Mainframe IMS/DBSystem Programmer
Job in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85083, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
idealforce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Consultant, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description IDEALFORCE have a Contract position available immediately for a Mainframe IMS/DB2 System Programmer to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity.
Job Description Installation, testing and deployment of IMS maintenance and upgrades.
-Installation, testing and deployment of z/OS OEM software maintenance and upgrades.
-Installation, testing and deployment of DB2 and/or CICS maintenance and upgrades.
-May do installation, testing and deployment of CA-Datacom maintenance and upgrades.
-Mentor state agency application developers to utilize best practices for DBMS coding and methodology.
-Perform research and design on new technologies and make recommendations.
-Creation of Policies, Standards and Procedures for the Database system support and usage.
-Interface with external partners, customers and vendors.
Qualifications & Skills -The ideal candidate will possess three to five years of mainframe and IMS system programmer experience.
-MS System Programming experience required.
-DB2 System Programming experience required.
-CA-Datacom System Programming experience highly desired.
-CICS System Programming experience highly desired.
-Knowledge of IMS system internals.
-Knowledge of and experience with using IMS commands to start and stop IMS, alter bufferpools, perform recovery, list threads and determine their status, manipulate IMS connections with other subsystems (including CICS, IMS, DB2 and other database systems.
-Knowledge of mainframe infrastructure to include experience or familiarity with IBM Mainframe tools and jobs (i.e. TSO, JCL, SDSF, ISPF, CICS, IMS/DB, IMS/DC DB2, z/OS, WLM SMP/E, IDCAMS, IEBCOPY, DBCTL).
-Performance analysis and tuning using various monitors.
-Strong ability to utilize system diagnostics to arrive at problem solutions (Messages and Codes, dumps, console messages, etc).
-System Dump reading experience desired.
-Experienced with REXX and CLIST programming desired.
-Proficient PC skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
Additional Information- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.
- Most of our positions require Candidate to clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.
SOURCER ASSIGNED:
Pete Tylor;
Email: pete dot tylor
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Summary Type:
Contract Function:
Information Technology Experience level:
Mid-Senior Level Industry: Staffing And Recruiting
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