MQ Systems Programmer- Lifecycle Management

Position Summary

Provide premium MQ system programming support and services to Ensono mainframe clients.

The successful candidate will perform mainframe MQ software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ MQ environments. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of MQ related problems.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role

• Fulfill customer service requests for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to MQ TS/TM and related OEM software products.
• Follow procedures for installing MQ and related OEM software products efficiently and according to best practices and Ensono standards (for productivity/scalability purposes).
• Provide primary support for reported problems related to MQ and related OEM software products
• Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
• Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to MQ and related OEM software products.
• Communicate to both customer and management the status of issues at intervals during resolution process.
• Maintain documentation of issue cause, action, and resolution in the designated problem tracking system.
• Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
• In joint co-operation with the Disaster Recovery Services and other technical teams, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.
• Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
• Follow ITSM change control procedures

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in MQ administration and systems programming support.
• Experience in building new MQ regions
• Experience in installation/upgrade/customization of MQS and OEM products
• Experience with configuring and managing MQ environments
• SMPE Knowledge and experience
• Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes, and best practices in software management
• Experience with reviewing new versions of MQ for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of MQ concepts, configuration and tailoring.
• Thorough working knowledge of products used to monitor performance of MQ regions.
• Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities
• Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance, and documentation
• Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to MQ management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization
• Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production MQ related issues.

Other Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients
• Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

• We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
• Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
• Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

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