Cloud Data Messaging Services Specialist

Cloud Data Messaging Services Specialist

Position Title: Cloud Data Messaging Services Specialist

Location: Hybrid Dearborn MI

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

$50-60/HR

12 Month contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Cloud Data Messaging Services Specialist to join our team focused on delivering scalable, resilient, and decoupled cloud-native platform services. This role centers around technologies such as GCP Pub/Sub and Confluent Kafka Cloud, supporting modern applications within the new Ford Standard app hosting environment.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in cloud messaging technologies and their integration with services like Cloud Run, Dataflow, and other GCP-native tools. You will play a key role in enabling real-time data processing, event-driven architectures, and automation across infrastructure and application layers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
2. Build and maintain highly scalable and available cloud infrastructures.
3. Implement and enhance Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
4. Develop and integrate automation for service management and operations.
5. Enable real-time data processing and event-driven architectures.
6. Collaborate with application DevOps teams and product vendors.
7. Create automated processes to simplify adoption and improve developer experience.
8. Identify and evaluate emerging data streaming technologies and patterns.
9. Maintain Terraform modules and documentation for provisioning Pub/Sub, Kafka, and networking configurations.
10. Enhance CI/CD pipelines by automating delivery processes and improving quality gates.
11. Monitor logs, metrics, and alerts to proactively resolve infrastructure issues.
12. Ensure cloud systems are secure, efficient, and compliant with best practices.
13. Lead technical resolution of critical incidents, coordinating across teams.
14. Implement and test disaster recovery and backup strategies.
15. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and ensure documentation is up to date.
16. Recommend improvements for availability, performance, observability, and supportability.

Required Skills:

• GCP (Google Cloud Platform), including Cloud Run and Pub/Sub
• Confluent Kafka Cloud
• Terraform (IaC)
• Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Cloud Build, Tekton
• Authentication & Authorization: OAuth2, Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS, SSL
• Monitoring tools: Dynatrace, Grafana
• Networking fundamentals: NAT, firewalls, routing, load balancing
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations (including weekends and after hours)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years in IT Operations and Infrastructure Automation / DevOps
• 2+ years working with cloud data messaging services (GCP Pub/Sub, Kafka)
• 2+ years in public cloud or on-prem cloud automation
• Experience with Java, Spring, Node.js (for code-level troubleshooting)
• Experience with Chatbot development
• Familiarity with Agentic AI, ADK, MCP

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.