IMS Mainframe Systems Engineer - High Availability

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barclays as an IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer in Knutsford, where you’ll maintain and optimise IMS environments to ensure their performance and resilience. Support high‑availability operations and resolve multi‑faceted incidents while collaborating with diverse teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive knowledge of IMS DB/DC, z/OS, and JCL, with a focus on diagnosing production issues and maintaining system stability. The role offers a dynamic environment focused on modernisation and automation.

Qualifications

• Ample knowledge of IMS DB/DC, z/OS, JCL, system utilities, and mainframe infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose multi‑faceted production issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Experience implementing changes safely and maintaining system stability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise IMS environments for performance and stability.
• Support high‑availability operations and resolve incidents.
• Collaborate with teams while contributing to ongoing modernisation.

Skills

IMS DB/DC knowledge

z/OS experience

JCL knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Job automation

Job description

Join Barclays as an IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer in Knutsford, where you’ll maintain and optimise IMS environments to ensure their performance and resilience. Support high‑availability operations and resolve multi‑faceted incidents while collaborating with diverse teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive knowledge of IMS DB/DC, z/OS, and JCL, with a focus on diagnosing production issues and maintaining system stability. The role offers a dynamic environment focused on modernisation and automation.