Kforce has a client that is seeking an IMS Data Consultant. This role is fully remote. Summary: We are seeking an IMS Data Consultant with deep experience in IMS Mainframe data structures and hands-on expertise using Company InfoSphere Data Replication (IIDR), specifically the Change Data Capture (CDC) Replication Engine for Kafka. This role is critical in enabling real-time streaming architectures, supporting application modernization, analytics pipelines, and data warehousing solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and support real-time data replication pipelines from Company IMS Mainframe systems to Kafka topics using Company CDC (IIDR) * Configure and optimize CDC subsystems for high-throughput, low-latency replication from IMS to downstream consumers * Work with cross-functional teams to integrate replicated data into modern streaming, analytics, and event-driven platforms * Collaborate with mainframe teams to interpret IMS data structures (segments, PSBs, DBDs) and ensure consistent data mapping * Build monitoring, alerting, and logging around replication processes for observability and data integrity * Troubleshoot and resolve CDC-related issues (latency, dropped transactions, schema changes, etc.) * Support version upgrades, performance tuning, and CDC patching efforts as needed Why This Role Matters: This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of legacy enterprise systems and modern data architectures. You'll be enabling strategic initiatives like application decoupling, data democratization, and cloud adoption by unlocking mainframe data for real-time consumption.