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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - IT - United States - **Company:** Manpower - **Location:** Round Rock, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apache ActiveMQ, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, IBM WebSphere MQ, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Software Tools, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Data Logging, System Availability, Grafana, Test Scripts, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Video Streaming, Virtual Agents, Splunk, Dynatrace, Docker - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7489502B0DD44BE1AD3088A17E59763E/job/ ## About the Role * 6 to 12 years of experience in middleware messaging, application platform management, and distributed systems architecture. * Strong hands-on experience managing and supporting: * Apache Kafka * RabbitMQ * Proven expertise in administering large-scale enterprise distributed messaging environments. * Deep knowledge of Kafka and RabbitMQ configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as: * Grafana * Prometheus * Splunk * Dynatrace * Strong scripting and automation experience using: * Python * Shell Scripting * Ansible or similar configuration management tools * Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex technical issues. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., * Experience applying Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions to infrastructure operations, platform engineering, or software development workflows. * Familiarity with AI-assisted observability, incident management, operational analytics, and intelligent automation platforms. * Hands-on experience with: * Kubernetes * Docker Containers * Exposure to additional messaging and streaming technologies, including: * IBM MQ * ActiveMQ * Apache Flink * Experience with cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Messaging & Streaming Platform Engineer) . This position is responsible for the engineering, administration, support, and optimization of enterprise messaging and streaming platforms, with a strong focus on Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ ., The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale distributed systems, middleware platforms, automation, monitoring, and production support while leveraging modern AI-powered engineering tools to drive operational excellence and productivity., * Lead small to moderate budget projects and provide technical leadership when required. * Plan, track, and manage project schedules, deliverables, costs, and documentation. * Support and administer enterprise-scale Kafka and RabbitMQ environments. * Configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain messaging and streaming platforms to ensure high availability and performance. * Perform capacity planning, platform tuning, and operational support activities. * Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, Shell scripting, and configuration management tools. * Create, execute, and maintain test plans and test scripts with consideration for end-to-end system workflows. * Analyze application and platform issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. * Monitor platform health using observability and logging tools. * Log defects, communicate findings, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues. * Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and team members. * Leverage AI-powered development and engineering tools to enhance productivity, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency. ## Related Videos - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)