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Java Kafka Developer Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Senior Java Developer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$57.75 - $73.75/hr

This role involves senior Java development skills for event-based systems using Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka Streaming. Key Responsibilities: * Senior Java development * Event-based systems

Java API Developer

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$52.50 - $67.75/hr

We are seeking a Mid-level API Java Developer , to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that ... Configure and manage data ingest components in a cloud platform, such as Apache Kafka, NiFi, FTP ...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Vienna, VA ยท Remote

$135K - $140K/yr

McBride Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer to support enterprise ... REST APIs * Kafka / RabbitMQ * MySQL / Oracle / PostgreSQL * MongoDB / DynamoDB * Docker ...

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Kafka Architect

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Proficiency in scripting and programming languages commonly used with Kafka (such as Java, Scala, or Python). * Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes ...

Java Developer Senior

Ashburn, VA ยท Hybrid

$58.50 - $74.75/hr

... Java/JEE Developer (Journeyman) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in ... Experience with JMS and/or Kafka. * Familiar with AWS. * Comfortable with Eclipse and Visual Studio ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in Washington, DC is $64.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.53 and $71.88 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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Java Developer - New York, NY

AHU Technologies, Inc.

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site, Remote

$52 - $55/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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Job Description
Job Summary:
Java developer roles and responsibilities include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
  • Designs and develops user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle.
  • Determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products.
  • Designing and conducting tests.
  • Troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
  • Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools.

Qualifications:
  • Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.
  • Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
  • Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).
  • Experience in the Spring Framework.
  • Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC).
  • Java J2EE; Hibernate.
  • Experience working with Kafka and Postgres

Full Stack Java Developer with experience working with Kafka and Postgres
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $52.00 - $55.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.