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Junior Java Microservices Developer Jobs in Fairfax, VA

Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

This role focuses on backend development within an event-driven, microservices architecture ... Mentor junior developers and support team growth Required Qualifications * U.S. Citizen able to ...

Java Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$83K - $196K/yr

Experience developing Java Microservices. Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science. * Previous consulting experience and understanding customer ...

Java Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

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Java Software Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Microservices Developer, Cloud Application Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree ...

Java Software Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$52 - $71.25/hr

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Java Software Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Microservices Developer, Cloud Application Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree ...

Java Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$53.50 - $73.50/hr

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Java Software Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Microservices Developer, Cloud Application Developer, etc. DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree ...

... to design microservices-based or distributed systems. • Review code, perform technical ... junior and mid-level developers. • Participate in requirement analysis and translate business ...

... to design microservices-based or distributed systems. • Review code, perform technical ... junior and mid-level developers. • Participate in requirement analysis and translate business ...

Java Software Engineer - Scrum Master

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$53 - $72.50/hr

... microservices while contributing to software architecture and technical design decisions ... Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration across engineering teams to ensure successful ...

Senior Developer

Herndon, VA · Remote

$55.75 - $73.75/hr

Leads migration of Java microservices modernization and application enhancement * Creates new ... Guides junior developers, reviewing code for quality and functionality, and providing constructive ...

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$125K - $130K/yr

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The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in modern Java development, microservices ... Mentor junior developers and contribute to development best practices Technical Environment * Java ...

Senior Java Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$57 - $72.50/hr

The role involves developing innovative UI designs, implementing microservices, and maintaining ... junior/mid-level developers. • All other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications

Java Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

They are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join their high-performing engineering team ... APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks. • Collaborate with cross ...

Backend Java Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

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Backend Java Developer * Location: Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite per Week) * Employment Type ... Build and integrate RESTful APIs and Microservices. * Develop cloud-based solutions using AWS ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior java microservices developer in Fairfax, VA is $109,192.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,200.00 and $108,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Macro Solutions

Ashburn, VA • Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Java Kafka Developer – Full-Time
Ashburn, VA (Hybrid – 1 to 2 days onsite / 3 to 4 days remote)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently reside in the Metro Washington, D.C. area

We have an immediate opening for a Java Kafka Developer to join an Agile Scrum team supporting a federal program. This role focuses on backend development within an event-driven, microservices architecture, delivering releasable software in short sprint cycles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement custom software and database applications across legacy and modernized systems
  • Build and support event-driven, distributed systems using Kafka-based architectures
  • Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software in short sprint cycles
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, testing, demos, retrospectives, and releases
  • Analyze complex technical challenges and develop scalable, innovative solutions
  • Ensure product quality, timeliness, and performance standards
  • Contribute to engineering standards and architectural best practices
  • Mentor junior developers and support team growth
Required Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen able to pass a CBP background investigation:
    • 3-year felony conviction check
    • 1-year illegal drug use check
    • 1-year misconduct check (e.g., theft or fraud)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of Java backend development
  • 3+ years of hands-on Spring Boot experience
Technical Expertise
  • Deep expertise in Apache Kafka:
    • Producer & Consumer APIs
    • Kafka Streams
    • Topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets
    • Schema Registry (schema evolution & governance)
  • Strong experience implementing Kafka with Spring Framework
  • Event-driven architecture and microservices design patterns
  • Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
  • ORM frameworks (Spring Data JPA, Hibernate)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Desired / Nice to Have
  • Experience with Confluent Kafka
  • NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) or in-memory data stores (Redis)
  • Data governance and data quality principles in event-driven systems
  • Advanced DevOps / CI/CD automation experience