Sr. Software Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

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Hybrid, Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 71395|Posted Aug 19, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data transport solutions, contributing to the development and support of scalable messaging technology.

Responsibilities

  • Design, install, and configure large-scale messaging systems both on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Monitor and maintain technology platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with application teams to create integrations and support their implementation.
  • Utilize automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide support for critical systems.

Skills

  • 5-7 years of experience with IBM MQ and IBM ACE.
  • 1-2 years of experience with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Chef, Ansible, or Terraform.
  • Familiarity with AWS services like SQS/SNS and Amazon MQ.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  • Knowledge of Informatica Power Centre and Data Quality.
  • AWS Cloud experience is a plus.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to contribute. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.