Senior Middleware Integration Engineer (IBM ACE / IBM MQ)

Senior Middleware Integration Engineer (IBM ACE / IBM MQ)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite weekly)

Pay Rate: $65.00 – $75.00 / hour W2

Duration: 6–12 Month Contract (High potential for long-term extensions)

Employment Terms: STRICTLY DIRECT W2 ONLY (Strictly No C2C, 1099, Third-Party Agencies, or Referrals)

Position Overview

We are seeking 3–4 Senior Middleware Integration Engineers with deep technical expertise in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM MQ to support a critical enterprise system transition involving a legacy Profile Deposits platform.

In this role, you will lead complex data transformation, contextual conversion, and API-led connectivity while maintaining and supporting existing IBM ACE and IBM MQ message flows in a containerized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• IBM ACE & IBM MQ Support & Development: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize operational IBM ACE message flows and IBM MQ queues while developing new high-performance integration channels.

• Contextual Data Transformation: Lead complex data transformation and logic conversion (beyond basic file transfer) to support the migration from legacy Profile systems to target enterprise applications.

• API-Led Connectivity & Messaging: Transition legacy file-based transfers into modern RESTful APIs and integrate high-volume real-time streams using Kafka.

• Database & Scripting Operations: Write and optimize PL/SQL queries for data validation, integrity checks, and transformation, supported by Unix/Linux shell scripting for automation.

• Containerized Deployment: Support middleware node deployments, container orchestration, and flow executions within an OpenShift environment.

Required Qualifications

• IBM ACE & IBM MQ Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience developing, configuring, and supporting IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) and IBM MQ message flows.

• Containerized Environments: Direct experience deploying and managing middleware within OpenShift or Kubernetes environments.

• Streaming & Event Messaging: Strong hands-on experience integrating message flows with Kafka for real-time asynchronous processing.

• Database & SQL Mastery: Advanced SQL / PL-SQL development skills for complex data extraction, transformation, and validation routines.

• API Development: Proven track record building and consuming RESTful APIs within middleware architectures.

• Scripting & OS: Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting.

• Employment Terms: Must be eligible for direct W2 employment (No C2C / No 1099 / No Subcontracting) and able to work hybrid onsite in Charlotte, NC.

How to Apply

Are you a Senior Middleware Engineer with strong IBM ACE and IBM MQ experience available for a long-term hybrid contract in Charlotte, NC? Reply directly with an updated copy of your resume to connect!

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 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!

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