IMS Systems Programmer

IMS Systems Programmer

Immediate need for a talented IMS Systems Programmer. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in U.S(Remote).

Job ID: 26-19848

Pay Range: $60/hr - $65/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM IMS environments.
• Perform IMS Database (DB) and IMS Transaction Manager (TM) administration.
• Monitor system performance and implement tuning recommendations.
• Support IMS system migrations, maintenance, and version upgrades.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
• Work closely with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Apply IBM maintenance, PTFs, and security updates.
• Ensure system availability, stability, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• 7+ years of experience as an IMS Systems Programmer.
• Strong experience with IBM IMS DB/DC (IMS Database & Transaction Manager).
• Hands-on experience with z/OS operating system.
• Expertise in JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E, RACF, and JES2/JES3.
• Experience with IMS installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of IMS Connect, Shared Queues, OTMA, and DBRC.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and production support experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with IBM Mainframe modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of CICS, DB2, MQ, and TCP/IP.
• Experience working in large enterprise production environments.
• IBM Mainframe/IMS certifications are a plus.
• Automation experience using REXX or similar scripting languages.
• Exposure to DevOps or enterprise monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical systems.
• If you're an experienced IMS Systems Programmer looking for your next long-term contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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