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Daniel Schmidt
Last position:
Senior Manager at devpoint GmbH
- Design and co-implementation of an insolvency management platform in Germany for a client (based on an AI development tool)
- Concept, requirements engineering, and implementation support for a Dubai-based company to integrate processes into a CRM
- Business analysis and requirements engineering at Swisscom for integrations
- Integration of a new knowledge management system into the business processes at Swisscom AG – REST API definition
- Project manager, consultant, and sparring partner for the realignment/process digitalization at GIB Solutions AG
- Process designer and prototype for an AI-based real estate marketing system in Dubai
- Interim head of the ICT department at a telecom company, reorganizing and optimizing processes with a team of 5 at GIB Solutions AG
- Agile requirements engineer / external PO for a web-based solution for the German company DEHN AG
- Project management and consulting for the existing marketing and campaign planning solution at Swisscom AG
- Building the ALoHA nearshore offering at devpoint
Yassin Ben Khalifa
Last position:
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Schweizerweg Gmbh
- Designed and executed automated and manual test cases for REST APIs and UI workflows using Selenide, Selenium, and Postman.
- Developed and maintained Gatling-based performance tests for simulating user load and validating system responsiveness and stability under stress.
- Integrated test suites into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, enabling rapid and reliable delivery cycles.
- Employed Splunk, Grafana, and Prometheus to monitor logs, track metrics, and perform in-depth application performance monitoring (APM).
- Utilized Swagger for validating and documenting API contracts and ensuring consistency across environments.
- Created and managed isolated test environments using Docker, enabling reproducible and consistent test execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket for agile planning, documentation, and version control.
- Worked in a Java/Spring Boot tech stack, leveraging Maven for project build automation and IntelliJ IDEA for development and debugging.
Key Achievements:
- Built a reusable Selenide-based UI automation framework that reduced test creation time by over 50%.
- Automated end-to-end test scenarios for critical business workflows, increasing test coverage and release confidence.
- Designed a modular Gatling load testing framework, used for continuous performance benchmarking.
- Detected and resolved several critical production performance issues through proactive APM and stress testing.
Bojan Antonović
Last position:
Full Stack Developer with Angular at Further Education
- Highest level achieved: Certified Mid-Level Angular Developer
- 13 technologies newly learned or refreshed with (re-)certifications
- Current: Docker, Azure, Quarkus
Christoph Wagner
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Ferran Siles Vila
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Personal time off / Private projects
- Took on and completed private/organizational projects.
- Continued self-training, e.g., in cloud and reactive architectures.
- Focused deepening of knowledge in areas like Kafka and modern Java 17 enterprise architectures.
Stephan Rudolph
Last position:
ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation at PostFinance AG
Deployment of a Customer Engagement & Loyalty solution in the cloud (AWS) and integration into the existing on-premise system landscape.
Technology: AWS EKS - Kubernetes, Helm, AWS EC2, AWS S3, PostgreSQL, SAP GLIF, RabbitMQ, Git, GitLab, ArgoCD, GitOps, CI/CD, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Linux, bash, IntelliJ, draw.io, Confluence
Result: Deployment of a cross-product bonus program for retail banking, embedded into online and mobile banking; actual and emotional customer engagement; improved profitability and loyalty; support for cross- and upselling; long-term improvement in customer satisfaction and positive impact on the company image.
Mateusz Lipczyński
Last position:
Project Lead Developer at PwC
- Took over the analyst and leading developer role in an innovative project helping detection of financial fraud in a major financial institution in Zurich with assistance of artificial intelligence
- Analyzed and implemented new modules, improved performance and user experience, elevated technical documentation and code quality to the standard required by the end client
- Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Spring Boot, concurrency, UX, Gradle, Impala
Martin Gall
Last position:
IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer at SECO
- Planning, implementation, and rollout of 7 eGov services for companies and job seekers for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (ALV)
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Statistics of experts using IntelliJ IDEA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
88%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using IntelliJ IDEA
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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
IDE workflow
IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE many teams use for Java, Kotlin, Scala, and mixed JVM work. Strong specialists know how to shape the editor, navigation, inspections, and run configurations so day-to-day development stays fast and consistent.
Core tasks
- Java and Kotlin project setup
- Spring Boot and Gradle or Maven workflows
- Debugging, refactoring, and code analysis
- Test execution and coverage review
- Database, Git, and terminal integration
Why companies hire
Companies bring in freelance IntelliJ IDEA professionals when teams need a clean setup, better productivity, or help standardizing the IDE across a codebase. This is common during onboarding, migration from another editor, or when a delivery team in Switzerland needs short-term support for a JVM release.
Ecosystem fit
IntelliJ IDEA sits at the center of a wider JetBrains stack. Skilled experts often work with plugins, Lombok, JUnit, Git, Docker, Kotlin tooling, and Spring support, while keeping the setup stable for the whole team.
What strong specialists do
A strong IntelliJ IDEA expert does more than change settings. They understand project structure, inspection profiles, live templates, debugging habits, and how to remove friction without breaking team standards.
When to bring one in
If your team is losing time on local setup, inconsistent code style, or slow debugging, an IntelliJ IDEA specialist can help quickly. The same is true when you need remote support for Swiss teams working across English, German, or French codebases and delivery routines.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around IntelliJ IDEA.
IntelliJ IDEA is used to work on Java, Kotlin, Scala, and other JVM-based projects with strong code navigation, refactoring, debugging, and test support. Teams also use it for Spring Boot work, Gradle or Maven builds, and database access when the IDE is part of the daily delivery flow.
IntelliJ IDEA is usually chosen when teams want deeper JVM support, stronger inspections, and more built-in refactoring tools than a general editor offers. Compared with Eclipse, many teams value its smoother workflow and richer support for modern Java and Kotlin projects, though the best choice still depends on the stack and team habits.
A strong IntelliJ IDEA specialist usually knows Java or Kotlin, Git, build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and common testing tools like JUnit. For many projects, Spring, Docker, database work, and code-quality practices are also important because the IDE sits inside that wider workflow.
For a simple setup or cleanup, a focused IntelliJ IDEA professional may be enough. For larger codebases, teams usually want someone who has handled inspections, refactoring, shared run configurations, plugin choices, and onboarding standards across multiple projects.
Yes, IntelliJ IDEA work is often well suited to remote collaboration because the main tasks are configuration, workflow improvement, and codebase support. In Switzerland, remote work is common for these tasks, while on-site sessions can still help when a team wants hands-on setup or shared training.
Look for concrete work with IntelliJ IDEA on real JVM projects, not just general IDE familiarity. Good signs include clear examples of refactoring, debugging, build setup, plugin decisions, and how they improved team workflows without making the environment harder to maintain.
IntelliJ IDEA is best known for Java, but it is also widely used for Kotlin and other JVM languages. Depending on the edition and plugins, it can also support a broader set of languages and tools, which is useful for mixed-stack teams.
If builds are hard to run, inspections are noisy, debugging is slow, or every specialist has a different local setup, IntelliJ IDEA help can remove a lot of friction. Teams also bring in support when they are standardizing a new workflow, moving from another IDE, or cleaning up a large inherited codebase.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects is 137 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,099 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 88% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (75%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (88%), and Insurance (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IntelliJ IDEA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Business Intelligence (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IntelliJ IDEA
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