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Kafka Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Redolent, Inc.

Kafka Admin

Chandler, AZ · On-site

DOE Interview Mode: 1-2 rounds (video required) currently seeking a Kafka Administrator for an onsite position with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ. This is a 12+ month ...

Northern Base

Java/Kafka Developer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Hiring Alert | Java/Kafka Developer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 8-15 Years Visa Type: USC / GC / GC EAD Only Must-Have Skills: Java Development ...

Centraprise

Kafka Infrastructure Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Kafka Infrastructure Engineer Job Location : Chandler, AZ (ONSITE) Job Type : Full-Time Skill: Kafka Infrastructure Engineer - Compliance-Driven IaC Automation * 7 - 10 years of hands-on experience ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle Qualifications We are looking for a Production Support Analyst with technical experience in - * Kafka, Zookeeper (expert level)

Sonsoft Inc

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle Qualifications We are looking for a Production Support Analyst with technical experience in - * Kafka, Zookeeper (expert level)

Sonsoft Inc

Java With Kafka

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Qualifications Kafka Vert.x Solace Hazelcast Rx.Java Hystrix Zookeeper DB2 Oracle We are looking for a Production Support Analyst with technical experience in - * Kafka, Zookeeper (expert level)

Keylent Inc

Data engineer with Java, Kafka, K SQL

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Keylent Inc is seeking a Data Engineer with expertise in Java, Kafka, and K SQL. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting distributed database systems while participating in the entire ...

Tekgence Inc

Devops Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.50 - $71.75/hr

Atos Syntel Main Skills Kafka; Redis; ELK Stack (Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana) :: 1. Must have at least 5 years of Industry experience in Production support / Operations support / DevOps role ...

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How much do kafka jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for kafka in Arizona is $53.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.99 and $66.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Kafka?

A Kafka job typically involves working with Apache Kafka, a distributed event streaming platform used for building real-time data pipelines and applications. Roles related to Kafka often include responsibilities such as setting up, managing, and optimizing Kafka clusters, developing producers and consumers, and ensuring data flows efficiently. Professionals in these roles may work as Kafka administrators, engineers, or developers, specializing in data streaming, system reliability, and distributed architecture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Kafka position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apache Kafka Engineer, you need a solid understanding of distributed systems, data streaming, and real-time data pipelines, typically supported by a background in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with the Kafka ecosystem, including tools like Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and monitoring platforms, as well as proficiency in languages such as Java or Python, is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative skills, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These capabilities are essential for designing reliable, scalable streaming solutions that support business-critical operations in dynamic technical environments.

What are the common challenges faced by someone working as an Apache Kafka Engineer?

As an Apache Kafka Engineer, you’ll frequently encounter challenges related to scaling data pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and managing data consistency across distributed environments. Troubleshooting issues in real-time streaming, optimizing performance under heavy loads, and orchestrating seamless integrations with other platforms are also regular aspects of the job. Collaboration with data engineers, DevOps teams, and software developers is integral to solving complex problems and delivering robust streaming solutions. Addressing these challenges requires both strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate findings and solutions clearly to diverse teams.

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Infographic showing various Kafka job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 9% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 77% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,378 per year, or $53.1 per hour.

Kafka Engineer

Shree Narayani Networking Solutions Pvt Ltd

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Kafka Engineer

Location: Chandler, AZ/ Charlotte, NC/ Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: Long Term

Interview Process: 2 virtual rounds; onsite interview may also be requested

Strong hands-on Core Kafka, Ansible, Python, and Terraform experience, preferably from infrastructure/platform/DevOps backgrounds with enterprise-scale Kafka environments.

Key Requirements:

  • Kafka – Core Product Knowledge is MUST
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • Terraform