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Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant
Querentia Inc.
Remote, Canada
- Contract
- Remote
We are seeking a Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant / Software Change Management (SCM) SME to support application migration projects using IBM DBB, Git, and IDD/Wazi solutions. The role…
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RQ09723 - Sr. Software Developer
Source Code
Toronto, ON
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) requires a Programmer/Developer L3 with 5-9 years' of application development and support experience in IMS DB/DC Mainframe Express (PC…
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Security Architect - Mainframe
Tech Talent International
Montréal, QC
Work with Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions
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Senior Mainframe Security Architect (ACF2 and RACF)
Tech Talent International
Montréal, QC
Work with Mainframe system programmers and Project Managers and client to deliver architected solutions
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Mainframe CICS Engineer
Tech Talent International
Toronto, ON
- $80 to $90 CAD / hour
Mainframe CICS Engineer The Mainframe CICS Systems Programmer is responsible for all phases of CICS engineering, system and software maintenance, and CICS related operation functions. The…
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Mainframe Security Architect
Tech Talent International
Toronto, ON
- $110 to $130 CAD / hour
· Will have a strong understanding of Mainframe software and hardware specifically a minimum 8 years experience as a z/OS System Programmer
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Senior MQ for z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator
Kyndryl
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior MQ for z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise mainframe environment within the financial services sector. The…
Added 9 days ago
MD
z/OS Systems Programmer - ITS3 or ITS4
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Saint-Paul, NB · St.-Paul, NB
- Full-time
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
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Sr. CICS System Programmer
Swoon
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
Work with related technologies including CICSPlex, CTG, z/OS, SMP/E, Omegamon, and System Automation.
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z/OS Connect Systems Programmer
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an z/OS Connect Systems Programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's z/OS Connect and Information Management System (IMS) in the Mainframe & Database…
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Senior IT Build/CICS Programmer
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a Senior CICS systems programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's Customer Information Control System (CICS) on z/OS in the Mainframe Database Technical…
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Connect Systems Programmer
Swoon
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- $85,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our Banking Client is seeking an z/OS Connect Systems Programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's z/OS Connect and Information Management System (IMS) in the Mainframe &…
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Mainframe System Programmer
Nexus Systems Group
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
Our financial services client requires an experienced Senior z/OS Connect & IMS Systems Programmer to support, maintain and enhance enterprise mainframe infrastructure within a large-scale…

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Kyndryl

Senior MQ for z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Experience: 7+ years of mainframe systems programming, middleware administration, or infrastructure support experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid (Remote may be considered for highly qualified candidates)

Duration: 6 months + (possibility of extension)

Employment Type: Contract

Level: Senior

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior MQ for z/OS Systems Programmer / Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise mainframe environment within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of IBM MQ infrastructure running on z/OS.

This role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, middleware, and application teams to ensure reliable messaging services, optimal performance, and high availability across critical business systems.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM MQ for z/OS environments.
Administer MQ queue managers, queues, channels, listeners, topics, and related MQ objects.
Support MQ connectivity between z/OS and distributed platforms.
Monitor and troubleshoot MQ availability, performance, and message flow issues.
Diagnose queue buildup, channel failures, connectivity issues, application errors, and performance bottlenecks.
Support MQ integration with CICS, IMS, DB2, and other mainframe applications.
Perform MQ software maintenance, upgrades, PTF/APAR implementation, and SMP/E activities.
Support MQ security, including RACF/ACF2/Top Secret integration, certificates, and TLS connectivity.
Assist with high availability and disaster recovery planning and support.
Participate in Parallel Sysplex and shared queue environments where applicable.
Support MQ clustering and workload distribution initiatives.
Utilize monitoring and diagnostic tools such as OMEGAMON, MQ Explorer, and related mainframe monitoring solutions.
Participate in incident, problem, change, and release management activities.
Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and runbooks.
Provide support during application implementations, platform upgrades, and production troubleshooting activities.
Participate in rotational after-hours support for critical production incidents.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to platform standards, best practices, and technical strategy.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of mainframe systems programming, middleware administration, or infrastructure support experience.
Extensive hands-on experience administering IBM MQ for z/OS.
Strong knowledge of IBM MQ architecture, configuration, and operational support.
Experience managing:
- Queue Managers
- Local, Remote, and Alias Queues
- Channels and Listeners
- Shared Queues
- MQ Clusters
- Dead-Letter Queues
- Topics and Subscriptions
Strong understanding of z/OS architecture and mainframe operations.
Experience with SMP/E and IBM software maintenance processes.
Proven experience troubleshooting MQ performance, connectivity, and message-flow issues.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP and mainframe networking concepts.
Experience with MQ security, RACF, and TLS/certificate management.
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical production environments.
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CICS and MQ integration.
Experience with IMS and MQ integration.
Knowledge of DB2 for z/OS.
Experience with Parallel Sysplex and Coupling Facility technologies.
Experience supporting MQ Shared Queue environments.
Hands-on experience with OMEGAMON monitoring tools.
Knowledge of IBM System Automation.
Proficiency with JCL and REXX.
Working knowledge of COBOL or Assembler for problem determination.
Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
Previous experience in banking or large enterprise financial services environments.
Experience supporting disaster recovery exercises and high-availability testing.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior MQ infrastructure specialist who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You are comfortable working independently, resolving critical production issues, and partnering with application, middleware, and infrastructure teams to ensure platform stability and performance. Experience supporting regulated environments and participating in 24x7 production support operations is highly desirable.

This is an independent consultant position for contract work with a Kyndryl client and is not a direct staff position with Kyndryl

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Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot IBM MQ infrastructure on z/OS, including queue managers, queues, channels, security, connectivity, and high-availability capabilities. Support critical production services, collaborate with application and infrastructure teams, maintain operational documentation, and contribute to incident response and platform standards.

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of mainframe systems programming, middleware administration, or infrastructure support experience, with extensive hands-on IBM MQ for z/OS expertise. Candidates should have strong z/OS, SMP/E, networking, MQ security, and production troubleshooting knowledge; CICS, IMS, DB2, Parallel Sysplex, and monitoring experience are preferred.

Skills

IBM MQ for z/OS
Mainframe Systems Programming
MQ Administration
MQ Troubleshooting
z/OS
SMP/E
TCP/IP
RACF
TLS and Certificate Management
CICS
IMS
DB2 for z/OS
Parallel Sysplex
MQ Shared Queues
OMEGAMON
JCL and REXX

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Keywords

IBM MQ for z/OS
z/OS
Mainframe
Queue Managers
Local Queues
Remote Queues
Alias Queues
Channels
Listeners
Shared Queues
MQ Clusters
Dead-Letter Queues
Topics and Subscriptions
SMP/E
PTF/APAR
TCP/IP
RACF
ACF2
Top Secret
TLS
CICS
IMS
DB2 for z/OS
Parallel Sysplex
Coupling Facility
OMEGAMON
MQ Explorer
IBM System Automation
JCL
REXX

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