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IBM · 1 day ago

System Database Administrator: IDMS - Mainframe COBOL

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

IBM is a global leader in consulting, focusing on improving hybrid cloud and AI journeys for innovative companies. The role of System Database Administrator involves managing IDMS database operations and assisting with modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution based on IDMS behaviors.

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Responsibilities

Consult with clients, discuss IDMS concepts and relate them to existing Db2/SQL solutions
Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and the internal COBOL framework emulating IDMS behaviors
Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed
Document issues / resolution as required
Make modifications to internal COBOL framework, and existing processes and procedures as assigned

Qualification

IDMS Database AdministrationMainframe COBOLIDMS Performance & TuningDb2/SQL KnowledgeData Migration ExperienceAssembler/Macro Language KnowledgeIMS-DB/DCVSAMDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage including ADSO (15 Years experience)
Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills. (10 years of experience)
Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
Db2/SQL application and performance tuning knowledge
Data Migration experience
Assembler/Macro language knowledge
IMS-DB/DC
VSAM

Company

IBM

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IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Armonk, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.ibm.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect

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