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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Java/Kafka Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Hiring Alert | Java/Kafka Developer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 8-15 Years Visa Type: USC / GC / GC EAD Only Must-Have Skills: Java Development ...

Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Java/Kafka Developer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Java • Spring Boot • Kafka • OpenShift/Kubernetes • REST APIs • GitHub • Jenkins/GitHub Actions • Maven/Gradle • SQL ...

Data engineer with Java, Kafka, K SQL

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Keylent Inc is seeking a Data Engineer with expertise in Java, Kafka, and K SQL. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting distributed database systems while participating in the entire ...

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Qualifications Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle We are looking ... has worked in DevOps/Agile model. Additional Information ** U.S. Citizens and those who are ...

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle Qualifications We are looking ... in DevOps/Agile model. Additional Information ** U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the ...

Java Developer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Java, AWS Spring, REST, Cloudera, Apache Kafka, and on-premises EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) JD: We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in building and ...

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle Qualifications We are looking for a Production Support Analyst with technical experience in - * Kafka, Zookeeper (expert level)

Java Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Phoenix, AZ - onsite (LOCAL ONLY FOR F2F interview) Duration: 6+ months Java, SpringBoot, Kafka ... Programming . * Experience working on Cloud (public or private) is strongly preferred * Strong ...

Senior Java Developer

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$58 - $73.75/hr

Senior Java Developer We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in ... Java, AWS Spring, REST, Cloudera, Apache Kafka, and on-premises EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service ...

Senior Java Developer

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$58 - $73.75/hr

Senior Java Developer We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in ... Java, AWS Spring, REST, Cloudera, Apache Kafka, and on-premises EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service ...

Senior Java Backend Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Opportunity for advancement Senior Java Backend Developer - Digital Banking Location: Phoenix, AZ ... Build distributed, event-driven systems using Kafka. * Develop reliable and high-performance ...

Java Developer- Phoenix AZ

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Georgia IT, Inc. is seeking a Java Developer to join their team. The role involves working on full ... Required : • Full Stack Java (4 - 6 Years) • Kafka (1 - 2 Years) • Spring, Spring MVC, Spring ...

Senior Java Backend Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Opportunity for advancement Senior Java Backend Developer - Digital Banking Location: Phoenix, AZ ... Build distributed, event-driven systems using Kafka. * Develop reliable and high-performance ...

Java Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$42/hr

Requirement/Must Have: * 6+ years of experience in backend reactive programming languages: Java 8+ ... Kafka, webhooks, asynchronous API design. * Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or equivalent ...

Java FullStack Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Java Developer with AI Experience Location: Phoenix,AZ or Plano,TC or Charlotte,NC(Day 1 onsite ... Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar). Familiarity with cloud platforms ...

Java AI Developer - Backend AI

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.25 - $65/hr

Title: Java AI Developer - Backend AI Location: Phoenix, AZ/ Charlotte, NC Key Responsibilities ... Build event-driven systems using Kafka and streaming technologies * Develop data pipelines and real ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in Phoenix, AZ is $56.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.70 and $63.03 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 Phoenix, AZ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,095 per year, or $56.3 per hour.

Java/Kafka Developer

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Hiring Alert | Java/Kafka Developer

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8–15 Years
Visa Type: USC / GC / GC EAD Only

Must-Have Skills:

Java Development

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

OpenShift / Kubernetes

REST APIs

Microservices Development

Event-Driven Architecture

GitHub

Jenkins / GitHub Actions

Maven / Gradle

SQL Server, Oracle & PostgreSQL

JSON / XML

Dynatrace

Splunk

ServiceNow

Jira & Confluence

Preferred Certifications:

Oracle Java Certification

Red Hat OpenShift Certification

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Kafka Certification

AWS or Azure Developer Certification

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and maintain applications and services

Build and support API and event-driven integrations

Develop scalable and resilient microservices

Support application deployments and production releases

Troubleshoot application and integration issues

Participate in code reviews and design reviews

Implement security, performance and reliability best practices

Collaborate with Product Owners, QE, Infrastructure and Architecture teams

Support platform modernization and automation initiatives

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science