Florian Faist - Freelance Senior Developer

Q: Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Freelance Senior Developer at Green Compliance GmbH .

Q: What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Green Compliance GmbH , KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich , Uniqa Insurance Group AG , Convista FaktorZehn , and Gravia .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Insurance , and Agriculture . Florian also has some experience in Construction , Metals and Mining , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Production . Florian also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Insurance , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Audit .

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Vienna, Austria

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Freelance Senior Developer

Green Compliance GmbH

Developed a CRM solution using the Vaadin UI framework
Implemented a digital audit workflow for efficient handling of review and approval processes
Supported structured management of customer and project data and ensured compliance
Focused on usability, process automation, and integration into existing systems

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years

Freelance Senior Developer

KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich

Contributed to implementing billing software for health and accident insurance for Upper Austria's state employees
Used Java, Spring, and DB2 along with Faktor IPS for an efficient and reliable solution

Jun 2024 - May 2025

1 year

Freelance Senior Developer

Uniqa Insurance Group AG

Implemented a modern occupational pension solution at UNIQA
Developed a React frontend with a Quarkus backend
Integrated the "Lifefactory" platform via API
Focused on usability, performance, and secure data processing

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

7 months

Architect

Convista FaktorZehn

Developed a new application for efficient assignment and visualization of employee tasks
Fully integrated the application with Camunda
Worked with Faktor10 products: Faktor IOS, Linkki, Taskman

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 11 months

Solutions Architect

Convista FaktorZehn

Co-responsible for the application architecture of the "Occupational Pensions" insurance division at DeBeKa
Used Java, Spring, REST, Vaadin, Faktor IOS, Linkki, Faktor IPS, Postgres, OpenShift, and Kafka
Applied agile methods (SCRUM)
Solution-oriented work, time management and prioritization, teamwork and communication

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 11 months

Freelance

Gravia

Development of new digital monuments with automated integration of data from social networks
Preparation and display of information on websites and mobile devices
Payment processing via PayPal
Use of Java, Spring Boot, REST, Flutter, Vaadin, Postgres, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, GitLab, and PayPal

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 11 months

Senior Developer

FaktorZehn | Twinformatics

Development of the "KFZ" insurance line for Wiener Städtische and Donau insurance companies
Use of Java Spring, REST, TypeScript, Angular, FaktorIPS, Postgres, and Kafka
Working in a Scrum team

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

4 months

Senior Developer

Manz Solutions

Optimization of critical database queries
Analysis and reduction of memory usage in internal applications
Use of Java and JProfiler

Oct 2013 - Sep 2019

6 years

Developer

Austrian Civil Servants' Insurance

Development and design of field service quoting software in life, accident, household, and auto lines
Development of an application for task distribution
Development of a policy information system based on OMDS
Use of Java, GWT, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Spring, Hibernate, Lucene, Postgres, Infinispan, Activiti, and Flowable

Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

11 months

Operations

Kapsch

Network technology service desk specializing in routing, switching, and firewalling

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 5 months

Freelance

Silgan Holdings

Developed and maintained the website

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Paramedic

Austrian Red Cross

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

7 years

Summer Internships

Various Companies

Internships at Voest Alpine, Strabag, Land und Forst Kommunaltechnik and Mareiner Holzmarkt

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Insurance, Agriculture, Construction, Metals and Mining, and Retail.

Manufacturing

Insurance

Agriculture

Construction

Metals and Mining

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Production, Sales, Product Development, and Audit.

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Sales

Product Development

Audit

Summary

As an experienced software developer with over a decade in insurance technology, I bring extensive know-how in building web applications, database optimization, process control, and API development. My expertise covers Java, Spring, and a wide range of web technologies. In roles such as Architect, Solutions Architect, and Senior Developer, I have significantly contributed to the success of complex projects. I am passionate about delivering software projects successfully and meeting the highest quality standards. With strong skills in client and team communication, along with my technical expertise, I help drive projects to success. I look forward to applying my skills and expertise to new challenges.

Skills

Java / Spring
Vaadin
Typescript
Quarkus
Postgres
Faktor Ips
Faktor Ios
Linkki
Solution-Oriented Work
Time Management And Prioritization
Agile Approach (Scrum)
Teamwork And Communication

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

TU Wien

Civil Engineering · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

HTBL - Kapfenberg

Electrical Engineering - Information Technology · Kapfenberg, Austria

Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Borg - Kindberg

Information Technology · Kindberg, Austria

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Manufacturing 15.5 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 15 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Senior Developer, Architect, Solutions Architect

Main industries Manufacturing, Insurance, Agriculture

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Senior Developer, Architect, Solutions Architect.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Freelance Senior Developer at Green Compliance GmbH.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Green Compliance GmbH, KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich, Uniqa Insurance Group AG, Convista FaktorZehn, and Gravia.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Insurance, and Agriculture. Florian also has some experience in Construction, Metals and Mining, and Retail.

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Production. Florian also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Audit.

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Insurance, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Audit.

What is Florian's education?

Florian holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from TU Wien.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Florian?

Florian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.