Mainframe; zOS MQ Senior Systems Programmer

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Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled zOS MQ Senior Systems Programmer to join our enterprise infrastructure zOS MQ team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM MQ administration and systems programming on the zOS Platform, with a demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain a robust messaging solution. The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize and be a self-starter to identify areas of improvement to drive projects forward to completion..

This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and support mission-critical environments within the zOS system.
** Responsibilities:
*** Design and implement robust messaging solutions using IBM MQ on z/OS, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
* Monitor and maintain MQ environments to ensure optimal performance and uptime, including proactive troubleshooting and issue resolution.
* Conduct performance assessments of MQ applications and systems; applying tuning techniques to enhance message throughput and reduce latency.
* Implement and manage security protocols for MQ, including user access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.
* Support Disaster Recovery (DR) for all MQ environments, ensuring business continuity and minimal downtime.
* Collaborate with support and application development teams to integrate MQ messaging into business applications, providing expert technical guidance.
* Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices
* Mentor junior team members and provide training sessions on MQ best practices and troubleshooting techniques
* Identify improvements and automation opportunities to optimize operational efficiency within the MQ environment
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* Qualifications:

*** The candidate should be proficient in supporting all aspects of MQ administration and systems programming on the z/OS platform.
* 8+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM MQ in z/OS environments
* Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ Security on z/OS, RESLEVEL implementation, security exits
* Experience with MQ monitoring and support products
* Experience supporting MQ / messaging products on non-z/OS platforms (e.g., distributed environments) preferred
* Knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 interfaces with MQ preferred
* Working knowledge of programming languages such as COBOL, REXX or Assembler preferred
* Knowledge of external security interfaces such as Top Secret, RACF in relation to MQ preferred
* Experience with MQ monitoring / support products preferred
* Flexible to work on a hybrid or remote basis  Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

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