Job Description
Hansen Talent Group is hiring a Sr Systems Programmer (IBM MQ) to support a high-performing Information Systems team in Columbia, SC. This is a hybrid role onsite 3 days/week. This role focuses on maintaining and supporting critical systems software in a mainframe environment, with a strong emphasis on IBM MQ. You’ll troubleshoot complex issues, support system upgrades, and ensure reliable, secure messaging and system performance across enterprise platforms. What You’ll Do Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system software issues in test and production environments Support and maintain IBM MQ infrastructure, including queue managers and queues Install, configure, and upgrade MQ and related systems software Coordinate system changes, patches, and maintenance with minimal business disruption Monitor system performance (e.g., queue depth) and resolve issues proactively Evaluate and implement system change requests while maintaining infrastructure stability Support disaster recovery and ensure system reliability and availability Collaborate with internal teams on system enhancements and project initiatives Participate in on-call rotation and cross-train across systems programming areas What You’ll Need • IT experience, including systems programming Strong experience with IBM MQ on mainframe (z/OS) Experience creating and maintaining queue managers and queues ( critical requirement ) Experience with JCL and mainframe/host environments Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex systems environments Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, 24/7 support environment Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience #IND1