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Confluent Kafka + Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

ITTConnect is seeking a senior Confluent Kafka/Java Engineer to work on site for a client in the Columbus, OH area. This is a contract position with a client that is a global leader in consulting ...

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Confluent Kafka + Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

ITTConnect is seeking a senior Confluent Kafka/Java Engineer to work on site for a client in the Columbus, OH area. This is a contract position with a client that is a global leader in consulting ...

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Kafka/CDC/Python developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.50 - $67/hr

Kafka/CDC/Python developer Job Location: Columbus, OH - Hybrid Job Type: Contract Required Skills & Qualifications: * Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry.

INTEGRATION ARCHITECT L2

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100K - $185K/yr

Build scalable and secure components using Azure API Management, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, DevOps tools, and managed file transfer technologies. * Work with architects, leads, QA, operations, and ...

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INTEGRATION ARCHITECT L2

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100 - $185/hr

Build scalable and secure components using Azure API Management, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, DevOps tools, and managed file transfer technologies. * Work with architects, leads, QA, operations, and ...

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PL/SQL Developer 1528

New Albany, OH · On-site

$100.37 - $103.11/hr

Can submit 5 candidates Bill rate $100.37 $103.11 Position Summary Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking a talented Backend Java Developer with 3-5 years of experience and strong expertise in Java, Kafka ...

Sr. Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55.25 - $70.50/hr

Sr. Java Developer Columbus OH Day 1 Onsite Must have strong Micro services, Kafka and Mongo experience Requirement:- • 8-10+ Years of Java J2EE, Springboot experience. • Strong Microservices ...

Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Kafka * ReactJS * AWS * DevOps * Python * Generative AI * Agentic AI Technologies Required Skills & Experience * Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and ...

Full Stack Java developer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$51 - $65.75/hr

Role: FullStack Java Developer Duration: 6months contract to perm Location: Columbus, OH 75 ... Java, AWS, Kafka, Spring Boot Nice to Haves: React This role requires advanced level of a wide ...

Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Mandatory skills - Backend Java development with Spring boot, Microservices, Kafka work experience ... Should Be a Java Full Stack Developer. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related ...

Webmethods developer Must have technical skills: WebMethods development experience using ... APIGEE/Java/Kafka knowledge is a plus. * Knowledge on WM integration with mainframe/salesforce ...

Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Mandatory skills - Backend Java development with Spring boot, Microservices, Kafka work experience ... Should Be a Java Full Stack Developer. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related ...

Java Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Mandatory skills - Backend Java development with Spring boot, Microservices, Kafka work experience ... Should Be a Java Full Stack Developer. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related ...

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Confluent Kafka + Java Developer

ITTConnect

Columbus, OH • On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

Full-time

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ITTConnect is seeking a senior Confluent Kafka/Java Engineer to work on site for a client in the Columbus, OH area. This is a contract position with a client that is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services with over 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. The end client is in the Utilities sector.
Job location: Columbus, OH (on site work)
We areseeking a Senior Kafka / Java Developer to support real-time datastreaming initiatives. This role requires deep hands-on experience withthe Confluent Kafka platform along with strong Java/Springboot development skills to build microservices, connectors, and streamingworkflows.
Theideal candidate is not just familiar with Kafka but has actively builtand operated event-driven systems at scale.
KeyResponsibilities:
  • Develop Kafkaproducers, consumers, and stream-processing solutions.
  • AdministerKafka clusters, topics, brokers, consumer groups, and connectors.
  • Deploy andmanage Kafka Connect integrations.
  • ConfigureSchema Registry, ACLs, RBAC, TLS, and platform security controls.
  • Develop customconnectors using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Buildautomated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
  • Deploy Kafkaworkloads to OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
  • Monitorplatform health using Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Splunk.
  • Support CDCintegrations using Oracle GoldenGate and Debezium.
  • Drive platformstandardization, automation, and self-service enablement.

Requirements
  • Apache Kafka
  • ConfluentPlatform
  • Kafka Connect
  • SchemaRegistry
  • OpenShift
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Java/SpringBoot
  • GitHub
  • Linux

Preferred Skills
  • OracleGoldenGate
  • Debezium
  • Snowflake
  • Iceberg
  • AWS
  • Azure