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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Jupiter IT Solutions LLC

Java Developer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$54.75 - $70.75/hr

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in ... Develop event-driven applications using Kafka or similar messaging platforms. * Implement unit and ...

Polar IT Services

Java Fullstack Developer

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

$52.25 - $67.25/hr

Seniore Java Fullstack Developer Location: Baltimore, MD Mode of Interview: Inperson W2 Role Key ... Kafka, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Web Services. Thanks & Regards Jagdish Manager - IT Staffing ...

Staffingine LLC

Kafka Architect

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Proficiency in scripting and programming languages commonly used with Kafka (such as Java, Scala, or Python). * Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Java Engineers

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$52.75 - $72.50/hr

Our client is looking to add several Java Engineers to programs in Maryland and Virginia(several ... Apache Kafka * Apache NiFi * Angular 6 or above * Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Java Engineers

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$52.75 - $72.50/hr

Our client is looking to add several Java Engineers to programs in Maryland and Virginia(several ... Apache Kafka * Apache NiFi * Angular 6 or above * Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science ...

The Maven Group, LLC

Java Engineers

Annapolis Junction, MD

$52.75 - $72.50/hr

Our client is looking to add several Java Engineers to programs in Maryland and Virginia(several ... Apache Kafka * Apache NiFi * Angular 6 or above * Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science ...

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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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KAFKA Developer

TriTech Enterprise Systems, Inc.

Lanham, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

To be considered for work, A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR A PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN (no H-1 B visa holders) with three or more years of U.S. residency as a Permanent Resident Alien.
ACTIVE IRS MBI IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION
TriTech Enterprise Systems (TriTech) is seeking a 'Kafka Developer' to support a federal project. This developer will design and develop IRS/MeF Mod microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, JAX-RS services, JPA/Hibernate, and Red Hat OpenShift. In addition, this candidate will perform unit and integration testing, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain Java components as needed.
The IRS/MeF is a platform for electronically filing returns with the IRS. It provides SOA-based web services that filers use to submit returns and provides web applications for IRS users to work with the returns. MeF validates filed returns, determines their disposition, and interfaces with other IRS systems to process them downstream. IBM has developed and enhanced MeF since 2001.
Primary Duties:
  • Design and develop Java/JEE components using KAFKA, Spring REST Services, Spring Boot - 70%
  • Perform unit and development-level integration testing as needed - 20%
  • Perform code maintenance based on needs of IBM testing, customer testing, and production issues - 10%

Required Skills/Level of Experience:
  • Java/JEE microservices development with Spring REST and Spring Boot - 8 years
  • Integrate KAFKA for Event Driven Workflows - 4 years
  • KAFKA Administration - 2 years
  • Development using AI Tools such as Claude Code - 1 year
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform - 4 years
  • Develop automated unit tests with JUnit - 4 years
  • Eclipse or Spring Tool Suite or JBoss Studio - 4 years
  • GitHub, JIRA - 3 years
  • Oracle Exadata - 2 years

Preferred Skills:
  • CICD Pipeline using GitHub Actions
  • Agile methodologies and working as Scrum Master
  • Maven

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