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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mainframe CICS/MQ Developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

L.C. is seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe CICS/MQ Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Mainframe applications while ...

Mainframe CICS & MQ

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

They are seeking a Mainframe CICS & MQ professional with extensive experience in managing Mainframe CICS and MQ subsystems to ensure system maintenance, configuration, and support. Responsibilities ...

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How much do mainframe mq jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mainframe Mq position, and why are they important?

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.

What is a Mainframe MQ job?

A Mainframe MQ job involves managing IBM MQ (formerly WebSphere MQ) on mainframe systems, ensuring secure and reliable message communication between applications. Responsibilities include configuring MQ objects, monitoring message queues, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. Professionals in this role work with tools like IBM z/OS, RACF, and scripting languages to automate tasks. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of messaging protocols are essential for success in this role.

What are some of the typical daily responsibilities for a Mainframe MQ specialist?

As a Mainframe MQ specialist, your daily responsibilities often include administering and monitoring IBM MQ environments on mainframe systems, troubleshooting message delivery issues, configuring queues and channels, and ensuring system performance and reliability. You may also collaborate closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and incident management to support new integrations or resolve issues. Proactive maintenance, regular updates, and documentation are all part of the role to ensure smooth and secure message flow across enterprise applications. This position typically involves both independent work and teamwork, requiring strong coordination and communication skills.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Mq job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Mainframe MQ Engineer

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$47.75 - $61.50/hr

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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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