We are seeking an experienced IMS Database Administrator to join a core Mainframe Systems team. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of IMS databases across enterprise mainframe environments.
This is a senior, hands‑on technical position requiring deep expertise in IMS database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and system design. You will also act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and leadership to junior team members while working closely with multiple technical and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
* Provide expert‑level guidance on IMS database design, usage, performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation.
* Lead and deliver IMS database enhancements and new functionality in partnership with application and development teams.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system stability, reduce operational risk, and improve service outcomes.
* Mentor and support junior team members, fostering capability uplift within the team.
Service Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate closely with Production Services, enterprise support teams, and application developers to deliver reliable IMS‑based solutions.
* Act as a trusted technical advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
* Communicate best practices and educate users on efficient and effective IMS database usage.
* Maintain high standards of platform stability, availability, and performance.
Operations & Technology
* Provide day‑to‑day operational support for IMS database environments, including performance, throughput, and availability.
* Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across production environments.
* Support high availability and future‑ready database solutions.
* Contribute to technology planning, resource estimation, and project delivery.
* Participate in a 24x7 on‑call support roster.
* Contribute to the ongoing strategic and tactical direction of the Mainframe platform.
* Stay current with mainframe technology trends, including hardware, automation, networking, and industry developments.
* Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience in IMS Database Administration, including availability, capacity planning, performance tuning, recovery, security, and data integrity.
* Expert knowledge of IMS Full Function and Fast Path databases.
* Strong working knowledge of IBM z/OS.
* Hands‑on experience with IBM and BMC IMS utilities.
* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated customer focus and ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
* Experience delivering and supporting enterprise‑scale technology services.
* IMS database experience within HOGAN environments.
* Exposure to banking or large‑scale enterprise environments.
* Broad understanding of end‑to‑end technology services, including applications, networks, and storage.
* Experience with project management methodologies.
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