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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 ...

Programmers.io

Java Backend Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$49.25 - $64/hr

... junior engineers Required Skills: Core Java, Java 8/11/17+- Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud- Microservices architecture- Kafka / RabbitMQ- REST APIs, Postman, Swagger- Hibernate/JPA- Oracle ...

Redolent, Inc.

.Net Developer

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$41 - $54.25/hr

Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best ... Experience with event-driven systems and messaging platforms like Kafka. * Solid understanding of ...

InterSources Inc

Senior Software Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

... mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application ... AKS), Kafka, Dynatrace, and LogDNA to ensure optimal application performance. • Drive ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Sr. Java developer

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$47.50 - $60.50/hr

Distributed caching, Messaging systems (Kafka, SQS/SNS) Qualifications * Degree or equivalent ... Mentor team of junior developers * Experience in Level 3 production support. * Extensive hands-on ...

Virtusa Corporation

Java Developer

Irving, TX · On-site

$49 - $63.50/hr

... ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key ... platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra ...

Judge Group, Inc.

java developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins ... Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, code reviews, and mentor junior developers. Required Skills ...

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As of Sep 5, 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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Hadoop Developer

Centraprise

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title : Hadoop Developer
Job Location : Charlotte, NC / New York, NY / Dallas, TX / Jersey City, NJ (ONSITE)
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Primary Skill: Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark),PySpark,Python,Apache Kafka
Secondary: UI - Angular.
Experience: Minimum 9 years
Roles & Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership:
• Define end-to-end architecture for data platforms, streaming systems, and web applications.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Data Engineering :
• Design and implement data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using Hadoop, PySpark, and related tools.
• Optimize ETL workflows for large-scale datasets and real-time streaming.
• Integrate Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures and messaging.
Application Development :
• Build and maintain backend services using Python and microservices architecture.
• Develop responsive, dynamic front-end applications using Angular.
• Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between components.
Collaboration & Leadership:
• Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and DevOps teams.
• Mentor junior developers and data engineers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and design discussions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
• Strong experience with Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark).
• Proficiency in PySpark for distributed data processing.
• Advanced programming skills in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for real-time streaming.
• Frontend development using Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS).
Architectural Skills:
• Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Familiarity with microservices, API design, and cloud-native architectures.
Additional Skills:
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Education:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
• 9+ years in software development, with at least 4 + years in architecture and Big Data technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
• BFSI domain experience or large-scale enterprise systems.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.
Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

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