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IMS System Programmer

Artech LLC

Plano, TX

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Banking Services, Change Management, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Technology, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, High Availability, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM IMS Database, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM Sysplex, IBM System/Spool Display and Search Facility (SDSF), IBM Systems, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, IP Multimedia System (IMS), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Messaging Middleware, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), REST (Representational State Transfer), ServiceNow, Software Patches, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Systems/Internals Programming, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Writing, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
7 days ago

Job Title: IMS System Programmer

Location: Plano, TX/ Charlotte, NC/ Richmond, VA/ Jacksonville, FL/ Pennington, NJ/ Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-12 months

Mainframe IMS System Programmer:

The Role:

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.

 

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