Mainframe CICS Application Programmer

<p><p><b>Position :</b> Mainframe CICS Application Programmer<br/><br/><b>Experience :</b> 8+ Years<br/><br/><b>Location :</b> Bangalore<br/><br/><b>Work Shift :</b> UK Shift (1 :00 PM 10 :00 PM IST)<br/><br/><b>Job Summary :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Mainframe CICS Application Programmer with 8+ years of relevant experience.<br/><br/>The ideal candidate will be an expert in designing, developing, and implementing robust CICS-based applications.<br/><br/>This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Assembler programming, managing CICS transactions, and creating interfaces to other mainframe components.<br/><br/>You must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver under tight deadlines.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- CICS Application Development : Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of complex CICS-based applications on the mainframe platform.<br/><br/>- Transaction Management : Define, manage, and optimize CICS transactions to ensure efficient and reliable processing of business logic.<br/><br/>- Assembler Programming : Write, maintain, and enhance code using high-level Assembler Language.

The role requires the ability to optimize these routines for performance and stability.<br/><br/>- Mainframe Integration : Develop and maintain interfaces that enable seamless communication between CICS applications and other critical mainframe components and systems.<br/><br/>- Database Connectivity : Utilize CICS to establish and manage secure, high-performance connections to backend databases such as DB2 or VSAM.<br/><br/>- Problem-Solving & Debugging : Use strong analytical skills to perform in-depth debugging and resolve complex issues within the mainframe environment.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- 8+ years of relevant experience as a Mainframe CICS Application Programmer.<br/><br/>- Proven expertise in designing and implementing CICS-based applications.<br/><br/>- Strong hands-on experience with Assembler programming.<br/><br/>- Deep technical knowledge of defining and managing CICS transactions.<br/><br/>- Experience in creating interfaces between different mainframe applications.<br/><br/>- Proficiency in establishing and managing database connections from CICS.<br/><br/>- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in a Mainframe environment.<br/><br/>- The ability to work independently, manage a heavy workload, and deliver under tight timelines.<br/><br/><b>Preferred Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Experience with mainframe databases like DB2 or VSAM.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of other mainframe languages, such as COBOL or PL/I.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with JCL (Job Control Language) for batch processing.<br/><br/>- Experience with performance tuning of CICS applications</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)