IntelliJ IDEA Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used IntelliJ IDEA
Imran Ali
Last position:
Software Engineer II at LivePerson Germany GmbH
- Led development of 15+ microservices (Java 17, Spring Boot) driving customer interactions; migrated from on-prem to GCP Kubernetes, improving scalability and reducing infra cost by 20%.
- Optimized user services with CouchDB caching and API refactoring, cutting response times by 35% and enhancing customer experience.
- Implemented canary deployments, FluxCD GitOps, and CI/CD optimizations in GitLab, reducing release lead time by 25% and enabling zero-downtime rollouts.
- Set up Grafana health checks and Anodot alerts for latency, error, and throughput monitoring, reducing MTTR by 40%.
- Built secure APIs using OAuth2, DPoP, and Gatekeeper, integrated REST and GraphQL, and achieved 90%+ test coverage with unit and E2E tests.
- Mentored junior developers, promoted Agile best practices, and collaborated cross-functionally to deliver high-impact, reliable customer-facing features.
Ola Van Dunen
Last position:
IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Yahya Sabi
Last position:
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
Ursula Raab
Last position:
Sabbatical with Training at Own Sabbatical
Igor Kazarnovskiy
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer
Andrej Becker
Last position:
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
Sara Ali
Last position:
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.
Taha Holawala
Last position:
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
Daniel Christoph
Last position:
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
Jens Freudenau
Last position:
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
Nikunjkumar Parmar
Last position:
Senior Java Backend Developer at Questax Professionals GmbH
- Provide the Price Listing Service Team Price for all cars and vans in different markets
- Adjust market-specific requirements like taxes, government subsidies, campaigns
- Import, synchronize and store new prices for all new and existing cars in Redis datastore
- Support our product and handle on-call duties
- Daily operations, developing new features, bug fixing
- Pair programming, code reviews, mob programming
- Develop POCs for new ideas
- Maintain and extend the backend
- DevOps tasks
- Perform Kubernetes updates
- Adjust and further develop Kubernetes resources
- Develop and customize Helm charts
- Adjust and update ArgoCD
- Maintain, adjust and further develop CI/CD pipelines
Sandeep Girase
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%.
Marco Rodriguez De Paz
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at Artificial Intelligence/LLMs
- Built a portfolio website using Vue 3 implementing dynamic pages responsive UI components.
- Integrated OpenAI ChatGPT API for interactive AI content generation.
- Handled API requests and media management via Cloudflare, enabling efficient communication and asset delivery.
- Vue.js
- Vuetify
- C++, WPF
- Debian
- Matlab
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Tailwind CSS
- Cloudflare Workers
- GitHub Actions
- Node.js
Neil Parsonage
Last position:
Software Engineer at AKDB
- Maintenance, enhancement, modernization, and testing of the OK.VERKEHR specialized application, a monolithic Enterprise Java solution (approx. 3.5 million LOC) for vehicle registration and driving license authorities
- Design, development, testing and maintenance of end-to-end workflows (dialogs, backend services and persistence layer, test suite) for new driver's license applications, modifications/extensions of licenses, management of parking permits and truck driver cards
- Development and maintenance of web services for communication between local road traffic authorities and the Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), FAER register, TÃœV inspection centers and driving schools
- Performance optimization and targeted refactoring for the future migration to a cloud architecture and addition of a new web client (Vaadin)
- 3rd-level support for customers in production
Dirk Ulrich
Last position:
Developer at Future Training & Consulting GmbH
Training course with exam for Spring Certified Professional.
- Environment: Spring Boot 3, Spring Framework 6, IntelliJ
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Statistics of experts using IntelliJ IDEA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years (Germany: 19 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 2 years)
Positions per freelancer
11 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 92%)
Master's degree or higher
58% (Germany: 53%)
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
89% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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.
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
IntelliJ in practice
IntelliJ IDEA is a development environment for people who work in Java, Kotlin, and related JVM stacks. Teams use it to write code, navigate large projects, inspect quality, and move faster through everyday changes. It is known for deep language support and a clean workflow.
What it helps build
- Java services and backend systems
- Kotlin applications and shared libraries
- Spring-based APIs and enterprise modules
- Test suites, refactors, and code reviews
- Build and run workflows across Maven and Gradle
Ecosystem skills
Strong IntelliJ IDEA specialists work well with the surrounding stack, not only the editor itself. They understand JDK setup, Gradle or Maven, Git, debugging, inspections, plugins, and project structure. They also know when to rely on built-in tools and when to tune the setup for a team.
When companies bring help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when an IntelliJ setup is inconsistent, slow, or poorly shared across a team. That can include onboarding new experts, cleaning up refactors, improving debug workflows, or standardizing project settings. In Berlin, this often fits teams that need focused support without long ramp-up time.
What strong specialists do
A strong professional knows the shortcuts, inspections, and navigation tools that keep work tidy. They can trace problems quickly, handle large codebases, and keep the IDE aligned with the project’s build and test setup. They also document changes so other experts can work the same way.
Common search terms
People may search for IntelliJ, JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, or simply IDEA. The right specialist understands the product’s role in daily Java and Kotlin work, and can adapt it to team standards, remote collaboration, or on-site work in Berlin when needed.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about IntelliJ IDEA? Start with the answers below.
IntelliJ IDEA is used for day-to-day work on Java and Kotlin code, especially in backend and JVM projects. Companies rely on it for navigation, refactoring, testing, debugging, and keeping large codebases manageable. It is a common choice when teams want a strong IDE for Spring and other enterprise stacks.
IntelliJ IDEA is often chosen for deeper code assistance, stronger refactoring tools, and a more integrated workflow. Eclipse can suit some legacy setups, while VS Code is lighter and more general-purpose. For complex Java or Kotlin work, many teams prefer IntelliJ because it reduces manual steps.
A strong IntelliJ IDEA specialist usually knows Java, Kotlin, Git, Maven or Gradle, and the debugging tools used in real projects. Spring, testing frameworks, and code-quality inspections are also common parts of the profile. For broader teams, knowledge of plugin management and shared project settings helps a lot.
A project needs IntelliJ IDEA expertise when the team is losing time on setup, navigation, debugging, or inconsistent project configuration. Freelancers are also useful during migrations, refactors, or onboarding periods where productivity must recover quickly. The best fit is usually a specialist who can work inside the existing workflow, not rebuild it.
Yes, IntelliJ IDEA works well in remote teams when the project setup is documented and shared clearly. Remote collaboration often depends on the same code style, build tools, and run configurations being available to everyone. In Berlin, teams often mix remote work with occasional on-site sessions when project alignment is important.
A IntelliJ IDEA specialist understands how to turn the IDE into a reliable daily tool, not just how to write Java. That means faster navigation, cleaner refactors, better inspections, and fewer workflow issues for the whole team. General Java knowledge helps, but deep IDE skill is what improves delivery speed.
Look for a IntelliJ IDEA freelancer who can explain concrete workflow improvements, not vague preferences. Good signs are clear project setup advice, strong debugging habits, and practical experience with build tools and version control. Ask how they would standardize settings for a team and what they would change first.
No, IntelliJ IDEA is most common in Java and Kotlin work, but it also supports many JVM-related tasks and mixed project setups. Teams using Spring, Gradle, or shared libraries often rely on it across several codebases. The right specialist can help even when the stack is broader than one language.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 697 € 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, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% 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 (94%), English (89%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (39%), and Manufacturing (39%).
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 (89%), and Project Management (50%).
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