DB2 Automation engineer – Z/OS
Important Information
Location: Singapore
12 months contract
Job Summary
We’re hiring a DB2 z/OS Automation Engineer to eliminate manual mainframe DBA work. You’ll build reliable automation for DB2 for z/OS operations, deployments, monitoring, and recovery
Job Description
Develop automated jobs/workflows for DB2 install, migration, PTFs, subsystem provisioning, backup/restore, utilities, and HADR/Group Attach management
Write REXX, CLIST, ISPF dialogs, and JCL to automate DBA tasks like RUNSTATS, REORG, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD
Build automation to monitor DB2 logs, threads, deadlocks, storage, bufferpools, and trigger corrective actions. Integrate alerts with Splunk/Omegamon.
Implement DB2 change automation using Git, Jenkins, Zowe CLI, IBM DBB, Ansible for z/OS, or custom pipelines for DDL/DCL deployment.
Must-Have Skills
5–9 years hands-on DB2 for z/OS DBA/admin experience
Strong automation skills: REXX, CLIST, ISPF, JCL, SDSF scripting
Deep knowledge of DB2 z/OS architecture: DDF, IRLM, EDM pool, bufferpools, locking, logging, BSDS
Experience with DB2 utilities: DSNUTILB, DSNTEP2, DSN1COPY, LOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS, RECOVER, COPY
Exposure to automation tools: Ansible for z/OS, Zowe, Jenkins, Git, IBM DBB/Db2 DevOps
Understanding of z/OS fundamentals: RACF, SMS, WLM, batch scheduling like Control-M/CA7
About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.