Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)

Job Title Automation Developer - MQ Migration Solutions

Location - Charlotte, NC

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.