Software Engineer

Are you a developer with a knack for systems integration and messaging technologies? Our Enterprise Messaging team is growing, and were looking for a hands-on Intermediate Software Engineer to help build and scale our messaging infrastructure on AWS using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of experience who enjoys working across platforms, designing APIs, and contributing to scalable backend systems. You'll join a tight-knit team focused on reliability, performance, and elegant integrations.

This is a 6-month contract.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and reusable modules to support cross-system communication

• Develop infrastructure tools and automation scripts using Python, Java, or Node.js

• Manage and enhance messaging systems using IBM MQ and Apache Kafka

• Support and refine CI/CD pipelines in GitLab

• Work with AWS services like S3, EC2, and DynamoDB

• Perform integration testing and contribute to reverse engineering efforts for existing systems

• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment with 10 engineers and 3 product managers across 2 teams

• Document technical processes, system designs, and integration flows

What Were Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Strong hands-on experience in Python, Java, or Node.js

• Familiarity with integration testing and building REST APIs

• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and shell scripting for automation

• Experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, and DynamoDB

• Understanding of messaging and data movement patterns

• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with IBM MQ on Linux, MQ Appliance, or Mainframe

• Exposure to Apache Kafka

• Background with other messaging systems (SQS, RabbitMQ, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills

• High energy, eagerness to learn, and ability to operate independently

• Solution-oriented mindset with a team-first attitude