Eventing / Messaging / Cloud-Native Integration Engineer
Location: Primarily Remote; Chicagoland Candidates Preferred
Position Type: 6-Month Contract with Possible Extension
Compensation: $55–$65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a senior Eventing / Messaging / Cloud-Native Integration Engineer to support a large-scale cloud modernization and acquisition-integration initiative.
This consultant will assess event-driven architectures, asynchronous processing, messaging, streaming, serverless technologies, and cloud-native managed-service dependencies that may affect application onboarding to a target cloud platform.
The role requires someone who can go beyond identifying technologies in use. This engineer must understand how applications behave across producers, consumers, queues, topics, streams, triggers, retries, dead-letter handling, ordering, replay, fanout, idempotency, and failure scenarios.
The selected consultant will determine whether current integrations can be retained through a controlled exception, bridged temporarily, replaced with an equivalent target-platform service, redesigned using a different integration pattern, or migrated only through deeper application refactoring.
What You’ll Do
Assess messaging, streaming, serverless, asynchronous processing, and cloud-native managed-service dependencies.Analyze representative producers, consumers, queues, topics, streams, partitions, and event triggers.Evaluate retry behavior, dead-letter handling, replay, message ordering, routing, fanout, and failure scenarios.Review delivery guarantees, acknowledgment behavior, visibility models, consumer-group behavior, and deduplication requirements.Assess idempotency, schema evolution, backpressure, event sequencing, and processing resilience.Determine whether current dependencies should be:Retained through a controlled exceptionTemporarily bridgedReplaced with an equivalent target-platform serviceRedesigned using a different integration patternMigrated through application refactoringIdentify differences in semantics between current and proposed technologies.Evaluate impacts across producers, consumers, application teams, platform services, security controls, deployment processes, testing, and operational support.Assess observability, monitoring, alerting, tracing, failure recovery, and support requirements.Perform bounded, non-production technical validation when needed.Identify migration dependencies, sequencing constraints, platform backlog items, operational concerns, and technical risks.Estimate the effort required across application, platform, security, testing, deployment, and support teams.Produce concise engineering assessment documentation covering:Semantic compatibilityArchitecture implicationsApplication-refactoring requirementsMigration sequencingPlatform and security dependenciesOperational risksCutover and rollback considerationsFuture engineering effortCollaborate with application teams, integration architects, cloud platform owners, security teams, and operations stakeholders.What You Bring
Senior-level experience with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, messaging platforms, and cloud-native integrations.Strong hands-on experience with technologies such as:Amazon SQSAmazon SNSAmazon KinesisRabbitMQApache KafkaAmazon MSKAWS LambdaLambda event source mappingsExperience with HTTP-based integrations, asynchronous APIs, and event-driven integration patterns.Familiarity with serverless and bring-your-own-application deployment models.Deep understanding of:At-most-once deliveryAt-least-once deliveryEffectively-once processing patternsTopic and partition designRouting and fanoutConsumer groupsMessage orderingDeduplicationVisibility timeoutsAcknowledgment modelsRetry and backoff strategiesDead-letter queuesEvent replayIdempotencySchema evolutionBackpressureEvent-trigger behaviorStrong understanding of observability and operational support for event-driven and asynchronous systems.Ability to distinguish a straightforward technology substitution from a change to application behavior or processing semantics.Experience evaluating platform, security, networking, deployment, and operational dependencies.Ability to estimate engineering effort across multiple migration approaches.Strong written communication skills with the ability to document complex architectural findings clearly and concisely.Additional Requirements
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.Primarily remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Chicagoland area.All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal-record checks, and any required certification or compliance verification.Compensation and Benefits
The expected compensation range for this position is $55–$65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
This role also qualifies for benefits that may include:
Health insurance401(k)Paid time offTitle: Inside Sales Coordinator (Manufacturing)
Location: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Position: Full-Time Direct Hire (Onsite)
TalentFish is casting a line for a full-time Inside Sales Coordinator for our premier manufacturing client! This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturer of commercial ventilation and air distribution products supporting a nationwide network of sales representatives. Our client continues to invest in modern business technologies—including NetSuite ERP, HubSpot CRM, SuiteCommerce, and AI-powered sales enablement tools—creating an environment where customer service, efficiency, and innovation go hand in hand.
