CICS System Programmer (Mainframe)

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a CICS System Programmer to join their global team in Kingston upon Hull. The role involves managing mainframe systems to ensure high availability and resilience, performing upgrades, and providing critical technical support. The ideal candidate has significant experience in CICS environments and a strong problem-solving ability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with mainframe CICS software.
• 5+ years managing CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
• Experience with ITIL processes and high availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform upgrades and administration of CICS software.
• Provide 24/7 technical support to minimize outages.
• Develop operational documentation and best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

CICS software installation

System performance analysis

Technical support

Project Management

Tools

Omegamon

Fault Analyzer

z/OS tools

Job description

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CICS System Programmer (Mainframe), Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

Ampstek

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

As a CICS System Programmer, the candidate will be part of a global team responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining the bank’s mainframe systems to ensure availability, efficiency, and resilience. This involves managing cloned infrastructure, system configurations, and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mainframe CICS software upgrades and administration, supporting environments with CICS version 5.6.
• Provide 24/7 technical support to minimize service outages or disasters.
• Analyze new CICS versions for performance improvements and cost reduction.
• Track and analyze CICS system performance and resource utilization.
• Recommend system changes, upgrades, and enhancements based on analysis.
• Diagnose and resolve problems.
• Participate in incident and problem management activities related to applications and CICS.
• Collaborate with users and vendors, fostering a can-do attitude.
• Manage projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Develop operational documentation, best practices, and run books.
• Upskill junior programmers.

Mandatory Skills:

• 10+ years of experience installing or customizing mainframe CICS software in large data sharing environments.
• 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer for managing CICS systems.
• Understanding of resource definitions and dependencies.
• Knowledge of CF structures in a business context.
• Experience with Omegamon, Fault Analyzer, and dump analysis using IPCS.
• Experience with cloning and sunsetting CICS regions.
• Basic understanding of CICS security with RACF.
• Experience working with SMF 110 records for problem determination.
• Strong problem-solving skills in system and application areas.
• Experience with high availability environments and ITIL processes.
• Familiarity with vendor tools for CICS and z/OS tools like SDSF, RMF.
• Experience automating CICS events using CICSplex RTA or system automation tools on z/OS.