Senior Mainframe IMS Architect for Design and Upgrades

Compunnel, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe IMS Solution Architect with over 15 years of expertise in IMS systems architecture. The ideal candidate will lead IMS solution design, upgrades, and maintenance while ensuring system reliability and performance optimization. Strong programming skills in COBOL, Assembler, and REXX are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced enterprise systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IMS architecture and administration.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS, SMP/E, JES2, JCL, and related utilities.
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning and disaster recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, maintain, and customize IMS products.
• Manage and support related software products.
• Plan, test, and implement IMS software upgrades.
• Monitor IMS transaction and database performance.

Skills

IMS architecture

IMS/TM

IMS/DB

COBOL

Assembler

REXX

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Job description

A technology solutions firm is seeking a highly experienced Mainframe IMS Solution Architect with over 15 years of expertise in IMS systems architecture. The ideal candidate will lead IMS solution design, upgrades, and maintenance while ensuring system reliability and performance optimization. Strong programming skills in COBOL, Assembler, and REXX are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced enterprise systems in a dynamic environment.