Mainframe CICS System Programmer – Banking

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a CICS System Programmer for a critical banking project. The successful candidate will join a mainframe engineering team, responsible for maintaining a z/OS environment supporting 24/7 operations. This contract position offers a daily rate of £400-£600, with a hybrid working model available for Denmark-based contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience supporting CICS in mainframe environments.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
• Comfortable working in ITIL-aligned production-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support CICS software across large SysPlex environments.
• Perform software upgrades, system tuning, and performance optimisation.
• Participate in incident and problem resolution, including diagnostics and dump analysis.

Skills

CICS

Problem Solving

Automation

ITIL

Tools

Omegamon

Fault Analyzer

IPCS

RACF

SDSF

RMF

Job description

Contract Role: CICS System Programmer – Banking Project – Inside IR35

Location: UK (Remote) or Denmark (Hybrid – 10 days/month onsite)

Day Rate: £400-£600 (Inside IR35, via umbrella)

Duration: 6 months+

Start: ASAP

Client: Global Consultancy, End Client in the Banking Sector

Salt is working with a global consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and platform services to a leading banking client. We are recruiting a CICS System Programmer to join their mainframe engineering team, responsible for maintaining a large-scale z/OS environment used for 24/7 operations.

This is a specialist role for an experienced CICS contractor who can support both BAU and transformation activity across high-availability platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and support CICS software (v5.6) across large data-sharing SysPlex environments
• Perform software upgrades, system tuning, and performance optimisation
• Support cloning, sunsetting, and management of CICS regions
• Participate in incident and problem resolution, including diagnostics and dump analysis
• Collaborate with global teams and vendors to ensure platform stability
• Contribute to automation initiatives and document operational best practices

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience supporting or customising CICS in mainframe environments
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Omegamon, Fault Analyzer, IPCS
  • RACF and SMF 110 records
  • SDSF, RMF, and other core z/OS tools
• Experience automating CICS events using CICSplex RTA or similar tools
• Comfortable working in ITIL-aligned, production-critical environments
• Strong problem-solving capability across both infrastructure and application layers

Additional Experience (Desirable):

• COBOL, REXX, Assembler, or PL/1
• Experience supporting MQ or DB2 in CICS environments
• Prior background in banking or financial services projects

Working Model & Compliance:

• UK-based contractors: Remote only. Inside IR35 – umbrella engagement required
• Denmark-based contractors: Hybrid model – 10 working days/month onsite at client office
• Background checks will be conducted post-onboarding

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354311

Salary: £400 - £600 per day + Inside IR35

Salary per: zero

Job Duration: 6-12 months

Job Start Date: 28/07/2025

Job Industries: Software Engineering

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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