Cics system programmer

We are looking for an experienced CICS System Programmer with strong hands-on expertise in CICS system programming on IBM z/OS environments. The role requires deep technical knowledge of CICS internals, configuration, installation, maintenance, and performance tuning. This is not an operations or monitoring role.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, customize, and upgrade IBM CICS Transaction Server on z/OS
Perform CICS region setup and management, including AOR/FOR/TOR configurations
Define and manage CICS resources using RDO / CSD / DFHCSDUP
Administer and support CICSPlex SM environments
Handle CICS-related SMP/E maintenance, PTFs, and version upgrades
Perform performance tuning and capacity planning for CICS regions
Diagnose and resolve CICS system-level issues, abends, dumps, and performance problems
Work closely with z/OS system programmers, application teams, and middleware teams
Ensure high availability, stability, and compliance of CICS environments
Participate in on-call support for critical CICS incidents
Mandatory Skills
Strong hands-on experience in CICS System Programming
In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS
Experience with CICSPlex SM
Expertise in RDO / CSD / DFHCSDUP
Solid understanding of CICS architecture and internals
Experience with SMP/E for CICS maintenance
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Nice to Have
Exposure to IMS / DB2 integration with CICS
Experience in high-volume transaction processing environments
Knowledge of automation and monitoring tools for CICS