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Ola V.

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IT Lecturer

Berlin
Ola V.

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IT Lecturer

  • IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
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Mohsin H.

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Software Development Lead

Berlin
Mohsin H.

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BBM GenAI MiDAS program coordinator for Bosch eBike at Robert Bosch GmbH

The MiDAS program aims to integrate Generative AI across the entire BBM organization. My role is to enable the eBike division to adopt and leverage Generative AI by collaborating closely with the MiDAS team in India.

Management:

  • Enable the eBike division to adopt GenAI through tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate with the MiDAS team in India to design solutions for Generative AI use cases specific to the eBike division.
  • Coordinate with the eBike teams to integrate GenAI systems, tools, plugins, and services provided by the MiDAS team.
  • Plan roadmaps with eBike and MiDAS India team Product Managers for the delivery and integration of Generative AI solutions.
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Mark W.

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Independent IT/AI Consultant

Berlin
Mark W.

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Independent IT/AI Consultant at Freelance

  • IT consulting, coaching, and implementation with a focus on AI
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Toralf C.

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IT Consultant in PKI Software Development

Hohen Neuendorf
Toralf C.

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IT Consultant in PKI Software Development at BWI

  • Implementation of a full-stack application with Angular as the frontend framework and Java as the backend language
  • Use of the Swagger OpenAPI specification for REST communication between the frontend and backend applications
  • Control of a card printer via the Nexus Card SDK framework
  • Design and implementation of card management software with a web interface and a JavaFX module for printer monitoring
  • Use of Cucumber tests for test automation and creation of test artifacts to test outside the development environment
  • Use of Wireshark for network investigations to analyze the API of a third-party product and to monitor the REST API of the self-developed software
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Nikunjkumar P.

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Senior Java Backend Developer

Kleinmachnow
Nikunjkumar P.

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Senior Java Backend Developer at Questax Professionals GmbH

  • Provide the Price Listing Service team with prices for all cars and vans in different markets
  • Adapt market-specific requirements such as taxes, government subsidies, campaigns
  • Import and synchronize new prices for all new and existing cars and store them in the Redis datastore
  • Support our product and on-call duty
  • Daily business, development of new features, bug fixing
  • Pair programming, code review, mob programming
  • Develop POCs for new ideas
  • Maintain and extend the backend
  • DevOps tasks
  • Run Kubernetes updates
  • Adjust and further develop Kubernetes resources
  • Develop and adapt Helm charts
  • Adapt and update ArgoCD
  • Maintain, adapt, and improve CI/CD
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Yahya S.

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Odoo Software Developer & Consultant

Berlin
Yahya S.

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Odoo Software Developer & Consultant at KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH

  • Planning and implementing tailored Odoo ERP solutions to support and optimize specific business processes
  • Configuring and customizing Odoo modules according to individual customer requirements, including process automation and data integration
  • Training and supporting end users and administrators to ensure full use of Odoo features and to enhance user skills
  • Providing ongoing post-implementation support, including troubleshooting, maintenance and updates to adapt to new business requirements
  • Migrating data and integrating external applications into Odoo environments for a seamless, unified data landscape
  • Analyzing and improving existing Odoo systems to boost efficiency and optimize the user experience
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Ursula R.

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Sabbatical with Training

Berlin
Ursula R.

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Sabbatical with Training at Own Sabbatical

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Igor K.

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Internship Semester

Berlin
Igor K.

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Freelance Software Developer

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Andrej B.

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Lead UX Design Engineer

Berlin
Andrej B.

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Lead UX Design Engineer at Journexx GmbH

  • Leading, designing, and developing the UX and UI strategy and implementing it for the platform
  • Creating style guides and design systems in Figma
  • Creating a generic end-to-end layout structure for big data cockpits in Figma and Sass (CSS, design tokens)
  • Workflows, wireframes, user research, and rapid prototyping
  • Preparing and facilitating workshops and discoveries
  • Integrating designs and layouts into existing frontend templates
  • Prototyping (low-/mid-/high-fidelity) of various apps for journalists and publishers
  • Developing showcases for iOS and Android, design thinking, qualitative and quantitative user testing, and A/B testing
  • Frontend development in close collaboration with design teams
  • Active change management in the publishing and journalism sector and with stakeholders
  • Company-wide communication and info hub for teams
  • Raising awareness and getting buy-in for digitalization and new products
  • Creating concepts and designs for gamification elements on the platform
  • Convincing major industry players (e.g., WAN-IFRA) about new concepts and revenue streams
  • Developing new cloud-native apps and revenue strategies
  • Preparing and creating various materials for change processes
  • Creating presentations, mini-apps, and info materials to support change campaigns
  • Leading a total of three teams
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Sara A.

