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Macro Solutions

Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Mentor junior developers and support team growth Required Qualifications * U.S. Citizen able to ... Kafka Streams * Topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets * Schema Registry (schema evolution ...

CGI Inc.

Senior Kafka Developer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.50/hr

Senior Kafka Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States ... Provide technical leadership to development teams, including mentoring junior and mid-level ...

CDIT LLC

Java/Kafka Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

... developers/engineers, stakeholders, and end users within Agile processes. Responsible for ... Providing mentoring to junior members of the team Requirements Required: * Must be a U.S. Citizen ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Java AWS lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ... Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ...

Saransh Inc

Sr. Java Full Stack Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $64.75/hr

Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ... Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ...

Social Security Administration

Kafka Engineer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site +1

$143.91K - $197.20K/yr

Mentor junior developers and share Kafka expertise, fostering a culture of learning and growth. * Stay current with the latest Kafka releases, features, and ecosystem advancements. * Perform ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Java AWS Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ... Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Java AWS lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ... Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ...

Purple Drive

Java AWS lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ... Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Java AWS Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

Java Frameworks - Spring Boot, AWS Cloud, microservices, kafka * DevOps tools - Splunk, Dynatrace ... Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and guiding the team in adopting best ...

Staffingine LLC

Kafka Architect

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Kafka Architect Job Location: Bethesda, MD Job Type: Contract * Lead the architecture, design, and ... Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior kafka developer in the United States is $88,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectJunior Kafka DeveloperKafka Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic programming skills, entry-level Kafka knowledge, often a bachelor's degree in CS or related fieldAdvanced Kafka knowledge, certifications like Confluent Certified Developer, more experience in Kafka architecture
Work EnvironmentSupportive team, development-focused tasks, learning phaseDesigning, deploying, and maintaining Kafka infrastructure, more independent work
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, data-driven organizationsLarge enterprises, data engineering teams, cloud service providers

The main difference between a Junior Kafka Developer and a Kafka Engineer lies in experience and responsibilities. Junior Kafka Developers focus on learning and supporting Kafka-related tasks, while Kafka Engineers handle complex architecture, deployment, and optimization. Both roles require Kafka knowledge, but the level of expertise and scope of work vary significantly.

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Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

Macro Solutions

Ashburn, VA • Hybrid

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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