What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal CICS Systems Programmer position at Unicorn Technologies LLC?
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Job Title : Principal CICS Systems Programmer (Onsite)
Location: Woodlawn, MD
Note: Looking Out for Candidates Only on W2 who are 70 miles or 2 hours drive from Client location.
kills Requirements:
FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
- Master's or doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
- 8 years of combined experience with CICS system programming
- 4 years of combined experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM utilities and COTS tools: Inter Test, Abend-Aid, map generator (CICS MAPR), and other similar products.
- 3 years of experience administering IBM MQ for z/OS.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
- *** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.
FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)
These skills will help you succeed in this position:
- Proven experience architecting, designing, integrating, implementing, and managing the operation of large-scale, complex CICS environments (CICSPLEX, CPSM, SYSPLEX) across multiple LPAR mainframe systems.
- Experience architecting, designing, installing, upgrading, configuring, and troubleshooting IBM MQ for z/OS.
- Proven experience with and deep understanding of CICS v6.x installation, internals, analysis, systems, application debugging and mainframe networking protocols and interfaces.
- Build, configure, and upgrade CICS Transaction Server regions independently.
- Experience customizing and administrating the various IBM subsystems and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) tools.
- Experience installing, maintaining, customizing, and providing user support for CA Inter Test for CICS, Compuware Abend-AID for CICS, map generator (CICS/MAPRII 5.3), Mackinney Batch to CICS, and other similar products.
- Experience working with IBM utilities on z/OS V3R1, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience using Multiple Virtual System (MVS) components and z/OS Unix System Services (USS) file system.
- Solid knowledge of application programming.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong ability to work with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Exceptional documentation skills, with a focus on detail, clarity, and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Self-motivated, independent, and a proactive problem solver.
HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
- Hands on experience with application programming and CICS Transaction Gateway.
- Working knowledge of SAS and REXX.
- Proficiency with System Modification Program Extended (SMP/E) and IBM® z/OS® Management Facility (z/OSMF).
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
Thanks & Regards,
Varshitha,
IT Recruiter
Unicorn Technologies LLC
Email: varshithaburra@unicorntek.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshitha-burra-6349b5335/
4080 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 1305, Alpharetta, GA 30005
http://www.unicorntek.com/