MQ Architect

MQ Architect
Location: Jersey City NJ / Dallas TX / Tampa FL - hybrid onsite/ Remote
Hire Type: Contract

IBM MQ Architects job description includes leading the design implementation and strategy for enterprise messaging systems with responsibilities like translating business requirements into technical solutions creating architectural blueprints and ensuring high availability and security. Key skills involve deep expertise in IBM MQ scripting automation performance tuning and working with development teams to align on integration solutions.
Core responsibilities:
Architecture and Design
- Design document and implement MQ architectures for high-volume complex messaging systems on various platforms (e.g. distributed and mainframe).
- Lead the rationalization and modernization of existing MQ estates including developing roadmaps and setting platform standards.
- Ensure designs are scalable secure and maintainable and that they align with enterprise strategy.
Implementation and Development
- Develop integration solutions using IBM MQ and related technologies ensuring seamless integration with applications.
- Configure and manage MQ environments including queues topics and channels.
- Implement and manage security configurations such as SSLTLS and channel authentication.
Operations and Support
- Provide end-to-end support for solution integration including deployment and monitoring.
- Custom develop monitoring and alerting solutions.
- Serve as the final escalation point for complex MQ-related incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Collaborate with application development infrastructure and operations teams to drive best practices and architectural consistency.
- Act as a subject matter expert mentoring junior engineers and translating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies.
Required skills and experience
Technical Expertise
- Extensive experience with IBM MQ architecture installation configuration and administration.
- Strong experience in designing and building high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Familiarity with related protocols like JMS and technologies like IBM MQ MFT.
Development and Integration
- Experience integrating MQ with various applications using languages and technologies like REST APIs and JSONXML.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like JCL REXX Python or Ansible.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) leadership and analytical skills.
- Strong collaboration accountability and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to influence and guide teams without direct authority.