IntelliJ IDEA Experts in Frankfurt
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Tan Pham
Last position:
DevOps Engineer in the DevOps Team at Rise-World
- Implementation of specified DevOps solutions to automate infrastructure (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible) on-premises datacenter (Ovirt, Proxmox, Ceph Cluster, MinIO) and private cloud.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of CI/CD DevOps pipelines (GitLab, GitFlow) to support development process (Artifactory, Prometheus, Istio, service mesh, Helm Chart, OpenShift (Red Hat Enterprise) / Kubernetes cluster), Red Hat Satellite.
- Administration, setup, monitoring and patching of Linux infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise for Dev, Test and QA.
- Use of Scrum and Kanban methods.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of security standards for deploying on Dev, Test, QA and Prod stages of the new ePA applications.
- Development of new plugins and add-ons needed on current infrastructure.
- Database support.
- Data analytics support (Python, Spark, Pandas, Power BI, Splunk Enterprise).
- Implementation of best practices for DevSecOps and BizDevOps using GitOps (ArgoCD), Streamlit framework, Semaphore Ansible UI.
- Configuration and testing of iperf, uperf, sysbench using benchmark-operator for external source data and IoT/MDM devices, creating reports via ELK / OpenSearch.
- Building a new Databricks platform to collect and analyze big data from different sources and IoT devices into Hadoop framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Power BI, Apache Airflow).
- Building backend data aggregation and processing to automate configuration deployment between different OpenShift clusters and big data framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Django 2, Ansible Automation, Jira JSM).
- Building a new ML pipeline platform using Kubeflow, TensorFlow, KServe.
- Data extraction, transformation and loading from different data sources including structured and unstructured data to analytic DWH / big data cluster using Python, Pandas, Polars, Power BI, Django backend and PostgreSQL.
- Setup of new DevOps Test and QA HashiCorp Vault cluster for PKI and IAM.
- Configuration and testing of automated patching based on CVSS score, SIEM-integrated CVEs.
- Use of Nexpose and InsightVM to scan vulnerability events in network, host, container and application.
- Design and implementation of secure and scalable AWS architectures including VPC, EC2, S3, RDS and Route53 and similar setups on Azure and GCP.
- Automated system provisioning and deployment using CloudFormation templates.
- Configuration of IAM roles, policies and permissions to ensure secure access control.
- Patch management, backup automation and disaster recovery setup on AWS infrastructure.
- Monitoring and optimization of system performance using AWS CloudWatch and AWS Trusted Advisor.
- Support of VMware services (vSphere, Aria, Horizon) and the virtual desktop environment.
- Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and AWS CodePipeline with interface to Nutanix.
- Configuration of AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance and system events.
- Planning and execution of migration of on-premises applications to AWS cloud platforms.
- Deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS environments.
- Deployment of internal software packages between availability zones using AWS CodeDeploy.
- Building and deploying ML models using Scikit-learn, XGBoost and Spark MLlib including hyperparameter tuning, model evaluation and production deployment.
Jan Mundo
Last position:
Founder, Senior Solution Architect, Team Lead, Senior DevOps Engineer at CreArt IT GmbH
- Hands-on solution architect
- Digital product development - SaaS
- Strategic consulting on software architecture, cloud migration, and DevOps processes
- Coaching SE developers and IT architects
Minh Doan
Last position:
Project Manager / Business Analyst / Application Manager at Finance and Insurance
Introducing 5 different process applications for various teams
Release planning: scope and time management
Resource/capacity planning
Conducting sprint planning / retrospectives
Increment planning (multiple sprints)
Preparing steering committee meetings / reporting to the executive board
Coordinating / aligning with external suppliers / deliveries
Multi-project resource planning
Aligning with the business unit and development team
Identifying best practices with IBM BAW
Cost control and planning for the project team and external service providers
Collecting KPIs using LogScale
Analyzing application errors with LogScale / queries
Defining user stories / aligning requirements with the business unit and development team
Testing and defect tracking
UI/UX design of the application
Preparing and facilitating brown-paper workshop
Test concept, test data, test organization, test execution
Recording team velocity / metrics
Executing tests
Scripts for automated testing
Organizing tests with the business unit and IT
Recording and prioritizing defects
Setting up and operating the application
Setting up application monitoring with LogScale dashboards
Checking health endpoints with PowerShell
Post mortem analysis
Setting up incident management
Setting up problem management
Analyzing errors using LogScale queries and dashboard
Pre-processing data for AI
Conducting evaluation with AI language models (Meta Llama 3.3 LLM and deepset Haystack) and RAG
Installing runtime environments for LLMs (large language model)
Evaluating various LLMs
Installing RAG (retrieval augmented generation) and integrating with LLM
Extracting unstructured data with LLM and RAG
Project based on IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow), WebSphere Liberty, Domea, d.3, REST, LogScale (formerly Humio), Swagger, PowerShell, JIRA, Confluence, Lucom Interaction Platform (LIP), Mattermost, Jabber
Ingo Dettling
Last position:
Analytics at BaFin - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Frankfurt
- Introduction of methods for developing and automated deployment of cloud-native software and machine learning applications in OpenShift clusters
- Development of various programs in Python
- Technologies: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Tekton, Docker, PodMan, Airflow, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Python
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.
