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Kafka Engineer Jobs Near Me

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 ...

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 ...

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 AWS Engineer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$75.77 - $103.32/hr

Kafka * Experience using AI for development * Experience supporting debit, payments, or other high ... Java AWS Engineer Location: Columbus, OH Client Industry: FinTech Compensation: $55-75/hr #J-18808 ...

Senior Java Developer - Spark - Onsite

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55.25 - $70.50/hr

... engineer. * Expert in Java and Spark, with a deep focus on data transformations, processing and data engineering practices. * Expert in micro service implementation using Java, Sprint Boot, Kafka and ...

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How much do kafka engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for kafka engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Kafka/CDC/Python developer

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Columbus, OH • On-site

$48.50 - $67/hr

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Job description

Job Role: 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.
  • Proficiency in CDC tools such as Debezium, Oracle GoldenGate, or similar.
  • Solid understanding of event-driven architecture, stream processing, and data integration patterns.
  • Proficiency in Python for developing Kafka clients and connectors.
  • Working Experience with Apache Airflow.
  • Working Experience with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Working Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills.