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TriOptus LLC

Mainframe CICS Programmer

Belton, MO · On-site

$43.50 - $55.75/hr

* Mainframe CICS Engineer * As a global financial services firm, client is committed to technological innovation. * Client relies on client technologists around the world to create leadingedge, secure ...

Kaav Inc.

COBOL/CICS Programmer

Jackson Heights, NY · On-site

COBOL/CICS Programmer We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Technical Analyst, responsible for analyzing and documenting the rules and logic embedded within ...

Samprasoft

COBOL\CICS Programmer (2080)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... CICS code on a decades-old mainframe system. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ... The role demands a deep understanding of legacy programming languages, analytical prowess, and the ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Mainframe CICS Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Description The Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer/Engineer is responsible for all phases of CICS engineering, system and software maintenance, and CICS related operational functions. The candidate ...

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Global Channel Management

Remote COBOL CICS Engineer

$51.50 - $69.50/hr

About the job Remote COBOL CICS Engineer COBOL CICS Engineer needs 6+ years experience COBOL CICS Engineer requires: * COBOL, CICS, VSAM, MQ, JCL, * Knowledge of SQL Server, Java COBOL CICS Engineer ...

No Limit Technology

CICS Systems Programmer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$80/hr

A minimum of ten years working as a CICS Systems Programmer \/ Engineer \n * Knowledge of all CICS parameters that control performance in a CICSPlex environment. \n * Knowledge of SMP\/E, software ...

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How much do cics programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for cics programmer in the United States is $39.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are CICS Programmers?

CICS Programmers are IT professionals who specialize in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications that run on IBM's Customer Information Control System (CICS). CICS is a transaction processing system widely used in mainframe environments, particularly in industries like banking, insurance, and retail. These programmers use languages such as COBOL, PL/I, or Assembler to write and update programs that interact with CICS, ensuring reliable and efficient processing of large volumes of transactions. Their work often involves integrating CICS applications with databases, web services, and other enterprise systems.

What are some common challenges faced by CICS Programmers in maintaining and updating legacy systems?

CICS Programmers often work with legacy mainframe applications that require careful updates to ensure stability and compliance with modern standards. A primary challenge is understanding and navigating decades-old code, which may lack thorough documentation. Additionally, integrating new technologies or security protocols without disrupting existing functionalities can be complex. Collaborative troubleshooting with cross-functional teams—such as system administrators and business analysts—is frequent to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CICS Programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CICS Programmer, you need strong COBOL programming skills, in-depth knowledge of mainframe environments, and experience with CICS transaction processing, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like IBM CICS, JCL, DB2, and version control systems is essential, and certifications in mainframe technologies are advantageous. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for troubleshooting and collaborating with technical teams. These competencies ensure robust, efficient, and reliable transaction processing systems that support critical business operations.
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Mainframe CICS Programmer

Mainframe CICS Programmer

TriOptus LLC

Belton, MO • On-site

$43.50 - $55.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
  • Mainframe CICS Engineer
  • As a global financial services firm, client is committed to technological innovation.
  • Client relies on client technologists around the world to create leadingedge, secure platforms for all client businesses.
  • Department Overview Enterprise Technology & Services (ETS) delivers shared technology services for client supporting all business applications and end users.
  • ETS provides capabilities for all stages of client software development lifecycle, enabling productive coding, functional and integration testing, application releases, and ongoing monitoring and support for over 3,000 production applications.
  • ETS also delivers all workplace technologies (desktop, mobile, voice, video, productivity, intranet/internet) in integrated configurations that boost the personal productivity of employees.
  • Application and end user functions are delivered on a scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure composed of seamlessly integrated datacenter, network, compute, cloud, storage, and database functions.

Client Team:
  • The Enterprise Z organization (EZ) is a technology enabler for the business by providing a strong, resilient, and stable platform to host and enable business innovation/growth in client lines of business and global locations.
  • EZ consists of experienced administration, operations and engineering staff required to support the platform.
  • In addition to flexible hours, the Firm enables its staff to work remotely.
  • The EZ engineers work with the latest hardware and software technologies.
  • The IBM z platform and the mainframe disk and tape technologies are frequently refreshed across client datacenters.
  • Mainframe CICS Engineer The Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer/Engineer is responsible for all phases of CICS engineering, system and software maintenance, and CICS related operational functions.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working with CICS in a 24x7 large scale Sysplex and CICSPlex environment and must be able to interface with application developers and operations teams.
  • The CICS engineer should have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, as well as indepth knowledge in CICS performance & tuning, debugging and dump analysis.
  • Oncall support and maintenance outside of normal working hours are needed to support the CICS environment and to resolve issues.

Skills Required:
  • Knowledge of SMP/E, software upgrades and maintenance. Knowledge of all CICS parameters that control performance in a CICSPlex environment.
  • Knowledge of CICS SMF record structure and the CICS Performance Analyzer tool to gather statistics necessary to tune CICS regions.
  • Experience with CICSPlex SM implementation & customization, dynamic transaction routing, etc.
  • Knowledge of the CICS resource definitions, including those that pertain to CICS region performance.
  • Experienced with the CICS monitoring tools such as Sysview for CICS..
  • Ability to perform problem determination, dump analysis and performance tuning. Knowledge of Cobol to support application developers.
  • Experience with Mainframe Websphere MQ.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills

Skills desired:
  • Assembler, COBOL and REXX coding and knowledge of CICS Exits.
  • Web application support in a CICS TS V6.x environment.
  • Understanding of zOS facilities such as: APF, Linklist, VSAM, LPA, RLS, Coupling Facility.
  • Utilization of CICS Configuration Manager.
  • Working knowledge of zOS & CICS Explorer.
  • Understanding of CICS REST Services.
  • Prior Application programming experience a plus.

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