Lead Systems Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a Lead Systems Programmer position for our client.

Location : Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Remote)

Duration : 12 months, with possibility for extension

Duties :

Change Coordination & Oversight (25%) : Plan, review, and lead execution of complex upgrades and configuration changes across supported platforms.

Subject Matter Expertise (20%) : Serve as the SME for one or more subsystems and advise stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.

Mentoring & Team Enablement (15%) : Mentor junior and mid-level programmers, providing guidance on task execution and incident response.

Incident Management & Recovery (15%) : Lead resolution of high-priority incidents and deliver post-mortem documentation as requested.

Architecture Collaboration (15%) : Partner with infrastructure architects to ensure subsystem configurations align with enterprise standards.

Process Standardization (10%) : Define and maintain runbooks, configuration baselines, and audit-ready documentation.

Skills :

Strong expertise in one or more mainframe subsystems (e.g., CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, z / OS, third-party tools).

Proven leadership in change management, incident resolution, and cross-team collaboration.

Ability to document processes, configurations, and recovery procedures clearly and accurately.

Experience mentoring technical staff and fostering team capability growth.

Experience :

Minimum of 7 years of experience in one or more mainframe support areas (CICS, DB2, DASD, Network, third-party tools, z / OS, etc.).

Experience leading complex migrations, implementing automation, and working with external vendors is preferred.

Education :

High School diploma or equivalent (required).

Associate degree in Information Technology or a related field (preferred).

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply :

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!