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 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.
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
Rate range- $60-$65
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