MQ Architect

Smart IT Frame LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 165,312 - 220,416; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an MQ Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise messaging systems. The role involves configuring IBM MQ environments, developing integration solutions, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IBM MQ, disaster recovery, and strong communication skills. This is a contract position based in Jersey City, NJ.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IBM MQ architecture, installation, configuration, and administration.
• Strong experience in designing and building high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience integrating MQ with various applications using languages and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement MQ architectures for high-volume messaging systems.
• Provide end-to-end support for solution integration, including deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with teams to drive best practices.

Skills

IBM MQ architecture

Disaster recovery solutions

JMS

Java

Python

Communication

Critical thinking

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

REXX

Job description

MQ Architect

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.

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 SSL/TLS 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 Java, .NET, REST APIs, and JSON/XML.
• 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Software Development