IBM MQ z/OS System Programmer

1 day ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India TECEZE Full time

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

Client: HCL

Payroll: TECEZE

Experience: 8+

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced IBM MQ Series FTE z/OS Admin System Programmer to administer and support IBM MQ Series and File Transfer Edition (FTE) on the z/OS platform. The ideal candidate will ensure a secure, reliable, and high-performing messaging infrastructure that supports enterprise applications and batch processes. This role demands deep technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to maintain mission-critical systems.

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).

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