What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMS System Programmer position at DataStaff, Inc.?
DataStaff, Inc. is in need of an IMS System Programmer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Dallas, TX.
*This position is on-site
Job Responsibilities:
- Experience working within an IMS Database environment.
- Familiarity with mainframe functional areas such as z/OS Operating System, Storage, Databases, CICS, and Disaster Recovery concepts.
- Experience in IMS V15.5 or Later upgrade with SMP/E
- Experience in ISV products include, but are not limited to CA database tools, IBM database tools, Sysview, Omegamon, and Mainview.
- Experience in IMS Database Objects, Logical Unit definitions, and IMS Commands.
- Expert in IMS configuration like SYSGEN, PSBGEN, Subsystem configuration.
- Will serve as primary technical contact for the mainframe Database for one or more clients during transition.
- 12 years of professional work experience as an IMS Mainframe System Programmer.
Technical key skills (Mandatory):
- Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
- Expertise in IMS V15.5 or later upgrade
- Mastery of IMS Database objects, PSB, ACB and SYSGEN process.
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.