IBM MQ z/OS System Programmer

Job Title: Job Title: IBM MQ Series FTE z/OS Admin System Programmer

Client: HCL

Payroll: TECEZE

Experience: 8+

Role Summary

IBM MQ Series FTE z/OS Admin System Programmer

Key Responsibilities

MQ Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ Series and MQ FTE on z/OS.
• Manage MQ objects including queue managers, queues, channels, and cluster configurations.
• Monitor MQ performance and availability, applying tuning techniques to optimize throughput and reduce latency.

Upgrade Support

• Plan and execute upgrades of MQ Series and FTE components on z/OS.
• Conduct compatibility checks, regression testing, and rollback planning.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure minimal disruption during upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation and version control records for upgrades.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and manage MQ security protocols including TLS/SSH certificates, RACF integration, and security exits.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards for secure messaging environments.

System Programming & Integration

• Support integration of MQ with z/OS subsystems including CICS, DB2, and IMS.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX, JCL, or Assembler for MQ operations.

Disaster Recovery & High Availability

• Design and implement MQ Queue Sharing Groups and RESLEVEL configurations for high availability.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, and failover strategies for MQ environments.

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with developers, infrastructure teams, and support staff to troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing within the team.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify, propose, and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 8+ years

  of hands-on experience with IBM MQ on z/OS.
• Deep understanding of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, FTE configurations, and MQ monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in COBOL, REXX, JCL, and related language tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in hybrid team environments.

Preferred Certifications

• IBM MQ Administrator Certification (or equivalent relevant certification).