Automation Developer (IBM MQ Migration Automation)

Duration 12+ months

Location : : Charlotte, NC hybrid (local candidates only)

Visa H1-B , GC . USC

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.

Primary Skills

• Python Development
• Shell Scripting (Linux/Unix)
• PowerShell Scripting
• REST API Development and Integration
• JSON/XML Data Processing
• Git/GitHub Version Control

• Workflow Automation
• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Infrastructure as Code concepts
• Ansible or Terraform (Preferred)

• IBM MQ Queue Manager configuration and administration
• MQ migration and deployment concepts
• Queue Manager migration strategies
• IBM MQ automation and scripting

• 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.

• 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