Senior IMS Systems Programmer (Remote): z/OS, DB2, CICS

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Senior IMS Systems Programmer for our client, focusing on IBM IMS, DB2, and CICS environments in a remote, ongoing contract role. You will install, configure, and migrate IBM IMS products and provide problem determination and production support for z/OS platforms.

You will interface with customers and cross-functional teams, develop technical materials, and deliver presentations as needed. Strong English communication and enterprise mainframe experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience with IBM IMS systems programming and database administration in enterprise z/OS environments.
• Strong knowledge of IBM product installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and migration processes.
• Experience supporting IMS, DB2, and CICS environments.
• Experience with mainframe application programming and migration/conversion tools.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements, troubleshoot complex IBM product issues, and provide technical recommendations.
• Experience working directly with customers and cross-functional technical organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support IBM IMS systems programming, IMS database administration, installation, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and migration.
• Install and deploy IBM and ISV mainframe products following customer requirements and best practices.
• Perform problem determination, troubleshooting, system programming, and production support for z/OS environments.
• Support IMS, DB2, and CICS administration and application development environments.
• Assist with IMS database migrations, product conversions, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate and support migration tools, utilities, and language conversions.
• Interface directly with customers and technical teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and communicate solutions.
• Develop technical presentations and organize complex technical materials for customer-facing engagements.

Skills

IBM z/OS

IMS

IMS Database Administration

IMS System Programming

ISPF

IDz

COBOL

PL/I

Assembler

C/C++

REXX

File-AID

Mainframe Migration

Customer Interfacing

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

ISPF

IDz

DB2 Administration

CICS Administration

CA Broadcom File Master

Macro4 InSync

File-AID

z/OS Mainframe Utilities

Job description

CTG is seeking a Senior IMS Systems Programmer for our client, focusing on IBM IMS, DB2, and CICS environments in a remote, ongoing contract role. You will install, configure, and migrate IBM IMS products and provide problem determination and production support for z/OS platforms.

You will interface with customers and cross-functional teams, develop technical materials, and deliver presentations as needed. Strong English communication and enterprise mainframe experience are essential.