ArcBee is looking for a highly experienced Senior MQ Systems Programmer with strong hands-on expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS for a long-term assignment in a business-critical financial infrastructure environment.
You will join a skilled mainframe infrastructure team responsible for the availability, security, maintenance and continuous modernization of the IBM MQ platform. This is a senior, hands-on role for a consultant who is comfortable taking technical ownership, working independently and collaborating with internal infrastructure teams, application teams and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Administer, maintain and support IBM MQ on z/OS in a production-critical environment.
Perform recurring MQ maintenance, including RSU/PTF maintenance and MQ version upgrades.
Install, configure and maintain MQ-related software using SMP/E.
Troubleshoot MQ platform incidents, assess technical impact and support root-cause analysis.
Manage MQ queue managers, channels, security settings and platform configuration.
Handle technical service requests and support internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the lifecycle of internal and external certificates used in MQ integrations.
Work with TLS/SSL, PKI, encryption, cipher specifications and MQ-related key management.
Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge transfer.
Participate in modernization initiatives and continuous improvements across the mainframe infrastructure.
Required experience
Several years of hands-on experience working with IBM z/OS.
Proven senior-level experience as an IBM MQ on z/OS Systems Programmer.
Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting on z/OS.
Experience with SMP/E, including software installation, maintenance and lifecycle management.
Experience performing MQ RSU/PTF maintenance and version upgrades.
Strong knowledge of MQ security, TLS/SSL, PKI, certificates, ciphers and key management.
Experience renewing, replacing and maintaining internal and external digital certificates.
Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a complex enterprise environment.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Preferred experience
Experience with z/OS Unix System Services (USS).
Broader systems-programming experience across z/OS, such as RACF, CICS, DB2 or system security.
Experience with IBM MQ on Windows or distributed MQ environments.
Experience from banking, financial services, clearing, insurance, telecom or another high-availability and regulated environment.
Availability for on-site or hybrid work in Stockholm.
What We Offer
At ArcBee, you gain access to a strong network of clients and partners, with opportunities that match both your specialist expertise and your ambitions.
Interesting and long-term assignments with established organisations
Competitive compensation and transparent terms
Opportunities within modern software development, test automation, integration, cloud, and digital payment solutions
Personal and responsive support from people who understand both the market and your skills
Flexibility and respect for a healthy work-life balance
The opportunity to work in highly skilled teams where you can influence technology, quality, and ways of working
Work permit and help wih relocation.
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We can affect people’s everyday lives with our work together here at  Trekki. In addition to interesting projects, we want to ensure that you have a work-life balance. Want to join our diverse community? We are looking for experienced software developers to work in our beautiful capital Stockholm. What is it that we’re looking for now? Passionate people who want to work on meaningful projects and help others around them shine! We are an IT consulting company that provides consultants for customers. The diversity of our customers also gives opportunities for continuous learning. Our aim is to always find the right project for the best person, and make sure it’s a two-way match.