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IT MINDS L.L.C.

MQ Administrator

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

... with mainframe QManager members, manage channel auths in zOS, TLS certificate management and stream Queues. •   Some understanding of MQ application programing experience in zOS environment ...

Calance US

Mainframe Developer

Torrance, CA

$66.65/hr

Must have a stable work history** 5+ years recent/current experience as a Mainframe Developer with COBOL, CICS, MQ, DB2, and JCL. Experience with Financial Services, Automotive Finance and/or ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS DB, VSAM Key Responsibilities: • Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ. • Develop and support ...

IT First Source

Mainframe Developer

Columbus, OH

$45.75 - $58.75/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Columbus, OH RTTO - 5 Days Onsite Expert knowledge on CICS along with ... Average knowledge on MQ Mandatory Skills- COBOL, MQ, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM Working on enterprise ...

VIS IT Solutions Inc

Mainframe Developer

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$47.50 - $61.25/hr

COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS DB, VSAM Key Responsibilities: • Design, code, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, CICS, VSAM, and IBM MQ. • Develop and support ...

Donato Technologies, Inc

Mainframe Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$46.25 - $59.50/hr

Mainframe Developer Experience: 10+ Years Tampa, FL 45 Miles * 10+ years' Mainframe Application/COBOL development experience * 7+ years' experience in CICS/DB2/VSAM/MQ application development

Apex Informatics

Mainframe COBOL Developer

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Title : Mainframe Cobol Developer Location: REMOTE The need is for a right-to-hire development ... Of less importance would be MQ experience.

Purple Drive Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

The tech stack used is Java FSD, Python, Mainframe technologies(COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS,MQ) and Webservices, EXDRIVE, SORT etc as mandatory, * The Candidate has experience and worked on the Mainframe ...

Merican

Mainframe Administrator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Mainframe Administrator Location: San Antonio, TX Duration: 5 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment ... Z/OS CICS DB2 Easytrieve ChangeMan, Endevor MSUs MQ ESP, dSeries Systemware Content Cloud System ...

1 point system

Mainframe Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$47.50 - $61/hr

Mainframe programming skills (COBOL, CICS, VSAM, JCL, MQ, CA7, Xpeditor, ISPF) are a must * Demonstrate ability to accomplish complex solution design and architecture, development, testing, and ...

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As of May 29, 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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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.

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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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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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MQ Administrator

IT MINDS L.L.C.

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

MQ Administrator
Duration: 12+ months, possibility to convert
Location: 3 days onsite in Pittsburgh, Jersey City, NYC, or Lake Mary, FL

Position Overview
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
•  Collaborate with application teams in exploring most suited MQ implementation for their requirements.
•  Provision MQ infrastructure
•  Ensure implementation solutions always meet the firm’s quality of standards.
•  Provide your assistance on MQ related alerts and incidents.
•  Contribute on change management and DR related events
•  Demonstrate high level of ownership and accountability.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
•  10+ years of experience in administering MQ in zOS environment.
•  Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members, manage channel auths in zOS, TLS certificate management and stream Queues.
•  Some understanding of MQ application programing experience in zOS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies there.
•  Solid understanding of MQ DR events on mainframe and the underlying dependencies
•  Good understanding of MQ upgrade process in zOS environment
•  Some basic understanding of security exits
•  Good understanding of change management and incident practices
•  Ability to multitask and manage deliverables under time pressure.

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Satya Satish J | Technical Recruiter | IT Minds LLC |