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Java Kafka Developer

Dallas, TX ยท 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;

Java Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$49.50 - $64/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Java Kafka Developer to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves developing applications using Java and Kafka Streaming, requiring strong ...

Java Kafka Developer

Cleveland, OH ยท On-site

$47.25 - $61/hr

Java Kafka Developer Location: Pittsburgh, PA, and Cleveland OH (Hybrid) JD: Role and Responsibilities: * Strong hands-on 8+ years of experience as Java Developer with strong Kafka expertise to ...

Java/Kafka Developer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Hiring Alert | Java/Kafka Developer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 8-15 Years Visa Type: USC / GC / GC EAD Only Must-Have Skills: Java Development ...

Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Ashburn, VA ยท 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 - Columbus Ohio

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$47.75 - $61.75/hr

- Java+ Kafka Developer Location : Columbus, Ohio Role Summary * Develop and support integration solutions across APIs, microservices, Kafka, and secure file-based interfaces. * Build scalable and ...

$37.50 - $48.75/hr

Design, build, and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka and Java. * Kafka application development: Develop and implement Kafka producer and consumer applications, including ...

Java-Kafka Developer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$49 - $63.50/hr

Design, build, and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka and Java. * Kafka application development: Develop and implement Kafka producer and consumer applications, including ...

Senior Java Kafka Developer

Alpharetta, GA ยท On-site

$54.50 - $69.50/hr

Damco Solutions is seeking a skilled Java Developer with hands-on experience in Apache Kafka to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable event-driven applications. The ideal candidate will have ...

Java Kafka Developer (Remote)

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Job Summary : ECOM is a company seeking a Java Kafka Developer to provide technical leadership and guidance to their project team. The role involves planning and maintaining data pipeline ...

Kafka developer

Fremont, CA ยท On-site

$62.75 - $80.25/hr

Info Way Solutions is looking for a Kafka Developer with strong Java skills. The role involves building, re-architecting, and refactoring Java code for critical applications, as well as working with ...

Kafka Developer

Blawnox, PA ยท On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Brentwood, PA ยท On-site

$48.75 - $63/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Coraopolis, PA ยท On-site

$48.75 - $63/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Wilmerding, PA ยท On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Coulters, PA ยท On-site

$46.25 - $60/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Wildwood, PA ยท On-site

$47.25 - $61/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Aleppo, PA ยท On-site

$48.50 - $62.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Kafka Developer

Ingomar, PA ยท On-site

$49 - $63.50/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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How much do java kafka developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 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

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Full-time

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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/