Senior IMS Systems Programmer (IBM IMS Tools & Database Administration)
About The Position
CTG is seeking to fill a Senior IMS Systems Programmer (IBM IMS Tools & Database Administration) position for our client. This is an ongoing contract role that is fully remote. The position involves supporting IBM IMS systems programming, IMS database administration, installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and migration. The role also includes installing and deploying IBM and ISV mainframe products, performing problem determination and troubleshooting for z/OS environments, and supporting IMS, DB2, and CICS administration. Additionally, the position will assist with IMS database migrations, product conversions, and modernization initiatives, evaluate and support migration tools, and interface directly with customers and technical teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and communicate solutions. The role also requires developing technical presentations and organizing complex technical materials.
Requirements
- IBM z/OS, IMS, IMS Database Administration, IMS System Programming
- IMS Tools, IBM IMS utilities and products
- DB2 Administration and CICS Administration
- ISPF, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)
- COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, C/C++, REXX, FastRexx
- IBM File Manager, BMC File-AID, CA Broadcom File Master, CA Broadcom PDSMAN, Macro4 InSync
- z/OS application development and mainframe migration
- Customer interfacing, communication, troubleshooting, and problem determination
- Microsoft PowerPoint and technical presentation development
- Senior-level experience with IBM IMS systems programming and database administration in enterprise z/OS environments.
- Strong knowledge of IBM product installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and migration processes.
- Experience supporting IMS, DB2, and CICS environments.
- Experience with mainframe application programming and migration/conversion tools.
- Ability to analyze customer requirements, troubleshoot complex IBM product issues, and provide technical recommendations.
- Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional technical organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
Responsibilities
- Support IBM IMS systems programming, IMS database administration, installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and migration.
- Install and deploy IBM and ISV mainframe products following customer requirements and best practices.
- Perform problem determination, troubleshooting, system programming, and production support for z/OS environments.
- Support IMS, DB2, and CICS administration and application development environments.
- Assist with IMS database migrations, product conversions, and modernization initiatives.
- Evaluate and support migration tools, utilities, and language conversions.
- Interface directly with customers and technical teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and communicate solutions.
- Develop technical presentations and organize complex technical materials for customer-facing engagements.
Benefits
- competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
