Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - IMS Phyical

Role overview Deliver premium-tier software support for mainframe environments, with a deep specialization in IMS database and systems programming. The role spans installation, troubleshooting, and migration services for customers running z/OS, operating on a follow-the-sun support model across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities - Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe IMS environments in a timely manner - Provide primary support for reported problems tied to IMS and related OEM software products - Support a 24x7x365 on-call rotation spanning multiple time zones - Install OEM software products following best practices and established standards - Lead technical work for customer migration projects, partnering with project managers to clear technical hurdles before transition deadlines - Execute disaster recovery tasks in coordination with DR services teams - Apply ITSM change control procedures and adhere to implementation schedules

Requirements - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience - 10+ years of IMS administration and systems programming experience; familiarity with CA and IBM IMS tools is a plus - Hands-on experience configuring and managing IMS in a parallel sysplex environment - Strong JCL skills and database administration experience - Knowledge of IMS database organization using VSAM and OSAM access methods - Familiarity with full-function database types (HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, HDAM, HIDAM, INDEX, GSAM) and HALDB partitioned structures (PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, PSINDEX) - Knowledge of Fast Path databases (DEDBs), DBD/PSB source coding and generation, secondary index processing, and PROCOPT usage to minimize locking

Nice to have - Experience with IMS reorganization utilities (IBM, BMC, CA), log archive and change accumulation utilities - Skills in IMS online tracing, SMP/E installation workflows, and IMS Connect - Familiarity with MFS, compression routines, randomizers, Assembler exits, and IRLM in data sharing environments - Working knowledge of DBRC for monitoring database activity and extracting information from IMS logs

Benefits and work setup - Unlimited paid days off - Multiple health plan options, plus dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts - 401(k) with company match - Family-forming benefits covering fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement - Paid parental leave for both childbearing and non-childbearing parents - Education reimbursement, student loan assistance, and 529 college funding - Sabbatical leave, wellness program, and flexible work schedule - Annual bonus plan and equity grant participation based on eligibility - Salary range shown in the source listing: $85,000 to $148,000