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Research Associate and Data Scientist

Berlin
Sara A.

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Research Associate and Data Scientist at National Center of Robotics and Automation - Condition Monitoring Lab

  • Developed ASR and TSR-based speech processing pipelines on AWS, enabling efficient feature extraction and scalable deployment for speech and text analytics.
  • Built a Multimodal Speech Emotion Recognition system combining NLP and deep learning (audio + text), achieving 98% accuracy and supporting real-time, cloud-based inference.
  • Designed and optimized end-to-end model training and evaluation workflows using AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda) to ensure performance, reliability, and reproducibility.
  • Created and deployed interactive, user-friendly dashboards for data visualization and insight generation, supporting research teams and management in data-driven decision-making.
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Taha H.

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Senior Salesforce Developer

Berlin
Taha H.

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Senior Salesforce Developer at Eurofiber

  • Implemented Service Tickets functionality for the HOLAWAL Partner Portal, taking full ownership of the epic from architectural design to delivery
  • Conducted stakeholder meetings, defined solution approach, and developed a reusable dynamic LWC component that enables configurable flow creation through JavaScript file settings
  • Implemented the IP-VPN workflow as a new business product and managed its end-to-end delivery using Salesforce Communication Cloud
  • Designed and developed a customer-facing quoting mechanism enabling external customers to view and accept quotes seamlessly
  • Localized and enhanced the customer portal by implementing Dutch translations, improving usability and engagement for a major Dutch client
  • Designed a quote request submission flow for the customer portal using Balsamiq wireframing tool, ensuring all required details were captured upfront
  • Developed an order form flow using Lightning Web Components to capture products, linked services, and service locations
  • Configured Salesforce Industries CPQ by modifying existing products, adding new attributes, and implementing validations to enhance product customization and accuracy
  • Implemented Apex mocking using the FFLIB library to build efficient, maintainable, and high-coverage test classes
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Daniel C.

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AI Engineer

Berlin
Daniel C.

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AI Engineer at EMLI GmbH

  • Development and deployment of AI/ML models to support research, production, and QC processes in GxP-regulated life science environments
  • Building scalable MLOps infrastructures for the production use of AI solutions in regulated areas, including cloud architectures and data pipelines
  • Regulatory compliance and validation according to GAMP 5, EU AI Act, and data integrity requirements, including audit trail-compliant documentation
  • Interdisciplinary project management in AI and digitalization projects: coordinating stakeholders, budget responsibility, client communication
  • Data engineering and integration: analyzing diverse production data, ensuring data quality, and integration into validated systems
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Jens F.

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Senior PHP Developer

Berlin
Jens F.

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Senior PHP Developer at Own Project

  • Developing an app that reflects the stock portfolio
  • Environment: Laravel 12, PHP 8.4, MySQL, Git, IntelliJ, GitHub, AlpineJs, TailwindCss
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Sandeep G.

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Software Engineer

Berlin
Sandeep G.

Last position:

Software Engineer at ACL Digital

  • Developed high-performance APIs for SDK backend on JavaEE Web, iOS, and Android, improving application performance and scalability by 30%.
  • Led system design, tech stack planning, and development, ensuring 98% uptime with strong code quality and automated tests.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, reducing release cycle time by 40%.
  • Deployed cloud-native applications on AWS EC2 instances, ensuring 99% uptime and optimized performance.
  • Delivered clean code with full unit, component, and integration test coverage, reducing defects by 25%.
  • Collaborated across engineering, QA, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions.
  • Mentored team members, increased development efficiency by 20%, automated routine tasks, and contributed to hiring, growing team capacity by 15%.

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Statistics of experts using IntelliJ IDEA

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 19 years)

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin have 18 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 19 years.

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 1.9 years)

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 0.3 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 1.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 14)

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 14.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 92%)

100% of IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 8% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 92%.

Master's degree or higher

57% (Germany: 53%)

57% of IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 53%.

Doctorate

7% (Germany: 8%)

7% of IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD). It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 8%.

