MQ/Kafka Automation Engineer
Charlotte, NC - Hybrid (3 Days onsite - 2 Days Remote)
Must work on direct W2 (no C2C)
Overview
Automation Engineer focused on building and scaling automated certification solutions for vendor messaging products (Kafka, MQ, TIBCO). This role drives secure, compliant certification pipelines aligned to Mythos standards, reducing risk from CVEs and enabling consistent, audit‑ready release cycles.
Top Skills
- Experience designing and implementing automated certification pipelines for vendor products (Kafka, MQ, TIBCO)
- Strong hands‑on development experience with Python, Ansible, or Java
- Solid background in:
- Linux systems administration
- Shell scripting
- Networking fundamentals
- Enterprise change management processes
Job Type & Location
This is a contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
Pay range: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte, NC.
Application Deadline
Position anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use 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.