Mainframe Systems Programmer – CICS/MQ

enGen; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,300 - 127,100; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a Mainframe Systems Support team member responsible for ensuring availability in a large-scale IBM zEnterprise environment. This role involves managing CICS/MQ environments, troubleshooting issues, and supporting z/OS operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Flexibility in work schedule and a focus on technical proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing solutions.
• 3 years of experience in technical problem-solving and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with mainframe systems programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CICS/MQ environment issues.
• Support IBM Z Mainframe z/OS environment using various tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a member of the Mainframe Systems Support team and will primarily be accountable for ensuring a highly available mainframe system. This results-oriented job requires a solid understanding of mainframe sub-subsystems in a large scale parallel sysplex IBM zEnterprise environment.

Company

enGen

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and manage CICS/MQ environments in all test and production LPARs
• Monitor the health of the CICS/MQ environments and help troubleshoot issues to determine root cause
• Support the IBM Z Mainframe z/OS environment using SMP/E, ISPF/SDSF. USS, JES2, JCL, and IBM/third-party utilities
• Provide stable and secure mainframe sub-system support
• Maintain the sysplexed environment for CICS/MQ
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises
• Install and maintain third party software products related to CICS/MQ
• Build alerting and automation scripts
• Use performance reports/metrics to identify process/availability improvement opportunities
• Research and assess new technology for potential deployment
• Conduct troubleshooting and problem analysis
• Conduct change inspections; determine associated risks and readiness for implementation
• Available to work a flexible work schedule that would include infrastructure releases and on-call rotation

Experience

• 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects
• 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience
• 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting

Preferred Experience

• Experience in mainframe systems programmer with a focus on one or more of the following:
  • z/OS concepts and utilities
  • RACF
  • TSO
  • Plex Configurations
  • JES2
  • SMP/e
  • JCL
  • Assembler
  • REXX programming

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment
• Adaptability – Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization
• Analytical Thinking – Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed
• Technical Proficiency – Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as required
• Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large‑scale technical solutions
• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability
• Team Collaboration – A team player who can work effectively in cross‑functional environments
• Can demonstrate an approach to product installation and problem diagnostics
• Understand the concepts behind backup and recovery
• Can navigate through vendor portals for maintenance updates and problem resolution
• Can work with customers and co‑workers for root cause issues
• Demonstrate capability to drive innovation with efficiency and deliver improved solutions for the customer
• Understands the core responsibilities of a mainframe systems programmer

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• None

Language (Other Than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Position Type

Office- or Remote‑based

Pay Range

Minimum: $79,300.00; Maximum: $127,100.00