Kafka MQ Middleware Messaging Manager

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Middleware Messaging Manager, preferably with Kafka and MQ experience. Candidate will drive the implementation and ongoing support of Middleware messaging team technologies in production and non-production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the team that will install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.
• Manage the team that will advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.
• Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services.
• Oversee the team's efforts to write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible
• Provide performance tuning of components and services.
• Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives.
• Ensure the team can resolve configuration related problems.
• Ensure the team and resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.
• Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products.
• Lead high complex projects.
• Properly secure middleware technologies
• Advice on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the middleware staff.

• Manage a team.

Qualifications:

• [Required] Excellent critical thinking skills.
• [Required] Ability to work independently.
• [Required] Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.
• [Required] Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.
• [Required] Ability to work well in crisis situations.
• [Required] Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• [Required] Good written and oral communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Systems administration and change management practices.
• [Required] J2EE application services
• [Required] Message-oriented middleware.
• [Required] Internet / Web based technologies.
• [Required] ITLT Best Practices
• [Required] Scripting and coding.
• [Required] Network technologies
• [Required] CI/CD tools.
• [Required] Cloud native applications.
• [Required] Technologies used to support microservices.
• [Required] File transfer protocols including SFTP.
• [Required] Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)
• [Required] Security controls as applied to software technologies.

• At least 7 years of relevant experience including people management experience

• AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.