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Keylent Inc

Integration Architect 24742-1

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$72.50 - $93.50/hr

The role involves designing integration architecture, guiding implementation, and ensuring ... SOA, Middleware, Messaging, API and REST Based services. • 4+ years application development ...

REV LLC

Integration & API Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

Evaluate API gateways, middleware, messaging platforms, integration tools, and cloud capabilities ... Develop and maintain integration architecture diagrams, API specifications, interface documentation ...

Veredus - DC

RF Enterprise Architect

Ashburn, VA

Support various Enterprise/Solutions Architecture work in mobility, Mobile Security, Mobile Device/Application Management (MDM/MAM), BYOD, Mobile Architecture (Mobile Middleware, Messaging, Mobile ...

Scadea

Middleware Engineer

New York, NY

... middleware architecture, Linux administration, and enterprise integration patterns. Proven ... Experience working with APIs, web services, messaging technologies, and service integration ...

REV LLC

Integration & API Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90 - $110/hr

Evaluate API gateways, middleware, messaging platforms, integration tools, and cloud capabilities ... Develop and maintain integration architecture diagrams, API specifications, interface documentation ...

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How much do middleware messaging architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for middleware messaging architect in the United States is $71.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.50 and $78.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a middleware messaging architect do?

A Middleware Messaging Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining messaging systems that enable different software applications and services to communicate efficiently within an organization. They focus on middleware technologies like message brokers, queues, and event streaming platforms to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable data exchange. Their role often involves evaluating requirements, selecting appropriate messaging solutions, integrating systems, and troubleshooting complex communication issues. They also establish best practices and standards for messaging infrastructure to optimize performance and support business needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a middleware messaging architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Middleware Messaging Architect, you need expertise in system architecture, distributed messaging frameworks (such as MQ, Kafka, or RabbitMQ), and a solid background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with integration tools, cloud platforms, and certifications like IBM Certified Solution Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly valuable. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for translating business needs into technical solutions. These competencies ensure robust, scalable, and reliable messaging infrastructures that support critical business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by middleware messaging architects when integrating new messaging platforms into existing enterprise systems?

Middleware Messaging Architects often encounter challenges such as ensuring interoperability between legacy systems and modern messaging platforms, managing data consistency across distributed applications, and minimizing downtime during migrations. Additionally, they must address security concerns, such as implementing proper authentication and encryption mechanisms, while balancing performance and scalability requirements. Close collaboration with application developers, network engineers, and security teams is crucial for overcoming these integration hurdles and ensuring seamless communication across enterprise environments.

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Middleware Messaging Engineer

Chicago, IL • On-site

Judge Group, Inc.
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$60 - $75/hr

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Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM MQ Queue Managers and MQ Clients on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot connectivity, message delivery, security issues, and performance bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.

  • Design, deploy, and support API gateway, reverse proxy solutions, and manage NGINX environments including load balancing, SSL/TLS termination, and health checks.

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description:
Senior Middleware Messaging & Platform Engineer
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Middleware Messaging & Platform Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, administration, automation, security, and modernization of enterprise messaging and middleware platforms supporting mission-critical business applications.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IBM MQ, API gateways, NGINX, container platforms, and cloud-native infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation, security, high availability, and operational excellence. This position will play a key role in strategic initiatives involving cloud adoption, Kubernetes-based deployments, infrastructure-as-code, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning.
Key Responsibilities
IBM MQ Administration & Support
  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM MQ Queue Managers and MQ Clients on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Perform IBM MQ upgrades, fix pack installations, patch management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
  • Configure and manage MQ components including:
    • Queue Managers
    • Local, Remote, Alias, and Model Queues
    • Channels and Listeners
    • Clusters
    • Topics and Subscriptions
  • Monitor system health, message throughput, queue depth, latency, and overall platform performance.
  • Troubleshoot MQ connectivity issues, message delivery problems, security-related incidents, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Partner with application teams and serve as a subject matter expert for messaging solutions.

