Senior IMS System Programmer (z/OS)

DXC Technology Inc.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. seeks an experienced Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance IBM IMS environments in z/OS. You will manage IMS Control Regions, DBRC, IMSplex components, and IMS Connect, while collaborating across platforms including CICS, MQ, and DB2.

The role requires 5+ years of IMS expertise, strong debugging and performance skills, and exposure to DR planning and ITIL processes. A related bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IBM IMS system programming and administration in z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of IMS architecture including Control Regions, IMSplex, DBRC/RECON.
• Experience with IMS databases, backups, recovery, and reorganization utilities.
• Proficient in JCL, JES, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SMP/E, and APAR/PTF management.
• Familiar with OMEGAMON/MainView, RACF, and z/OS security concepts.
• IBM IMS certification or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot IBM IMS in z/OS.
• Manage IMS Control Regions, DBRC, dependent regions, and IMS Connect.
• Support IMS database and transaction processing environments and performance tuning.
• Coordinate with application, z/OS, CICS, DB2, MQ, and network teams.
• Develop, test, and document IMS backup, restart, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Follow ITIL incident, problem, change, and release processes; participate in on-call rotations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IMS

IMSplex

DBRC/RECON

OMEGAMON

MainView

RACF

IBM MQ

CICS

DB2

OTMA

REXX

JCL automation

z/OS utilities

Job description

DXC Technology Inc. seeks an experienced Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance IBM IMS environments in z/OS. You will manage IMS Control Regions, DBRC, IMSplex components, and IMS Connect, while collaborating across platforms including CICS, MQ, and DB2.

The role requires 5+ years of IMS expertise, strong debugging and performance skills, and exposure to DR planning and ITIL processes. A related bachelor's degree is required.