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Diversified Services Network, Inc.

$90 - $120/hr

Integration of Mainframe RACF with SailPoint * Solution for managing public accounts * Pen Testing Project Management #J-18808-Ljbffr

IBM

Cybersecurity Remediation Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$161 - $299/hr

From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site ... The manager operates at the intersection of people leadership, technical oversight, and ...

Tjx

Staff Product Manager (MOM)

Marlborough, MA · On-site

... Mainframe decommissioning initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Partner with Product Management to ... understand customer needs, pain points, workflows, and priorities. * Own epic decomposition into ...

USM

Project manager-----Need GC,USC,EAD,OPT

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$102K - $120K/yr

Project manager Marlboro, MA 1-2 year contract Need GC,USC,EAD,OPT Locals preferred Description ... and/or mainframe applications Basic knowledge of SPI, PCI, PII and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) ...

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How much do mainframe manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe manager in Massachusetts is $58.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.44 and $66.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mainframe manager?

A Mainframe Manager oversees the operation, maintenance, and security of an organization's mainframe systems. They manage a team of IT professionals, ensure system availability, and implement upgrades and performance optimizations. Their role includes coordinating disaster recovery plans, monitoring system performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mainframe manager?

A Mainframe Manager requires deep expertise in mainframe systems administration, COBOL programming, resource planning, and a relevant bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT. Familiarity with mainframe operating systems (such as z/OS), job scheduling tools, and certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer are highly valued. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and facilitate collaboration across IT functions. These competencies are vital for maintaining system reliability, optimizing performance, and leading modernization initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by mainframe managers in a modern IT environment?

Mainframe Managers often encounter challenges such as integrating legacy mainframe systems with newer technologies, ensuring data security, and maintaining high system availability. Balancing the demands of routine maintenance with modernization projects and adapting to evolving compliance requirements can also be demanding. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including application developers and security specialists, is common to address these challenges effectively. Successful Mainframe Managers stay proactive about emerging trends and prioritize continuous learning to keep systems efficient and secure.

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Senior Software Engineer - IMS TM/DB Application Programmer

Waltham, MA • On-site

Rocket Software, Inc.
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$120K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in IBM IMS™ Transaction Manager (TM) and Database (DB) application programming to drive the evolution of our IMS compatible technologies within our Enterprise modernization platform. This role is ideal for someone who has spent years building, maintaining, or optimizing IMS based applications on the mainframe and now wants to bring that domain knowledge into next generation tooling, runtimes, and replatforming solutions.
As a senior software engineer, you will provide architectural leadership, guide design of IMS compatible features, and translate complex mainframe concepts into a robust, performant implementation for distributed and cloud-based environments.
This role sits at the heart of our mission to modernize long-established, mission-critical enterprise applications and to deliver stable, high-performance infrastructure relied on by global enterprises.
Architect & Build IMS TM/DB-Compatible Technologies
  • Contribute to the design and development of key components that replicate or extend IMS TM and DB behaviors-including message handling, transaction scheduling, PSB/DBD structures, DL/I call compatibility, and hierarchical database semantics.
  • Define and evolve architectural direction for our IMS replatforming runtime, ensuring parity with core IMS concepts where required and embracing modernization opportunities where beneficial.
  • Translate IMS internals and application programming patterns into scalable, reliable components on distributed systems.

Apply Deep IMS Domain Expertise
  • Model real-world IMS application scenarios (batch and online) within our modernization stack.
  • Provide authoritative guidance on IMS constructs such as:
    • Message queues, scheduling, and transaction regions
    • DBD/PSB design and access paths
    • DL/I call flows, PCB handling, segment structure, and hierarchical locking
    • IMS batch processing interactions with TM and DB
  • Partner with product and engineering leadership to ensure features meet enterprise-grade reliability and performance expectations.

Technical Leadership
  • Contribute to cross-team engineering initiatives that impact compilers, runtimes, integration layers, and interoperability features.
  • Mentor engineers across teams, helping them understand IMS fundamentals and how those concepts should surface in our implementation.
  • Conduct deep technical reviews, troubleshoot complex runtime compatibility issues, and guide performance tuning strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Influence product roadmap decisions related to IMS replatforming, compatibility, and modernization.
  • Engage with customers, field engineering, and support teams to understand real-world IMS workloads and migration scenarios.

What We're Looking For
Required Experience
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering, including senior-level ownership of complex system-level components.
  • Direct hands-on experience developing or maintaining IMS TM and DB applications on IBM z/OS (essential).
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • IMS message-driven architecture
    • Program specification blocks (PSBs), program communication blocks (PCBs), and DBD structures
    • DL/I calls and hierarchical database access
    • IMS transaction scheduling and message queue behavior
  • Strong proficiency in C, C++, or similar systems languages.
  • Experience delivering high-availability, mission-critical software systems.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background implementing or working with IMS exit routines, user exits, scheduling exits, or database utilities.
  • Experience with mainframe modernization, replatforming, or emulation technologies.
  • Familiarity with COBOL or PL/I application semantics and interactions with IMS environments.
  • Exposure to modern distributed systems, cloud-native design, or hybrid runtime architectures (Azure, AWS, Kubernetes).
  • Experience building compilers, runtimes, interpreters, or compatibility layers for legacy workloads.

Who You Are
  • An experienced engineer with strong domain knowledge IMS application behavior and system fundamentals.
  • Skilled at distilling mainframe concepts into modern software architecture.
  • Motivated by the challenge of modernizing long-standing, mission-critical platforms.
  • A mentor who raises the technical capabilities of the entire engineering organization.

Why Join Us?
  • Influence the design and implementation of next-generation IMS TM/DB modernization technology.
  • Work with a highly experienced engineering team deeply engaged in large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems.
  • Play a foundational role in how customers migrate decades of IMS investments to flexible, modern environments.
  • A culture that values technical depth, long-term thinking, and system-level mastery.

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Annual salary range for this position is between $120,500.00 - $162,675.00 gross before taxes.
What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:
  • Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
  • Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
  • Monthly student debt benefit program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
  • Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people--not just ones and zeroes. We're people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity.

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It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1990

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