Mainframe Developer with MQ Series Expert remote

IPolarity•Whippany, NJ

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Developer with expertise in MQ Series to join our team. This is a remote role based in the USA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies and a proven ability to develop strategic account plans, understand client needs, and propose effective mainframe solutions. You will partner with clients to understand their critical workloads, shape modernization proposals, and work with solution architects to build end-to-end solution narratives. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates, qualifying new opportunities, and delivering presentations on mainframe technologies. You will also be involved in pipeline reviews, supporting pre-sales teams, tracking market trends, documenting client requirements, and collaborating with various internal teams.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of DB2 administration/programming for evaluating data-centric solution feasibility
Hands-on experience with VSAM file structures and performance tuning
Strong JCL skills for interpreting batch processes and estimating change impacts
Solid COBOL experience to assess business logic and modernization/integration paths
CICS background covering transaction flows, concurrency, and resiliency design
Familiarity with IBM MQ messaging patterns for mainframe/distributed system integration
Proven experience connecting technical capabilities to industry use cases and business value
Native-level fluency in English (written, verbal, presentations)

Responsibilities

Develop strategic account plans aligning client technology roadmaps with mainframe solutions (DB2, VSAM, JCL, COBOL, CICS, IBM MQ) to grow long-term revenue
Partner with client stakeholders to understand critical workloads and shape them into mainframe modernization proposals tied to clear business outcomes
Work with solution architects and delivery teams to build end-to-end solution narratives highlighting reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
Prepare proposals, SOWs, and effort estimates covering resourcing, timelines, and risk for complex engagements
Qualify new opportunities based on client intent, technical fit, budget, and implementation complexity
Deliver presentations on how core mainframe technologies optimize transaction processing, data integrity, and operational resilience
Run pipeline reviews to track opportunity health, surface blockers, and keep deals moving
Support pre-sales teams on demos and POCs that validate proposed architectures and demonstrate client value
Track market trends in mainframe/enterprise tech to spot white-space opportunities
Document client requirements and success criteria for smooth handoff to delivery
Collaborate with legal/contracts teams on commercial terms balancing client and company interests
Maintain accurate CRM data for reliable pipeline forecasting and reporting
Coordinate cross-time-zone collaboration during standard day-shift hours