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LanceSoft, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Plano, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80/hr - $85/hr

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Mainframe IMS System Programmer to install, configure, and maintain IMS subsystems and associated tools. The role involves system upgrades, performance monitoring, and providing technical support for IMS incidents while collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain IMS (DB and TM) subsystems, tools, and associated products (e.g., IMS Connect, IMS Tools, ODBM, BMPs)

Perform system upgrades, maintenance (APARs/PTFs), and migrations to newer IMS versions

Manage SMP/E environments for maintenance and software installation

Ensure compatibility between IMS, z/OS, DB2, CICS, and related products

Monitor IMS system performance and tune parameters for optimal throughput and response times

Conduct capacity planning and growth analysis to ensure scalability and reliability

Utilize tools like OMEGAMON, Mainview, or RMF for performance tracking and problem diagnosis

Provide Level 3 technical support for IMS incidents and system abends

Diagnose and resolve IMS database recovery, log, and buffer issues

Collaborate with IBM support (PMRs, cases) for complex issues and patches

Support IMS DBA and application teams with DBD, PSB, and ACBGEN processes

Maintain IMS catalog and RECON datasets; ensure proper backup/recovery strategy

Manage IMS utilities such as DFSURGU0, DFSURWF0, and HALDB tools

Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, CLIST, or JCL for operational efficiency

Integrate IMS with monitoring tools, scheduling systems, and middleware (MQ, Connect)

Support modernization initiatives such as IMS Open Database or REST API integration

Participate in DR planning, testing, and documentation of IMS recovery procedures

Ensure adherence to change management, audit, and compliance standards

Maintain detailed system configuration and maintenance documentation

Provide mentorship to junior system programmers and cross-train peers

Work closely with database administrators, application developers, and infrastructure teams

Experience with IMS integration to distributed systems (IMS Connect, JDBC, ODBM)

Familiarity with z/OSMF, z/OS Connect EE, or API enablement initiatives

Knowledge of mainframe storage management (DFSMS, VSAM)

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance analysis skills

Excellent analytical and documentation skills

Ability to work in a 24x7 on-call rotation environment

Strong communication and teamwork abilities across global teams

Qualification

IMS subsystems managementSMP/E environments managementPerformance tuningAutomation scriptingIMS database recoveryMainframe storage managementIMS integrationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork abilities

Required