Apache Struts Experts in Germany
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Rahul Joshi
Last position:
Hybris Consultant at Bosch Digital
- Implement Hybris Commerce projects for customer.
- Provide technical implementation of Developer and Integrator portal using Hybris solution.
- Integration with Billing and Payment systems.
- Technical ownership of the solution.
- Introduce best practices in Hybris solution and Java technologies.
- Provide release support on AWS environments.
- Technical focal point for sales and engineering teams.
- Supporting engineering team to scope the requirements and in architecting & designing the solutions.
- Proliferate best practices from one project to others, Knowledge management.
Olaf Taesch
Last position:
BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
Ola Van Dunen
Last position:
IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Rainer Diekmann
Last position:
Enterprise Architecture Management / Backend Software Developer at Polizei Hamburg
- Several projects in a police context
- Model and document police procedures/projects with Archimate (as-is/to-be) in the context of P20 (BKA)
- Create software architectures with microservices
- POC development with Springboot/Docker/Kubernetes
- Project size: 10 people
- Enterprise architecture management with Togaf and Archimate
- Backend software development Springboot
- DevOps with Kubernetes
- Implemented using: Java 17/21, Springboot 3, P20 architecture, Togaf, Archimate
Timo Heck
Last position:
Software Developer at Continentale Krankenversicherung AG
- Implementation of a REST-based web service for querying contract, claims, customer, and sales data as part of the Dialogmanager project.
- Data release is done in compliance with CoC requirements and individual user permissions from IAM (Identity and Access Management).
- Implementation using JBoss EAP 8.1 (JakartaEE 10) and Java 21 as well as JAX-RS, CDI, Microprofile-Config, Microprofile-OpenAPI.
Ulm Paunel
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Niels Majer
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Cloud Architect at Biesterfeld SE
- Architected ETL services for event-driven data exchange between enterprise systems on a Kafka streaming backbone.
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines for Azure AKS deployments and improved OpenSearch monitoring and alerting for proactive incident detection.
Tech: Java / Kotlin, Quarkus, Kafka / Avro, Azure / AKS, Azure Storage Container, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, OpenSearch, Terraform
Celso Kurrle
Last position:
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer at Spar
- Implementation of a GitLab CI/CD pipeline based on SAP Commerce Cloud 2211
- Development of a new B2C shop with Vue, Node and TypeScript to ensure scalability, extensibility and performance optimization
- Integration of Microsoft Azure Event Grid with SAP Hybris
- Implementation of BDD with Cucumber using Gherkin syntax to promote collaboration between development and business teams
- Support and customization of a Spartacus shop
- Technologies/Languages: Java, REST, OData, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, Node, Vue, TypeScript, Spartacus, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Ant, SonarQube
Jigar Patel
Last position:
Professional Freelancer at DuGi GmbH
- Managing projects of around 500 PDs
- Allocating and planning resources for the project tasks
- Technical Architect for Trade Enrichment System (TESYS)
- Application performance optimization & process optimization
- Acting as a bridge between business analysts team, software development team, IT support team, testing & release team
- Infrastructure migration and optimization
- Handling L3 support of TESYS application
- Analyzing and producing RCAs for P1 & P2 issues for TESYS application
- Preparing technical specifications, performing code review, performing TD review, conducting technical review meetings, maintaining project documents in RTC, conducting knowledge sharing sessions within offshore team
- Interaction with users & BA for requirements
- Work orders tracking
- Escalation management
- Environment / Platform: Java/J2EE, Spring, Eclipse, Tomcat, WAS, Oracle 10g/11g, DB2, COBOL, SVN, CVS, RTC, ICS, WebMethods, Jenkins, Sonar, MQ Series
Werner Keil
Last position:
Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM
- Testing the SekIDP and related components
- Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
Marie-Josée Mache
Last position:
Java Engineer / Developer at Davaso GmbH
- Involved in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment of Java-based applications.
- Built and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring scalability and reliable data exchange.
- Practiced code reviews, used version control systems (e.g., Git), and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.
- Implemented, managed, and optimized complex business logic and decision-making processes using the Drools Rules Engine, leveraging DRL (Drools Rule Language) for dynamic configuration.
- Developed software solutions for a major service provider in the healthcare insurance sector, specifically focusing on claims processing and reconciliation logic to ensure cost-effective reimbursement for health funds.
Vladimir Maznicenko
Last position:
Developer at Financial services provider
- Support and further development of a framework for developing applications in a banking association: DynS/OSPE
- Migration of the framework to Java 11 and Java 17
- Java8, Java11 and Java17, Spring, Spring-Batch, Spring WebServices, Spring-Security, Spring-Data, JPA, Hibernate, OpenSource libraries etc.
