Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
MQ Systems
MQ in a 24x7
Sysplex environment
IBM MQ
Sysview for MQ
CA-Neumics Analyze
APF
Link list
LPA
VSAM
Java
Kafka and MQ Confluent
CICS TS V6.1+
Job Details
Job Title: Mainframe MQ Engineer
Work Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)
Need Locals Only and In-person interviews.
No H1B
The Mainframe MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of MQ engineering and MQ operation functions.
The candidate must be comfortable working with MQ in a 24x7 large scale Sysplex environment (multi-queue managers, high volume, large number of applications) and must be able to support application developers in the use of MQ in batch and CICS environments.
Skills Required:
Defining IBM MQ resources (channels, queues, etc)
Knowledge of MQ Data Sharing in a large Sysplex environment
Understanding of High Availability concepts
Perform MQ software maintenance
Ability to perform problem determination as well as interface with IBM Support
Knowledgeable in MQ Performance & Tuning as well as MQ Monitoring
Support performance and capacity planning including the development of performance and trending reports
Familiar with Disaster Recovery procedures & tests
Support in-house developed tools including wrapper for the MQI, enhanced CICS trigger monitor, and channel security exits.
Knowledge of Sysview for MQ, CA-Neumics Analyzer
Understanding of zOS functions such as: APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM
Familiar with Java, Kafka and MQ Confluent Connectors in the Mainframe environment
Ability to develop internal tools via JCL, REXX, etc.
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Familiarity with CICS TS V6.1+
- SMP/E knowledge
- Knowledge of external security (RACF & CA-Top Secret) as related to MQ
- Prior Application programming experience to support application development teams
- Knowledge of Cobol from an application point of view.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this position, please send your updated resumes to
Need Locals Only and In-person interviews.
No H1B
The Mainframe MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of MQ engineering and MQ operation functions.
The candidate must be comfortable working with MQ in a 24x7 large scale Sysplex environment (multi-queue managers, high volume, large number of applications) and must be able to support application developers in the use of MQ in batch and CICS environments.
Skills Required:
Defining IBM MQ resources (channels, queues, etc)
Knowledge of MQ Data Sharing in a large Sysplex environment
Understanding of High Availability concepts
Perform MQ software maintenance
Ability to perform problem determination as well as interface with IBM Support
Knowledgeable in MQ Performance & Tuning as well as MQ Monitoring
Support performance and capacity planning including the development of performance and trending reports
Familiar with Disaster Recovery procedures & tests
Support in-house developed tools including wrapper for the MQI, enhanced CICS trigger monitor, and channel security exits.
Knowledge of Sysview for MQ, CA-Neumics Analyzer
Understanding of zOS functions such as: APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM
Familiar with Java, Kafka and MQ Confluent Connectors in the Mainframe environment
Ability to develop internal tools via JCL, REXX, etc.
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Familiarity with CICS TS V6.1+
- SMP/E knowledge
- Knowledge of external security (RACF & CA-Top Secret) as related to MQ
- Prior Application programming experience to support application development teams
- Knowledge of Cobol from an application point of view.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in this position, please send your updated resumes to
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