IBM MQ Middleware Architect

IBM MQ Middleware Architect

Location : Houston, TX

Salary Range : Competitive

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced professional to architect, implement, and maintain robust messaging solutions that integrate mission-critical mainframe systems with custom applications. The ideal candidate will be the primary authority on IBM MQ on zOS, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance data exchange between distributed and mainframe environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
• 8 years of experience in MQ Middleware
• Expertise in designing and architecting complex, high-volume MQ messaging infrastructures on mainframe (zOS) and distributed platforms
• Experience with installation, configuration, tuning, and upgrading of IBM MQ in a zOS environment
• Strong integration skills with custom applications developed in Java, .NET, COBOL, etc.
• Proficiency in performance tuning and proactive monitoring of MQ environments
• Ability to serve as the final escalation point for complex MQ-related incidents
• Experience in implementing and managing security configurations, including SSL / TLS, channel authentication, and integration with mainframe security tools
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using JCL, REXX, Python, or Ansible

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Company Benefits & Culture

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.