Senior IT Build/CICS Programmer

TD•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$81,600 - CA$115,200•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior CICS systems programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's Customer Information Control System (CICS) on z/OS in the Mainframe Database Technical Services group. The Middleware & Database Technical Services group within Infrastructure & Engineering - Mainframe Delivery is responsible for Support, Design, Build, Test and Deploy of Mainframe Database and Transaction Manager systems. We also provide consultation services with Architects and application developers on application design and functions that are related to CICS, IMS, Db2, WAS z/OS and z/OS Connect infrastructure.

Requirements

College / University or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of CICS and/or application experience
Sound understanding of CICS, CICSPlex and CTG internal and externals
Sound understanding of z/OS components and architecture
Sound knowledge of z/OS and CICS diagnostics tools and tooling
Working knowledge of SMP/e, Omegamon and System Automation
Solid problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, team player, and able to collaborate positively with other departments

Nice To Haves

Performance analysis skills is an asset

Responsibilities

Planning, analysis, design, building, testing, consulting and implementation on CICS related projects.
Maintaining CICS infrastructure on the z/OS platform.
Support CICS related products.
Support CICS application developers.
Support and/or Lead in the mentoring of less experienced CICS Systems Programmers.
Lead Contributor for CICS usage, futures, and direction at the Bank.