Senior IBM IMS Database Engineer

Recmatrix Consulting; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Recmatrix Consulting in Manila, Philippines, seeks an experienced Senior IBM IMS Database Engineer to lead IMS database initiatives and drive critical data solutions for our clients.

The role requires 5+ years of expertise, SME in IBM IMS Database, strong SQL skills, and ability to collaborate across teams in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with IBM Information Management System (IMS) Database.
• Expert-level knowledge of IBM IMS Database.
• Strong understanding of database management systems.
• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing database structures.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database querying.
• Experience with application development and database integration.
• Knowledge of database security and compliance standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple technical and business teams.
• Experience providing technical leadership and making application/database design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IBM IMS Database.
• Lead and support the application development process.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain applications and database solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and make decisions related to application and database design.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, business, and other technical teams.
• Analyze technical issues and provide effective solutions across teams.
• Design and optimize database structures to support application requirements.
• Ensure applications and database solutions meet performance, security, and quality standards.
• Apply best practices for application development and database management.
• Support project planning and ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Identify opportunities for process and technical improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IBM IMS Database

SQL

Job description

Job title: Senior IBM IMS Database Engineer

Location: Manila, Philippines

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Setup: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week

Onsite Location: Uptown 2

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Work Schedule: 45 hours per week

Shift: Mid Shift

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Database Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Information Management System (IMS) Database to join our team in Manila.

The role will be responsible for leading application development activities, providing technical expertise, making key technical decisions, and working closely with multiple teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IBM IMS Database.
• Lead and support the application development process.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain applications and database solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and make decisions related to application and database design.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, business, and other technical teams.
• Analyze technical issues and provide effective solutions across teams.
• Design and optimize database structures to support application requirements.
• Ensure applications and database solutions meet performance, security, and quality standards.
• Apply best practices for application development and database management.
• Support project planning and ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Identify opportunities for process and technical improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Undergraduate/combo-fit profiles are not accepted.)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with IBM Information Management System (IMS) Database.
• Expert-level knowledge of IBM IMS Database.
• Strong understanding of database management systems.
• Experience designing, developing, and optimizing database structures.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database querying.
• Experience with application development and database integration.
• Knowledge of database security and compliance standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple technical and business teams.
• Experience providing technical leadership and making application/database design decisions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience as a technical lead or SME.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience working in Agile or structured software development environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.