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Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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Contract Independent

2 Years

Travel Required

Able to Sponsor

On-site

Depends on Experience

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Mainframe IMS System Programmer
Mainframe IMS
IBM IMS
IBM z/OS IMS
IBM z/OS
IMS DB
IMS TM
DBD
PSB
ACB
IMS
DB2
MQ
CICS
TCP/IP
Sysplex
z/OS
Backup
Disaster Recovery
RACF
SMP/E
JCL
TSO/ISPF
SDSF
OMEGAMON
MainView
RMF
Change Management
REXX
Ansible

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Job Title: Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support and manage IBM z/OS IMS environments. The role is responsible for ensuring the stability, availability, performance, and security of IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems in a mission-critical banking or financial services environment.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems on IBM z/OS.
Perform version upgrades, maintenance, and patching to ensure system currency and stability.
Manage and maintain IMS system definitions, including DBDs, PSBs, ACB libraries, and control regions.
Configure and tune buffer pools, parameters, and system resources to optimize performance.
Monitor IMS database and transaction performance, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues by analyzing logs, dumps, abends, and database errors.
Support IMS utilities, backup/recovery processes, and disaster recovery testing.
Ensure seamless integration with z/OS, DB2, MQ, CICS, TCP/IP, and Sysplex environments.
Implement and follow ITIL/ServiceNow change management processes for all system updates.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and system configurations.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system.
Hands-on experience with IMS DB and IMS TM administration.
Deep knowledge of:
DBD/PSB/ACB management.
IMS control regions and transaction processing.
Buffer pool tuning and performance optimization.
Experience with IMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strategies.
Strong troubleshooting skills (dump analysis, log analysis, abend resolution).

Experience integrating IMS with:

DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems.
Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS environments.
Experience with SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF.
Understanding of Sysplex and high availability architectures.

Preferred Experience:

Exposure to IMS modernization or API enablement (z/OS Connect, REST integration).
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF).
Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF workflows).
Experience with DB control, TCPIP, ZOS Connect, Assembler routines.
Skill and experience with IMS Routines & Exit Routines will be a big plus.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91170837
Position Id: 9078517
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