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# Java Kafka Developer (Hybrid)

- **Company:** Macro Solutions
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Custom Software, Data Governance, Data Stores, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Redis, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Docker, Confluent, Microservices
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d9ab3c79-ef2a-4874-af92-4ea469cc9d6d/java-kafka-developer-hybrid

## About the Role

Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently reside in the Metro Washington, D.C. area, * U.S. Citizen able to pass a CBP background investigation:

 + 3-year felony conviction check
 + 1-year illegal drug use check
 + 1-year misconduct check (e.g., theft or fraud)
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * 7+ years of professional software development experience
 * 5+ years of Java backend development
 * 3+ years of hands-on Spring Boot experience

Technical Expertise

 * Deep expertise in Apache Kafka:
 + Producer & Consumer APIs
 + Kafka Streams
 + Topics, partitions, consumer groups, offsets
 + Schema Registry (schema evolution & governance)
 * Strong experience implementing Kafka with Spring Framework
 * Event-driven architecture and microservices design patterns
 * Relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
 * ORM frameworks (Spring Data JPA, Hibernate)
 * Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
 * Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Desired / Nice to Have

 * Experience with Confluent Kafka
 * NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) or in-memory data stores (Redis)
 * Data governance and data quality principles in event-driven systems
 * Advanced DevOps / CI/CD automation experience

## Description

Job Description Java Kafka Developer - Full-Time Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 1 to 2 days onsite / 3 to 4 days remote), We have an immediate opening for a Java Kafka Developer to join an Agile Scrum team supporting a federal program. This role focuses on backend development within an event-driven, microservices architecture, delivering releasable software in short sprint cycles.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and implement custom software and database applications across legacy and modernized systems
 * Build and support event-driven, distributed systems using Kafka-based architectures
 * Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software in short sprint cycles
 * Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, testing, demos, retrospectives, and releases
 * Analyze complex technical challenges and develop scalable, innovative solutions
 * Ensure product quality, timeliness, and performance standards
 * Contribute to engineering standards and architectural best practices
 * Mentor junior developers and support team growth