CICS Systems Programmer

6 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Blue Pearl Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled CICS Systems Programmer to join our team and provide advanced support for CICS environments across various client platforms. This role is ideal for a technical expert with hands-on experience in z/OS systems, CICS Transaction Server upgrades, and ISV product integration. You will be responsible for managing installations, migrations, and issue resolution related to the CICS systems landscape, contributing to the stability and efficiency of enterprise-level mainframe environments. Key Responsibilities Provide direct technical support for the planning, coordination, installation, and testing of new releases, upgrades, and changes to CICS and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products. Perform installations, migrations, and upgrades of CICS Transaction Servers. Support and maintain IBM and third-party ISV products across the z/OS platform. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex CICS system issues and conduct root cause analysis. Maintain in-depth knowledge of CICS architecture, functionality, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in z/OS system programming, with a focus on CICS environments. Strong knowledge and daily support experience with CICS Systems Programming. Solid working experience with: z/OS Unix System Services SMP/E REXX scripting Java VSAM CICS Transaction Server Related ISV products (e.g., BMC, CA/Broadcom, IBM tools) Qualifications Relevant IT or Computer Science degree or diploma (preferred but not mandatory based on experience). IBM or related CICS certifications would be advantageous. Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Proactive approach to system stability and risk mitigation. Additional Information Role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng Travel may be required occasionally depending on client needs. 3 year contract on site Location-based postings and related notices have been trimmed to focus on the role details. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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