Kafka/Solace Engineer - NC or AZ or NJ

Our client, a leading technology organization, is seeking a Kafka/Solace Engineer to join their team. As a Kafka/Solace Engineer, you will be part of the Middleware Engineering department supporting messaging infrastructure and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, proactive communication, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Kafka/Solace Engineer Location: Woodbridge Township Iselin , NJ / Charlotte, NC / Chandler, A Pay Range: $90 - $96/hr (Only W2) What's the Job? • Manage and maintain Solace PubSub+ and Apache Kafka clusters across on-premises and cloud environments. • Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using Solace redundancy groups and Kafka replication strategies. • Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and throughput optimization for messaging workloads. • Analyze message flow bottlenecks and implement configuration changes to improve latency and reliability. • Automate provisioning, monitoring, and operational tasks using scripting languages like Python and Shell, along with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins. What's Needed? • 7+ years of Middleware Engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military service, or education. • Deep expertise in Solace PubSub+ and Apache Kafka, including architecture, configuration, and operational management. • Strong proficiency in scripting (Python, Shell) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins). • Experience with Linux/Unix environments and networking fundamentals. • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Kafka Manager, and Solace Monitor. What's in it for me? • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge messaging technologies in a dynamic environment. • Collaborate with diverse teams to support critical business initiatives. • Engage in continuous learning and professional development. • Contribute to high-availability and security solutions ensuring system resilience. • Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence. Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • 401(k), Plus Match • Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.