Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – IMS Physical

Ensono

. Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients relating to Mainframe IMS systems .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in IMS systems programming and administration, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, database management, and customer support. Proficient in implementing best practices for software management and disaster recovery in mainframe environments.

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IMS Systems ProgrammingDatabase AdministrationJCL SkillsDisaster Recovery PlanningSMP/E Installation

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Hard Skills

IMS AdministrationIMS Database OrganizationVSAM Access MethodsDBD Source CodingPSB Source CodingIMS Reorganization UtilitiesPerformance Issue ResolutionOnline TracingChange Request EvaluationSoftware Management Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

IBM Tools for IMSBMC Tools for IMSCA Tools for IMS

Industry Keywords

Mainframe IMS SystemsZ/OSOEM Software ProductsITSM Change ControlParallel Sysplex EnvironmentHALDBPHDAMPHIDAMFast Path DatabasesData Set Groups

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide premium software support and services to Ensono mainframe clients relating to Mainframe IMS systems
Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers concerning IMS and related OEM software products
Provide primary support for reported IMS and related OEM software product problems
Provide support on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones
Install OEM software products efficiently according to best practices and Ensono standards
Support customer migration services for IMS and related OEM software products
Assist project managers with newly acquired customer migrations and resolve technical hurdles
Execute tasks associated with customer disaster recovery plans in cooperation with Disaster Recovery Services
Manage schedules and resources for timely implementations
Follow ITSM change control procedures
Review new IMS versions and advise clients on their benefits
Consult with vendors regarding problems and questions
Perform disaster recovery of application objects
Use IMS commands related to ACB and FORMAT changes
Code and use IMS reorganization utilities including IBM, BMC, and CA tools
Identify and resolve performance issues
Perform online tracing using IMS TRACE commands and associated utilities
Install software using SMP/E
Extract information from IMS logs
Monitor database activity using DBRC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience
10+ years of professional experience in IMS for administration and systems programming support
Knowledge in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation
Ability to configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment
Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes and best practices in IMS systems programming
Experience troubleshooting and solving IMS system, database, and production database issues
Experience evaluating change requests and determining impact to assigned clients
Strong JCL skills
Database administration experience
Knowledge of IMS database organization using VSAM and OSAM access methods
Knowledge of HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, HDAM, HIDAM, INDEX, and GSAM database organization types
Knowledge of logical databases including HALDB, PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, and PSINDEX
Knowledge of Fast Path databases (DEDBs)
Database design and related utilities knowledge
DBD source coding and DBDGEN
PSB source coding and PSBGEN
Knowledge of secondary indexes, PROCSEQ=, PROCOPT=, path calls, bi-directional logical relationships, and Data Set Groups
CA and IBM tools for IMS are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
Equity grant under the Associate Equity Appreciation Program