Kafka
Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.
Short answer: Kafka is asked for by 1 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps — only by Backend Developer.
Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated
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- Roles that list it
- 1 of 103
- Core requirement
- Supportingcomplementary skill
- Skill type
- Technicalhard, teachable
Who hires for Kafka?
The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list Kafka, and how heavily each one weights it.
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What roles that use Kafka pay in the US
Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.
| Role | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Developer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
United States, USD. Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), 2025; each median links to its occupation. India (INR): no sourced figure for these roles yet, so none is shown.
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Kafka: common questions
- Is Kafka worth learning in 2026?
- Kafka is listed in 1 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps. Explore the roles above to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.
- Which jobs require Kafka?
- Roles that ask for Kafka include Backend Developer. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.