A career in IBM Software means being part of a team that transforms our customers’ toughest challenges into technology-driven outcomes. At the heart of IBM’s legacy of innovation, the Db2 for z/OS team drives mission-critical systems that power industries across the globe. You will join a team of skilled engineers working at the intersection of trusted infrastructure and modern AI-infused enterprise software.

Your role and responsibilities

As a software developer in the Db2 for z/OS team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the Db2 product on the z/OS platform. This role involves both new feature development and advanced technical support activities, particularly addressing complex customer-reported issues that require deep system-level expertise.

You will reproduce defects in controlled test environments, analyze system abends and dumps, and develop high-quality fixes (APARs). You will also design, implement, and test new enhancements to meet evolving client requirements. As part of your responsibilities, you will collaborate with test teams to ensure correctness, perform unit testing, and contribute to product documentation. You are expected to use your knowledge of PL/X, REXX, Assembler, and Java to diagnose and resolve deep-seated product issues.

In addition to core Db2 development, you will be expected to guide discussions on architectural improvements and automation, help drive quality through test tooling, and support client success by resolving complex technical problems. Your contributions will strengthen IBM’s ability to deliver secure, high-performing, and resilient mainframe solutions for enterprise clients.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Minimum 5 years of relevant software development experience
Experience in debugging complex system-level issues and resolving customer defects
Programming proficiency in PL/X, REXX, Assembler, Java, and JCL
Strong debugging and dump reading skills on z/OS
Knowledge of RDBMS internals, SQL optimization, and Db2 architecture
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, and test automation frameworks
Ability to write functional test cases and automate regression testing
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across geographies

Preferred technical and professional experience

IBM Certified: Db2 for z/OS Administrator or Developer
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise clients in regulated industries
Deep understanding of Db2 for z/OS diagnostic tools and traces
Familiarity with enterprise observability and AIOps tools on Z
Proven ability to design resilient code changes and reduce customer MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution)
Prior experience with IBM Japan or global mainframe product teams a plus

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM’s AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM’s hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments—a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.

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Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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