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Software Engineer I (Backend)

Boston, MA

$105K - $145K/yr

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As of Jul 9, 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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Software Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Software Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Altamira Technologies Corp.

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer
Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history of providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and company culture differentiates us from other companies.
We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees who strive to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security! 
Position Description: We are seeking multiple Software Engineers with a mix of experience talent in areas related to cloud-native full-stack development. As part of our team, you will provide software and web development services in support of our customer in Dayton, OH. We are seeking a diverse group of candidates that meet many of the desired skillsets below. Our ideal candidate would possess a broad range of skills as our scope of work spans various technologies, including JavaScript, Python, React, Angular, and others.  Altamira Technologies Corporation encourages independent problem-solving and provides deep reach-back support and a collaborative environment for our engineering team. We are looking for candidates who have experience with developing and are not afraid to adapt to the right architecture, languages, and libraries to build the best systems for the mission and deliver the best user experience.
Location: Dayton OH 
Role and Responsibilities 
  • Produce software based on desired functionality provided by users and analysts 
  • Interpret mission needs and requirements to produce user-friendly software systems 
  • Leverage continuous integration to create sustainable and maintainable software 
  • Interact with teammates and users through whiteboard sessions and/or design documents to establish circular feedback 
Education and Experience 
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required
  • Experience in multiple of the following: Java, Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, VueJs, NodeJS, OpenAPI, ArangoDB, Valkey, PostgreSQL, MinIO, Istio ServiceMesh, Redis, Knative, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, OpenContainer Initiative, OTEL, and/or Kafka is desired.
  • Additionally, experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning technologies, such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, LangChain, vLLM, PyTorch Lightning, SK Learn, LibreChat, Streamlit, KubeFlow, MLFlow, Bedrock, Fast API, Tune, Ray Train, Safe Tensors, and/or ONNX is highly desired
  • Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certifications are highly desired
  • Entry level through Senior level positions available
Abilities and Competencies 
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 
  • Self-motivated and eager to work intently to satisfy mission requirements 
  • Adaptable and has the desire to maintain our company culture 
  • Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications 
  • Ability to multitask and adjust priorities as neededÂ