IBM MQ Architect

Job Title: IBM MQ Architect

Location: Jersey City, NJ_ Dallas, TX_ Tampa, FL

Duration: 6Months

Job Description:

IBM MQ Architects job description includes leading the
design, implementation, and strategy for enterprise messaging systems, with
responsibilities like translating business requirements into technical
solutions, creating architectural blueprints, and ensuring high availability
and security. Key skills involve deep expertise in IBM MQ, scripting,
automation, performance tuning, and working with development teams to align on
integration solutions.

Core responsibilities:

Architecture and Design

Design, document, and implement MQ architectures
for high-volume, complex messaging systems on various platforms (e.g.,
distributed and mainframe).

Lead the rationalization and modernization of
existing MQ estates, including developing roadmaps and setting platform
standards.

Ensure designs are scalable, secure, and
maintainable, and that they align with enterprise strategy.

Implementation and Development

Develop integration solutions using IBM MQ and
related technologies, ensuring seamless integration with applications.

Configure and manage MQ environments, including
queues, topics, and channels.

Implement and manage security configurations,
such as SSLTLS and channel authentication.

Operations and Support

Provide end-to-end support for solution
integration, including deployment and monitoring.

Custom develop monitoring and alerting
solutions.

Serve as the final escalation point for complex
MQ-related incidents and conduct root cause analysis.

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery
configurations.

Leadership and Collaboration

Collaborate with application development,
infrastructure, and operations teams to drive best practices and architectural
consistency.

Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior
engineers and translating technical concepts to both technical and
non-technical stakeholders.

Work with vendors to evaluate emerging
technologies.

Required skills and experience:

Extensive experience with IBM MQ architecture,
installation, configuration, and administration.

Strong experience in designing and building
high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Familiarity with related protocols like JMS and
technologies like IBM MQ MFT.

Development and Integration

Experience integrating MQ with various
applications using languages and technologies like Java, .NET, REST APIs, and
JSONXML.

Proficiency in scripting and automation using
tools like JCL, REXX, Python, or Ansible.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
tools such as Terraform is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication (oral and written),
leadership, and analytical skills.

Strong collaboration, accountability, and
critical thinking abilities.

Ability to influence and guide teams without
direct authority.