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Mainframe IMS DB with CICS

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

Responsibilities : • Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in COBOL • Mainframe Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of z/OS • Database Technologies: Expertise in IMS database concepts ...

Mainframe System Programmer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68/hr

Support JCL, IMS, middleware, and IBM MQ components. Investigate and resolve mainframe application and system issues. Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure personnel, and other ...

As a Mainframe IMS Application DBA, you will be part of the Database Management Department ... Collaborate with application development, system programming, and operations teams to ensure ...

Mainframe IMS DB Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.25/hr

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability * Hands-on experience in Mainframe Assembler programming, IMS, DB2 * Experience in ...

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Mainframe IMS DB Developer

Midland, OH • On-site

Long Finch Technologies
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

$44 - $56.50/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Mandatory Skills: 
  • Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in COBOL
  • Mainframe Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of z/OS
  • Database Technologies: Expertise in IMS database concepts including IMS/DB and IMS/DC
  • Transaction Processing: Thorough understanding of CICS functionalities and programming interfaces
  • Job Control Language (JCL): Ability to write and manage JCL scripts for batch processing
  • System Administration: Basic understanding of mainframe system administration tasks like data set management and security
  Must Have: IMS/DB, CICS, COBOL and JCL Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain mainframe applications using languages like COBOL , PL/I , and Assembler .
  • Design and manage CICS transaction programs for real-time data processing.
  • Support and troubleshoot legacy systems, performing debugging and issue resolution.
  • Work with DB2 and IMS for data storage, management, and query optimization.
  • Monitor and optimize batch processing jobs for efficient system performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Ensure system security, compliance, and data integrity by implementing appropriate controls.