MQ Series Expert

New York, Inc.

United States

7 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Business Logic Batch Processing Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Customer Data Management Data Integrity IBM DB2 Distributed Systems Job Control Language (JCL) IBM WebSphere MQ Performance Tuning Virtual Storage Access Methods

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Transaction Processing (Computing)

Job description

Develop strategic account plans aligning client technology roadmaps with mainframe solutions (DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, IBM MQ) to grow long-term revenue
Partner with client stakeholders to understand critical workloads and shape them into mainframe modernization proposals tied to clear business outcomes
Work with solution architects and delivery teams to build end-to-end solution narratives highlighting reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
Prepare proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates covering resourcing, timelines, and risk for complex engagements
Qualify new opportunities based on client intent, technical fit, budget, and implementation complexity
Deliver presentations on how core mainframe technologies optimize transaction processing, data integrity, and operational resilience
Run pipeline reviews to track opportunity health, surface blockers, and keep deals moving
Support pre-sales teams on demos and POCs that validate proposed architectures and demonstrate client value
Track market trends in mainframe/enterprise tech to spot white-space opportunities
Document client requirements and success criteria for smooth handoff to delivery
Collaborate with legal/contracts teams on commercial terms balancing client and company interests
Maintain accurate CRM data for reliable pipeline forecasting and reporting
Coordinate cross-time-zone collaboration during standard day-shift hours

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of DB2 administration/programming for evaluating data-centric solution feasibility
Hands-on experience with VSAM file structures and performance tuning
Strong JCL skills for interpreting batch processes and estimating change impacts
Solid COBOL experience to assess business logic and modernization/integration paths
CICS background covering transaction flows, concurrency, and resiliency design
Familiarity with IBM MQ messaging patterns for mainframe/distributed system integration
Proven experience connecting technical capabilities to industry use cases and business value
Native-level fluency in English (written, verbal, presentations