Akkodis · 2 weeks ago
Platform Services Middleware Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$49/hr - $53/hr
6+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Platform Services Middleware Engineer for a Contract with a client in Raleigh, NC. The role involves operating IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka in production across OpenShift/AWS, with a focus on strong DevOps practices and automation.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Build, configure, and maintain IBM MQ queue managers, channels, clusters, and Kafka brokers, topics, ACLs, and related components
Deploy and manage MQ and Kafka platforms on OpenShift (OCP) and AWS using containerization and operator-based deployments
Automate platform provisioning, configuration, and deployments through CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and scripting with Bash/Python
Implement and maintain security controls including TLS/mTLS, SASL/OAUTH, and enforce high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of messaging platforms using observability tools and alerting systems
Collaborate with application teams to support event-driven architectures and ensure adherence to best integration practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
6–8 years of hands‑on experience working with IBM MQ, Confluent Kafka, and middleware platforms
Strong operational experience building and managing Kafka and MQ environments across OpenShift/AWS with solid automation skills using CI/CD, Bash/Python, and GitOps
Proven ability to implement secure, highly available messaging platforms with expertise in TLS/mTLS, SASL/OAUTH, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
Holiday pay where applicable
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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