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Role: Mainframe with IMS and DBA (W2 Role) Location: Remote Role Duration: Long-term Contract

Telecom domain preferred.

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced IMS DBA/Developer to support and manage hierarchical IMS databases in a complex mainframe environment involving PL/I, COBOL, and DB2. This role demands deep hands-on expertise in IMS database design, DBD/PSB management, performance tuning, and close collaboration with application development and infrastructure teams. Telecom Domain preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, maintain, and optimize hierarchical IMS databases.
Manage DBDGEN and PSBGEN for database and application definitions.
Perform database load/unload, reorg, backup, and recovery using IMS utilities.
Collaborate with PL/I and COBOL developers to support DL/I-based application access.
Tune IMS performance and resolve database abends or access issues.
Support integration with DB2 and ensure smooth data flow across systems.
Administer DBRC and RECON datasets for backup and recovery management.

Required Skills:
Proven experience as an IMS DBA/Developer in a mainframe (z/OS) environment.
Strong knowledge of IMS hierarchical databases, DL/I, DBD/PSB.
Proficiency in PL/I, COBOL, DB2, and JCL.
Hands-on with IMS utilities and performance tuning techniques.
Solid understanding of mainframe data security (RACF/ACF2) and job control.

Best Regards,
Syed Zameer Ahmed
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T: x Extn: 9072
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Role: Mainframe with IMS and DBA (W2 Role) Location: Remote Role Duration: Long-term Contract

Telecom domain preferred.

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced IMS DBA/Developer to support and manage hierarchical IMS databases in a complex mainframe environment involving PL/I, COBOL, and DB2. This role demands deep hands-on expertise in IMS database design, DBD/PSB management, performance tuning, and close collaboration with application development and infrastructure teams. Telecom Domain preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, maintain, and optimize hierarchical IMS databases.
Manage DBDGEN and PSBGEN for database and application definitions.
Perform database load/unload, reorg, backup, and recovery using IMS utilities.
Collaborate with PL/I and COBOL developers to support DL/I-based application access.
Tune IMS performance and resolve database abends or access issues.
Support integration with DB2 and ensure smooth data flow across systems.
Administer DBRC and RECON datasets for backup and recovery management.

Required Skills:
Proven experience as an IMS DBA/Developer in a mainframe (z/OS) environment.
Strong knowledge of IMS hierarchical databases, DL/I, DBD/PSB.
Proficiency in PL/I, COBOL, DB2, and JCL.
Hands-on with IMS utilities and performance tuning techniques.
Solid understanding of mainframe data security (RACF/ACF2) and job control.

Best Regards,
Syed Zameer Ahmed
D:
T: x Extn: 9072
E:

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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