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DomainTechnical Architect
Sweden
Job Description
DomainTechnical Architect
Goteborg, Västra Götalands länStockholm, Stockholm
Job Summary
Job Title : Senior/SME - Mainframe CICS System Programmer/Administrator (10+ Years Experience)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe CICS System Programmer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in installing, upgrading, administering, tuning, and supporting IBM CICS environments on z/OS. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, stability, security, and performance of mission-critical CICS systems supporting 24x7 business applications.
The role requires strong technical expertise in CICS system programming, problem determination, performance management, disaster recovery, automation, and integration with other mainframe subsystems such as Db2, MQ, IMS, and RACF.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM CICS Transaction Server environments.
- Perform CICS version upgrades, maintenance, RSU/PTF implementation, and SMP/E-related activities.
- Monitor and tune CICS regions to ensure optimal performance, availability, and capacity management.
- Analyze CICS performance metrics using tools such as OMEGAMON, SYSVIEW, RMF, and SMF records.
- Troubleshoot system issues, storage violations, hangs, loops, abends, and performance bottlenecks.
- Perform dump analysis using IPCS and related diagnostic tools (Optional)
- Configure and maintain CICSPlex SM, WLM definitions, CTG, CPSM, and CICS Explorer.
- Create and maintain CICS resource definitions (PCT, PPT, FCT, TCPIPSERVICE, URIMAP, etc.).
- Support CICS integrations with Db2, MQ, IMS, Web Services, and z/OS Connect.
- Participate in incident, problem, change, and release management activities.
- Develop automation solutions using REXX, CLIST, System Automation, or CICSPlex RTA.
- Support Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Maintain operational documentation, standards, runbooks, and best practices.
- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior system programmers.
- Participate in 24x7 on-call support and critical production activities.
Skill Requirements
Required Technical Skills
Core Technologies
- IBM CICS Transaction Server (TS)
- z/OS Operating System
- CICSPlex SM (CPSM), BAS
- CICS Explorer
- CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG)
- SMP/E (Valuable to know)
- CAFC, Fault Analyzer, Debug Tool, File Manager
- Symdump/Intertest
Mainframe Utilities
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- JCL
- IPCS
- RMF
- SMF
Performance & Monitoring
- OMEGAMON / SYSVIEW / MainView / IBM Performance Analyzer
Security
- RACF / ACF2 / Top Secret
- CICS Security Administration
Related Subsystems
- IBM Db2 , IMS , IBM MQ for z/OS
Programming & Automation (Optional / Additional Skill sets)
- REXX
- COBOL (desirable)
- PL/I
- Assembler (preferred)
- CLIST
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work independently in global delivery environments.
- Mentoring and leadership capabilities.
- Customer-focused with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise production environments with 24x7 availability requirements.
Other Requirements
Information at a Glance
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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