Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation) Location: Charlotte NC - Onsite

Ampstek; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is seeking an Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions for IBM MQ Queue Manager migration initiatives. The role blends AI-powered automation with existing migration platforms to deliver a scalable, end-to-end framework.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development, scripting, and automation expertise, plus experience with enterprise infrastructure, DevOps practices, and IBM MQ technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions supporting IBM MQ migration activities.
• Integrate multiple automation tools, scripts, and workflows into a unified migration framework.
• Develop and maintain Python, Shell, and PowerShell automation scripts.
• Create APIs and connectors to enable seamless orchestration and tool integration.
• Automate migration discovery, assessment, execution, validation, and reporting processes.
• Implement AI-assisted automation capabilities to improve migration efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop reusable automation components and frameworks to support future migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with MQ administrators, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues across migration projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated deployment processes.
• Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards.

Skills

Shell Scripting

REST API Development

CI/CD Tools

IBM MQ Admin

Python

Automation Scripting

SDLC & DevOps

Agile/Scrum

AI-assisted Automation

APIs & Connectors

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions that support IBM MQ Queue Manager migration initiatives. The role focuses on integrating AI-powered automation tools with existing migration platforms and processes to create a unified, scalable, and end-to-end migration framework.

The ideal candidate will possess strong software development, scripting, and automation expertise, combined with experience in enterprise infrastructure, DevOps practices, and IBM MQ technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions supporting IBM MQ migration activities.
• Integrate multiple automation tools, scripts, and workflows into a unified migration framework.
• Develop and maintain Python, Shell, and PowerShell automation scripts.
• Create APIs and connectors to enable seamless orchestration and tool integration.
• Automate migration discovery, assessment, execution, validation, and reporting processes.
• Implement AI-assisted automation capabilities to improve migration efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop reusable automation components and frameworks to support future migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with MQ administrators, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues across migration projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated deployment processes.
• Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards.

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

• Shell Scripting (Linux/Unix)
• REST API Development and Integration

Automation & DevOps

• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions

IBM MQ Skills

• IBM MQ Queue Manager configuration and administration
• MQ migration and deployment concepts
• IBM MQ automation and scripting

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in automation development.
• Strong programming experience with Python and scripting technologies.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing automation solutions and APIs.
• Experience integrating multiple automation tools into unified workflow solutions.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with enterprise infrastructure and middleware technologies.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Exposure to AI-assisted automation technologies is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with IBM MQ administration or migration projects is preferred.