Mainframe MQ Engineer

Job Description:

• 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.
• 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.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 4+ years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• 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