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SR. Kafka Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$61.50 - $81.25/hr

Kafka Engineer Job Location: Downtown, New York/ Woodlawn, MD Design, develop, and maintain robust Kafka-based applications and data pipelines that support business operations, including the real ...

Java Kafka Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

REQUIREMENT_CITY - Charlotte, NC REQUIREMENT_ID- 10876850 Role Name - Java Kafka Engineer Key Responsibilities Application Development & Architecture • Design and develop enterprise-grade full ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Primary assignment will be supporting Kafka and Websphere environments hosting internally developed applications. Environments supported include Web Servers and Tomcat based environments Respond to ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Kafka + Python Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $68.50/hr

Kafka + Python Developer Location/s: Dallas, TX (1st priority) / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) Job Type: Contract Must Have Skills: Kafka, Python * As a Kafka + Python Developer, you ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Lead Kafka Developer - Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities * Design ...

Primary assignment will be supporting Kafka and Websphere environments hosting internally developed applications. Environments supported include Web Servers and Tomcat based environments Respond to ...

Support the deployment and operation of Kafka components including brokers, KRaft controllers, Schema Registry, and Kafka Connect * Participate in platform upgrade and improvement activities ...

Support the deployment and operation of Kafka components including brokers, KRaft controllers, Schema Registry, and Kafka Connect * Participate in platform upgrade and improvement activities ...

Java Kafka Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$50.50 - $65.25/hr

Role: Sr Java Kafka Developer Location: Dallas, TX, Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh, PA Onsite position Fulltime position ***NO C2C***** JD: 8 to 10 Years of experience in Sr Java Kafka Developer * Must ...

Kafka Engineer Location: Remote (USA) JD: Required skills: this person MUST have great knowledge of Redpanda. -Must know how to use Jira -Must know how to use Git and Bitbucket -Must know Agile SDLC ...

Kafka/Spark Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Position ID:J0626-0634 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: CGI is ...

Java Kafka Developer

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Sr Java Kafka Developer Location: Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh, PA Remote position Fulltime TCS / PNC JD: * 10 years of experience in Sr Java Kafka Developer * Must have strong experience in Java;

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How much do kafka jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for kafka in the United States is $56.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.83 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Kafka job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,445 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

KAFKA Developer

TriTech Enterprise Systems, Inc.

Lanham, MD • On-site

$50/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

To be considered for work, A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR A PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN (no H-1 B visa holders) with three or more years of U.S. residency as a Permanent Resident Alien.
ACTIVE IRS MBI IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION
TriTech Enterprise Systems (TriTech) is seeking a 'Kafka Developer' to support a federal project. This developer will design and develop IRS/MeF Mod microservices using Spring Boot, Kafka, JAX-RS services, JPA/Hibernate, and Red Hat OpenShift. In addition, this candidate will perform unit and integration testing, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain Java components as needed.
The IRS/MeF is a platform for electronically filing returns with the IRS.  It provides SOA-based web services that filers use to submit returns and provides web applications for IRS users to work with the returns.  MeF validates filed returns, determines their disposition, and interfaces with other IRS systems to process them downstream. IBM has developed and enhanced MeF since 2001.
 

Primary Duties:

  • Design and develop Java/JEE components using KAFKA, Spring REST Services, Spring Boot – 70%
  • Perform unit and development-level integration testing as needed – 20%
  • Perform code maintenance based on needs of IBM testing, customer testing, and production issues – 10%

Required Skills/Level of Experience:

  • Java/JEE microservices development with Spring REST and Spring Boot – 8 years
  • Integrate KAFKA for Event Driven Workflows – 4 years
  • KAFKA Administration – 2 years
  • Development using AI Tools such as Claude Code – 1 year
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform - 4 years
  • Develop automated unit tests with JUnit – 4 years
  • Eclipse or Spring Tool Suite or JBoss Studio – 4 years
  • GitHub, JIRA – 3 years
  • Oracle Exadata – 2 years

Preferred Skills:

  • CICD Pipeline using GitHub Actions
  • Agile methodologies and working as Scrum Master
  • Maven

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