Lead Systems Programmer - CICS

Will work partial onsite in Raleigh NC
We are looking for a Minimum of 7 years' mainframe development
experience in design, analysis, and coding, working with CICS, JCL, MVS, VSAM, and mainframe change management
tools. Must be proficient in the environment listed above.

• Looking for CICS system programmer, not applications
  • Install, care & feeding, security, best practices
• Mainframe Deposit applications
• Cobol CICS, CICS Web Services, CICS Transaction Gateway and/or experience with mainframe MuleSoft API middleware integration

Job Title: Lead Systems Programmer
Essential Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• (25 %) Change Coordination & Oversight: Plan, review, and lead execution of complex upgrades and configuration changes across supported platforms.
• (20 %) Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME for one or more subsystems and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• (15 %) Mentoring & Team Enablement: Mentor junior and mid-level programmers, guiding them through tasks and incident response.
• (15 %) Incident Management & Recovery: Lead resolution of high priority incidents and provide post-mortem documentation as requested.
• (15%) Architecture Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure architects to align subsystem configurations with enterprise standards.
• (10%) Process Standardization: Define and maintain runbooks, configuration baselines, and audit-ready documentation.

Required Education &
Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 7 years of experience in one or more mainframe support areas (e.g., CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, 3rd party tools, z/OS, etc.).

Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience leading complex migrations, implementing automation, and engaging vendors.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.