MQ Series Expert

TekCommands Inc; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCommands Inc. is seeking a senior pre-sales and solutions-focused professional to drive mainframe modernization engagements. You will translate client workloads into modernization roadmaps, work with architects to craft end-to-end narratives, and support proposals and POCs to demonstrate value.

The role requires deep expertise in DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, and IBM MQ, with fluency in English and strong presentation skills across time zones.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of DB2 administration/programming for evaluating data-centric solution feasibility.
• Hands-on experience with VSAM file structures and performance tuning.
• Strong JCL skills for interpreting batch processes and estimating change impacts.
• Solid COBOL experience to assess business logic and modernization/integration paths.
• CICS background covering transaction flows, concurrency, and resiliency design.
• Familiarity with IBM MQ messaging patterns for mainframe/distributed system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic account plans aligning client technology roadmaps with mainframe solutions to grow revenue.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand workloads and shape them into modernization proposals.
• Collaborate with solution architects to build end-to-end narratives highlighting reliability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates covering resourcing and timelines.
• Qualify opportunities based on client intent, technical fit, and budget.
• Deliver presentations on how mainframe tech optimizes processing and data integrity.

Skills

DB2 administration/programming

VSAM file structures

JCL

COBOL

CICS

IBM MQ

English fluency

Tools

Mainframe environments

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic account plans aligning client technology roadmaps with mainframe solutions (DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, IBM MQ) to grow long-term revenue
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand critical workloads and shape them into mainframe modernization proposals tied to clear business outcomes
• Work with solution architects and delivery teams to build end-to-end solution narratives highlighting reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Prepare proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates covering resourcing, timelines, and risk for complex engagements
• Qualify new opportunities based on client intent, technical fit, budget, and implementation complexity
• Deliver presentations on how core mainframe technologies optimize transaction processing, data integrity, and operational resilience
• Run pipeline reviews to track opportunity health, surface blockers, and keep deals moving
• Support pre-sales teams on demos and POCs that validate proposed architectures and demonstrate client value
• Track market trends in mainframe/enterprise tech to spot white-space opportunities
• Document client requirements and success criteria for smooth handoff to delivery
• Collaborate with legal/contracts teams on commercial terms balancing client and company interests
• Maintain accurate CRM data for reliable pipeline forecasting and reporting
• Coordinate cross-time-zone collaboration during standard day-shift hours

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of DB2 administration/programming for evaluating data-centric solution feasibility
• Hands-on experience with VSAM file structures and performance tuning
• Strong JCL skills for interpreting batch processes and estimating change impacts
• Solid COBOL experience to assess business logic and modernization/integration paths
• CICS background covering transaction flows, concurrency, and resiliency design
• Familiarity with IBM MQ messaging patterns for mainframe/distributed system integration
• Proven experience connecting technical capabilities to industry use cases and business value
• Native-level fluency in English (written, verbal, presentations