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Actimize Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

SQL skills like Oracle/Kafka * Linux FLEX SKILLS: * CA-7 Agile practices familiarty * Team ceremonies * Jira Bitbucket * U-Deploy * Microsoft Office * Chat GPT

MedReview

ETL Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120/hr

This is not an entry-level role. You will be working with modern data tools and large datasets ... Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, SQL Server, cloud storage, Kafka/Event Hubs) * Monitor ...

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ETL Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This is not an entry-level role. You will be working with modern data tools and large datasets ... Integrate data from multiple sources (APIs, SQL Server, cloud storage, Kafka/Event Hubs) * Monitor ...

Govcio LLC

Junior Systems Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · On-site

$80K - $97K/yr

Perform entry-level tasking and technical support for planning and executing the implementation of ... and Apache Kafka to reduce information silos, consolidate data, and ensure data is accessible ...

Aivra Health LLC

$80K - $105K/yr

This role is ideal for entry level candidates or early-career professionals looking to build ... Basic knowledge of Message Queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ preferred) Cloud & DevOps * AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)

Aivra Health LLC

$80K - $105K/yr

This role is ideal for entry level candidates or early-career professionals looking to build ... Basic knowledge of Message Queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ preferred) Cloud & DevOps * AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)

Redolent, Inc.

Java developer

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$44.75 - $57.75/hr

Spring Boot framework , Kafka , Cassandra (No sql) , RDBMS ( Azure sql) , Angualr4 , ORM • What ... short? Entry level and not living up to presented skills * Expected Overtime per month : 0

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How much do entry level kafka jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level kafka in the United States is $19.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Kafka vs Entry Level Data Engineer?

AspectEntry Level KafkaEntry Level Data Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of Kafka, some certifications optionalKnowledge of Kafka, SQL, Python; certifications like Google Cloud Data Engineer helpful
Work EnvironmentFocus on message streaming, real-time data processingBroader data pipeline development, including storage and analysis
Industry UsageUsed in companies with real-time data needs, tech and finance sectorsUsed across industries for data integration, analytics, and BI

Entry Level Kafka roles typically focus on understanding Kafka's core concepts and basic message streaming tasks, while Entry Level Data Engineer positions involve broader data pipeline responsibilities, including working with databases and data processing tools. Both roles require some knowledge of data systems, but Data Engineer roles often demand a wider skill set and more comprehensive certifications.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Kafka job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 3% Full Time, and 94% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,629 per year, or $19.1 per hour.
Actimize Developer

Actimize Developer

SSI People

Dallas, TX • On-site

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

  • Actimize
  • Cassandra Query Language (CQL)
  • Cloud Experience
  • SQL skills like Oracle/Kafka
  • Linux

FLEX SKILLS:

  • CA-7 Agile practices familiarty
  • Team ceremonies
  • Jira Bitbucket
  • U-Deploy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Chat GPT

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