Mainframe Engineer

Mainframe Engineer

An experienced IMS & DB2 Mainframe Engineer is sought to support a mainframe exit program. This role is central to understanding, stabilizing, and migrating enterprise data from IMS and DB2 on the mainframe to future-state platforms. The position requires a combination of hands-on mainframe engineering, modernization, migration, and architecture experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support and engineering for IMS and DB2 environments on z/OS.
• Analyze and optimize database structures, access patterns, and performance.
• Support backup/recovery, data integrity, and availability of critical systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across IMS, DB2, application dependencies, and batch processing.
• Lead and contribute to data migration strategies from IMS and DB2 to distributed/cloud platforms.
• Develop and execute data extraction, transformation, and migration (ETL/ELT) strategies.
• Translate hierarchical (IMS) and relational (DB2) data models into modern data platforms.
• Collaborate with Application Development, Enterprise Architecture, and Data Engineering teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert for IMS/DB2 in modernization discussions.
• Assist with knowledge transfer, documentation, and dependency mapping.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience with IMS DB (DL/I, PSBs, ACBs, transactions) and DB2 for z/OS (database design, SQL, utilities, performance tuning). Experience with data migration from mainframe to distributed/cloud platforms is required.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in the z/OS mainframe environment, including batch processing, job control (JCL), and system utilities. A strong understanding of database backup/recovery processes and data lifecycle management is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mainframe modernization or exit programs.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with data integration tools such as Informatica.
• Knowledge of mainframe security, access controls, and audit considerations.
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture and governance practices.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.