Mainframe MQ Engineer

Ampcus, Inc
United States, New York, New York
100 Church Street (Show on map)
Apr 25, 2025
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Mainframe MQ Engineer Location(s): New York City, NY (Hybrid) Job Description Listed below: What you'll do in the role: 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. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.