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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

... Java, Kafka, AWS, and advanced portfolio optimization technologies within a financial services environment. Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology ...

Senior Java Developer

Wake Forest, NC

$49 - $62.50/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Rolesville, NC

$38.50 - $49.25/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Apex, NC

$43.50 - $55.50/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Knightdale, NC

$51.50 - $65.75/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Holly Springs, NC

$49.50 - $63.25/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Raleigh, NC

$55.75 - $71/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Sr. Java Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50.50 - $64.50/hr

* Sr. Java developer Raleigh, NC Long Term Project Required Skills: * * Must have min 10+ yrs of ... JMS, Kafka * Spring integration and/or batch * Banking client in the recent project is a must for N ...

Senior Java Developer

Garner, NC

$51 - $65/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Morrisville, NC

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Senior Java Developer

Wilders Grove, NC

$55.50 - $70.75/hr

Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven applications using Apache Kafka. * Work with ... Collaborate with business, QA, DevOps, and other technical teams throughout the SDLC. * Follow ...

Sr. Java Developer

Morrisville, NC

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

* Experienced and innovative technical senior Java developer with following skills * Strong hands-on ... Experience in Apache Kafka, in-memory cache/database technologies for ex. Redis, Hazelcast.

Sr. Java Developer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

* Experienced and innovative technical senior Java developer with following skills * Strong hands-on ... Experience in Apache Kafka, in-memory cache/database technologies for ex. Redis, Hazelcast.

Openstack Java Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$49.50 - $64.25/hr

Required Technical Skills Java / Spring Boot Kafka OpenStack Data pipeline creation and management Integration development experience Cloud/distributed systems exposure CI/CD and DevOps understanding

Sr. Java Developer

Durham, NC · On-site

$55.25 - $70.50/hr

MUST HAVE: * 6-7 years as a Java Developer java 11-21 & Spring Boot * Strong AWS experience (hands ... Messaging systems experience (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS) * Experience building and maintaining ...

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How much do java kafka developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in Durham, NC is $54.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.40 and $61.35 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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Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Performs cloud-native application design and development in an Agile software delivery environment. Automates the integration of code changes from multiple contributors into a single software project through the use of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) practices and open-source platforms. Uses component-based frameworks (Angular and J2EE) to build scalable web applications via HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript. Buids and maintains enterprise cloud enabled distributed systems. Participates in design reviews and code reviews. Enhances software engineering practices in the areas of Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD). Uses business knowledge to translate the vision for divisional initiatives into business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications and conducting studies of alternatives. Analyzes and recommends changes in project development policies, procedures, standards, and strategies to development experts and management.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Writes clean, testable, readable, and easily maintainable code.
  • Converts legacy monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture.
  • Defines and implements application-level architecture.
  • Develops applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
  • Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
  • Mentors junior team members.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Full Stack Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing portfolio construction solutions leveraging Java, Kafka, AWS, and advanced portfolio optimization technologies within a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Full Stack Engineer (or closely related occupation) developing portfolio construction solutions leveraging Java, Kafka, AWS, and advanced portfolio optimization technologies within a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") developing high-throughput, fault-tolerant, and highly concurrent batch processes, and scalable middle-tier web services for portfolio construction and management; administering message-based middleware, working with stateful applications, analyzing complex financial data across relational databases, and coordinating batch scheduling and vendor-driven portfolio optimizations; and implementing domain specific business rules using Java, Spring Boot, Groovy, Python, JMS, Kafka, JPA, myBatis, Oracle, PL/SQL, Autosys, and Axioma.
  • DE analyzing requirements and large interconnected data models to build full stack portfolio construction and management applications in accordance with Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (JIRA); and identifying automation ready requirements using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Acceptance Test Driven Design (ATDD) techniques with Spock, JUnit, Cypress, PACT, and WireMock.
  • DE participating in and providing coaching throughout the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) -- migrating and optimizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, supporting storage, and performing source code and structures management using Jenkins, MCADS, and AWS hybrid Cloud frameworks (S3, DynamoDB, EKS and Lambda) as well as Git and Maven.
  • DE monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting performance issues in portfolio construction and management applications using Datadog, JProfiler, Java VisualVM, and JConsole; developing baseline behavioral profiles for alerting and monitoring; planning operational and performance optimizations using jMagic; and performing performance assessments and enabling dynamic instance scaling using AWS EC2, EKS, and ECS as well as Docker, aligned with DevOps methodologies.

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Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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