:Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)( MQ Admin)

Ampstek; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions for IBM MQ migration initiatives. The role focuses on integrating AI-powered automation with migration platforms to create a scalable end-to-end framework.

The successful candidate will have strong Python and scripting skills, hands-on experience with IBM MQ, and craft APIs/connectors to enable orchestration, CI/CD involvement, and adherence to security and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 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 SDLC and DevOps practices.

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

Python

Shell scripting

REST API development

SDLC & DevOps

AI-assisted automation

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Documentation

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

MQ tooling

Job description

Job Role :Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)( MQ Admin)

Location : Charlotte, NC

Long Term Contract

Job Description:

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.


• Software development and integration expertise


• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Team collaboration and leadership capabilities


• Documentation and knowledge-sharing skills

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• Reduction in manual migration effort through automation.


• Increased automation coverage across migration activities.


• Successful integration of AI MQ Automation with existing migration tools.


• Creation of a scalable migration framework supporting future migration programs.


• Improved migration quality, consistency, and execution speed.


• Reduced migration risks and operational issues through automation‑driven processes.