Senior IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer – Remote

Ensono; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking an Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer with deep IMS experience to support mainframe environments in a premium capacity. You will work under the Senior Manager – Mainframe Systems Programming to address customer issues, optimize IMS configurations, and oversee critical migration and disaster recovery tasks.

The role requires extensive knowledge of IMS databases, JCL, and IBM/CA tooling, with a willingness to provide 24/7 coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of professional IMS administration and systems programming experience.
• Extensive experience with IMS concepts, DBs, and platform tooling.

Responsibilities

• Provide premium support for IMS/IMS-based OEM software products.
• Lead 24x7x365 support across time zones while following Ensono procedures.
• Assist migration efforts for new customers and ensure timely transitions.

Skills

IMS parallel sysplex

JCL

DB2/DB2-like concepts

IMS database knowledge

VSAM/OSAM knowledge

DBRC monitoring

PROCOPT usage

PSB/DBD knowledge

IDC/DBRM/DB2 concepts

data sharing environment

Troubleshooting IMS

DLM/DR planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CA IMS tools

IBM IMS tools

Job description

Ensono is seeking an Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer with deep IMS experience to support mainframe environments in a premium capacity. You will work under the Senior Manager – Mainframe Systems Programming to address customer issues, optimize IMS configurations, and oversee critical migration and disaster recovery tasks.

The role requires extensive knowledge of IMS databases, JCL, and IBM/CA tooling, with a willingness to provide 24/7 coverage as needed.