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Saransh Inc

Site Reliability Engineer - Onsite

Tampa, FL · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

Jersey City, NJ / Tampa, FL Duration: Long Term * Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient Apache Flink deployments on Kubernetes. * Develop automation tools and scripts for deployment ...

F2Onsite

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Senior Software Engineer - Fort Worth. TX - Hybrid

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based Apache Flink streaming applications. * Build scalable, event-driven data pipelines using Kafka/MSK. * Develop Spring Boot microservices along ...

TEKFORTUNE INC

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Strong experience with Apache Spark (batch and streaming) • Hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time processing • Solid understanding of Apache Kafka (producers ...

Prophecy Technologies

Java Kafka Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

... Apache Flink streaming jobs for: o Real-time analytics o Data transformation o Event enrichment o Stateful stream processing Cloud & DevOps • Design and deploy solutions on AWS. • Work with: o ...

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Lucas, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $79.50/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

PB consulting

$63 - $83/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Fairview, TX · On-site

$58.50 - $77/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Allen, TX · On-site

$58.50 - $77.25/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Rowlett, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $74.50/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Mesquite, TX · On-site

$57.25 - $75.50/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

SS&C

Principal Data Engineer

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

This role requires deepexpertisein Java-based backend engineering,microservicesarchitecture, event-driven systems, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, cloud-native platforms, and AWS technologies. The ideal ...

PB consulting

Confluent Kafka Solution Architect

Plano, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $79.50/hr

Experience with Apache Flink, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, RBAC, and Audit Logs. * Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. * Experience integrating Kafka with databases, APIs, and microservices.

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for apache flink in the United States is $60.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Apache Flink?

Apache Flink is an open-source stream processing framework for distributed, high-performing, always-available, and accurate data streaming applications. It is designed to process unbounded and bounded data streams and provides powerful capabilities for real-time analytics, event-driven applications, and batch processing. Flink is widely used for its scalability, low latency, and fault tolerance, making it a popular choice for big data and real-time data processing tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Apache Flink developer?

To thrive as an Apache Flink Developer, you need strong programming skills in Java or Scala, a solid understanding of distributed systems, and experience with real-time data processing, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Flink APIs, stream processing frameworks, and tools like Kafka, Hadoop, and cloud platforms is typically required. Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure efficient development, deployment, and maintenance of robust streaming data applications, enabling organizations to process and analyze data in real time.

What are some common challenges faced by Apache Flink developers when working on real-time data processing projects?

Apache Flink Developers often encounter challenges such as managing stateful streaming applications, ensuring fault tolerance, and scaling jobs to handle high-throughput data streams. Debugging and monitoring distributed Flink jobs can also be complex, requiring familiarity with Flink’s tooling and metrics. Collaboration with data engineers and DevOps teams is essential to optimize performance and maintain the reliability of streaming pipelines.

What is the difference between Apache Flink vs Apache Spark Developer?

AspectApache FlinkApache Spark Developer
Primary FocusReal-time stream processingBatch and stream processing
Work EnvironmentDistributed data processing systems, often in real-time applicationsBig data analytics, batch jobs, and some streaming
Required SkillsJava, Scala, streaming concepts, distributed systemsJava, Scala, SQL, big data frameworks
Industry UsageFinance, IoT, real-time analyticsData warehousing, analytics, machine learning

Apache Flink and Apache Spark Developers both work with big data frameworks, but Flink specializes in real-time stream processing, while Spark covers both batch and streaming tasks. Choosing between them depends on the specific data processing needs of the organization.

Infographic showing various Apache Flink job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,958 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Site Reliability Engineer - Onsite

Tampa, FL • On-site

Saransh Inc
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$53.75 - $71.50/hr

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Position Details:

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer

Work Location: Jersey City, NJ / Tampa, FL

Duration: Long Term 

Job Description

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient Apache Flink deployments on Kubernetes.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of Flink jobs and infrastructure.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Flink in production environments.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes, including Helm, Operators, and custom resource definitions.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and container orchestration.