MQ Specialist

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Mainframe MQ System Programmer Job Summary :

The Mainframe MQ System Programmer is responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and support of IBM MQ on mainframe (z / OS) environments. This role ensures the efficient and secure operation of the MQ messaging infrastructure, supporting the reliable communication between mainframe and distributed systems. The MQ System Programmer works closely with application, infrastructure, and support teams to ensure the high availability, performance, and scalability of the MQ environment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Installation & Configuration : Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ on z / OS, including Queue Managers, Channels, and other related components. Plan and execute MQ version upgrades, patches, and maintenance releases. Configure MQ objects such as queues, channels, and listener services to meet business and application needs.

2. MQ Administration : Manage and administer MQ Queue Managers, queues, and channels on the mainframe. Monitor the MQ environment to ensure efficient message processing and to identify and resolve issues proactively. Implement and manage MQ clustering and workload balancing to optimize performance and reliability.

3. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution : Diagnose and resolve MQ system problems, including message flow issues, queue depth management, and connectivity problems. Analyze and resolve MQ-related abends (abnormal ends) and failures. Collaborate with application and support teams to resolve issues related to message delivery and transaction processing.

4. Performance Tuning & Optimization : Monitor the performance of the MQ environment and implement tuning and optimization strategies to enhance system performance. Analyze MQ logs and system metrics to proactively identify potential bottlenecks and address performance issues.

5. Security & Compliance : Implement and manage security policies for MQ environments, ensuring appropriate access controls, authentication, and encryption are in place. Manage and maintain MQ security definitions, including user IDs, access permissions, and SSL / TLS certificates. Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations for data protection and system integrity.

6. Disaster Recovery & Backup : Participate in regular DR tests to validate recovery procedures and ensure business continuity. Ensure regular backups of MQ configurations and transaction logs for quick recovery in case of system failures.

7. Documentation & Reporting : Maintain detailed documentation for MQ configurations, processes, and procedures. Document changes to the MQ environment, including upgrades, configuration changes, and incident resolutions. Provide regular reports on MQ performance, incidents, and system status to management and relevant stakeholders.

8. Collaboration & Communication : Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business units to support their use of the MQ infrastructure. Provide technical guidance and support to teams developing applications that rely on MQ for messaging. Act as the main point of contact for MQ-related issues and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.

9. Automation & Innovation : Identify opportunities to automate MQ system management tasks such as monitoring, performance tuning, and incident resolution. Stay up-to-date with new MQ features and industry best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as appropriate.

As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.

There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary and benefits : Private Life & Health Insurance, Voluntary Pension Fund contribution and monthly benefit allowance to SZÉP card.
• Internal rewards and recognition programs.
• Ongoing wellbeing initiatives (including mental health support), team outings and seasonal gifts.
• Commuting and relocation support for local, EU or overseas candidates and their
• spouses and children (
• provided certain conditions are met).
• Annual profit-sharing bonus subject to company performance.
• Personal and professional development both in-person and online (certified trainings, on-the-job coaching & mentoring, career progression support). we also nurture new talent and 'career changers' through our comprehensive education programs and exclusive accreditations.
• Flexible working opportunities (part-time and home office) for a better work-life balance.
• Annual 1-day paid leave for volunteering.
• An open, diverse, inclusive, and empathetic culture that supports learning and encourages collaboration over competition.
• As the proud owner of the Family Friendly Workplace certification, we provide great benefits for working parents with fair maternity and paternity leave policies such as additional bonding leave for dads and same-sex domestic partners at the birth or adoption of a child, accommodating working parents based on needs, organizing family events and many more.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

At least 2 years experience working with IBM MQ Products

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

At least 5 years experience working with IBM MQ Products

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily : Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.