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- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
- Work model: On-site
- Posted July 2, 2026
- Job ID: JPC - 205923
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Job Description
Mainframe Engineer - IMS & DB2 (Hybrid, Saint Paul, MN)
About the Role
Join a pivotal modernization project as a Mainframe Engineer, leveraging your IMS and DB2 expertise to drive a high-impact mainframe exit initiative. You'll work in a collaborative hybrid environment, serving as a subject matter expert while guiding the migration of critical enterprise data from legacy mainframe platforms to cutting-edge cloud solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced engineering and DBA support for IMS DB (DL/I, PSBs, ACBs, transactions) and DB2 for z/OS environments
- Analyze, optimize, and stabilize database structures, access patterns, and performance
- Ensure system reliability through robust backup, recovery, and data integrity procedures
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across databases, application dependencies, and batch processing
- Lead the design and execution of data extraction, transformation (ETL/ELT), and migration strategies to distributed/cloud platforms, with a focus on AWS
- Translate hierarchical and relational data models to modern data architectures
- Partner with Application Development, Enterprise Architecture, and Data Engineering teams to drive modernization efforts
- Document knowledge, map dependencies, and support seamless knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with IMS DB and DB2 for z/OS, including database design, SQL, utilities, and performance tuning
- Proven success in mainframe exit or modernization projects, including data migration to distributed/cloud platforms
- Expert-level proficiency in z/OS mainframe environments, batch processing, JCL, and system utilities
- Strong background in database backup/recovery and data lifecycle management
Preferred Skills
- Experience migrating mainframe environments to AWS or other cloud platforms
- Familiarity with Informatica or similar data integration tools
- Knowledge of mainframe security, access control, and audit practices
- Understanding of enterprise data architecture and governance
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a high-visibility modernization initiative
- Work in a flexible hybrid setting with a skilled and supportive team
- Gain hands-on experience with cloud migration and modern data platforms
- Competitive contract compensation
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your mainframe engineering career? Submit your resume today to be part of a transformative project that shapes the future of enterprise data.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 205923
Location Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type C2C
Posted July 2, 2026
Skills Looking for a senior engineer/architect with a DBA background focused on mainframe IMS DB2 and z/OS Need to have experience doing mainframe exits/mainframe modernizations Will be moving to AWS so would be a big plus if they have done that before
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