A Mainframe CICS/MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for maintaining and supporting critical CICS (Customer Information Control System) and MQ (Message Queue) subsystems on mainframe systems. Their primary responsibilities include:
• Install, update, and administer Mainframe CICS/MQ products.
• Perform changes within Company regulations and security standards.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and installation of new/improved systems, as well as product upgrades.
• Attend meetings and regularly interact with management, team, and clients to improve services continuously.
• Installing/upgrading/Maintaining IBM CICS/MQ and related ISV products such as Abend-Aid for CICS, File-Aid for CICS, DADS Plus, CICS VR, ISAM
• Monitoring of CICS regions, CICS Region Build, MQ QMGR using tools like Mainview, Omegamon, SYSVIEW
• Knowledge about the CICS and MQ functionality and architecture.
Requirements
• 5+ years’ experience in z/OS system programming.
• Installation, maintenance, problem diagnosis and administration of CICS/MQ
• JCL, ISPF, and SMP/E proficiency.
• Knowledge in day-to-day CICS systems programming support.
• Working knowledge of z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, RACF, Java, VSAM, Third party products.
• Experience in CICS transaction server, related ISV products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with database security standard processes.
• Proficient English – level B2 or above
• Excellent and effective communication skills with management
• Ability to work in diverse, multi-national and virtual environments
• Self-motivated and tenacious personality