Certifications per freelancer

2

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

90% (Germany: 95%)

90% of IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 95%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charges less than €320 per day.
One of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charges between €320 and €480 per day.
4 of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charge between €480 and €640 per day.
6 of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
6 of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the IntelliJ IDEA experts in Berlin charges €1120 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Berlin using IntelliJ IDEA

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 720 €
Germany avg. 731 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 752 €
Germany median 752 €

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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

IntelliJ IDEA 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 (100%)
  • Education (40%)
  • Manufacturing (40%)
  • Automotive (30%)
  • Banking and Finance (30%)
  • Transportation (30%)
  • Media and Entertainment (30%)
  • Professional Services (30%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What IntelliJ IDEA is

IntelliJ IDEA is JetBrains’ integrated development environment for Java, Kotlin and related JVM technologies. It combines code editing, navigation, refactoring, debugging, testing and version control in one workspace. Teams use it to build backend services, enterprise applications, Android projects and desktop software.

Core capabilities

Professionals use IntelliJ IDEA to understand large codebases and change them safely. Its inspections, code completion and automated refactoring support consistent, maintainable code across complex projects.

  • Configure Java and Kotlin projects with Gradle or Maven
  • Debug services, processes and test suites
  • Create and maintain unit, integration and acceptance tests
  • Review changes through Git and pull request workflows

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong specialists work across the IntelliJ IDEA ecosystem rather than treating the IDE as an isolated editor. Common surrounding tools include Spring Boot, Jakarta EE, Hibernate, JUnit, Mockito, Docker, Kubernetes, Git and CI pipelines. They may also use IntelliJ IDEA plugins, profilers, database tools and HTTP clients to shorten feedback loops.

When companies need expertise

Freelance expertise helps when a team is adopting Kotlin, modernising a Java codebase or standardising development practices across several services. It is also useful for migration work, complex debugging, build configuration and improving test coverage.

  • Resolve Gradle, Maven or IDE configuration problems
  • Set up repeatable local environments for distributed systems
  • Refactor legacy Java without disrupting delivery
  • Improve inspection rules, templates and team workflows

Working in Berlin

Berlin companies use IntelliJ IDEA across software products, financial services, mobility, media and other technology-led industries. A specialist can collaborate remotely or join an on-site team, depending on access, security and workshop needs. Clear English is common in international teams; German may matter for internal communication or regulated environments.

Choosing a strong specialist

Look for practical evidence: a clean project setup, thoughtful use of inspections, reliable tests and clear debugging methods. Strong professionals understand the build system and runtime behind the IDE, not just its shortcuts. They can explain trade-offs, protect team conventions and leave documented workflows that others can maintain.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about IntelliJ IDEA? Start with the answers below.

IntelliJ IDEA is used to create, test, debug and maintain Java and Kotlin applications. It is especially useful for Spring Boot services, enterprise systems, Android work and large JVM codebases where navigation and refactoring are important.

IntelliJ IDEA offers deep Java and Kotlin analysis, navigation and refactoring with strong support for JVM frameworks. Eclipse remains a capable Java environment, while Visual Studio Code is a flexible, lightweight editor that depends more heavily on extensions. The right choice depends on project size, team habits and required tooling depth.

A strong IntelliJ IDEA specialist should understand Java or Kotlin, Gradle or Maven, Git and automated testing. Experience with Spring Boot, databases, Docker, CI pipelines and cloud-native services is also valuable because the IDE supports work across the full application lifecycle.

The needed depth depends on the work. Basic configuration may suit a general JVM professional, while legacy refactoring, multi-module builds or difficult performance issues call for a specialist with evidence of solving similar problems. Review shipped work and ask how they diagnosed comparable issues.

Yes. IntelliJ IDEA projects are often well suited to remote collaboration through Git, issue tracking, shared build settings and code review. On-site sessions can still help with architecture workshops, environment access or team workflow changes, especially when security restrictions apply.

IntelliJ IDEA Community supports core Java and Kotlin work, while IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate adds broader support for web frameworks, databases, application servers and enterprise workflows. A specialist can map the required frameworks and integrations to the appropriate edition before the project begins.

Ask a IntelliJ IDEA freelancer to explain a real debugging, refactoring or build-configuration decision. Good answers connect IDE features with code quality, test reliability and team practices rather than focusing only on keyboard shortcuts. A small review exercise can reveal clarity and technical judgment.

Many IntelliJ IDEA professionals work with Kotlin, Spring Boot and other JVM technologies because the IDE provides strong support for their project structures and conventions. Confirm the person’s specific experience with your framework versions, build tools, testing approach and deployment environment.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are German (95%), English (90%), and French (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (40%), and Manufacturing (40%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (90%), and Project Management (55%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IntelliJ IDEA

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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