Senior Systems Programmer-zOS / MQ (remote)

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Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled zOS MQ Senior Systems Programmer to join our enterprise infrastructure zOS MQ team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM MQ administration and systems programming on the zOS Platform, with a demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain a robust messaging solution. The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize and be a self-starter to identify areas of improvement to drive projects forward to completion.. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and support mission-critical environments within the zOS system.

Responsibilities :

Design and implement robust messaging solutions using IBM MQ on z / OS, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.

Monitor and maintain MQ environments to ensure optimal performance and uptime, including proactive troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Conduct performance assessments of MQ applications and systems; applying tuning techniques to enhance message throughput and reduce latency.

Implement and manage security protocols for MQ, including user access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.

Support Disaster Recovery (DR) for all MQ environments, ensuring business continuity and minimal downtime.

Collaborate with support and application development teams to integrate MQ messaging into business applications, providing expert technical guidance.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices

Mentor junior team members and provide training sessions on MQ best practices and troubleshooting techniques

Identify improvements and automation opportunities to optimize operational efficiency within the MQ environment

Qualifications :

The candidate should be proficient in supporting all aspects of MQ administration and systems programming on the z / OS platform.

8+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM MQ in z / OS environments

Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ Security on z / OS, RESLEVEL implementation, security exits

Experience with MQ monitoring and support products

Experience supporting MQ / messaging products on non-z / OS platforms (e.g., distributed environments) preferred

Knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 interfaces with MQ preferred

Working knowledge of programming languages such as COBOL, REXX or Assembler preferred

Knowledge of external security interfaces such as TopSecret, RACF in relation to MQ preferred

Experience with MQ monitoring / support products preferred

Flexible to work on a hybrid or remote basis

Compensation Range :  The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Bonus Eligibility :  Bonus Eligible

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