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. Strategy & Continuous Improvement 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 Essential 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. Desirable 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. Relevant tertiary qualifications. Key Competencies Results-driven and proactive Strong customer focus Collaborative and team-oriented Strategic mindset Continuous improvement focus Strong problem-solving capability Demonstrates initiative and ownership