Staff Systems Engineer

Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, needs a Staff Systems Engineer (multiple openings) in Highlands Ranch, CO to

• Provide timely and effective support and escalation for z/OS databases and associated products in the production and development environments at all Visa Data Centers.
• Extend support to all users of those systems. Provide database administration and support for all of Visa's mainframe Db2 databases.
• Manage the Db2 database change activity across all production and development z/OS systems.
• Responsible for driving service–impacting database issues and problems to resolution.
• Responsible for participating in the development and assessments of Visa's overall z/OS database strategies, technologies and architectures to meet the operational and continuity needs of Visa and its customers.
• Provide z/OS database-related guidance and training to both internal and external audiences.
• Perform and/or coordinate installations and upgrades to the z/OS database and tools.
• Evaluate and participate in selecting z/OS database administration tools to improve the effectiveness (i.e. timeliness, quality, etc.) of tasks such as performance monitoring and tuning, recovery processing, and change management processing.
• Provide 24x7 support for z/OS Db2 databases and Db2-related applications.
• Provide technical guidance to internal contacts in the design of infrastructure solutions that meet business needs and perform to engineered specifications.
• Identify, define and implement improvements to the z/OS database environments and related support activities and practices.
• Provide proactive analysis of Visa complex core systems and applications to detect potential problems and make preventive corrections.
• Provide database administration support to application teams including consulting and QA review services.
• Support the production implementation of mainframe applications including the development and implementation of backup and recovery strategies.
• Develop and/or provide training for database access strategies and SQL coding.
• Develop, promote and support data management concepts and processes.
• Conduct quarterly Db2 database TSR reviews and support production database TSR remediation activities.
• Position reports to the Highlands Ranch, Colorado office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a computer -related occupation.
• Position requires experience in the following:
• Knowledge of z/OS mainframe systems and Db2 database configurations;
• Providing administration and support for IBM's mainframe Db2 database environments;
• Performing system changes to Db2 database environments and applying application changes to those environments;
• Performing installs and upgrades for Db2 database-related software tools;
• Driving Db2 database and application problems to their resolution; and
• Contributing to the design of Db2 infrastructure solutions to meet business needs.

Worksite: Highlands Ranch, CO

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $134,826.00 USD to $179,900.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Program, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time off and Wellness Programs.