CICS/MQ Systems Programmer

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

CICS/MQ Systems Programmer

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you

Join us as our MQ Administrator / CICS Systems Programmer!

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting MQ Administrator / CICS Systems Programmer to join our Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group.

The Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group is responsible for administering and supporting MQSeries across all platforms (MQ Appliance, RHEL, MS Windows, and mainframe z/OS) and CICS M-R-O infrastructures in both the production and test environments. The group also supports a suite of Compuware and Omegamon products along with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and IBM Integration Bus (IIB) on z/OS.

The Candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of MQSeries and CICS to be a core member of the group responsible for administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution, application group and Client requests and off-hour on-call technical support (rotation).

Some of your additional responsibilities include:

• Perform all functions related to supporting MQSeries and CICS including: administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution.

• Monitor the systems for issues and take the required steps to address and resolve.

• Work with vendors to resolve issues with supported products.

• Apply maintenance and upgrades to supported products on a regular basis.

• Provide support to the application programming groups including handling inquiry and new resource requests, coding design questions, assisting in resolving issues and abends.

• Setup and maintain external MQSeries connections.

Qualifications:

• Candidate should have 5+ years experience supporting MQSeries and CICS on z/OS.

• Experience with MQSeries and MQClients on MQ Appliance, distributed and mainframe z/OS platforms.

• Experience with MQSeries monitoring and reporting tools.

• Experience with scripting and scripting languages to automate tasks, set up reporting, monitoring and alerting.

• Experience using trace, dumps and monitoring software for problem investigation and resolution.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively.

• Ability to multitask and switch to higher priority tasks when required.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to accept new challenges as an opportunity to learn and increase skill set.

• High level of motivation, initiative and attention to detail when performing tasks.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience using SMP/E for product installs and applying maintenance a plus.

• Experience coding programs in Assembler and COBOL (a plus).

• Experience with Websphere for z/OS using Installation Manager a plus.

• Experience with Compuware (AbendAid, FileAid) and Omegamon/Tivoli products a plus.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can

• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world

• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm

• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective

• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind

• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

Salary Range

NJ: $135,000 - $175,000 base salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.