Senior Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer

Position Summary

The Senior Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer for Optimize team will be responsible for the ongoing support for all mainframe CICS including trouble shooting, problem resolution, and maintenance. 

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Implement CICS TS installations & upgrades and provide support for related OEM software products.

• Regularly lead self and others and/or established as product SME and/or established as a specialist.

• Provides technical support for multiple configurations of CICS TS software solutions.

• Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings.

• Works directly with Software vendors on new solutions and product defects.

• Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding.

• Provide and document problem analysis, resolution & prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years hands on/industry CICS TS experience on z/OS

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience

• Ability to perform complex ISV installations & upgrades

• Ability to perform and lead complex projects

• Customer Service skills at management / client level

• Extreme attention to detail

• Strong teamwork skills

• Understand a large-scale 24x7 production environment

Other Qualifications

• Good problem solving and analytical skills with knowledge of problem analysis

• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities

• Experience establishing and documenting processes and procedures

• Willingness to take ownership of issues and progress to resolution

• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Powepoint)

• Basic Sharepoint Knowledge

• Experience installing, configuring, & upgrading MQ and/or WAS on z/O

Why Ensono?  

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.   

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices. 

Some of our benefits include: 

• Unlimited Paid Days Off  

• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield  

• 401k with company match  

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts  

• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave 

• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding 

• Enhanced fertility coverage 

• Wellness program  

• Flexible work schedule  

• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers 

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $80,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program. 

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].