MQ Engineer

MQ Engineer

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a mission-critical, distributed MQ platform. This role blends strategic engineering with hands-on incident response, focusing on the stability of the current on-premise environment while contributing to the long-term cloud modernization strategy. You will take ownership of the IBM MQ platform, which supports major internal systems and external B2B integrations in a high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the IBM MQ platform running on Linux, supporting internal messaging systems and external B2B integrations.
• Perform troubleshooting and lead major incident response for a mission-critical enterprise platform.
• Design, implement, and deploy platforms to support and meet business needs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the lifecycle and roadmap planning for the MQ platform.
• Support the current on-premise, distributed MQ on Linux while helping build a future-state AWS-based MQ environment.
• Participate in the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments as part of a multi-year roadmap.
• Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

Education:

An undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, including deep expertise in IBM MQ. Experience must include supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms and strong troubleshooting and incident response skills.

Technical

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience supporting IBM MQ v9+ on Linux server and virtualization platforms.
• Strong Linux systems experience.
• Basic experience with automation tools such as Terraform or similar.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals.
• Familiarity with industry security principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Platform modernization experience.
• Experience in high-availability financial or enterprise environments.
• Broader IaC and automation exposure.

Work Environment

This position requires candidates to be based in a hub location with an on-site presence three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The role demands strong crisis management abilities and comfort in high-pressure, high-severity incidents. There is a strong emphasis on culture fit, collaboration, and long-term team integration.