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Neshent Technologies

$48 - $62/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Oakmont, PA · On-site

$48 - $62/hr

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Moon Township, PA · On-site

$48.50 - $62.75/hr

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Kafka Developer

Crescent, PA · On-site

$48.25 - $62.50/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Neshent Technologies

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Imperial, PA · On-site

$52.25 - $67.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Boston, PA · On-site

$46.25 - $59.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Gibsonia, PA · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

West Homestead, PA · On-site

$47.25 - $61.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Cuddy, PA · On-site

$48.75 - $63/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Duquesne, PA · On-site

$48 - $62/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Kilbuck, PA · On-site

$47.50 - $61.50/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Creighton, PA · On-site

$45.50 - $58.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

Neshent Technologies

$49.50 - $64/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Sturgeon, PA · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Harwick, PA · On-site

$46.50 - $60.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Clairton, PA · On-site

$45.75 - $59.25/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Elrama, PA · On-site

$47 - $60.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

North Versailles, PA · On-site

$47 - $61/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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Kafka Developer

Leetsdale, PA · On-site

$48.25 - $62.50/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will ...

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As of Sep 15, 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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Kafka Developer

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Neshent Technologies
11 - 50 employees
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$48 - $62/hr

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Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java/Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems. The ideal candidate will develop scalable, high-performance, event-driven applications and contribute to cloud-ready enterprise solutions using modern DevOps practices.

Required Technical Skills
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
  • Extensive experience developing microservices and RESTful APIs.
  • Strong expertise in Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, consumer groups, and stream processing.
  • Experience designing event-driven and distributed system architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of asynchronous communication, fault tolerance, scalability, and application resiliency.
  • Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
  • Strong SQL skills, including query optimization, stored procedures, data modeling, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency with Git and Maven.
  • Understanding of cloud-native application development and deployment.
  • Experience with application monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices.
  • Build scalable and resilient services using Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations, including API security, versioning, logging, and error handling.
  • Develop and maintain Kafka-based event-driven applications, including producers, consumers, and stream-processing solutions.
  • Configure and optimize Kafka topics, partitions, and consumer groups for high-throughput and reliable messaging.
  • Troubleshoot Kafka, distributed-system, application performance, and data consistency issues.
  • Design highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed applications.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries, database objects, and data models.
  • Support database performance tuning, migration, and modernization activities.
  • Develop and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automate build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
  • Follow secure coding practices, development standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Perform code reviews and ensure adequate unit and integration test coverage.
  • Use Git for version control and Maven for dependency and build management.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA engineers, product owners, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.
  • Knowledge of Kafka monitoring and observability tools.
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

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