Mainframe IMS System Programmer:
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support and manage IBM z/OS IMS environments. The role is responsible for ensuring the stability, availability, performance, and security of IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems in a mission-critical banking or financial services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems on IBM z/OS
- Perform version upgrades, maintenance, and patching to ensure system currency and stability
- Manage and maintain IMS system definitions, including DBDs, PSBs, ACB libraries, and control regions
- Configure and tune buffer pools, parameters, and system resources to optimize performance
- Monitor IMS database and transaction performance, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues by analyzing logs, dumps, abends, and database errors
- Support IMS utilities, backup/recovery processes, and disaster recovery testing
- Ensure seamless integration with z/OS, DB2, MQ, CICS, TCP/IP, and Sysplex environments
- Implement and follow ITIL/ServiceNow change management processes for all system updates
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and system configurations
One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career
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Your future at Kyndr
ylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity her
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Job Qualificat
ionsRequired Qualificati
- ons:7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating sy
- stemHands-on experience with IMS DB and IMS TM administra
- tionDeep knowledge
- of:DBD/PSB/ACB manage
- mentIMS control regions and transaction proces
- singBuffer pool tuning and performance optimiza
- tionExperience with IMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strate
- giesStrong troubleshooting skills (dump analysis, log analysis, abend resolut
- ion)Experience integrating IMS w
- ith:DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed sys
- temsFamiliarity with RACF security controls for IMS environm
- entsExperience with SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF,
- SDSFUnderstanding of Sysplex and high availability architect
ures
Preferred Experi
- ence:Exposure to IMS modernization or API enablement (z/OS Connect, REST integra
- tion)Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView,
- RMF)Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF workf
- lows)Experience with DB control, TCPIP, ZOS Connect, Assembler rout
- ines.Skill and experience with IMS Routines & Exit Routines will be a big
plus.