About ArcBee
At ArcBee, you have the opportunity to work with technology that makes a real difference.
We support organisations in developing, improving, and quality-assuring business-critical digital solutions across banking, insurance, retail, payments, and financial services.
We know that experienced IT specialists are not simply looking for their next assignment. You are looking for the right technical challenge, strong professional conditions, competitive compensation, and a partner that truly understands your expertise. That is why we work closely with our specialists, clients, and trusted partners to create assignments where you can grow, make an impact, and thrive over the long term.
ArcBee is a Stockholm-based IT company with experience in software development, integration, testing, and quality assurance in complex and business-critical environments. Our focus includes solutions for banking, insurance, payments, and financial services.
Job DescriptionArcBee is looking for a highly experienced Senior MQ Systems Programmer with strong hands-on expertise in IBM MQ on z/OS for a long-term assignment in a business-critical financial infrastructure environment.
You will join a skilled mainframe infrastructure team responsible for the availability, security, maintenance and continuous modernization of the IBM MQ platform. This is a senior, hands-on role for a consultant who is comfortable taking technical ownership, working independently and collaborating with internal infrastructure teams, application teams and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Administer, maintain and support IBM MQ on z/OS in a production-critical environment.
Perform recurring MQ maintenance, including RSU/PTF maintenance and MQ version upgrades.
Install, configure and maintain MQ-related software using SMP/E.
Troubleshoot MQ platform incidents, assess technical impact and support root-cause analysis.
Manage MQ queue managers, channels, security settings and platform configuration.
Handle technical service requests and support internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the lifecycle of internal and external certificates used in MQ integrations.
Work with TLS/SSL, PKI, encryption, cipher specifications and MQ-related key management.
Contribute to technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge transfer.
Participate in modernization initiatives and continuous improvements across the mainframe infrastructure.
Required experience
Several years of hands-on experience working with IBM z/OS.
Proven senior-level experience as an IBM MQ on z/OS Systems Programmer.
Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting on z/OS.
Experience with SMP/E, including software installation, maintenance and lifecycle management.
Experience performing MQ RSU/PTF maintenance and version upgrades.
Strong knowledge of MQ security, TLS/SSL, PKI, certificates, ciphers and key management.
Experience renewing, replacing and maintaining internal and external digital certificates.
Ability to work independently, communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a complex enterprise environment.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Preferred experience
Experience with z/OS Unix System Services (USS).
Broader systems-programming experience across z/OS, such as RACF, CICS, DB2 or system security.
Experience with IBM MQ on Windows or distributed MQ environments.
Experience from banking, financial services, clearing, insurance, telecom or another high-availability and regulated environment.
Availability for on-site or hybrid work in Stockholm.
What We Offer
At ArcBee, you gain access to a strong network of clients and partners, with opportunities that match both your specialist expertise and your ambitions.
Interesting and long-term assignments with established organisations
Competitive compensation and transparent terms
Opportunities within modern software development, test automation, integration, cloud, and digital payment solutions
Personal and responsive support from people who understand both the market and your skills
Flexibility and respect for a healthy work-life balance
The opportunity to work in highly skilled teams where you can influence technology, quality, and ways of working
Work permit and help wih relocation.
Skills Required
- Several years of hands-on experience with IBM z/OS
- Senior-level experience as an IBM MQ on z/OS Systems Programmer
- IBM MQ installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on z/OS
- SMP/E software installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management experience
- MQ RSU/PTF maintenance and version upgrade experience
- Knowledge of MQ security, TLS/SSL, PKI, certificates, ciphers, and key management
- Experience renewing, replacing, and maintaining internal and external digital certificates
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a complex enterprise environment
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Experience with z/OS Unix System Services
- Broader z/OS systems-programming experience, including RACF, CICS, DB2, or system security
- Experience with IBM MQ on Windows or distributed MQ environments
- Experience in banking, financial services, clearing, insurance, telecom, or another high-availability regulated environment
- Availability for on-site or hybrid work in Stockholm
What We Do
Everything we do is characterized by several values that guide us, both internally and outside of our assignments. By hiring proven successful consultants who share our values, we ensure the continued success and development of Trekki. It is something we could not achieve with structures and processes alone. Our customers are in both the private and public sectors and in most industries. On the one hand, we see project management and QA as a cross-industry profession, where leadership and communication are the most important skills. The ability to quickly create structure and enthuse both stakeholders and project participants is also important. On the other hand, in addition to these cornerstones, we often also add operational know-how to our customers' projects. Several customers have trusted us to run their most important projects, develop multinational project offices, or train employees. Most of our customers come back and several have been with us for a long time. It is a rating that we are very satisfied with.
