• Senior Systems Programmer-zOS/MQ

    Broadridge Financial Solutions (Newark, NJ)


    At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If youre passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

     

    Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled zOS MQ Senior Systems Programmer to join our enterprise infrastructure zOS MQ team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM MQ administration and systems programming on the zOS Platform, with a demonstrated ability to design, implement and maintain a robust messaging solution. The candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize and be a self-starter to identify areas of improvement to drive projects forward to completion.. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities to mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and support mission-critical environments within the zOS system.

    Responsibilities:

    + Design and implement robust messaging solutions using IBM MQ on z/OS, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.

    + Monitor and maintain MQ environments to ensure optimal performance and uptime, including proactive troubleshooting and issue resolution.

    + Conduct performance assessments of MQ applications and systems; applying tuning techniques to enhance message throughput and reduce latency.

    + Implement and manage security protocols for MQ, including user access controls, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.

    + Support Disaster Recovery (DR) for all MQ environments, ensuring business continuity and minimal downtime.

    + Collaborate with support and application development teams to integrate MQ messaging into business applications, providing expert technical guidance.

    + Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to MQ configurations, procedures, and best practices

    + Mentor junior team members and provide training sessions on MQ best practices and troubleshooting techniques

    + Identify improvements and automation opportunities to optimize operational efficiency within the MQ environment

    Qualifications:

    + The candidate should be proficient in supporting all aspects of MQ administration and systems programming on the z/OS platform.

    + 8+ years of hands-on experience supporting IBM MQ in z/OS environments

    + Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ Security on z/OS, RESLEVEL implementation, security exits

    + Experience with MQ monitoring and support products

    + Experience supporting MQ / messaging products on non-z/OS platforms (e.g., distributed environments) preferred

    + Knowledge of CICS, IMS, DB2 interfaces with MQ preferred

    + Working knowledge of programming languages such as COBOL, REXX or Assembler preferred

    + Knowledge of external security interfaces such as TopSecret, RACF in relation to MQ preferred

    + Experience with MQ monitoring / support products preferred

     

    Compensation Range:The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000.Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

     

    Bonus Eligibility:Bonus Eligible

     

    Benefits Information:Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings

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    We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a companyand ultimately a communitythat recognizes and celebrates everyones unique perspective.

     

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    We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to [email protected] .

     

    Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) , is a global Fintech leader, delivering technology-driven solutions that drive digital transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. At Broadridge, we are committed to making a difference (https://www.broadridge.com/about/sustainability/) . Our unique culture is guided by the Service-Profit Chainthe idea that success is mutual, directly connecting employee engagement, client satisfaction, and the creation of stockholder value. We enable better financial lives by providing the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications . A certified Great Place to Work, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500 Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.

     

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