Alexey Lysenkov
Last position:
Frontend Styler at Finanz Informatik
- Implementation of business transaction layouts for the online banking UI in compliance with BITV (accessibility)
- Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, LESS
Leonid Ravin
Last position:
IT Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer at S-Payment GmbH / Sparkasse (DSV-Gruppe)
- Business analysis of payments for the introduction of Wero EPI in Germany.
- Analysis and optimization of merchant processes in the context of acquiring and issuing.
- Analysis of interfaces for instant payments.
- Analysis of SCT-Inst processes, settlement mechanisms and reporting processes.
- Identification and clarification of gaps in merchant processes.
- Analysis and documentation of clearing and settlement processes.
- OSPlus process analysis and documentation.
- Coordination and alignment with scheme management as well as various payment service providers and financial institutions on merchant processes.
- Preparation and follow-up as well as active participation in EPI meetings on technical coordination and regulatory topics in payments, including content familiarization and prioritization.
- Preparation and documentation of project and steering committees in the EPI environment.
- Creation of status reports for the subproject.
- Maintenance and structuring of Confluence pages for project documentation.
- Coordination and alignment with the issuing teams on individual customer processes as well as aligning with bank processes and acquirer processes in the Wero environment.
- Communication with payment service providers regarding merchant and bank processes in the Wero environment.
- Organizational support for project management in special tasks in the EPI and Wero environment.
- Digital filing and documentation in Confluence and Microsoft Teams.
- Planning, implementation and tracking of work packages and steps.
- Quality assurance and project control.
- Consulting on IT strategy, IT architecture and interface management in the EPI and Wero environment.
- Technical environment: Jira, Confluence, XML, JSON, MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Draw.io, Innovator, 3rd-level support, ITIL, creation and updating of software documentation, interface management, OSPlus, Scrum, KYC, payment, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Wero, Microsoft Loop, Instant Payments, SCT-Inst.
Martin Gross
Last position:
Product Management for Medical Portal at MedTech Startup
- Product strategy and roadmap development for digital health portal
- Requirements engineering and feature prioritization
- User story definition and backlog management
- Prototype development
- Implementation of continuous delivery
- Search engine optimization
- Technological environment: Claude Code, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Agentic Coding, TypeScript, React, AstroJS, PostgreSQL, JetBrains IntelliJ, Netlify, Supabase, GitHub Actions, Git, DevOps, continuous delivery
Mario Steiner
Last position:
Expert in Web Analytics, Tag and Consent Management at Deutsche Bahn AG
- Conducting and analyzing web analytics
- Creating and editing tags and scripts in tag management as well as banners and other client-side web elements in consent management
- Technologies used in development: Tealium, JavaScript, IntelliJ, Git, Android Studio, Selenium, Appium, Adobe Analytics, Power Automate, Power App
Puya Dogouri
Last position:
Quality Assurance Consultant at Federal Employment Agency
- Consulting and implementation of functional test requirements
- Responsibility for and validation of test automation solutions in an agile team
- Support for QA topics during weekly release tests
- Creating test cases using Gherkin
- Developing automated tests with Cucumber and Playwright
- Specifying and maintaining automated and manual tests
Technologies used:
- Confluence
- Jira
- Cucumber
- Playwright
- Typescript
- Java
- Git
Karsten Gerigk
Last position:
Software Development at Siemens Mobility GmbH
- Maintenance and further development of several existing projects in the "AI-powered transportation" sector, based on React, REST-like APIs (Spring, Python) and various design libraries
- Responsible in the project for build processes, JavaScript development, architecture, coordination and communication with the design team
- Agile software development (Scrum, Kanban)
- Technologies: React, TypeScript, Ant Design, Node.js, Yarn, Vite, i18n, Postgres, Keycloak, Jest, Cypress, Storybook
- Tools: IntelliJ, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Confluence, Jira
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
Adil Sultan
Last position:
Mobile/Backend Developer at Freelance
- Built a cross-platform mobile application using React Native that interacts with IoT devices via RESTful APIs
- Implemented state management with Redux and integrated IoT-specific components for smooth data visualization and device control
- Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, utilizing MongoDB for scalable data storage
- Facilitated secure communication between the mobile app and IoT devices, enabling device onboarding, status monitoring, and control commands
- Implemented real-time data synchronization and optimized data flow to minimize latency
Michael Yaco
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Senior DevOps Engineer at DB Regio AG
- Supported implementation and operation of a portal used online and offline in customer-facing vehicles
- Automated processes by introducing CI/CD pipelines
- Provided enablement and methodological guidance for adopting software engineering best practices
- System environment: NestJS, Node.js, npm, AWS, Docker, Docker Swarm, GitLab CI, WhiteSource, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch, REST API
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Statistics of experts using IntelliJ IDEA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89% (Germany: 92%)
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
16% (Germany: 8%)
Certifications per freelancer
3 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using IntelliJ IDEA
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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 IDEA at a glance
IntelliJ IDEA is a professional IDE for Java, Kotlin, and other JVM work. Teams use it to write code, refactor safely, debug complex flows, and keep large codebases readable. It is common on backend projects, service layers, and build-heavy enterprise systems.
