Senior Mainframe IDMS DBA

Job Title: Senior Mainframe IDMS DBA
Job ID: 79350
Location: Edmonton, Alberta


What you will be doing:
System Development, Maintenance & Problem Resolution

• Troubleshoot production issues by analyzing logs, debugging code, and resolving errors to ensure minimal downtime.

• Contribute to root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent solutions to prevent future disruptions.

• Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex cross-platform integration problems.

• Mainframe Database Management

• Maintain IDMS database structures to support application development and business requirements.

• Monitor Mainframe performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure ongoing sustainability.

• Coordinate with key database administrators and stakeholders to ensure proper backup, recovery, and data security procedures are followed and executed.

Documentation, Integration & Collaboration

• Function as the primary backup resource for our subject matter expert (SME) whenever needed, with flexible part-time hours ensuring 24/7 operational support.

•  Act as a liaison between the mainframe team and other IT teams to facilitate seamless cross-platform support.

What you must have:
Technical Skills

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe IDMS maintenance.

•  6+ years of experience in mainframe application development and maintenance.

• Extensive experience with IDMS-related systems and utilities (IDD, ADSA, ADSC, ADSO, MAPC, OLQ), in an environment utilizing z/OS, RACF, COBOL, ADS/o, and JCL technologies.

• Experience with IDMS replication tools such as DARSTRAN.

• Experience in database management with OCF, SCHEMA, SSC.

• Proven track record in debugging, performance tuning, and problem resolution in mainframe environments.

• Proficiency in mainframe emulators such as Quick3270 and TN3270 Plus.

• Strong knowledge of batch and online processing.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com