Mainframe MQ Engineer

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 24×7 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.
– Individual will also interface with the distributed MQ engineering and operations teams.
– The MQ engineer should have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
– Periodic on-call support and maintenance outside of normal working hours are needed to support the MQ environment and to resolve issues.

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

Skills desired:
– 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