What experts deliver
- Java and Kotlin feature work
- Refactoring and code cleanup
- Debugging, profiling, and test runs
- Maven and Gradle project support
- Spring-based application work
Tooling around it
Strong IntelliJ IDEA specialists know the editor, inspections, live templates, and run configurations. They also work well with Git, JUnit, Testcontainers, Docker, and framework plugins that keep delivery smooth. The best freelancers make the IDE fit the team’s code style and release flow.
When companies bring them in
Teams usually look for IntelliJ IDEA help when a codebase is hard to navigate, builds are slow, or refactoring carries too much risk. It also helps when a Frankfurt-based team wants short, focused support for Java migrations, Kotlin adoption, or developer workflow cleanup without adding long-term overhead.
What strong specialists do
- Read a project quickly
- Use inspections with care
- Keep refactors safe and small
- Set up effective run and debug paths
- Work cleanly with version control
Good professionals do more than know shortcuts. They understand Java and Kotlin structure, can explain why a refactor is safe, and keep attention on maintainable code rather than local habits.
Search terms and fit
People may search for IntelliJ, IntelliJ IDEA, or JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA. All refer to the same core IDE experience. In Frankfurt, this often matters for fintech, enterprise software, and teams that mix on-site review with remote delivery, especially when clear English communication is expected.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about IntelliJ IDEA? Start with the answers below.
IntelliJ IDEA is used for Java, Kotlin, and broader JVM work. Companies rely on it for writing features, refactoring safely, debugging, running tests, and managing build files such as Maven and Gradle. It fits both greenfield services and large legacy systems.
IntelliJ IDEA is usually chosen when teams want deep code insight, strong refactoring, and rich project support out of the box. VS Code is lighter and more extensible, while Eclipse is still common in some legacy setups. For complex Java and Kotlin codebases, IntelliJ IDEA often gives specialists more leverage.
A strong IntelliJ IDEA specialist also understands Java, Kotlin, Git, testing, and build tools like Maven or Gradle. Familiarity with Spring, debugging workflows, and code quality checks is a big plus. The IDE matters, but the surrounding engineering skills matter just as much.
Projects usually bring in IntelliJ IDEA help when the codebase is large, refactoring is risky, or the team wants to improve daily developer flow fast. It is also useful for migrations, plugin setup, build issues, and onboarding teams to better IDE practices. Short expert support can unblock work without a long engagement.
Yes. IntelliJ IDEA work is often done remotely because most tasks happen inside the codebase, the IDE, and version control. Frankfurt teams may still ask for on-site sessions for pair work, architecture reviews, or tighter coordination with in-house specialists.
Look for clear refactoring choices, clean debugging habits, and a calm approach to build or test problems. A good IntelliJ IDEA professional explains trade-offs and keeps changes small and safe. If they can improve the workflow without creating tool noise, that is a strong sign.
IntelliJ IDEA is a strong fit for Spring and Kotlin because it understands the language features, framework patterns, and common project structure well. That helps specialists move faster through navigation, inspections, and test runs. It is especially useful when the same project mixes Java, Kotlin, and build logic.
Yes, both names are used. IntelliJ IDEA is the official product name, while IntelliJ and JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA are common search terms. When you hire a specialist, the important part is proven experience with the IDE, not which shortcut name they use.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 744 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Russian (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (79%), and Transportation (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IntelliJ IDEA
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