Principal - Operating Systems Programming

Fidelity

12 - 15 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 31/05/2025

Job Description

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

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

About Company

Fidelity Investments is a multinational financial services corporation that offers investment management, retirement planning, and wealth management services. It is known for providing a range of solutions for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions to help them manage their finances effectively.