Platform Services Middleware Engineer

Remote in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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$50 - $53/hr

LanceSoft Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

Ansible
Apache Kafka
Middleware
IBM WebSphere MQ
IBM MQ
Kafka
OpenShift
OCP
Ansible Automation Platform

Summary

Job Title: Platform Services Middleware Engineer (IBM MQ, Confluent Kafka, OpenShift)

Location: Raleigh NC (preferred)/Remote

Duration: 6 Months Role Summary
Seeking a hands-on engineer to design, build, and support enterprise messaging platforms with a focus on IBM MQ, Confluent Kafka, deployed in AWS and OpenShift. This role emphasizes DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and scripting-driven deployments. Ansible Automation Platform experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain IBM MQ (queue managers, channels, clustering, security) and Confluent Kafka (brokers, topics, ACLs, Connect, Schema Registry).
Deploy and manage Kafka and MQ on OpenShift (OCP) and/or AWS; containerization and operator-based deployments.
Automate platform provisioning and configuration using CI/CD pipelines, scripting (Bash/Python), and Ansible playbooks.
Ensure security (TLS/mTLS, SASL/OAUTH), high availability, and disaster recovery for messaging platforms.
Implement monitoring/alerting and troubleshoot performance issues.
Collaborate with application teams on event-driven architecture and best practices.

Required Skills
IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka build and operational experience in production environments.
Strong DevOps background: CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows.
Proficiency in Linux, Bash/Python scripting, and automation tools.
Experience with OpenShift (OCP) deployments and containerized middleware.
Knowledge of AWS services for hosting and integrating messaging platforms.
Security protocols: TLS/mTLS, SASL/OAUTH; observability stacks.
Preferred Skills
Ansible Automation Platform playbook development.
Event-driven architecture patterns and governance.
Disaster recovery and multi-region Kafka replication strategies.

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Dice Id: 10110813
Position Id: 8859016
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About LanceSoft Inc.

DNA "contains the genetic instructions that are used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . Like every living organism, an organization also has its own DNA, which can be visible with the unique approach it takes to perform business activities.

LanceSoft s DNA lies in our leadership, unique business practices, and work culture, when combined with highly professional and one of its kind employees all tied together create a brilliant way of doing business. We pride ourselves on our experience and being an organization that considers its clients and employees as the greatest assets.

At LanceSoft, we provide a dynamic work environment that continuously nurtures innovation, strategic thinking and creativity complemented by strict process controls. Our approach to do business adds value to the services we offer giving it a personal touch . LanceSoft s team, hand-picked from the best, comprises of agile employees who continually focus on how they can positively impact the business growth. With motivation and positive interpersonal support at work, LanceSoft team operates in an efficient work environment maximizing the employee output and making the most of organizational resources.

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