MQ/ Kafka Automation Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced MQ/Kafka Automation Engineer to support and automate enterprise messaging platforms, focusing on IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka.

The role requires automating deployments with Terraform, Python, and Ansible, managing MQ Queue Managers, and ensuring platform reliability in hybrid Charlotte, NC environments. Direct W2 engagement applies for this contract role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ administration and engineering.
• Experience supporting MQ Queue Managers, queues, channels, and enterprise messaging environments.
• Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka in production environments.
• Strong Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong Python and Ansible development experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and engineer enterprise messaging platforms, including IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka.
• Automate platform deployments, configuration management, and operational processes using Terraform, Python, and Ansible.
• Administer MQ Queue Managers, queues, channels, and messaging infrastructure in large enterprise environments.
• Support Kafka platform deployments and ongoing operational management.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions for public and private cloud environments.
• Collaborate with application teams to support messaging integrations and ensure platform reliability.

Skills

MQ administration

Confluent Kafka

Terraform

Python

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

MQ Queue Managers

Job description

Title: MQ/ Kafka Automation Engineer

Rate: 89.74hr

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid on site: 3 days per week)

MUST WORK ON DIRECT W2 (No C2C)

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support and automate enterprise messaging platforms across the organization. This role will focus heavily on IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka administration, engineering, automation, and cloud-based deployments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with messaging middleware, Infrastructure as Code, and automation technologies, along with the ability to support large-scale, mission-critical environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting and engineering enterprise messaging platforms, including IBM MQ and Confluent Kafka.
• Automating platform deployments, configuration management, and operational processes using Terraform, Python, and Ansible.
• Administering MQ Queue Managers, queues, channels, and messaging infrastructure in large enterprise environments.
• Supporting Kafka platform deployments and ongoing operational management.
• Developing Infrastructure as Code solutions for public and private cloud environments.
• Collaborating with application teams to support messaging integrations and ensure platform reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ administration and engineering.
• Experience supporting MQ Queue Managers, queues, channels, and enterprise messaging environments.
• Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka in production environments.
• Strong Terraform experience for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong Python and Ansible development experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $89.74 - $89.74/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.