Mainframe CICS Programmer
Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a leading global technology consultancy. We are seeking a Mainframe CICS & MQ Systems Programmer (z/OS)
Role Title: Mainframe CICS & MQ Systems Programmer (z/OS)
Opportunity: Permanent
Location + WFH Flexibility: NSW-based remote working (aligned to NZ business hours)
Salary: $150,000 – $160,000 + super + on-call/standby allowances
Project: Long-term 5-year program supporting a high-volume transaction environment
Role Details:
- Support and maintain a large-scale CICS & MQ environment on z/OS
- Work across high-volume transaction processing systems
- Manage CICSPlex SM environments across multiple CICS regions
- Provide BAU support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
- Work within a distributed team environment
- Participate in a shared on-call support model (paid allowances included)
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong experience in:
- CICS (Transaction Server)
- CICSPlex SM (essential)
- IBM MQ / MQ Series
- Proven experience working in z/OS mainframe environments
- Experience supporting enterprise / high-throughput transaction systems
- Strong troubleshooting and production support capability
- Ability to operate as a senior SME with minimal supervision
Additional Details & Benefits:
- NSW-based remote role (no onsite requirement for Australia-based candidates)
- Long-term stability with a 5-year program of work
- Additional earnings through:
- On-call and standby payments (paid on top of salary)
- Work within a small, highly experienced team
- Opportunity to support a mission-critical enterprise environment
To Apply:
If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!