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Software Technology Inc

Junior Full Stack Java

Roanoke, TX · Hybrid

$50.50 - $65/hr

Junior Full Stack Developer A Fortune 500 company is looking for a Junior Full Stack developer in ... Kafka, Kinesis, SNS, SQS) is a plus - An Ability to learn and develop expertise in new tools and ...

Sharp Infotech Inc.

java developer

Gainesville, FL

$46.25 - $59.75/hr

Kafka / Event-Driven Architecture * Docker * Kubernetes * AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform * SQL ... Mentor junior developers Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related ...

Apex 2000

Software Developer

Denver, CO

... guide junior developers through code reviews and pair programming Own end-to-end delivery of ... Query optimization, indexing strategies, capacity planning, cost optimization Kafka: Consumer ...

Centraprise

Hadoop Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark),PySpark,Python,Apache Kafka Secondary: UI - Angular ... junior developers and data engineers. • Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and design ...

Visionist, Inc.

Junior Software Engineer

Columbia, MD

$115K - $160K/yr

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Junior Software Engineer on our ... Kafka for stream processing and Elasticsearch for indexing and search - Maintain, monitor, and ...

Visionist, Inc.

Junior Software Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Junior Software Engineer on our ... Kafka for stream processing and Elasticsearch for indexing and search - Maintain, monitor, and ...

Visionist, Inc.

Junior Software Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Junior Software Engineer on our ... Kafka for stream processing and Elasticsearch for indexing and search - Maintain, monitor, and ...

Synechron

Lead Java Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

... junior developers. Responsibilities : • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of ... Kafka for event-driven architecture, stream processing, and real-time data ingestion. • ...

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As of Jun 15, 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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Strong Junior Java Developer

Sigma Software

Brazil, IN

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description

We seek a skilled and motivated Java Developer with Spring and AWS Services expertise to join our dynamic team. As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions using Java technologies.  

The team is developing a customer-related platform for a client who has a leading marketplace specializing in pet products.  

Weare looking for aperson who isinterested inbuilding high-performance, highly available, and scalable distributed systems. 

Job Description
  • Design, develop, and implement large-scale distributed systems to handle substantial data volumes, ensuring scalability, low latency, and fault tolerance 
  • Implement APIs and event-driven solutions to meet system requirements and enhance functionality 
  • Create and execute comprehensive unit tests, API tests, regression tests, and performance tests to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the system 
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to promptly address and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and swift recovery 
Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience in software development 
  • Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and Kafka, with expertise in frameworks such as Spring Boot 
  • Familiarity with AWS and EKS 
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools 
  • Hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying scalable, highly available systems 
  • Experienced with event-driven architectures and a deep understanding of at least one event streaming solution (e.g., Kafka, SNS) 
  • Proficient in working with both SQL and NoSQL databases 
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills 

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