The Inside Sales Coordinator plays a vital role in helping sales representatives succeed by providing responsive quote support, managing opportunities, coordinating customer interactions, and driving projects forward.
· The ideal candidate will be highly organized, naturally curious, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and multiple projects move simultaneously.
· Ideal experience backgrounds: Inside Sales, Sales Support, Customer Service, Quotation Management, Project Coordination, and Distribution Sales Support.
· Ideal industry backgrounds: HVAC Manufacturing, HVAC Representative Firms, Industrial Manufacturing, or Commercial Building Products.
Position Overview
· The Inside Sales Coordinator will partner with independent sales representatives throughout North America to deliver exceptional support and service.
· This role balances high-volume quotation management with proactive opportunity follow-up and cross-functional coordination.
· A successful Inside Sales Coordinator will be responsive, detail-oriented, consultative, and capable of managing numerous active projects without losing sight of customer needs or business objectives.
· The Inside Sales Coordinator position is not an order entry role and is not a quota-carrying sales position. Instead, this role serves as a key contributor to revenue generation by helping representatives respond quickly, accurately, and effectively to customer opportunities.
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Relevant customer-facing, sales support, inside sales, quotations, project coordination, or related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
· 3–5 years of customer-facing experience within a manufacturing environment, supporting high-volume sales, quotations, or customer service activities, with a strong customer-first mindset.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly through email correspondence.
· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
· Customer-focused and consultative approach to problem solving.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Comfortable working within CRM, ERP, and business software platforms.
· Mechanical aptitude and interest in learning technical products.
Preferred Experience
· Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Zoho CRM, or similar.
· Experience working within ERP systems such as NetSuite/ SuiteCommerce, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.
· Experience with Microsoft Outlook.
· Experience supporting eCommerce, customer portal, or online sales environments.
· Comfortable learning and utilizing AI-powered sales enablement and business tools.
· Experience in HVAC, ventilation systems, building products, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
· Experience supporting independent sales representatives or channel sales organizations.
What You’ll Do:
Support Sales Representatives and Customers
· Serve as a primary point of contact for independent sales representatives across North America.
· Build strong relationships through responsiveness, reliability, and product knowledge.
· Assist with product selection, options, and standard product configurations.
· Develop working knowledge of a diverse HVAC product portfolio.
· Identify when more complex technical support is needed and engage technical resources appropriately.
Develop Quotations and Manage Opportunities
· Manage a high volume of inbound quotation requests and orders with speed and accuracy.
· Coordinate multiple active quotes and opportunities simultaneously.
· Maintain accurate customer, project, and opportunity information within CRM and ERP systems.
· Ensure timely communication and follow-up throughout the sales process.
Proactively Drive Business Opportunities
· Follow up on significant open quotations and strategic opportunities.
· Gather information regarding project status, competitive positioning, and decision timelines.
· Initiate internal discussions when pricing, timing, or project dynamics require additional attention.
· Utilize CRM tools and technology-driven outreach campaigns to support sales efforts.
· Identify opportunities to recommend complementary products and additional solutions.
Coordinate Across the Business
· Respond promptly and professionally to representative and customer inquiries.
· Resolve routine product and order-related questions.
· Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate subject matter experts.
· Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service teams.
· Continuously reprioritize activities based on changing customer and project needs.
Why Consider?
This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth and customer success while working within a highly collaborative environment. Your efforts directly contribute to revenue-generating opportunities and help support a nationwide network of sales representatives. You will gain exposure to a broad HVAC product portfolio, work alongside technical and operational teams, and leverage a modern technology stack that includes CRM, ERP, eCommerce, and AI-powered sales enablement tools. For individuals who enjoy customer interaction, project coordination, and continuous learning, this role offers strong long-term growth potential and meaningful business impact.
Compensation and Employment
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 plus bonus, depending on experience and qualifications. This role qualifies for comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications, screenings, or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. TalentFish is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity.
Company DescriptionTalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity.Company DescriptionTalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity. Read Less
