Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)
Job Title Automation Developer - MQ Migration Solutions
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions that support IBM MQ Queue Manager migration initiatives. The role focuses on integrating AI-powered automation tools with existing migration platforms and processes to create a unified, scalable, and end-to-end migration framework.
The ideal candidate will possess strong software development, scripting, and automation expertise, combined with experience in enterprise infrastructure, DevOps practices, and IBM MQ technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation solutions supporting IBM MQ migration activities.
- Integrate multiple automation tools, scripts, and workflows into a unified migration framework.
- Develop and maintain Python, Shell, and PowerShell automation scripts.
- Create APIs and connectors to enable seamless orchestration and tool integration.
- Automate migration discovery, assessment, execution, validation, and reporting processes.
- Implement AI-assisted automation capabilities to improve migration efficiency and decision-making.
- Develop reusable automation components and frameworks to support future migration initiatives.
- Collaborate with MQ administrators, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues across migration projects.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.
- Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated deployment processes.
- Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards.
Required Technical Skills
Primary Skills
- Shell Scripting (Linux/Unix)
- REST API Development and Integration
- Git/GitHub Version Control
Automation & DevOps
- Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
- CI/CD Pipeline Development
- Infrastructure as Code concepts
- Ansible or Terraform (Preferred)
IBM MQ Skills
- IBM MQ Queue Manager configuration and administration
- MQ migration and deployment concepts
- Queue Manager migration strategies
- IBM MQ automation and scripting
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in automation development.
- Strong programming experience with Python and scripting technologies.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing automation solutions and APIs.
- Experience integrating multiple automation tools into unified workflow solutions.
- Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
- Experience working with enterprise infrastructure and middleware technologies.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
- Exposure to AI-assisted automation technologies is highly desirable.
- Prior experience with IBM MQ administration or migration projects is preferred.
Key Competencies
- Software development and integration expertise
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Team collaboration and leadership capabilities
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Documentation and knowledge-sharing skills
Success Measures
The successful candidate will be measured on:
- Reduction in manual migration effort through automation.
- Increased automation coverage across migration activities.
- Successful integration of AI MQ Automation with existing migration tools.
- Creation of a scalable migration framework supporting future migration programs.
- Improved migration quality, consistency, and execution speed.
- Reduced migration risks and operational issues through automation-driven processes.
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