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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in New York, NY (NOW HIRING)

Lead Java Eng

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$96.43 - $117.10/hr

Kafka * AWS (Cert preferred) * SQL Database Education & Work Experience * Bachelor's Degree * 10+ years of experience Title Lead Java Software Engineer Location Jersey City, NJ Client Industry ...

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Java Backend Developer with Kafka

Jersey City, NJ ยท On-site

$52.75 - $68.25/hr

Java Backend Developer with Kafka Location: Jersey City, NJ 07310 Onsite Type: Long Term Contract Mandatory skills: Core Java, Microservices, Kafka (Skill matrix) As a Software Engineer and lead, you ...

Kafka development * must-have supported Kafka cluster in production * must-have developed or know of metric and monitoring to ascertain optimal performance * Advance proficiency in Java programming.

Kafka development * must-have supported Kafka cluster in production * must-have developed or know of metric and monitoring to ascertain optimal performance * Advance proficiency in Java programming.

Java Developer

Summit, NJ ยท On-site

$54.25 - $70.25/hr

Java Developer with Spring Cloud / Kafka VMO Location: Summit, NJ ( 3 days onsite 2 days remote) look for nearby Candidates only W2 required W2 Candidates with Validity of 12 months Must Have Skills

Java/Big Data Developer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Java/Big Data Developer Location: NYC, NY, 2 Bryant Park 3 step iv process 1 hour virtual coding ... STORM/SPARK/SCALA KAFKA Financial Experience Regulatory data and architecture Real time data ...

Java Developer

Brooklyn, NY

$53.75 - $69.50/hr

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, secure ... Implement messaging and event-driven solutions using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs. * Work with ...

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Java Developer

Brooklyn, NY ยท On-site

$54.50 - $70.50/hr

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, secure ... Implement messaging and event-driven solutions using Kafka or Azure Event Hubs. * Work with ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in New York, NY is $62.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.65 and $69.42 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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Lead Java Eng

Ports North

Jersey City, NJ โ€ข On-site

$96.43 - $117.10/hr

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Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for Lead Java Software Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for design and development of enterprise software applications.
  • Work with different stakeholders to review business requirements, architecture and design.
  • Involve in coding, pair programming and code reviews.
  • Write unit tests and software automation.
  • Lead and Mentor Jr development team.
  • Support Integration, UAT, and Performance testing.
Skills Required
  • Java
  • Kafka
  • AWS (Cert preferred)
  • SQL Database
Education & Work Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years of experience

Title Lead Java Software Engineer

Location Jersey City, NJ

Client Industry FinTech

Compensation $70-85/hr

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