MQ Series​/MFT Engineer

MQ Series / MFT Engineer (Hybrid – Roseland, NJ or Alpharetta, GA)

We are seeking a Senior Middleware Engineer with combined expertise in IBM MQ Series and IBM Sterling Managed File Transfer (MFT) to support enterprise middleware operations for a client with a mature but talent-constrained middleware environment. This is a hands‑on engineering role, not an architecture‑only or oversight position.

The client has experienced ongoing difficulty sourcing and retaining senior‑level talent in this stack due to a shallow qualified talent pool, and has had to rely on training junior resources internally. A candidate who can operate independently at a senior level with minimal ramp‑up is a priority.

• Administer, configure, and support IBM MQ Series environments (queue managers, channels, clustering, security).
• Configure and support IBM Sterling B2B Integrator / Sterling MFT for secure enterprise file transfers.
• Troubleshoot complex middleware connectivity, performance, and integration issues across MQ and MFT platforms.
• Manage certificate setup, key exchanges, and secure transfer protocol configurations (SFTP, FTPS, PGP, TLS).
• Support production stability, incident response, and root‑cause troubleshooting for middleware tier issues.
• Document configurations, architecture, and operational runbooks.
• Mentor / support junior engineering resources as needed, given the client's internal training model.

• Senior‑level, hands‑on experience with IBM MQ Series (queue manager admin, clustering, security, troubleshooting).
• Senior‑level, hands‑on experience with IBM Sterling Managed File Transfer / Sterling B2B Integrator.
• Candidate must have both — MQ Series‑only or Sterling‑only candidates do not meet the bar for this role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across middleware and file transfer integration issues.

• Experience operating in regulated or enterprise‑scale environments.
• Linux/Unix command line proficiency.
• Scripting/automation experience (Bash, Power Shell, or similar).
• Prior experience mentoring or upskilling junior middleware engineers.

Hybrid — candidate must be local to Roseland, NJ or Alpharetta, GA and able to work on‑site per client cadence.