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Java Engineer

Boston, MA

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

Required Skills * 0-3 years of software development experience (including internships or academic ... Exposure to messaging technologies such as Kafka , RabbitMQ , or Redis . * Experience with ...

... work, internships, or academic projects. * Experience developing APIs and backend services. * Strong experience with: * Confluent Kafka * Elasticsearch / Elastic Stack (ELK) * SQL * Python

Required : • Professional experience in backend software development (internship, co-op, or ... g., Kafka or similar technologies), and cloud platforms such as AWS. • Strong problem-solving ...

Required : • Professional experience in backend software development (internship, co-op, or ... g., Kafka or similar technologies), and cloud platforms such as AWS. • Strong problem-solving ...

JAVA FULLSTACK DEVELOPER

Mclean, VA · On-site

$53.50 - $69/hr

Kafka / event-driven architecture Soft Skills * Comfortable in regulated environments with security ... At least 4 years of professional software engineering experience (Internship experience does not ...

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How much do internship kafka jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship kafka in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship Kafka?

An Internship Kafka refers to an internship position focused on working with Apache Kafka, which is an open-source platform used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Interns in this role typically assist with designing, developing, and maintaining data streaming solutions using Kafka. They may also help in integrating Kafka with other systems, monitoring data flows, and troubleshooting issues. This internship provides hands-on experience with distributed systems and is often sought after by students in computer science or related fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kafka intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kafka Intern, you need foundational knowledge in computer science, data streaming concepts, and programming languages like Java or Python, typically supported by relevant coursework or a degree in progress. Familiarity with Apache Kafka, distributed systems, and tools such as Docker or Kubernetes is often expected, along with experience using version control systems like Git. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a proactive learning attitude help interns stand out in collaborative tech environments. These skills and qualities are essential for efficiently supporting real-time data pipelines and contributing to team projects in dynamic settings.

What is the difference between Internship Kafka vs Data Engineer?

AspectInternship KafkaData Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic understanding of Kafka, often pursuing related educationDegree in Computer Science or related field, certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, training-focused, internship settingFull-time, professional environment, project-driven
Industry UsageUsed for learning Kafka concepts and toolsDesigning, building, and maintaining data pipelines with Kafka

Internship Kafka roles are designed for beginners gaining foundational knowledge, while Data Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for implementing Kafka in data infrastructure. Internships offer training, whereas Data Engineers handle complex projects. Both roles are essential in data-driven industries, but differ significantly in scope and experience level.

What types of projects can an intern expect to work on during a Kafka internship?

As a Kafka intern, you are likely to be involved in projects that focus on building, testing, or optimizing data pipelines using Apache Kafka. You may assist in configuring Kafka clusters, developing producers and consumers, and integrating Kafka with other systems. Interns often collaborate closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot real-time data streaming issues and contribute to documentation or automation scripts. This hands-on experience provides valuable exposure to distributed systems and large-scale data processing, which are highly sought after skills in the industry.
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Infographic showing various Internship Kafka job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 63% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, Spark, Kafka, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, GenAI)

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

$115K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 171 rated banks


Job description

Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, Spark, Kafka, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, GenAI)
Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment?
At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Data Engineers who arepassionate about data, data modeling, data quality, governance and permissible use, and building data pipelines with emerging technologies. As a Capital One Lead Data Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation within Capital One.
The Marketing and Messaging team is responsible for delivering hyper-personalized messages and experiences that will delight the customer, attract prospects and drive increasing business value. The team builds scalable platforms that deliver omnichannel messages in owned and paid Adtech channels.
What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions using data movement tools and technologies
  • As a lead developer, work with a team of developers who have deep experience in data movement, distributed computing, and full-stack systems
  • Utilize programming languages like Python, SQL, and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Snowflake and Databricks
  • Optimize information systems for end-users and downstream application consumers by using sound data design practices
  • Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community
  • Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help millions of Americans achieve financial empowerment
  • Perform unit tests and conduct reviews with other team members to make sure your code is rigorously designed, elegantly coded, and effectively tuned for performance

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 4 years of experience in application development (Internship experience does not apply)
  • At least 2 years of experience in big data technologies
  • At least 1 year experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree
  • 7+ years of experience in application development including Python, SQL, Spark, ETL tools, or AWS Glue
  • 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
  • 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, or MySQL)
  • 4+ year experience working on real-time data and streaming applications
  • 4+ years of experience with NoSQL implementation (Mongo, Cassandra)
  • 4+ years of data warehousing experience (Redshift or Snowflake)
  • 4+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux including basic commands and shell scripting
  • 4+ years of experience with data modeling for data warehousing
  • 2+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices
  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the software delivery

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Lead Data Engineer
New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Lead Data Engineer
Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Lead Data Engineer
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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