Performance, Capacity & High Availability
  • Analyze logs, traces, and performance metrics to optimize messaging infrastructure.
  • Monitor resource utilization including CPU, memory, storage, and network consumption.
  • Develop capacity planning strategies and scalability roadmaps.
  • Design and implement highly available messaging solutions including clustering and distributed queue architectures.
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly test disaster recovery (DR) procedures and failover strategies.
  • Participate in business continuity planning and multi-site resilience initiatives.

Security & Compliance
  • Implement and manage IBM MQ security controls including:
    • TLS/SSL encryption
    • Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH)
    • Object Authority Manager (OAM)
    • Certificate and keystore management
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with corporate security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support vulnerability remediation efforts and security hardening initiatives.
  • Apply security patches and mitigate risks associated with identified vulnerabilities and CVEs.

Cloud & Container Platforms
  • Participate in the design and migration of middleware workloads to AWS.
  • Deploy and manage IBM MQ within containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Rancher.
  • Support infrastructure modernization initiatives utilizing cloud-native technologies and container orchestration platforms.
  • Configure and maintain middleware services deployed across multi-cluster and hybrid-cloud architectures.

API Gateway, NGINX & SFTP Platform Management
  • Design, deploy, and support API gateway and reverse proxy solutions.
  • Configure and troubleshoot API proxies, routing policies, security policies, and traffic management controls.
  • Administer NGINX environments including:
    • Reverse proxy configuration
    • Load balancing
    • SSL/TLS termination
    • Health checks
    • Rate limiting
    • Kubernetes/OpenShift ingress controllers
  • Manage SFTP gateways and managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, including:
    • Key-based authentication
    • User and directory management
    • File transfer monitoring
    • Integration with downstream services

Automation & DevOps
  • Develop automation using Terraform, Ansible, GitOps, Shell scripting, Python, and other infrastructure automation tools.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines leveraging Jenkins, Harness, Artifactory, and HashiCorp Vault.
  • Support infrastructure-as-code (IaC) initiatives and configuration management practices.
  • Automate operational tasks, middleware deployments, environment provisioning, and compliance validations.

Monitoring & Operations
  • Implement proactive monitoring and alerting strategies using enterprise observability platforms.
  • Support production operations, incident response activities, and on-call responsibilities as required.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including application development, networking, security, operations, and project management teams.
  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ within enterprise environments.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Queue Managers
    • Queues
    • Channels
    • Clustering
    • Publish/Subscribe
    • MQ Security
  • Extensive experience administering middleware platforms on Linux environments, particularly RHEL.
  • Proven experience troubleshooting complex middleware and messaging issues.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, Shell, or similar languages.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and SSL/TLS.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience administering IBM MQ in cloud and containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of advanced IBM MQ capabilities, including:
    • Advanced Message Security (AMS)
    • Managed File Transfer (MFT)
    • MQ Appliances
  • Experience with AWS-based middleware and messaging deployments.
  • Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and Rancher.
  • 6+ years of experience designing, deploying, and automating middleware technologies using Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps methodologies.
  • 4+ years of experience administering API gateway and proxy technologies.
  • Strong experience with:
    • API proxy design and deployment
    • OAuth 2.0 and API security
    • API lifecycle management
    • Traffic governance and rate limiting
  • Experience supporting NGINX as both a reverse proxy and Kubernetes/OpenShift ingress controller.
  • Experience administering enterprise SFTP and managed file transfer solutions.
  • Experience building and supporting Jenkins-based operational and deployment pipelines.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Instana, Nagios, or Prometheus.
  • Familiarity with Kafka and other modern messaging technologies.
  • Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) environments.
  • Strong understanding of disaster recovery planning, high availability architectures, and multi-data-center deployments.

Security & Vulnerability Management Experience
Candidates should possess:
  • Experience working with vulnerability assessment and scanning tools such as Qualys, Nessus, or equivalent platforms.
  • Ability to analyze, prioritize, and remediate middleware-related vulnerabilities.
  • Experience implementing CIS benchmark recommendations and security hardening standards.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability remediation and patch management for API gateways, web servers, messaging platforms, and managed file transfer solutions within highly regulated enterprise environments.

What You'll Bring
  • Deep technical expertise in enterprise messaging and middleware platforms.
  • Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code mindset.
  • Passion for modernization, cloud adoption, and platform engineering.
  • A customer-focused approach with excellent collaboration skills.

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