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Job Description: Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)

Job Title: Automation Developer - MQ Migration Solutions

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions that support IBM MQ Queue Manager migration initiatives. The role focuses on integrating AI-powered automation tools with existing migration platforms and processes to create a unified, scalable, and end-to-end migration framework.

The ideal candidate will possess strong software development, scripting, and automation expertise, combined with experience in enterprise infrastructure, DevOps practices, and IBM MQ technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

· Design and develop automation solutions supporting IBM MQ migration activities.

· Integrate multiple automation tools, scripts, and workflows into a unified migration framework.

· Develop and maintain Python, Shell, and PowerShell automation scripts.

· Create APIs and connectors to enable seamless orchestration and tool integration.

· Automate migration discovery, assessment, execution, validation, and reporting processes.

· Implement AI-assisted automation capabilities to improve migration efficiency and decision-making.

· Develop reusable automation components and frameworks to support future migration initiatives.

· Collaborate with MQ administrators, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.

· Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues across migration projects.

· Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.

· Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated deployment processes.

· Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards.

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Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

· Python Development

· Shell Scripting (Linux/Unix)

· PowerShell Scripting

· REST API Development and Integration

· JSON/XML Data Processing

· Git/GitHub Version Control

Automation & DevOps

· Workflow Automation

· Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions

· CI/CD Pipeline Development

· Infrastructure as Code concepts

· Ansible or Terraform (Preferred)

IBM MQ Skills

· IBM MQ Queue Manager configuration and administration

· MQ migration and deployment concepts

· Queue Manager migration strategies

· IBM MQ automation and scripting

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Required Experience

· 5+ years of experience in automation development.

· Strong programming experience with Python and scripting technologies.

· Hands-on experience designing and implementing automation solutions and APIs.

· Experience integrating multiple automation tools into unified workflow solutions.

· Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.

· Experience working with enterprise infrastructure and middleware technologies.

· Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

· Exposure to AI-assisted automation technologies is highly desirable.

· Prior experience with IBM MQ administration or migration projects is preferred.

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Key Competencies

· Automation-first mindset

· Software development and integration expertise

· Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

· Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· Team collaboration and leadership capabilities

· Continuous improvement orientation

· Documentation and knowledge-sharing skills

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Success Measures

The successful candidate will be measured on:

· Reduction in manual migration effort through automation.

· Increased automation coverage across migration activities.

· Successful integration of AI MQ Automation with existing migration tools.

· Creation of a scalable migration framework supporting future migration programs.

· Improved migration quality, consistency, and execution speed.

· Reduced migration risks and operational issues through automation-driven processes.

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