Mainframe MQ System Programmer
Core
Senior Lead Mainframe System Programmer responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing IBM MQ (Websphere MQ) on z/OS environments for mission-critical client systems.
Role type
Senior Lead Mainframe System Programmer (MQ)
Builds
High-availability MQ clusters, Queue Sharing Groups (QSG), and Sysplex environments for enterprise clients.
Domain
Mainframe infrastructure, IBM MQ, z/OS
Required skills
IBM MQ for z/OS administration, SMP/E and ShopzSeries installation, Queue Sharing Groups (QSG) management, Coupling Facility administration, Disaster Recovery planning, performance tuning, security configuration, automation scripting (REXX)
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MQ Explorer/Tivilo/Omegamon/SYSVIEW/BMC MainView experience, distributed integration knowledge
Technologies
IBM MQ, Websphere MQ, z/OS, SMP/E, ShopzSeries, Coupling Facility, MQ Explorer, Tivoli, Omegamon, SYSVIEW, BMC MainView, MQATTACH, ICC
Responsibilities
Install, upgrade, and maintain MQ for z/OS; Administer Queue Managers and optimize performance; Troubleshoot MQ issues using command line and monitoring tools; Manage QSGs and Sysplex environments; Participate in Disaster Recovery planning; Provide on-call support for extended hours
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC