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Ztek Consulting INC

Sr.Java Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$54 - $69/hr

Java Developer Duration: 6-12 months Location: Onsite Tampa -FL; Plano-TX Work Type: Rate: Pay ... Java (Spring Boot), GKP, GKS, Kafka, Cassandra, Drools / Responsibilities • Application ...

Embtel Inc

Senior Java full Stack Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$49.50 - $64/hr

Senior Java full Stack Developer (Multiple openings) Location: Location: Tampa, FL and Chicago, IL ... Hands on Kafka and any NoSQL databases like Cassandra * Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes ...

Citi

Senior Full stack Application developer

Tampa, FL

$96K - $145K/yr

Java, Kafka, Mongo DB, Spring WebFlux, Reactive Frameworks, Kubernetes, Docker, ElasticSearch. Java Functional programming, Spring Boot Libraries, Java Reactive Frameworks, Must have TDD and BDD ...

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PTR Global

Java Developer 602

Tampa, FL · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Java Full Stack Developer - W2 Location: Tampa, FL (onsite) Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire ... Experience with message bus technologies such as Kafka or AMPS. * Experience developing open source ...

PTR Global

Java J2EE - Advanced

Tampa, FL · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

... Kafka, MQ, Envoy proxy. * Advanced knowledge and experience in Java J2EE technologies. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns. * Experience with web services (REST ...

StradIT

Java Full Stack Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$49.50 - $64/hr

Working experience with Kafka or equivalent messaging systems: * Producers/consumers * Topic usage ... Cloud, Platform & DevOps * Working knowledge of: * Docker * OpenShift / Kubernetes concepts

Wipro Limited

Java Lead (With Scala)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and ... AI/ML, LLMs, Elasticsearch, Kafka, GraphQL * OpenShift, Redis/Hazelcast * Distributed, multi-tier ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in Brandon, FL is $49.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.60 and $55.14 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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Infographic showing various Java Kafka Developer job openings in Brandon, FL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,473 per year, or $49.3 per hour.
Java Lead Software Engineer - Kafka

Java Lead Software Engineer - Kafka

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 491 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 149 rated banks

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job responsibilities

  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Lead and inspire a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
  • Oversee technical design, architecture, and implementation to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Produce architecture and design artifacts for complex applications, ensuring that design constraints are met during software code development
  • Gather, analyze, synthesize, and develop visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets to support continuous improvement of software applications and systems
  • Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  • Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies
  • Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
  • Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
  • Proficiency in Java, REST, and microservices, with experience building event-driven microservices and Kafka streaming
  • Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and public or private cloud infrastructure
  • Proven record of providing end-user support with excellent problem-solving abilities
     
 
 
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
 
  • Exposure to AI - using python, AI, Copilot in VScode/Intellij
  • knowledge of Containerization and Container Runtime/Orchestration platforms (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS etc)
  • knowledge about messaging - Kafka
  • knowledge about Relational/NoSQL databases
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

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