{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fb0b4ee2fc74c52be7703b1a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fb0b4ee2fc74c52be7703b1a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fb0b4ee2fc74c52be7703b1a","title":"Mainframe IMS System Programmer","description":"Job Title: Mainframe IMS System ProgrammerPay Rate: C2C-68hr, W2-60hrDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Chandler,/AZ, Plano/TX, Charlotte/NC, Jersey City/NJ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)Visa: USC, GC only, but open to C2C too.Our client is seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support enterprise IMS Database and Transaction Manager environments running on IBM z/OS. This role involves maintaining reliable subsystem operations, supporting performance and recovery activities, and resolving technical issues within a mission-critical mainframe environment. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 7 years of z/OS experience along with practical expertise in IMS DB/TM administration, system integration, and high-availability operations.Support daily operation and administration of IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems in IBM z/OS environments.Investigate and resolve IMS-related incidents, including abends, database errors, system logs, and dumps.Maintain and manage DBD, PSB, and ACB definitions in accordance with operational requirements.Support IMS control regions and transaction processing functions.Analyze system and database performance, including buffer pool tuning and optimization.Assist with backup, database recovery, and disaster recovery activities for IMS environments.Contribute to high-availability operations and Sysplex-based architecture support.Apply RACF security controls to support mainframe access and security requirements.Work with IMS integrations involving DB2, CICS, MQ, TCP/IP, and distributed systems.Use JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and SMP/E for mainframe administration and operational support.Coordinate with technical teams to troubleshoot production issues and support system stability.Assist with IMS modernization and API enablement initiatives when applicable.RequirementsMinimum of 7 years of experience working with IBM z/OS environments.Hands-on experience administering IMS DB and IMS TM subsystems.Demonstrated knowledge of DBD, PSB, and ACB management.Experience with IMS control regions, transaction processing, and database operations.Practical knowledge of buffer pool tuning and performance optimization.Experience troubleshooting IMS logs, dumps, abends, and database errors.Experience supporting backup/recovery processes and disaster recovery strategies.Familiarity with IMS integration with DB2, CICS, MQ, TCP/IP, and distributed systems.Experience with RACF security controls and Sysplex/high-availability architecture.Working knowledge of SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.Preferred: Experience with IMS modernization, z/OS Connect, REST APIs, OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF, REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF, TCP/IP, Assembler, IMS routines/exits, or DB Control.","company":"Infosoft","rawCompany":"infosoft","city":"Arlington","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T07:31:56.683Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mainframe IMS System Programmer","description":"Job Title: Mainframe IMS System ProgrammerPay Rate: C2C-68hr, W2-60hrDuration: 6 months (extendable)Location: Chandler,/AZ, Plano/TX, Charlotte/NC, Jersey City/NJ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)Visa: USC, GC only, but open to C2C too.Our client is seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support enterprise IMS Database and Transaction Manager environments running on IBM z/OS. 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