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David Careers

Mainframe IMS System Programmer (Chandler-AZ/Plano-TX/Jersey City-NJ, Charlotte-NC)

Posted 36 days ago

ptr globalChandler (AZ)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour

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About the role

Mainframe IMS System Programmer (Openings: 1 Position) Open for W2 and C2C arrangements (W2 Folks Preferred first)
Location: Chandler, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Jersey City, NJ from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks) Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri)
Duration: 6+ months, extendable
Direct client opportunity
Project: Urgent Mainframe Infrastructure Requirement
No mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved Mode of Interview: 2 Rounds mostly Inperson
Job Description
Mainframe IMS System Programmer: Responsible for supporting and managing IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems on IBM z/OS, ensuring stability, availability, performance, security, and integration in a mission-critical environment.
Mandatory Requirements Include:
  • 7 plus years of IBM z/OS experience
  • Hands-on IMS DB and IMS TM administrationDBD, PSB, and ACB managementIMS control regions and transaction processing
  • Buffer pool tuning and performance optimizationIMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strategies
  • Troubleshooting logs, dumps, abends, and database errorsIMS integration with DB2, CICS, MQ, TCP/IP, and distributed systemsRACF security controlsSMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSFSysplex and high-availability architecture experience
  • Willingness to work onsite three days per week
Preferred Experience: IMS modernization and API enablementz/OS Connect and REST integrationOMEGAMON, MainView, or RMFREXX, Ansible, or z/OSMF workflowsTCP/IP and Assembler routinesIMS routines and exit routinesDB Control experience
Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hrThe specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401K contributions.

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