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C. Mack Solutions, LLC

$46.75 - $60.50/hr

C. Mack Solutions is in search of a Java/Kafka Developer to design, build, and deploy custom ... Providing mentoring to junior members of the team Requirements: You must live within the DC, MD, VA ...

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 ...

2T Consulting

Sr. Kafka Engineer

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$91K - $126K/yr

Manage platform patching, roadmap execution, and mentor junior engineers. * Ensure stability, scalability, and performance of Kafka-based systems. Required Experience * 5+ years in platform ...

Social Security Administration

Kafka Engineer

Woodlawn, MD · On-site +1

$143K - $197K/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 ...

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 ...

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.

Govcio LLC

Junior Systems Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · On-site

$80K - $97K/yr

... and Apache Kafka to reduce information silos, consolidate data, and ensure data is accessible ... Basic, junior-level understanding of system engineering processes, requirements analysis ...

Lorven Technologies

Junior Java Engineer - Remote

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career developer to work on systems ... g., Kafka), or cloud services (e.g., AWS). • Familiarity with basic data analytics or rules ...

CGI Inc.

Junior Software Developer

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

Junior Software Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States ... Kafka - Web Server - Apache, Application Server - Jboss EAP - Open Source Frameworks - various ...

CGI Inc.

Jr. SW Developer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Jr. SW Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Virginia ... SQS/SNS, Kafka (exposure) • Code Management: Git, GitHub, pull request workflows • ...

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As of Jun 22, 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.

What is the difference between Junior Kafka Developer vs Kafka Engineer?

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

Java/Kafka Developer

C. Mack Solutions, LLC

On-site

$46.75 - $60.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description:

C. Mack Solutions is in search of a Java/Kafka Developer to design, build, and deploy custom software and database application features across both legacy and modernized systems, operating with minimal supervision. As part of a product team, you will contribute alongside teammates, embracing a do-what-it-takes mindset to drive both product excellence and team success. The Java/Kafka Developer will Serve as an Agile Scrum team member providing software development and maintenance for the delivery of releasable software in short sprint cycles. Responsible for activities associated with delivery of software solutions associated with customer-defined systems and software projects by working in close collaboration with software?developers/engineers,?stakeholders, and end users within Agile processes.



As a Java/Kafka Developer, you'll be:

  • Designing, developing, and implementing custom software and database application capabilities for a variety of legacy and modernized systems with limited oversight
  • Acting as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success
  • Providing improvements to the product(s) being supported
  • Actively participate in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases
  • Supporting release planning with conceptual design and development / refinement of software engineering guidelines
  • Analyzing complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools and solution components
  • Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports
  • Providing mentoring to junior members of the team
Requirements:

You must live within the DC, MD, VA area.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain CBP Public Trust clearance.

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying applications with Spring Boot.
  • Deep, proven expertise with Apache Kafka, including both the Producer and Consumer APIs, Kafka Streams, and related concepts (e.g., topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets).
  • Strong experience implementing Kafka solutions using Spring framework. Proficiency with Kafka Schema Registry for schema management and evolution.
  • Solid understanding of event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and microservices design patterns.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Spring Data JPA, Hibernate).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
  • Professional Experience: at least seven (7) years related technical experience, with software design, development and implementation
  • College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Direct experience with Confluent Kafka.
  • Experience with other NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) or in-memory data stores (e.g., Redis).
  • A strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles in an event-driven context.
  • DevOps experience/CI/CD pipeline.