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Java Kafka Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Role: Sr Java Kafka Developer Location: Dallas, TX, Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh, PA Onsite position Fulltime position ***NO C2C***** JD: 8 to 10 Years of experience in Sr Java Kafka Developer * Must ...

Java Kafka Developer

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Sr Java Kafka Developer Location: Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh, PA Remote position Fulltime TCS / PNC JD: * 10 years of experience in Sr Java Kafka Developer * Must have strong experience in Java;

$46.75 - $60.50/hr

The Java/Kafka Developer will Serve as an Agile Scrum team member providing software development and maintenance for the delivery of releasable software in short sprint cycles. Responsible for ...

Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Java Kafka Developer - Full-Time Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 1 to 2 days onsite / 3 to 4 days remote) Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently reside in the Metro Washington, D.C. area We have an immediate ...

Java Kafka Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Required Skill and Experience • Strong experience in core Java/J2EE • Proficiency in Kafka architecture, design, and development strategies • Experience in Confluent Kafka preferred Preferred ...

Java Kafka Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Required Skill and Experience • Strong experience in core Java/J2EE • Proficiency in Kafka architecture, design, and development strategies • Experience in Confluent Kafka preferred Preferred ...

Senior Kafka Developer

Atlanta, GA

$52.50 - $69.25/hr

Develop event-driven microservices using Java/Spring Boot. * Configure, monitor, and optimize Kafka ... Collaborate with development, DevOps, and architecture teams. Required Skills * 5-10 years of ...

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Java Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$60.75 - $78.50/hr

Java Developer Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Hybrid twice a week I have multiple Java position ... Must Haves: JAVA Spring Boot Kafka Cloud Clients I am taking from are listed above. Required ...

Senior Kafka Developer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.50/hr

CGI is seeking a Senior Kafka Developer / Java Engineer to serve as a technical lead supporting enterprise-level event streaming, API modernization, and distributed application development for a ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation ... Java and/or Scala (Python is a plus) * Distributed Systems & Messaging Architectures * Event-Driven ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation ... Java and/or Scala (Python is a plus) * Distributed Systems & Messaging Architectures * Event-Driven ...

Java Kafka Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$60 - $78/hr

Role: - Backend Java Developer Location: Sunnyvale CA (2 days WFO) Type: - 12 months Contract with possible extension AND/OR conversion * Expertise in Backend Development: Strong experience with Java ...

Kafka Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$57 - $75.50/hr

Position: Kafka Developer / Engineer (Kafka + MongoDB) Location: Remote Duration: Long term ... Experience with Java / Python / Scala (any one) * Understanding of REST APIs and microservices ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in the United States is $56.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.04 and $63.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Java Kafka Developer vs Java Backend Developer?

AspectJava Kafka DeveloperJava Backend Developer
Primary FocusDesigning and implementing Kafka-based data streaming solutionsDeveloping server-side applications using Java
Required SkillsKafka architecture, messaging, Java, Spring BootJava, Spring, REST APIs, databases
Work EnvironmentData streaming platforms, real-time data processingWeb applications, enterprise systems
CertificationsJava, Kafka certifications often preferredJava certifications, Spring certifications

Java Kafka Developers specialize in building and maintaining Kafka-based data streaming solutions, focusing on real-time data processing. Java Backend Developers create broader server-side applications, often integrating various technologies. While both roles require Java expertise, Kafka Developers focus more on messaging systems, whereas Backend Developers work on general application logic.

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Java Kafka Developer

Sarian, Inc.

Dallas, TX • On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Role: Sr Java Kafka Developer
Location: Dallas, TX, Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh, PA
Onsite position
Fulltime position
***NO C2C*****
JD:
8 to 10 Years of experience in Sr Java Kafka Developer
  • Must have strong experience in Java; Spring Boot; Kafka streaming, OCP.
  • Performing requirement analyses.
  • Developing high-quality and detailed designs.
  • Conducting unit testing using automated unit test frameworks.
  • Identifying risk and conducting mitigation action planning.
  • Conducting configuration of your own work.
  • Reviewing the work of other developers and providing feedback.
  • Using coding standards and best practices to ensure quality.

Must have skills:
  • Apache Kafka, Java Spring Boot.
  • OpenShift Container Platform or other Kubernetes.
  • Java application development.
  • Distributed caching solutions like Redis.

Manikanth
Sarian Solutions, Inc.
Ph: 732-790-2266 X 105
manikanth.d@sariansolutions.com | https://www.sarianinc.com/