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Java Fullstack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54 - $69.75/hr

Senior Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Java, kafka, mongodb/postgress/oracle, Angular/React for UI framework - Must have experience with AWS, specifically deployments - Must have some log/monitor ...

Sr. Java Developer

Chandler, AZ · Hybrid

$58.50 - $74.50/hr

Software Engineer 4 / Sr. Java Developer Duration: 12+ Months Location: Charlotte, NC/Dallas, TX ... Core Java, Kafka, MongoDB, Payments Background (all there are non-negotiables) Required ...

Java AWS Developer

Redmond, WA

$57 - $74/hr

We are seeking a Java AWS Developer to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible ... Design, build, test and support individual features using Java, Kafka, AWS, with quality and ...

Java AWS Developer

Redmond, WA

$57 - $74/hr

We are seeking a Java AWS Developer to become an integral part of our team! You will be responsible ... Design, build, test and support individual features using Java, Kafka, AWS, with quality and ...

Java developer

Sunnyvale, CA

$60.75 - $78.50/hr

• Core Java, Kafka, design patterns, and concurrency concepts, including partitioning and consistent hashing • Hands-on experience with object-oriented design principles, such as selecting ...

Java Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.50/hr

Java, Kafka, confluence, Micro-services, Kubernetes and scala Essential Duties & Responsibilities ... programming Working experience with React High proficiency with source control including Git ...

Java, Kafka, Banking, Payments Position Description Primary Skills Java, Kafka, AWS, JavaScript Job ... Strong Java Developers and Leads, that have strong problem-solving skills. Payment Tech - Software ...

Java Backend Developer

Bernardsville, NJ

$52.25 - $67.75/hr

Sr Java Developer Dallas TX or NJ or san Diego, CA Long term Contract Skill Set - Java, Kafka, spring boot, microservices, Claude AI (LLM experience) , SQL ( all MUST have) ROLE SUMMARY We are ...

Java Backend Developer

Dallas, TX

$50.25 - $65/hr

Sr Java Developer Dallas TX or NJ or san Diego, CA Long term Contract Skill Set - Java, Kafka, spring boot, microservices, Claude AI (LLM experience) , SQL ( all MUST have) ROLE SUMMARY We are ...

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How much do java kafka developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for java kafka developer in the United States is $56.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.04 and $63.46 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 the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,931 per year, or $56.7 per hour.
Kafka Developer

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Required (Must have):
Java/J2ee experience 7-10 years
• Experience with importing & working with 3rd party libraries.
• Build and Deploying code through Ci/CD pipeline
• Experience with working with source code repo suck as Bitbucket, Github etc
• Experience with working with build tools like Maven
• Experience with working with deployment pipeline & orchestration tools like Jenkins
Nice to have:
• Working with Apache Kafka/Confluent Kafka i.e. Kafka connectors, streams, producers and consumers
• Experience with working with Docker or deploying Java code in docker containers
• Experience working to build automated test scripts and deploy in the CI/CD pipeline