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Kanak Elite Services Inc

Mainframe MQ Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

Mainframe MQ Engineer Alpharetta, GA, 30009 - 3 days onsite/2 days remote 12 months Contract Onsite Interview must The Mainframe MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of MQ engineering ...

MM International

MQ Mainframe Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

MQ Mainframe Engineer Alpharetta, GA - 3 days/week onsite 12+ month contract position Description: * Hybrid Role * Interview Process: Likely 2 rounds (detailed and technical) * As a global financial ...

3B Staffing LLC

Mainframe MQ Admin Location: Remote (MST Time zone) Duration: Fulltime Skills Desired: • Experience in IBM MQ product installation, upgrades, maintenance, configurations and troubleshooting. • ...

Seven Seven Software

Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $65/hr

Expert knowledge on mainframe programming languages and technologies namely COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, Mainframe MQ, VSAM and NDM * Strong understanding of the concept of relational databases with ...

Seven Seven Software

Mainframe Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $65/hr

Expert knowledge on mainframe programming languages and technologies namely COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS, Mainframe MQ, VSAM and NDM * Strong understanding of the concept of relational databases with ...

E-Solutions

Mainframe MQ Engineer

Encino, CA · On-site

$51.25 - $66/hr

Job Title At least 5 years of experience in IBM MQ support. Hands on experience with MQ on z/OS; creating and maintaining QMGRs and objects (queues, channels, etc.). Experience with MQ on IBMi ...

Anveta

The environment includes enterprise applications such as Mainframe, MQ, and MDM platforms; however, prior mainframe experience is not required. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and support ...

3B Staffing LLC

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin Location: Remote Duration: Fulltime 7+ years Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin • Experience in IBM MQ product installation, upgrades, maintenance, configurations and ...

Lorven Technologies

Mainframe CICS & MQ

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Mainframe CICS & MQ Location: Remote * Bachelor's degree in related field. * 10+ year experience in managing Mainframe CICS and MQ subsystems. * System Maintenance & Configuration: Installing ...

Diverse Lynx

Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin

Dallas, TX · On-site

$90/hr

Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin Duration: Full Time Role Location: 100% Remote Salary: $90-100K Roles & Responsibilities: * Experience in IBM MQ product installation, upgrades, maintenance, configurations ...

3B Staffing LLC

$45.25 - $58.25/hr

Mainframe CICS, MQ and WAS system programmer Location : Remote Duration: Fulltime Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Deep knowledge in Maintain and Support the CICS, MQ and WAS in IBM z/OS ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe mq in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Mainframe MQ specialist, you need a strong grasp of IBM mainframe environments, MQ administration, and messaging middleware concepts, typically supported by experience in z/OS and related system tools. Familiarity with IBM MQ Series, related scripting languages (such as JCL or REXX), and certifications like IBM Certified System Administrator – MQ are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills enable you to excel in a collaborative enterprise environment. These competencies are crucial for maintaining reliable system integrations and ensuring seamless message delivery within complex, mission-critical applications.

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Mainframe MQ Engineer

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

Contractor

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Local candidates are required, especially those who are available for in-person interviews.

Mainframe MQ Engineer

Alpharetta, GA, 30009 – 3 days onsite/2 days remote

12 months Contract

Onsite Interview must

 

The Mainframe MQ Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of MQ engineering and MQ operation functions.-The candidate must be comfortable working with MQ in a 24x7 large scale Sysplex environment (multi-queue managers, high volume, large number of applications) and must be able to support application developers in the use of MQ in batch and CICS environments. Individual will also interface with the distributed MQ engineering and operations teams. The MQ engineer should have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.-Periodic on-call support and maintenance outside of normal working hours are needed to support the MQ environment and to resolve issues.

 

Skills Required:-

  • Defining IBM MQ resources (channels, queues, etc)
  • Knowledge of MQ Data Sharing in a large Sysplex environment
  • Understanding of High Availability concepts
  • Perform MQ software maintenance
  • Ability to perform problem determination as well as interface with IBM Support
  • Knowledgeable in MQ Performance & Tuning as well as MQ Monitoring
  • Support performance and capacity planning including the development of performance and trending reports
  • Familiar with Disaster Recovery procedures & tests-Support in-house developed tools including wrapper for the MQI, enhanced CICS trigger monitor, and channel security exits.
  • Knowledge of Sysview for MQ, CA-Neumics Analyzer-Understanding of zOS functions such as: APF, Link list, LPA, VSAM-Familiar with Java, Kafka and MQ Confluent Connectors in the Mainframe environment
  • Ability to develop internal tools via JCL, REXX, etc.-Excellent oral/written communication skills

Skills desired:-

  • Familiarity with CICS TS V6.1+-SMP/E knowledge
  • Knowledge of external security (RACF & CA-Top Secret) as related to MQ
  • Prior Application programming experience to support application development teams
  • Knowledge of Cobol from an application point of view
 
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