Cloud Data Messaging Services Specialist - 2091934

Job Posting

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.

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 Benefits Overview: 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 tec