IBM MQ/Rabbit MQ Administrator

Wepoint•Montreal, QC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wepoint is seeking an IBM MQ/Rabbit MQ Administrator to join their team. This role involves the design, installation, and configuration of IBM MQ and/or Rabbit MQ, deploying enterprise applications, and providing second or third-level support to applications and developers. The administrator will be responsible for documenting, tracking, and resolving issues, monitoring recurring problems, and suggesting long-term solutions. They will also participate in and potentially lead projects for implementing or enhancing development services and automated solutions, collaborating closely with business and IT teams to develop cost-effective, operationally supportable solutions. The role requires recommending and designing new technologies and solutions, including hardware and software, and providing project documentation. The administrator will deliver assignments within specified timeframes, adhere to standards, and evaluate new technologies to solve business requirements.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of experience with IBM MQ in design, installation, version upgrades (fixpacks), migration, and configuration.
Troubleshooting skills for middleware platforms.
Installation, configuration, and upgrades of middleware platforms.
Analytical and debugging skills.
Excellent communication skills in French and English. English is required, as the position involves communicating with clients located outside Quebec.
Only candidates legally authorized to work for any employer in Canada will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Python programming skills an asset.
Knowledge of microservices development, an asset.
Experience in high-frequency trading environments, an asset.
Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, etc.), an asset.
Design and architecture on middleware platforms, an asset.
Exposure to cloud computing practices, an asset.
Experience with tools/platforms such as JIRA, Jenkins, Docker, Elasticsearch, and AWS is a plus.
Knowledge of REST API development, an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and installation of IBM MQ and/or Rabbit MQ, deploying enterprise applications, installation, and configuration.
Provide second or third level support to application and developers.
Undertake documentation, tracking and resolution of issues, monitor recurring issues and suggest long term solutions for such issues.
Participate in and potentially lead projects to implement or enhance development services and automated solutions.
Work closely with the business and IT to develop cost effective, operationally supportable solutions that meet complex requirements.
Recommend and design new technologies and solutions, including hardware and software, and provide documentation for projects.
Deliver assignments within specified time frames and adhere to all established standards and guidelines.
Evaluate new technologies to solve business requirements.

Benefits

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation starting from the first year
Comprehensive group insurance with a generous employer contribution
Employer contribution to a group RRSP
Full remote work flexibility: Hybrid, Remote, or On-site
A warm, bright, and welcoming office offering fresh fruit, coffee, beverages, occasional meals, etc.
Annual IT equipment budget
A balanced work environment with flexible working hours
Career development: training and certifications, online or in-person learning, Wepoint Academy, etc.
An international community of experts ready to share their knowledge
A company culture focused on individuals’ needs and their belonging to a strong community.