About the role
Job Title: Technical Lead, Messaging Platform Engineer
Location: Montreal, QC/Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary –
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Messaging Platform Engineer to join our infrastructure and platform services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise messaging solutions using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka. You will work closely with the application teams, architects, and DevOps to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable messaging services across the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
- Design, deploy, and maintain messaging infrastructure using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.
- Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and scalability of messaging systems.
- Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Develop automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve messaging-related issues in development, test, and production environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to define messaging patterns and integration strategies.
- Maintain documentation and provide training/support to internal teams.
- Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed.
Years of experience needed:
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise messaging systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ (installation, configuration, clustering, security).
- Solid experience with Apache Kafka (brokers, topics, producers/consumers, and schema registry).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Ansible.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, and Grafana).
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and high availability concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based messaging services (e.g., Confluent Kafka, MuleSoft).
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and microservices.
- IBM MQ and/or Kafka certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
About KTek Resourcing
Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services.
We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you’re filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX.
Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds and helping companies build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, Ktek is the partner of choice for organizations looking to hire with impact.
Looking to grow your team or find your next opportunity? Let’s connect.
About the role
Job Title: Technical Lead, Messaging Platform Engineer
Location: Montreal, QC/Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary –
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Messaging Platform Engineer to join our infrastructure and platform services team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise messaging solutions using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka. You will work closely with the application teams, architects, and DevOps to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable messaging services across the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Skills:
- Design, deploy, and maintain messaging infrastructure using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.
- Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and scalability of messaging systems.
- Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Develop automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve messaging-related issues in development, test, and production environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to define messaging patterns and integration strategies.
- Maintain documentation and provide training/support to internal teams.
- Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as needed.
Years of experience needed:
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise messaging systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ (installation, configuration, clustering, security).
- Solid experience with Apache Kafka (brokers, topics, producers/consumers, and schema registry).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Ansible.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, and Grafana).
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and high availability concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based messaging services (e.g., Confluent Kafka, MuleSoft).
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and microservices.
- IBM MQ and/or Kafka certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
About KTek Resourcing
Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services.
We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you’re filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX.
Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds and helping companies build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, Ktek is the partner of choice for organizations looking to hire with impact.
Looking to grow your team or find your next opportunity? Let’s connect.