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Pi Square Technologies LLC

Kafka Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers on Kafka and event-driven architecture. Required Skills & Experience: * 5+ years of experience in Kafka engineering, with at least 2+ ...

C. Mack Solutions, LLC

Java/Kafka Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$75K - $155K/yr

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 ...

Alpha Technologies

SR. Kafka Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $81.25/hr

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 statistical ...

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.

NuAxis Innovations

Junior Developer Appain

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

They are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Developer Appain to develop and maintain internal ... with Kafka and third-party APIs. Company : NuAxis Innovations is a provider of professional ...

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 Jul 13, 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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Kafka Developer

Kafka Developer

Pi Square Technologies LLC

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Kafka Developer
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Kafka Engineer to design, build, and optimize real-time data streaming solutions within the financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Apache Kafka, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on secure, scalable, and high-performance data pipelines supporting mission-critical financial applications.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain Kafka-based streaming platforms for financial transaction processing, fraud detection, and risk management.
  • Implement data ingestion pipelines from multiple sources (trading systems, payment gateways, customer data platforms).
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of Kafka clusters in production environments.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and application developers to integrate Kafka with financial applications and legacy systems.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka performance, ensuring compliance with financial industry standards and regulations.
  • Develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and alerting using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement security best practices including encryption, authentication, and role-based access control for sensitive financial data.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers on Kafka and event-driven architecture.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in Kafka engineering, with at least 2+ years in the financial domain.
  • Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry.
  • Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python for building Kafka producers/consumers.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with financial systems such as payment processing, trading platforms, or risk management solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in financial services.

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