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Novia Infotech

Enterprise IBM MQ Architect

Novia Infotech, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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IBM MQ Architect IBM MQ Architects lead the design, implementation, and strategy for enterprise messaging systems, translating business requirements into technical solutions, creating architectural blueprints, and ensuring high availability and security. Key skills include deep expertise in IBM MQ, scripting, automation, performance tuning, and collaboration with development teams.

Core Responsibilities Architecture and Design

Design, document, and implement MQ architectures for high‑volume, complex messaging systems on various platforms (e.g., distributed and mainframe).

Lead the rationalization and modernization of existing MQ estates, including developing roadmaps and setting platform standards.

Ensure designs are scalable, secure, and maintainable, and align with enterprise strategy.

Implementation and Development

Develop integration solutions using IBM MQ and related technologies, ensuring seamless integration with applications.

Configure and manage MQ environments, including queues, topics, and channels.

Implement and manage security configurations, such as SSL/TLS and channel authentication.

Operations and Support

Provide end‑to‑end support for solution integration, including deployment and monitoring.

Custom develop monitoring and alerting solutions.

Serve as the final escalation point for complex MQ‑related incidents and conduct root cause analysis.

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations.

Leadership and Collaboration

Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams to drive best practices and architectural consistency.

Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers and translating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Work with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies.

Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise

Extensive experience with IBM MQ architecture, installation, configuration, and administration.

Strong experience in designing and building high‑availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Familiarity with related protocols like JMS and technologies like IBM MQ MFT.

Development and Integration

Experience integrating MQ with various applications using languages and technologies such as Java, .NET, REST APIs, and JSON/XML.

Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like JCL, REXX, Python, or Ansible.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform is a plus.

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

Information Services

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