Mainframe Programmer

JR United Kingdom; North East; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned CICS System Programmer for a remote position, pivotal in the management of their mainframe systems. The selected candidate will ensure high availability and efficiency, working under rigorous architectural guidelines. With a focus on quality and resilience, the opportunity suits professionals experienced in CICS environments and related technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe CICS software.
• 5+ years with CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
• Strong skills in problem determination.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain mainframe systems.
• Ensure system availability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Work within architectural principles of cloned infrastructure.

Skills

CICS software installation/customization

CICSplex management

Resource definition knowledge

CF structures knowledge

Omegamon and Fault Analyzer experience

Basic dump analysis skills

CICS security with RACF

SMF 110 records exposure

High availability environments alignment

ITIL processes proficiency

Common z/OS tools knowledge

CICS automation skills

Job description

Location: UK

Remote opportunity

Inside IR35 Contract

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, ensuring availability, efficiency, and resilience. This role is underpinned by the architectural principles of cloned infrastructure, system configurations, and applications.

Mandatory Skills

1. 10+ years of experience installing and/or customizing mainframe CICS software in large data sharing environments.
2. 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer to manage CICS systems.
3. Solid understanding of resource definitions and dependencies.
4. Knowledge of CF structures and their practical use in a business environment.
5. Experience with Omegamon and Fault Analyzer, along with basic dump analysis skills on IPCS.
6. Experience in cloning and sunsetting CICS regions.
7. Basic understanding of CICS security with RACF.
8. Exposure to working with SMF 110 records and practical application in problem determination.
9. Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas.
10. Proficiency in working within high availability environments and alignment with ITIL processes.
11. Experience working with and maintaining vendor tools for CICS, as well as exposure to common z/OS tools like SDSF and RMF.
12. Experience with automating CICS events via CICSplex RTA and/or system automation tools on z/OS.