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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Java Backend Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Java Developer Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain backend ... Build REST APIs and integrate messaging systems such as Kafka. * Work with relational databases and ...

Java Backend Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Job Title: Sr. Java Developer Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain backend ... Build REST APIs and integrate messaging systems such as Kafka. * Work with relational databases and ...

Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55 - $58/hr

Java Developer Columbus, Ohio $55 - $58 per hour ABOUT THE ROLE Our client is seeking an ... Develop event-driven solutions utilizing messaging platforms such as Kafka, SQS, or similar

Java Developer

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$46.75 - $60.50/hr

Title:- Java DeveloperTOP SKILLS: * Senior-level experience developing enterprise Java applications ... Kafka, Event-Driven Architecture, Payment Systems, CI/CD, Cloud, Containers *NO SQL What You'll Do ...

Java FSD (Kafka, Gaia Kubernetes Platform, Splunk, IntelliJ) with Cassandra DB knowledge Traditional Java Developer with cassandra Familiary with Kafka, Gaia Kubernetes Platform, Splunk, IntelliJ ...

Sr. Java Developer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$55.50 - $70.75/hr

Role: Sr. Java Developer Location: Cleveland, OH (preferrable)| Buffalo, NY| Albany, NY| Columbus ... Experience with Apache Kafka * Hands on experience with Apache Camel and OpenAPI * Strong ...

Fullstack Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Fullstack Java Developer Location: Columbus, OH * Strong hands-on experience in Java with Spring ... Proven expertise in Kafka, including producers, consumers, and event-driven architectures.

Blue Ash, OH (Onsite) Exp - 15+ Years We are looking for Software Engineering Lead / Architect with deep hands-on expertise in Golang, Kafka, Python, Kotlin, docker, Kubernetes, terraform and Java ...

Senior Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55.25 - $70.50/hr

Senior Java Developer (6-10 years) Location: On-site at the customer's office in Columbus, Ohio ... Hands-on experience with Kafka (or similar messaging systems) for event streaming * Strong ...

Java Backend Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Spring Framework to design ... Kafka, RabbitMQ) • Exposure to test-driven development (TDD) • Understanding of DevOps ...

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Java Kafka Developer information

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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Infographic showing various Java Kafka Developer job openings in Ohio as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Java Developer (GCP)

Columbus, OH • On-site

Indotronix International Corporation
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees

$48 - $62/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Summary: Senior Java Developer (GCP) - Contract | Columbus, OH (Remote/Onsite)
About the Role
Join a high-performing engineering team as a Senior Java Backend Developer focused on building scalable, secure, and resilient microservices on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Collaborate with technology leaders to deliver enterprise-grade APIs and event-driven cloud-native applications using cutting-edge Java technologies. Gain exposure to modern DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and observability tools while driving impactful business solutions in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
- Architect and implement cloud-native applications leveraging GCP services such as GKE, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Run
- Build event-driven systems with Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud, and asynchronous messaging patterns
- Integrate with MongoDB Atlas, SQL databases, and enterprise data platforms ensuring high availability and scalability
- Develop, optimize, and automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform
- Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to manage and deploy cloud infrastructure
- Implement robust testing strategies including unit, integration, contract, and performance testing
- Ensure observability with centralized logging, monitoring, tracing, and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and GCP tools
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, architects, and business partners to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions
- Mentor team members and advocate for best practices in application architecture and cloud-native development
Required Skills and Experience
- 7+ years software development experience building enterprise applications and APIs
- 5+ years Java development with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Maven, and Gradle
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, and microservices architectures
- Strong background in building event-driven integrations using Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud, or Pub/Sub
- Experience with MongoDB Atlas and SQL/NoSQL database design
- Expertise with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), GitHub, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Proficient in distributed systems, resiliency, scalability, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Google Cloud services: Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager, Cloud Monitoring & Logging, Cloud Build, Cloud SQL
- Professional Cloud Developer or Architect certification (Google Cloud)
- Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, and advanced observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace, Splunk, Datadog)
- Experience in financial services or high-volume transaction systems
- Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, Zero Trust security architectures
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and drive enterprise digital transformation
- Exposure to complex, large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native design patterns
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative work environment
- Competitive contract compensation
- No face-to-face interview required; remote candidates considered
How to Apply
Ready to join an expert team and accelerate your cloud engineering career? Submit your resume today to be considered for this exciting Senior Java Developer (GCP) opportunity!

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About Indotronix

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In 1986, Indotronix established itself in the staffing space. 22 years later, Avani entered the scene, offering consulting and technology development. Finally, in 2016, the two joined forces to begin delivering talent across all areas, from Staffing to Consulting to unique platform development.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rochester, NY, US