Junior Middleware MQ System Administrator

CGI; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Montreal is looking for a Junior Middleware Specialist to join its Middleware team. You will be responsible for supporting IBM MQ and Rabbit MQ environments, offering L2 support, and deploying applications at client sites. The role requires strong analytical skills, bilingual proficiency in English and French, and a related bachelor's degree. This hybrid position involves working onsite 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with IBM MQ or similar middleware.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience with middleware installation, configuration, and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, installing, and configuring IBM MQ and/or Rabbit MQ environments.
• Provide second-level support to developers and application teams.
• Log, track, and resolve incidents; propose sustainable solutions.

Skills

Middleware

Cloud Computing

English

French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IBM MQ

Rabbit MQ

Jenkins

Docker

AWS

Job description

Position Description

As a Staff Augmentation – Junior Middleware Specialist, you'll join CGI’s Middleware team, working onsite 4 days/week at a Montreal-based client. In this hybrid, hands‑on role, you'll support middleware platforms (IBM MQ/Rabbit MQ), enterprise application deployment, and provide L2 support under the guidance of senior team members. CGI offers a culture of ownership, creativity, and support, empowering you to contribute meaningfully from day one

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Assist in designing, installing, and configuring IBM MQ and/or Rabbit MQ environments
• Deploy and configure enterprise applications at client site
• Provide second‑level support to developers and application teams
• Log, track, and resolve incidents; propose sustainable solutions
• Contribute to automation or improvement initiatives for middleware and deployment processes
• Collaborate with client IT and business stakeholders on practical, cost‑effective solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Learn emerging technologies and apply them to ongoing initiatives

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Essential Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with IBM MQ or similar middleware
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills
• Experience with middleware installation, configuration, and upgrades
• Fully bilingual (English/French), both spoken and written
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setting and onsite in Montreal 4 days/week
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Effective communicator and strong team player

Desired Qualifications

• Basic Python or scripting experience
• Familiarity with microservices and REST API development
• Exposure to tools like Jenkins, Docker, AWS
• Interest in cloud technologies and automation
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills

• English
• French
• Middleware
• Cloud Computing

What you can expect from us

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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive.

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