Messaging & Streaming Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Messaging & Streaming Platform Engineer in support of our enterprise computer customer in Sandy Springs, GA. This role provides middleware messaging engineering, administration and system support for new and existing production RabbitMQ and Kafka environments.

Key Tasks:
* Software installation, patch installation, upgrades, object definition, configuration, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, automation implementation and backup and recovery
* Work independently on day-to-day monitoring and operations of cloud and legacy applications; You will be required to develop automation using AI-assisted engineering practices
* Identify opportunities to leverage AI and intelligent automation to reduce manual operational effort and accelerate service delivery
* Design, build and support enterprise large-scale distributed Messaging platforms, including software installation, patch installation, upgrading software, disaster, recovery planning, backup and recovery
* Leverage AI-powered development and operational tools to accelerate troubleshooting, documentation, automation, and incident resolution
* Identify and implement best practices to support a highly available platform
* Implement and enforce security practices for enterprise messaging platforms
* Provide Operational support for platform issues to application development teams
* Address performance and scalability challenges posed by new or changing Kafka producers and consumers
* Work in an Agile global team setting

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6 to 12 years of experience in middleware Kafka messaging, application platforms management and distributed architecture/solutions
* Strong proven experience in managing RabbitMQ and Kafka for large-scale enterprise distributed systems
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Dynatrace
* Practical experience using AI-powered development and engineering tools and solutions to improve development and operational productivity
* Deep and extensive knowledge in configuration, troubleshooting, optimization of Kafka / RabbitMQ
* Proficiency with Python, shell scripts, & configuration management tools, preferably Ansible

Desirable Requirements:
* Experience in applying Generative AI /Agentic AI to infrastructure operations, platform engineering, or software development workflows
* Experience in messaging / streaming platforms like IBM MQ, Active MQ, Apache Flink, etc.
* Familiarity with AI-assisted observability, incident management, operational analytics, or intelligent automation solutions
* Proven expertise in Kubernetes Container Orchestration and Docker Containers

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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