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Mainframe IMS Database Engineer

OP
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
We’re looking for an IMS Database Engineer with strong expertise in IMS upgrades, database object management, and ISV product installations to help maintain and optimize our mainframe database environment. You’ll play a key role in configuration, SYSGEN processes, and customer transitions as part of a collaborative and fast-moving team.

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 includes, but is 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, and subsystem configuration.
  • Will serve as the primary technical contact for the mainframe database for one or more customers during the transition.

Experience Level

  • 12 years of professional work experience as an IMS Mainframe System Programmer.

Technical Key Skills (Mandatory Skills)

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 401(k).
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
  • The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
  • Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
  • Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
  • Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.

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