Ansible, Apache Kafka, Automation, Brokerage, Communication Skills, DevOps, Engineering, High Availability, IBM Product Family, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Operating System, Message Broker, Messaging Middleware, Messaging Technology, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, On Call, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Unix Operating Systems
Infrastructure Engineer 3 – Contingent (IBM MQ / Kafka)
Location: Charlotte, NC / Minneapolis, MN / Chandler, AZ / Phoenix, AZ / Iselin, NJ
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Work Type: Contract (Contingent)
Positions: 5
Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Shift Details
• Schedule Options:
• Standard 8-hour shifts
• Shift Timing: Monday – Friday
• On-call requirement: Yes
Messaging Focused role
They support IBM MQ, Kafka, Solace and Message Broker
Candidate should have worked on at least 2-3 messaging platforms
Primary Focus: MQ & Kafka
The Infrastructure Engineer 3 – Messaging is responsible for supporting enterprise-scale middleware and messaging platforms in a high-availability production environment. This role is heavily focused on IBM MQ and Kafka, along with other messaging technologies, ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability.
This role requires strong expertise in messaging platforms, incident management, automation, and enterprise infrastructure support, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Messaging Platform Support
• Support IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ) and Kafka environments
• Manage queues, topics, brokers, and message flows
• Ensure high availability and system reliability
Incident Management
• Perform L2/L3 production support
• Troubleshoot messaging failures and system issues
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions
System Performance & Optimization
• Monitor and tune messaging systems for performance
• Optimize throughput and reduce latency
Platform Administration
• Configure and maintain MQ, Kafka, Solace environments
• Support deployments, upgrades, and patching
Collaboration
• Work with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Support enterprise integrations and cross-platform communication
Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain operational documentation and runbooks
• Follow enterprise policies, standards, and compliance requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
• 7+ years of Infrastructure Engineering experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Messaging platforms
• Strong experience with IBM MQ (Required)
• Strong experience with Kafka (Required)
• Experience with at least 2–3 messaging platforms (MQ, Kafka, Solace, Message Broker)
• Strong production support / L2-L3 experience
• Experience supporting enterprise, highly available environments
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with IBM Message Broker / ACE / IIB
• Experience with Solace
• Automation experience (Ansible, Udeploy)
• Linux / Unix platform experience
Core Competencies
• Messaging platform engineering
• Production support & troubleshooting
• Incident management
• Performance tuning
• Communication and collaboration
Work Environment
• Enterprise IT Infrastructure environment
• High-availability production systems
• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite)
Additional Requirements
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Must be flexible for on-call rotation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Recruiter Submission Template –
Full Name:
Degree with Institution and Completion Year:
Do you have experience with IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ)? (Years):
Do you have experience with Kafka? (Years):
Do you have experience with IBM Message Broker / ACE / IIB?
Do you have experience with Solace?
Have you worked on at least 2–3 messaging platforms?
Do you have L2/L3 production support experience?
Do you have experience in enterprise, highly available environments?
Do you have experience with automation tools (Ansible/Udeploy)?
Do you have Linux/Unix (RHEL/AIX/ZLinux) experience?
Are you comfortable with on-call support?
Tentative Start Date:
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Reason for job change:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate on W2:
Are you ready to relocate on your own expenses and work Hybrid (3 days onsite) Preferred Work Location (Charlotte / Minneapolis / Phoenix / Chandler / Iselin):?