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Fora

Senior/Staff Platform Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $225K/yr

Manage message queue infrastructure including RabbitMQ and Celery workers, ensuring optimal throughput and preventing memory pressure issues. * Build developer tools and platforms that accelerate ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Fullstack - JAVA/Angular

$53.75 - $69.25/hr

Experience with message queue brokers (WebSphere MQ, Oracle AQ) * Experience with Tomcat * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills * Good communicator, keen to collaborate and share knowledge

Saransh Inc

AS400 Developer with EDI

Issaquah, WA · On-site

Working knowledge of Message Queue (MQ), MQ Trigger, and embedding XML tags in RPG Programs Good to Have: * Good working knowledge in MDCMS, Turnover - the code configuration management tool * Good ...

Cuboid IT Solutions

Sr. Java Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55 - $70.25/hr

Working knowledge and experience with Kafka, including but not limited to message queue setup, configuration, and integration with Java applications. Inquisitive team-player, quick learner and ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

AS400 Developer

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$57 - $62/hr

Work with Message Queue (MQ), MQ Trigger, and embedding XML tags in RPG programs. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders and own project tasks. Nice to Have: * Good working knowledge in MDCMS ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Senior Data Engineer

$108K - $147K/yr

NET applications utilizing RabbitMQ libraries for message queue integration and event-driven processing. • Strong understanding of the complete trade lifecycle, including execution, clearing ...

9to9 Software Solutions LLC

.Net Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$46.25 - $61/hr

... with message queue applications • Experience with development of integration applications and web services • General understanding of technology infrastructure and application performance ...

9to9 Software Solutions LLC

.Net Developer

Omaha, NE

$46.25 - $61/hr

Experience with message queue applications Experience with development of integration applications and web services General understanding of technology infrastructure and application performance ...

Prosync

Software Engineer III

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$58.75 - $79/hr

Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols. Soft Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Apex Informatics

Hadoop Developer

Addison, TX · On-site

Hadoop, Python/Scala, SparkSQL • Strong SQL Skills - one or more of MySQL, HIVE, Impala, SPARK SQL • Data ingestion experience from message queue, file share, REST API, relational database, etc ...

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How much do message queue jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for message queue in the United States is $79,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a message queue engineer?

To thrive as a Message Queue Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science, expertise in distributed systems, and experience with messaging protocols, typically backed by a relevant degree. Familiarity with tools such as RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, and knowledge of monitoring and troubleshooting message-oriented middleware are essential, and certifications in cloud platforms can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you design robust messaging solutions and collaborate with development teams. These skills ensure reliable message delivery, system scalability, and efficient troubleshooting, which are critical for high-performing, resilient applications.

What is a message queue?

Message queues are software components that enable asynchronous communication between different parts of a system by allowing messages to be sent, stored, and retrieved in a queue. This helps decouple the sender and receiver, improving system scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance. Commonly used in distributed systems and microservices, message queues ensure that data can be processed even if parts of the system are temporarily unavailable. Popular message queue technologies include RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, and Amazon SQS.

What is the difference between Message Queue vs Message Broker?

AspectMessage QueueMessage Broker
FunctionalityStores and forwards messages in a queue for asynchronous processingRoutes, transforms, and manages messages between systems
ComplexitySimpler, primarily queuing messagesMore complex, includes message transformation and routing
Use CasesDecoupling producers and consumers, load levelingIntegrating heterogeneous systems, message transformation
Common ToolsRabbitMQ, ActiveMQApache Camel, IBM Integration Bus

While both Message Queues and Message Brokers facilitate message exchange, Message Queues primarily handle simple message storage and forwarding, whereas Message Brokers offer advanced routing and transformation capabilities. Understanding these differences helps in selecting the right messaging system for your application's needs.

What are common challenges faced by message queue engineers, and how can they overcome them?

Message Queue Engineers often encounter challenges related to ensuring message reliability, handling high throughput, and managing system scalability. Troubleshooting issues like message delays, duplication, or loss requires a deep understanding of distributed systems and queue configurations. Collaboration with development and operations teams is crucial for fine-tuning performance, implementing monitoring, and maintaining queue health. Staying updated with the latest tools and best practices helps engineers address these challenges efficiently and maintain robust, reliable messaging systems.
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Infographic showing various Message Queue job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,117 per year, or $38 per hour.

Senior AS400 / iSeries Developer

Saransh Inc

Issaquah, WA • On-site

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Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Role: iSeries / AS400 Developer
Location: Issaquah, WA (3 days a week onsite is required)
Job Type: Contract
 
Mandatory Areas:
  • AS400
  • RPGL
  • SQL
  • iSeries
Description:
  • Looking for a talented and creative iSeries/AS400 Developer for Application Development and Solutions support.

Requirements: Must-Have:
• Excellent programming skills on the iSeries platform - Analyze and Create new programs using RPG, RPG ILE, SQLRPGLE, and Control Language (CLP/CLLE).
• Very good knowledge of SQL concepts - Analyze and modify complex SQL queries, embedded SQL in SQLRPGLE, Cursor programming, SQL Sprocs.
• Database Concepts - Create and Analyze Physical files, Logical Files, SQL tables, Indexes, Views, Stored procedures.
• Good working knowledge in screen programming - Display Files, Subfiles, and Printer files.
• Document business rules effectively and should be able to create data mapping documents after analyzing program flows and data flows
• ILE Programming - Analyze and Create program modules, binding directories, service programs
• Working knowledge of Message Queue (MQ), MQ Trigger, and embedding XML tags in RPG Programs
Good to Have:
• Good working knowledge in Turnover - the code configuration management tool
• Good working knowledge in X- Analysis - cross-reference tool for iSeries.
• Knowledge of Triggers, Message Queuing for inter-program/ inter-system communication
• ROBOT job scheduler - knowledge in creating and setting up scheduled jobs in the iSeries.
• Knowledge of normalized, denormalized tables, Star Schema databases
• Working knowledge on iSeries Navigator - to run queries and analyze the performance of SQL queries.
• Knowledge in the Retail Domain especially in areas like Merchandising, Warehouse Management, Distribution,etc.