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sydata

Devops | Linux Admin

Irvine, CA · On-site

MUST HAVE SKILLS: • KAFKA • RABBIT MQ • OPENSHIFT OR KUBERNETES • CONFLUENT • SPLUNK • ... Java programming. • Experience with at least one scripting language (Ruby, Python, Perl, Bash ...

Prosum

MEAN-Stack Developer

Burbank, CA

Qualifications Java developer experience Expert in building distributed real-time single page application that have leveraged socket.io (web sockets) on top of a caching layer (I.e.: Kafka or Redis ...

Jobsbridge

Big Data Developer

Glendale, CA

$56.25 - $72.75/hr

Skill Big Data Developer Java Hadoop DaaS Java Hadoop / Hive / MapReduce / Pig / Sqoop / Flume SQL ... Kafka is preferred. Deep understanding and ability to use SQL, XML, JSON and UNIX are required ...

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Big Data Architect

Long Beach, CA

$67 - $86.25/hr

... programming experience using Java required Recent experience scaling and modifying Hadoop ecosystem-including: HDFS, Web HDFS, HBase, Spark, HIVE, PIG, MapReduce, ZooKeeper and Kafka Strong knowledge ...

Metropolis

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$170K/yr

Who you are We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend, to join our Advanced Technologies ... Java, Scala, gRPC and Protobuf, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Kafka, to deliver high ...

York Risk Services

Senior Backend Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$129K - $168K/yr

Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Deep ... Experience implementing asynchronous communication patterns using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar ...

Sedgwick

Senior Backend Developer

Los Angeles, CA

$129K - $168K/yr

Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Node.js. Deep ... Experience implementing asynchronous communication patterns using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar ...

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BigData Consultant

Santa Ana, CA

$55.25 - $71.50/hr

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... Advanced experience with real-time data ingestion (Kafka,MQ etc) and ingestion using Talend into ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Torrance, CA

Must have strong programming knowledge of Core Java or Scala - Objects & Classes, Data Types ... Knowledge of Spark, Spark Streaming, Spark SQL, and Kafka is a plus. * Experience to Financial ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in Whittier, CA is $59.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.83 and $67.12 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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Technical Lead (Java/J2EE and AWS)

Technical Lead (Java/J2EE and AWS)

iSpace, Inc

Torrance, CA • On-site

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Job description

echnical Lead (Java/J2EE and AWS)

Location - Torrance CA Hybrid of minimum of 3 days/week onsite

Contract Duration February 2025 March 31, 2027

Overtime Occasionally

Travel 1-2X/year

This person will be the Tech Lead for Digital Services Development. They will be focused on delivering exceptional support to develop meaningful digital experience and strengthen our client s customer experience. This Tech Lead will support all digital application architecture, development, production support, and solutioning.

Required Skills and Expertise:

  • 5-10 years of experience in developing large scale enterprise applications and backend systems.
  • 3+ years serving in a professional Senior Technical role such as Technical Lead, Team Lead, or have equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Strong experience in Java/J2EE and related open-source frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Spring Data, JPA, Hibernate, etc.).
  • Experience working with public cloud providers (particularly AWS).
  • Proficient in Micro Services/backend development and building enterprise integration solutions with various Application server and messaging systems (JBoss/WebSphere Application server, Kafka, Red Hat AMQ, JMS, and others).
  • Familiarity with containerized app deployments (Docker, Kubernetes framework or Red Hat OpenShift), and Server Less Architecture.
  • Possess knowledge in database systems RDMS, RDS, NoSQL, DynamoDB, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, current IT trends, modern technology landscape, architecture principles, and advanced development techniques.
  • Well-versed in working with Agile practices and development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.

Desired Skills (not must haves, but nice to have skills)

  • Experience in Automotive industry

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