Mainframe IMS DB Developer

Diverse Lynx; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mainframe IMS DB Developer to execute software solutions and maintain secure, high-quality production code. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in system design, application development, and familiarity with DevOps tools in a cloud environment. This role fosters an inclusive culture, emphasizing diverse contributions to team dynamics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in applied software engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Mainframe Assembler programming, IMS, and DB2.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions while troubleshooting technical problems.
• Produce design artifacts and maintain coding hygiene.
• Contribute to software engineering communities and promote inclusive culture.

Skills

System design

Application development

Agile methodologies

Debugging

Software development

Education

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Tools

DevOps tools

Ansible

Docker

GitHub

Jenkins

Kubernetes

SonarQube

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe IMS DB Developer
Location: Wilmington, DE

Job responsibilities:
Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
Produces design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture
Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years of applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Hands-on experience in Mainframe Assembler programming, IMS, DB2
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Demonstrated knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Experience using DevOps tools in a cloud environment, such as Ansible, Docker, GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes and SonarQube
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills:

• Exposure to cloud technologies

Familiarity with Logging, Observability and Monitoring tools









Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.