Job Title: Mainframe System Programmer / Engineer (IBM MQ)
Location: Plano, TX / Columbus, OH / Jersey City, NJ (Onsite 5 days/week)
Duration:11 Months Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe System Programmer/Engineer with strong expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing MQ environments, configuring queue managers, and supporting large-scale mainframe systems in a high-availability setup.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build, configure, and maintain IBM MQ Queue Managers, queues, and channels
- Support MQ clustering, Queue Sharing Groups, and SYSPLEX environments
- Perform troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system optimization
- Plan and execute MQ upgrades, maintenance, and patching
- Provide L2/L3 support for MQ-related issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise systems
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in Mainframe Systems Programming (z/OS)
- Hands-on experience with IBM MQ (MQ Series on Mainframe)
- Experience with Queue Managers, clustering, and messaging infrastructure
- Knowledge of SYSPLEX, RACF/ACF2
- Experience with Unix/Linux environments
- Scripting experience (JCL, REXX; Python/Ansible is a plus)
Preferred:
- Experience with IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
- MQ automation and performance tuning (SMF)
Regards
Tim Patten
tim (at) pullskill (dot) com
551-272-o2o3