Database & Messaging Software Engineer

Job Title: Database & Messaging Software EngineerLocation: Charlotte, NC / Las Colinas, TX / McLean, VAEmployment Type: FTE Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Database & Messaging Software Engineer with experience in distributed messaging, database technologies, and event-driven applications.Key Responsibilities & Requirements:Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and distributed messaging systems.Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments.API development and integration using Apigee or similar platforms.Monitoring and observability experience with Splunk, Grafana, or equivalent tools.Expertise in database performance tuning, optimization, and high availability.Experience with event-driven applications and cloud-native data platforms.Scripting and automation using Python or Go.Understanding of security, resiliency, backup, and disaster recovery.Note: Candidates must be willing to work onsite 3 days per week at one of the specified locations.