Complete Description:
8 to 10 years of experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, may report directly to a project lead or manager, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Define and modify IDMS database definitions (DDL).
• Define and modify physical structures (files, DMCL).
• Perform database changes (restructure, unload/reload, etc.).
• Ensure that appropriate backup procedures are in place.
• Perform data recovery, including rollback and roll forward.
• Use online monitors to resolve run-time problems.
• Maintain security definitions.
• Migrate ADS and DC-COBOL programs to QA and production.
• Assist users with utilities (maintain index, print space, etc.).
• Assist users with planning for size and performance.
• Assist users with questions and problems.
• Maintain database-specific JCL and documentation.
• Serve as backup for IDMS systems programmer.
• Occasional overtime and on-call required.
Skills:
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
IDMS system programming experience
Required 11 Years
Knowledge of IDMA database structures
Required 11 Years
Ability to independently research and resolve problems
Required 11 Years
Extensive JCL experience
Required 11 Years
Experience using IDMS DBA utilities
Required 11 Years
Monitor/tune CV and batch performance (SYGEN, DMCL buffers, etc.)
Required
Preform database changes (restructure, unload/reload, rollback and roll forward, etc)
Highly desired
Experience and ability to migrate ADS and DC-COBOL programs to QA and production
Highly desired
Experience installing and upgrading software for IDMS and third party products
Highly desired
Maintain in-house web service software
Highly desired
Skills with other database platforms a plus (DB2, SQL Server, Teradata) Highly desired
Experience with ADS and COBOL
Desired