Junior Mainframe CICS System Programmer

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented bilingual Junior Mainframe CICS System Programmer to join our team. In this role, the candidate will work closely with senior system programmers to support and maintain our subsystems environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in mainframe systems with hands-on experience, structured training and mentorship.

The CICS is part of the subsystems on Mainframe and we are dedicated to work in a strategic outsourcing client that permits a constant evolution in skills including security.

As a Junior Mainframe CICS System Programmer you will learn the essential technical and analytical skills required to ensure the smooth operation of the relational database management system. IBM CICS is one of the most powerful, reliable, and scalable database platforms for mainframe. If you are passionate about technology, love problem-solving, and thrive in a dynamic working environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration, maintenance, and optimization of CICS on the mainframe platform
• Learn to monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues to ensure maximum efficiency
• Collaborate with senior DBAs and stakeholders to support application development and database design processes
• Perform database back-up and recovery tasks under guidance
• Participate in training and development programmes to build expertise in CICS and Mainframe environments
• Documents CICS processes, configurations and troubleshooting steps
• Raise and manage change records using change request tool
• Investigate and resolve CICS related incidents and problems, ensuring updating ticket records and closed in a timely manner.
• Train for on-call rotation support 24/7

Who You Are

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Up to 3 years of experience-internships, co-ops, or academic projects count!
• Interest in mainframe systems and enterprise technology
• A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to tackle technical challenges
• Basic understanding of database concepts
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• French language proficiency is required
• A team-first attitude and openness to feedback
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment

(This position requires the employee to work on a regular basis with Kyndryl stakeholders located in other Canadian provinces, the United States, or internationally where English is the common language, making knowledge of the English language a requirement for this position in addition to fluency in French.)

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Montreal, Canada, Presque Isle, ME

Job ID: Kyndryl-R-48489

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-19T18:33:09