Senior Middleware Integration Engineer; IBM ACE​/IBM MQ

Senior Middleware Integration Engineer (IBM ACE / IBM MQ)

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* 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:

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* ** 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*
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** 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.

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** 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.

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

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

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** Containerized Deployment:
** Support middleware node deployments, container orchestration, and flow executions within an  
** Open Shift
* * environment.

** Required Qualifications*
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** 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.

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** Containerized Environments:
** Direct experience deploying and managing middleware within  
** Open Shift
* * or Kubernetes environments.

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

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

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

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

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** Employment

Terms:

** Must be eligible for direct  
** W2 employment**  ( _No C2C / No 1099 / No Subcontracting_ ) and able to work hybrid onsite in Charlotte, NC.

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* How to Apply

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* 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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