for DB2 z/OS and other related products
• Participate in periodic Disaster Recovery tests
• Participates in the evaluation, selection, and piloting of new technologies
• Work with a wide range of teams across various issues, locations, and time zones
• Provide cross training to peers in the DBMS Support group
• Work closely with other departments within Fidelity and act as interface between the DB2 group and the other technical teams coordinating their upgrades/projects/deliverables

The Skills that are Key to this role

Technical / Behavioral

• Very strong DB2 z/OS and SQL/application database performance tuning skills
• Experience with Database replication solutions (IBM QREP, CDC, Power Exchange, etc.)
• Solid experience with z/OS environment (TSO, ISPF, SMP/E)
• In-depth knowledge JCL, SQL, and DB2 utilities
• In-depth knowledge of DB2 Datasharing and SYSPLEX environment
• Experience in vendor interactions (IBM PMR, CA, etc.)
• Experience with CA DB2 tools, OMPM, Insight, etc.
• Experience with install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 and related products into the z/OS environment
• Very Strong problem management skills - Work with the software vendors and other technical partners to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions and corrective action
• Working knowledge of DB2Connect and DDF work flow
• Working knowledge of DB2 stored procedures
• Proficiency in the use of DB2 monitoring tools (DB2PM, CA Insight, SYSVIEW, Omegamon, CA Detector, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency of REXX programming a plus

The Skills that are Good To Have for this role

• DB2 Database Administration
• QREP
• CDC

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

You would be able to contribute in maintaining stability of our end points by upkeeping infrastructure uptime through structured software, distribution and patch management mechanism thereby helping associates to perform their day to day tasks seamlessly.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• 12-15 years of IT experience
• Graduate

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services. Headquartered in Boston, US, Fidelity's goal is to make financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. Privately held for nearly 70 years, Fidelity employs 45,000 associates who are focused on the long-term success of our customers. FMR (Fidelity Management & Research) India is the Global Inhouse Center of Fidelity Investments. Headquartered at Bangalore, where operations commenced in 2003, FMR India has another fully-functional unit at Chennai. To know more visit : FMR India

Location : Chennai - Bangalore

Shift timings: 2:00 pm - 11:00pm

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Information Technology