- XML, JAXB, JSON, REST and SOAP services, DB2, Oracle, WebSphere or Liberty AS, FreeMaker, Junit, mock libraries, JaCoCo, Maven, IntelliJ, Eclipse, GitHub, SVN, Jira
Peter Brungs
Last position:
Data Warehouse Consultant (Development and Analysis) at Atruvia AG
- Developed and enhanced ETL loading jobs with IBM DataStage and optimized SQL in an IBM DB2 environment as part of the Agree21 data migration
- Analyzed data quality and developed test procedures
- Created PowerShell scripts and documented GIT deployment processes
- Technologies: RedHat Linux, IBM DB2 with DBVisualizer, IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7, JIRA, TortoiseGIT, TortoiseSVN, PowerShell scripts
Kamal Tarik Rana
Last position:
Design and development of a requirements verification tool based on the INVEST principle at Ranasoft Internet Technologies
- Design of requirement verification based on the INVEST principle
- Implementation of the prediction model with scikit-learn and BERT
- Implementation of the web client with ReactJS and FastAPI
- Adaptation of the T5 model to improve user story generation according to the INVEST framework
- Certification of NLP and scikit-learn
- Technologies: Python, NLP, Scikit-Learn, BERT, T5, ReactJS, FastAPI, Cursor Visual Paradigm, Visual Studio, Draw.io, NSIS, vite, Electron
Ralf Köster
Last position:
Senior Java Developer, Consultant at Dataport AÖR
- Maintenance and further development of the Java/Swing-based @rtus FormsEditor
- Design and development of a graphical formula editor based on Google Blockly to map a project-specific DSL, including parsing and code generation
- Implementation of pixel-perfect synchronization between editor and print preview to improve user experience
- Technologies: Java 17/21, Swing, JavaFX, JBoss/Wildfly, JUnit, Mockito, Blockly, JPedal, ICEPDF, Eclipse
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Statistics of experts using Apache Struts
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
16%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Apache Struts
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Web apps on Struts
Apache Struts is a Java web framework for building server-rendered business applications. It is used for forms, workflows, admin portals, and systems that need clear request handling and consistent page navigation.
Core stack
- Action classes and request routing
- Form validation and input handling
- JSP-based views and server-side rendering
- Interceptors, tags, and configuration
- Integration with Spring, Hibernate, and Java EE systems
Where it fits
Struts is common in enterprise systems with long-lived codebases, especially where Java teams already run servlet containers and shared application services. In Germany, it often appears in internal business tools, regulated environments, and larger platforms that still depend on stable Java web layers.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance Struts experts for bug fixes, security reviews, upgrades, and cleanup of older modules. They are also useful during Struts 1 to Struts 2 migrations, framework modernization, and rescue work when the original team is gone.
What strong experts do
A strong Struts professional understands MVC flow, action and result mapping, validation rules, and the surrounding Java stack. They write clear code, trace request issues quickly, and know how to reduce technical debt without breaking existing screens.
What to look for
- Real Struts 2 project work, not only general Java
- Comfort with JSP, servlets, and server-side debugging
- Experience with legacy migration and maintenance
- Careful security thinking around input and view handling
- Ability to work with internal teams and document changes
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Apache Struts? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Apache Struts is used to build server-side Java web applications with forms, actions, validation, and page navigation. It is a common fit for business portals, internal tools, and older enterprise systems that need stable request handling.
Struts is the family name people use for both the older Struts 1 line and Struts 2. In practice, most current work means Struts 2, while Struts 1 usually comes up in maintenance, migration, or legacy support.
Apache Struts and Spring MVC both support Java web applications, but they are often chosen for different codebases and team histories. Struts is common in older enterprise systems, while Spring MVC is more often part of newer Spring-based stacks. A good freelancer should know when to maintain Struts and when to plan a safe move away from it.
A strong Struts specialist usually also knows JSP, servlets, validation, HTML forms, and Java debugging. In many projects, Spring, Hibernate, and application server knowledge matter as much as the framework itself.
Companies usually need Apache Struts help when a legacy application starts breaking, a security issue appears, or a release needs framework cleanup. Freelancers are also valuable for migration work, documentation, and taking over code that no one has touched in years.
Yes, Struts work is often done remotely because most tasks happen in code, logs, and test environments. For teams in Germany, remote collaboration works well when the freelancer can read German tickets or at least communicate clearly in English and align with local release routines.
A small maintenance task may only need a Struts 2 expert who can debug one module and ship a safe fix. A migration or rescue project needs someone who has handled older Java web layers, security risks, and release pressure before.
Look for clean explanations of how Apache Struts routes requests, validates input, and renders views. Good signs are precise debugging, low-risk changes, careful testing, and a clear plan for any legacy code they touch.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 745 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects are German (96%), English (96%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (82%), and Insurance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Struts in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (96%), and Quality Assurance (75%).
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