Database Administrator – CA-IDMS
📍 Location: Burnley, Lancashire (Onsite)
💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £80k – £95k (DOE) + Relocation Package Available
Join a leading UK manufacturer as a Database Administrator (CA-IDMS) and become a vital part of their enterprise mainframe environment. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional with 7+ years of experience in CA-IDMS to make a real impact in a business that values technical expertise and continuous improvement.
You’ll be working onsite in Burnley, alongside a high-performing team, ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of mission-critical database systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and patch CA-IDMS databases (Production & Test).
* Handle changes, incidents, and problem resolutions within SLAs.
* Monitor, tune, and optimise database performance and capacity.
* Provide support and guidance to application development teams.
* Maintain and enhance database security, backups, DR, and recovery.
* Document standard operating procedures and maintain system configs.
What We’re Looking For
* 7+ years hands-on CA-IDMS v16.0 (essential)
* Solid knowledge of COBOL (desirable)
* Strong background with IBM z/OS environments
* Experience in IDMS logical & physical design, patching, DR, and tuning
* Familiarity with REXX, Assembler, ADS/O (nice to have)
What’s in It for You?
* Competitive salary: £80k – £95k
* 32 days holiday & enhanced sickness benefits
* Company pension, private health care & life insurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership & more
* Onsite role with a collaborative, forward-thinking team
* Annual bonus & ongoing training/development
If you’re looking for a secure, rewarding role where you can apply deep IDMS expertise and grow within a thriving business, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your mainframe career