IBM MQ Developer

Manila, National Capital Region
Posted 3 days ago
Company:
Neksjob
Company Description:
Neksjob PH is a premier sourcing and recruitment solutions provider based in the Philippines, dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with forward-thinking companies across various industries. We specialize in identifying, attracting, and placing skilled professionals in roles that drive business growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of the local job market and a commitment to excellence, Neksjob PH streamlines the hiring process for our clients while empowering candidates with meaningful career opportunities. Our team of experienced recruiters leverages technology, market insights, and a client-first approach to deliver agile and customized staffing solutions. Whether you're a startup seeking your first hire or a global enterprise scaling your workforce, Neksjob PH stands ready to meet your talent acquisition needs with speed, precision, and integrity. We go beyond sourcing—we build careers, shape teams, and help organizations thrive in a competitive landscape.
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
3 to 4 years
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
Number of vacancies:
100

Job Description

IBM MQ Developer
Location: Manila & Cebu
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in IBM MQ

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IBM MQ Developer to install, configure, and manage IBM WebSphere MQ on z/OS. This role involves maintaining high availability, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery planning for MQ services. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in z/OS Systems Administration and IBM MQ architecture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Installation and Configuration:
- Install and configure IBM MQ on z/OS.
- Set up and manage queue managers, queues, channels, and listeners.
- Configure MQ clustering and high-availability solutions.

Administration and Maintenance:
- Monitor and maintain MQ objects (queue managers, queues, channels, triggers).
- Apply patches, updates, and perform version upgrades.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning:
- Monitor MQ performance using tools like IBM MQ Explorer, Tivoli.
- Tune queue depths, log sizes, and buffer pools for optimal performance.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in message processing.

Troubleshooting and Incident Management:
- Analyze MQ error logs, dumps, and traces to determine root causes.
- Diagnose and resolve MQ connectivity issues and message delays.

Disaster Recovery and Backup:
- Implement MQ replication, backup, and recovery procedures.
- Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) testing to ensure high availability of MQ services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IBM WebSphere MQ.
- Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS Systems Administration.
- Experience in IBM MQ installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with JCL, IBM & ISV Utilities.
- Overall understanding of z/OS, Storage, and Database support areas.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for critical issue resolution.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System).
- Knowledge of high-level z/OS architecture and hardware.