Mainframe IMS System Programmer

3 hours ago

Plano, Texas, United States Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Full time

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

The IMS System Programmer is responsible for the installation, customization, maintenance, and support of IBM's Information Management System (IMS) environment on the z/OS mainframe platform. The role ensures high availability, performance, and security of IMS subsystems, coordinates system upgrades, and provides technical expertise for application teams using IMS databases and transaction managers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

System Installation & Maintenance

  • 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.

Performance & Capacity Management

  • 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.

System Support & Troubleshooting

  • 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.

Database Administration Support

  • 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.

Automation & Integration

  • 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.

Disaster Recovery & Compliance

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

  • Ensure adherence to change management, audit, and compliance standards.

Documentation & Collaboration

  • Maintain detailed system configuration and maintenance documentation.

  • Provide mentorship to junior system programmers and cross-train peers.

  • Work closely with database administrators, application d evelopers, and infrastructure teams.

Other skills

  • 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.

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

LI-SV2
LI-KUMARAN

Location

Plano, TX

Job Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Senior Engineer

Job Id

386158

Desired Skills

IMS

Salary Range

$120,000-$150,000 a year

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

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