Job Opportunity: Mainframe CICS System Programmer

About our customer:

Join our Global team as a Mainframe CICS System Programmer, responsible for maintaining mainframe systems´ availability, efficiency, and resilience, supported by the architectural principle of cloned infrastructure and applications.

Position: Mainframe CICS System Programmer

Location: Gothenburg

Language Requirement: English

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform mainframe CICS software upgrades, administration, and tuning to ensure system support.
• Provide 24*7 technical support to minimize service outage risks.
• Analyze new CICS versions for performance enhancements and cost reduction.
• Monitor performance and resource utilization of CICS systems.
• Recommend changes and enhancements based on technical analysis.
• Diagnose and resolve problems promptly.
• Participate in incident and problem management activities.
• Foster collaboration across teams and vendors.
• Execute project and internal initiative responsibilities.
• Strengthen and develop system skills proactively.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and best practices.
• Mentor junior systems programmers.

Skillset Required:

• 8+ years of experience in installing and customizing mainframe CICS environments.
• Familiarity with CTG, CICSplex, and CICS Explorer.
• Understanding of resource definitions and dependencies.
• Experience with ISV products like Sysview, Omegamon, Fault Analyzer, etc.
• Proficiency in CICS security with ACF2/RACF/Top secret.
• Exposure to SMF 110 records and problem determination.
• Strong problem determination skills in system and application areas.
• Experience with z/OS tools like SDSF, RMF, etc.
• Familiarity with IMS/MQ/DB2 administration and operations.
• Knowledge of SMPE.

Added Advantage Skillset:

• Programming skills in COBOL, PL/1, C, REXX, Assembler.
• Proficiency in debugging application abends.
• Experience with automating CICS events and system automation tools.
• Configuration and support for Critical / 24*7 applications.

Education:

Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in relevant field, or equivalent knowledge/skill level.

Join us and contribute your expertise to our dynamic team, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our mainframe systems.

About Akkodis:

At Akkodis, we bridge the gap between digital and engineering, creating innovative solutions for a smarter future.
With a diverse team of 50,000 experts operating across 30 locations, we deliver value through our Smart Industry solutions and people expertise.
Committed to diversity and inclusion, we offer enhanced career opportunities and strive to make a positive impact in the technology and engineering fields.
If you´re ready to join us in making a difference, apply today or contact rickard.strindeborn@akkodisgroup.com with any questions.