At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of z/OS, JES2, and CICS environments; diagnose complex system issues.
- Company: The client operates within a highly regulated, always-on enterprise mainframe environment.
- Benefits: Hybrid or office-based work options depending on client requirements.
- Other info: Experience with ISV software from vendors like Broadcom and BMC is essential.
- Why this job: Join a mission-critical team focused on enhancing core z/OS and CICS platforms.
- Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience in z/OS and CICS systems programming is required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
One of my clients is looking for an experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support and enhance a mission critical enterprise mainframe environment. This role focuses on the stability, performance, and evolution of core z/OS and CICS platforms within a highly regulated, always-on environment.
Responsibilities
- Take full technical ownership of the z/OS, JES2, CICS and associated third party software environments
- Plan and deliver end to end system maintenance, upgrades, and new release implementations
- Install, configure, customise, and migrate IBM and ISV software across production and non production environments
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues to minimise risk and downtime
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and resource utilisation
- Work closely with technical and non technical stakeholders to communicate system changes and impacts
- Provide guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members when required
Key Skills
- Strong hands on experience in z/OS and CICS systems programming
- Proven experience delivering major mainframe upgrade or migration initiatives
- Background working with a broad range of ISV software from vendors such as Broadcom, BMC, and others
- Solid knowledge of System z hardware configuration including HCD, IOCP, and HMC
- Experience with mainframe storage and data management tools such as DFSMS, FDR ABR, DFDSS, and CA-DISK
- Ability to read, write, and troubleshoot batch and online programs using REXX, Assembler, or similar
- Mainframe security administration using RACF or ACF2
- WebSphere MQ
- Mainframe automation tooling such as OPS MVS
- Enterprise disk and virtual tape storage platforms
Hybrid or office based depending on client requirements.
Mainframe System Programmer employer: Nicoll Curtin
This client supports a mission-critical enterprise mainframe environment, ensuring stability and performance. They offer flexible working arrangements, either hybrid or office-based, tailored to client needs. The team values collaboration and provides opportunities for mentoring less experienced members.
We think you need these skills to ace Mainframe System Programmer
z/OS
CICS
IBM Software Installation and Configuration
ISV Software Management
System z Hardware Configuration
HCD
IOCP
