Solace Engineer (Middleware Engineering)

GiGa-Ops Global SolutionsChicago, IL
6dHybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solace Engineer to join our Middleware Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engineering, configuration, administration, and support of Solace Messaging platforms, with exposure to cloud and enterprise middleware technologies. This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to support complex messaging environments.

Requirements

  • Solace Messaging (1–2 years hands-on experience)
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Strong scripting experience using Korn Shell (ksh), Perl , or similar
  • RedHat Linux platform
  • Overall IT experience of 8+ years
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

  • TIBCO, IBM MQ, IBM ACE
  • Container platforms: EKS / Kubernetes / OpenShift
  • Infrastructure automation tools: Terraform, Ansible
  • AWS Certifications (DevOps / SysOps / Architect tracks)

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering, configuration, administration, and operational support for Solace Messaging environments
  • Architect and deploy messaging infrastructure using Solace PubSub+ and Advanced Event Mesh across cloud environments
  • Define and implement event-driven architectures , leveraging Solace features such as event mesh, topic hierarchies, and dynamic routing
  • Configure Solace components including brokers, VPNs, queues, topics, and client connections for optimal performance and reliability
  • Ensure strong security, access control, monitoring, and compliance of Solace platforms
  • Collaborate with application and development teams to integrate Solace with microservices, APIs, and external platforms (Kafka, JMS, MQTT, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot complex messaging issues related to latency, throughput, durability, and availability
  • Automate infrastructure setup, deployments, and monitoring using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
  • Provide guidance on event modeling, governance standards, and topic taxonomy best practices
  • Support enablement activities including training and knowledge transfer for internal engineering and DevOps teams
  • Provide Level 3 production support , including incident resolution and root cause analysis
  • Conduct research, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and evaluations for new products and features
  • Demonstrate a flexible, positive attitude with the ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently while being a strong team player
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