Apache Axis Experts in Germany
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Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Rainer L.
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse
Automation of the database major / minor releases for the TKeasy project
Concept for database major / minor release automation
Assessment of the current state
Evaluation of Redgate Flyway functionalities
Concept development
Products: Redgate Flyway, GitHub, Quest, Erwin Data Modeller, Oracle, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence
Knowledge: Docker, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Redgate Flyway, Major Releases, Minor Releases
Kyu-Wang L.
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a uniform program for tax collection for all states.
In tax collection, the aim is to collect the assessed taxes. This includes handling due dates, documenting incoming and outgoing payments, triggering reminders or refunds. Statute of limitations and payment reminders also play an important role. All payment transactions with banks and accounting are mapped in BIENE.
Setting up the architecture and coordinating the provisioning of development and test environments at the Hanover location
Installing and configuring environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface tasks: coordinating and aligning the integration of software products from other departments and their test data
Upgrading application server, JDK, Maven project structure
Environment coordination and build management
Implementing external interfaces
Implementing business requirements
Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designing and implementing microservice architecture
Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Deploying applications on OpenShift
Creating technical documentation and diagrams
Working with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Setting up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerizing the application (automated deployment via CI/CD pipeline)
Houssem B.
Last position:
Senior Backend Developer at Novobit Group
- Designed and developed scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS services.
- Contributed to HWP (Human Work Planning), a modern, cloud-based planning and optimization system for assembly and manufacturing processes across the Volkswagen Group. The platform provides a standardized digital solution for planning, optimizing, and supporting the simulation of human work and production process flows.
- Helped modernize legacy applications by migrating them to modular, distributed architectures, improving scalability and maintainability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Tunisia in a SAFe Agile environment.
- Utilized Bitbucket for version control, Bamboo for CI/CD pipelines, and JIRA for project and issue tracking.
- Integrated AWS services including EKS for container orchestration, Batch for job scheduling, and CloudWatch for monitoring.
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, AWS (EKS, Batch, CloudWatch), React, SQL, Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA
Dmitry V.
Last position:
Fullstack Software Developer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
- Backend development of the cloud-based microservice
- Frontend development of the microfrontend
- Migration of the cloud backend environment
- Rollout of the distributed high-availability Privacy Data Service
- Technologies: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST Services, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, OpenAPI, Postman, JavaScript, Vue.js, AngularJS, TypeScript, Micro Frontend, Redis, Kibana, Grafana, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Helm Charts, Sec-Hub, Black Duck, Docker, Maven, Git, Scrum
Jörg-Ulrich H.
Last position:
Data flows for health insurance providers
- Further development and creation of data flows for health insurance providers
- Data management across various storage systems (DB2, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, S3, custom APIs, ...)
- Documentation and training
- Planning and deployment of NiFi 2.x (major upgrade)
- Integrating Grafana for visualization, monitoring, and alerting
- Extensive use of the NiFi API to continuously monitor the system and its components
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Statistics of experts using Apache Axis
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Apache Axis
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Apache Axis experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Telecommunication (67%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
- Chemical (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SOAP service foundation
Apache Axis is an open-source Java framework for creating and consuming SOAP web services. Apache Axis 1.x uses JAX-RPC patterns, while Apache Axis2 introduced a more flexible message-processing model. Companies still rely on both when established integrations must remain stable.
Integration work
Axis projects commonly expose Java business functions through WSDL contracts or consume external SOAP endpoints. Specialists handle service bindings, XML serialization, authentication, fault handling and compatibility with systems that cannot be replaced quickly.
- Publish and consume SOAP services
- Generate Java proxies from WSDL
- Map XML types and service faults
- Connect ERP, billing and partner systems
Tools and ecosystem
Strong Apache Axis knowledge sits alongside Java, XML, SOAP, WSDL and HTTP. Useful surrounding skills include JAX-RPC, JAX-WS, JAXB, servlet containers, Maven, application servers and logging frameworks. Axis2 specialists may also work with modules for addressing, security and reliable messaging.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a legacy service needs a controlled change, an external interface fails, or documentation no longer matches production behavior. They may also need help migrating selected services from Axis 1.x to Axis2 or a newer Java web-service stack.
- Trace namespaces and generated bindings
- Diagnose interoperability failures
- Stabilize deployments and configuration
- Document contracts and operational risks
Delivery in Germany
Teams in Germany often run Axis integrations inside manufacturing, logistics, finance and enterprise software landscapes where partner contracts and long-lived interfaces matter. Remote collaboration works well when access, test environments and interface ownership are clear; on-site work can help during controlled cutovers or workshops.
What quality looks like
A capable professional reads the WSDL and generated code critically rather than treating the framework as a black box. They test real XML envelopes, verify namespace behavior, protect sensitive payloads and separate framework defects from application or network problems. They also explain upgrade risks clearly and leave repeatable tests, configuration notes and support guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Apache Axis, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Apache Axis is used to build Java-based SOAP web services and clients. It can publish operations through WSDL, generate client bindings, serialize XML data and exchange messages with enterprise systems.
Apache Axis is usually considered when an existing SOAP contract, generated client or partner integration depends on it. JAX-WS offers a more current Java SOAP approach, while REST can be simpler for new HTTP APIs, but replacing a stable Axis interface may create unnecessary compatibility risk.
An Apache Axis specialist should understand Java, XML, SOAP, WSDL and HTTP. Experience with JAX-RPC, JAX-WS, JAXB, Maven, servlet containers, application servers, TLS and message-level security is also valuable.
The right level of Apache Axis experience depends on the task. A small client change may need focused SOAP and WSDL knowledge, while a migration, production incident or multi-party integration requires someone comfortable tracing generated code, namespaces, deployment settings and legacy behavior.
Yes. Apache Axis work can usually be handled remotely when the specialist has secure access to repositories, logs, test systems and service documentation. On-site collaboration in Germany can still be useful for integration workshops, release coordination or sensitive cutovers.
Ask an Apache Axis freelancer to describe a SOAP fault they diagnosed and how they verified the XML envelope, WSDL and runtime configuration. Strong professionals can explain trade-offs, reproduce interoperability problems and show how they document tests and rollback options.
A frequent Apache Axis risk is a mismatch between generated bindings, deployed WSDL files and the service actually running. Namespace changes, encoded versus document-literal styles, incompatible XML types, authentication settings and unclear ownership can also cause failures.
Apache Axis 1.x remains relevant when a business-critical integration still depends on its generated clients or JAX-RPC service definitions. A specialist should first preserve behavior with tests, then assess whether Axis2, JAX-WS or another interface can be introduced without breaking partners.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 785 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Automotive (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Axis in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
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