IBM MQ Migration Automation

Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation) 

Job Title Automation Developer - MQ Migration Solutions 

Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

Job Summary 

We are seeking an experienced Automation Developer to design, develop, and enhance automation solutions that support IBM MQ Queue Manager migration initiatives. The role focuses on integrating AI-powered automation tools with existing migration platforms and processes to create a unified, scalable, and end-to-end migration framework. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong software development, scripting, and automation expertise, combined with experience in enterprise infrastructure, DevOps practices, and IBM MQ technologies. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and develop automation solutions supporting IBM MQ migration activities. 

• Integrate multiple automation tools, scripts, and workflows into a unified migration framework. 

• Develop and maintain Python, Shell, and PowerShell automation scripts. 

• Create APIs and connectors to enable seamless orchestration and tool integration. 

• Automate migration discovery, assessment, execution, validation, and reporting processes. 

• Implement AI-assisted automation capabilities to improve migration efficiency and decision-making. 

• Develop reusable automation components and frameworks to support future migration initiatives. 

• Collaborate with MQ administrators, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues across migration projects. 

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks. 

• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated deployment processes. 

• Ensure automation solutions adhere to enterprise security, compliance, and operational standards. 

Required Technical Skills 

Primary Skills 

• Python Development 

• Shell Scripting (Linux/Unix) 

• PowerShell Scripting 

• REST API Development and Integration 

• JSON/XML Data Processing 

• Git/GitHub Version Control 

Automation & DevOps 

• Workflow Automation 

• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions 

• CI/CD Pipeline Development 

• Infrastructure as Code concepts 

• Ansible or Terraform (Preferred) 

IBM MQ Skills 

• IBM MQ Queue Manager configuration and administration 

• MQ migration and deployment concepts 

• Queue Manager migration strategies 

• IBM MQ automation and scripting 

Required Experience 

• 5+ years of experience in automation development. 

• Strong programming experience with Python and scripting technologies. 

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing automation solutions and APIs. 

• Experience integrating multiple automation tools into unified workflow solutions. 

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices. 

• Experience working with enterprise infrastructure and middleware technologies. 

• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery environments. 

• Exposure to AI-assisted automation technologies is highly desirable. 

• Prior experience with IBM MQ administration or migration projects is preferred. 

Key Competencies 

• Automation-first mindset 

• Software development and integration expertise 

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills 

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Team collaboration and leadership capabilities 

• Continuous improvement orientation 

• Documentation and knowledge-sharing skills 

Success Measures 

The successful candidate will be measured on: 

• Reduction in manual migration effort through automation. 

• Increased automation coverage across migration activities. 

• Successful integration of AI MQ Automation with existing migration tools. 

• Creation of a scalable migration framework supporting future migration programs. 

• Improved migration quality, consistency, and execution speed. 

• Reduced migration risks and operational issues through automation-driven processes.