Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer role

• 6-12+ months Contract or Contract to hire
• 100 % REMOTE
• Client : Billion Dollar Managed IT Services client.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain CICS v6.x and related systems. CICS performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Provide in-depth analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting of CICS applications and systems.
• Support the integration of CICS systems with other enterprise applications and services.
• Work with IBM utilities, including their installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide application programming support and user troubleshooting for CICS applications.
• Ensure high-quality documentation of all CICS system configurations, changes, and incidents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure optimal system performance.
• Utilize IBM MQ for z, SAS, REXX, SMP/E, z/OSMF, and CICSplex for system integrations and support as needed.
• Triage, diagnosis, and provide root cause analysis of CICS application software issues, CICS configurations, or CICS software-related problems.
• Perform installation and maintenance of CICS software and third-party vendor software, including researching compatibility, establishing a test plan, and coordinating test activities.
• Provide a project plan and schedule to upgrade CICS and third-party vendor software using SMP/E across System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Maintain and enhance system performance, monitor logs, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Actively contributes to team discussions, knowledge sharing, and problem resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response and system troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working with Mainframe Systems as a Programmer.
• 8+ years of combined experience with CICS system programming
• 2+ years of experience administering IBM MQ for z/OS.

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($60-$80). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer role

• 6-12+ months Contract or Contract to hire
• 100 % REMOTE
• Client : Billion Dollar Managed IT Services client.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain CICS v6.x and related systems. CICS performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Provide in-depth analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting of CICS applications and systems.
• Support the integration of CICS systems with other enterprise applications and services.
• Work with IBM utilities, including their installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Provide application programming support and user troubleshooting for CICS applications.
• Ensure high-quality documentation of all CICS system configurations, changes, and incidents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure optimal system performance.
• Utilize IBM MQ for z, SAS, REXX, SMP/E, z/OSMF, and CICSplex for system integrations and support as needed.
• Triage, diagnosis, and provide root cause analysis of CICS application software issues, CICS configurations, or CICS software-related problems.
• Perform installation and maintenance of CICS software and third-party vendor software, including researching compatibility, establishing a test plan, and coordinating test activities.
• Provide a project plan and schedule to upgrade CICS and third-party vendor software using SMP/E across System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Maintain and enhance system performance, monitor logs, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Actively contributes to team discussions, knowledge sharing, and problem resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response and system troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working with Mainframe Systems as a Programmer.
• 8+ years of combined experience with CICS system programming
• 2+ years of experience administering IBM MQ for z/OS.

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($60-$80). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.