Principle CICS Systems Programmer(Permanent Position/ Direct Hire)

Overview

On Site
$135,000+
Full Time

Skills

COBOL
CICS
IPCS
Management
Mainframe
Credit Card Companies
Migration
Programmer
Programming Languages
Technical Support
Control Blocks
Shoot Dumps
Inter-process Communication Services
CICS Regions 1000EXP

Job Details

Principle CICS Systems Programmer Permanent Position/ Direct Hire Location: Preferred local to Westlake, TX/Merrimack, NH/Raliegh-Durham, NC/Smithfield RI/Marlborough/Boston, MA/Jersey City, NJ (Westlake is preferred)
Preferred industries or clients: Financial Institutions or Insurance institutions and/or credit card companies / All Financial Institutions operate off a Mainframe System.
Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Team is supporting Mainframe Systems .
  • This candidate ensures reliable, high-performance mainframe infrastructure for critical business applications, while leading a team to enhance system resilience, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement across CICS and data management operations.

In this role, the day-to-day responsibilities would include:

  • System Maintenance & Support: Overseeing CICS transaction servers, VSAM data replication, and disaster recovery on z/OS platforms, ensuring stability and performance for critical business applications.
  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to team members, resolving complex technical issues, and offering strategic direction on infrastructure design and implementation.
  • Project Management & Communication: Leading high-visibility projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and regularly updating leadership on project statuses, technical solutions, and improvements.

Must Have - Rank in order of importance:

  • 5+ years of Expertise in CICS Systems Support, including: System Dumps, Interfaces, and Internal CICS Operations
  • 7+ years of technical leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor a team, drive complex projects, and communicate solutions to multiple leadership levels.
  • Expertise with key mainframe tools and languages, including JCL, SMP/E, REXX, VSAM, and diagnostic tools (e.g., IPCS/Dump reading, CAFC, Abend Aid, Intertest), as well as familiarity with programming languages like Assembler, COBOL, and Java.
 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $115000.00/Hourly

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