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Kyndryl

Job Posting Title IMS System Programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

Mainframe IMS System Programmer: The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS System ... DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems * Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS ...

Kyndryl

IMS system programmer

Phoenix, AZ

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

The Role Mainframe IMS System Programmer: The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS ... DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems * Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS ...

Kyndryl

IMS system programmer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

The Role Mainframe IMS System Programmer: The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS ... DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems * Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS ...

Saransh Inc

IMS / CICS Systems Programmer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$55.50 - $70.50/hr

IMS / CICS Systems Programmer Location: Hartford, CT Job Type: Contract * Working knowledge of SMP/E software installation process, analyzing PTFs and HOLDDATA, triaging HIPER, FIXCAT, and PE'd PTFs.

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Senior IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Wabash Solutions Inc

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$51 - $64.75/hr

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Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Location: Remote (100%)
Job Type: Contract 
Experience Level: Senior (12+ years)
 
Job Summary

We are hiring a Lead IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer with deep experience in IMS V15.5 or later, SMP/E installations, and z/OS system environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing IMS database systems while serving as the primary technical contact for enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

  • Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of IMS database systems.

  • Execute SMP/E and non-SMP/E installations for IBM and ISV software.

  • Lead IMS upgrades to version 15.5 or higher.

  • Manage IMS Database Objects, PSB, ACB, and SYSGEN processes.

  • Support related systems: z/OS, CICS, Storage, Disaster Recovery.

  • Utilize monitoring and management tools: CA Database Tools, IBM Database Tools, Sysview, Omegamon, Mainview.

  • Serve as lead technical resource during client transitions and system migrations.

  • Collaborate with system programming and operations teams to implement best practices.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience as an IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer.

  • Expertise in IMS Database Administration and Configuration.

  • Experience with IMS V15.5 or later upgrades and SMP/E processes.

  • Strong knowledge of PSBGEN, SYSGEN, and subsystem configuration.

  • Familiarity with z/OS, CICS, Storage, and Disaster Recovery concepts.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Mainview, Omegamon, or other performance monitoring tools.

  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and long-term contract potential.

  • Work with a highly skilled team of mainframe professionals.

  • Opportunity to lead modernization and optimization projects across enterprise environments.

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