MQ/ Kafka Automation Engineer

Title: MQ/ Kafka Automation Engineer Rate: 89.74hr Location: Jersey City, NJ (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 DoingSupporting 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 Qualifications7+ 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 & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe 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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.About TEKsystemsWe'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.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006412156Profession: Systems Administrator/Engineer