Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Onsite in Phoenix, AZ(Primary), Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA, Jacksonville, FL, Pennington, NJ, Chicago, IL

12+ month

Video Interview

Open for W2 Only

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.