Java Experts in Austria
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Marko Agrez
Last position:
Program Lead | Agile Transformation Coach at EnBW
Technologies: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Office 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Copilot, Excel, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, PowerAutomate, Word), DataDog, Conceptboard, Python, AWS, Claude, Perplexity Methodology: Scrum
- Steering and supporting the organization in the rollout of Scrum and in the introduction of a SAFe-inspired, quarterly roadmap and portfolio planning at program level.
- Servant leadership for Scrum teams and managers to achieve quarterly goals and measurably increase value creation for internal and external customers.
- Design and expansion of efficient communication and collaboration structures between multiple development teams and key stakeholders in the organization.
- Facilitation and professional moderation of cross-functional workshops and management meetings to align on shared goals.
- Coaching leaders, Product Owners, and development teams on agile values, role understanding, and scaled ways of working (Scrum, SAFe, Business Agility).
- Removing structural obstacles at team and organization level through targeted impediment management and escalation processes.
- Enabling teams to work with greater self-organization, personal ownership, and end-to-end responsibility across value streams.
- Individual coaching of key people (Product Owners, Chapter Leads, Scrum Masters) to strengthen their impact in the transformation program.
- Organization-wide identification, planning, and implementation of process, structure, and tool improvements to sustainably increase efficiency, throughput, and value creation.
- Close support for Product Owners in stakeholder management, prioritization by business value, product strategy, roadmap planning, and effective collaboration with development teams.
- Introduction, governance, and scaling of Azure DevOps as the central project and product management tool, including coaching the organization on usage, reporting, and alignment at all levels.
Achievements:
- Clear increase in the visibility, transparency, and perceived value creation of the development teams within the overall organization.
- Noticeable improvement in communication between development, business, and other stakeholders.
- Optimization of work processes, workflow, and backlog structures, which reduced lead times, sharpened priorities, and sustainably increased team effectiveness.
John Ampia-Addison
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Thomas Grill
Last position:
Senior UX Designer, Consultant & Team Lead at UXfocus e.U.
Strategic & UX work at UXfocus
- UX consultant and teamlead with strong experience in UX management, UX strategy, UX methods and processes
- Moderation of customer and user workshops and team mentoring
- Led qualitative and quantitative user research activities and UX design activities
- Developed user and customer journeys, user flows, wireframes up to the development of click prototypes for clients such as Indeed and Varian – Siemens Healthineers, Tecan and Energie AG
- Worked on digital products like responsive and mobile applications and complex industrial products like console applications and dashboards
- Developed design systems and design libraries using Figma, Design Tokens, Storybook, etc.
- Facilitated workshops and usability evaluations (user testing and expert evaluation) providing deep insights for advancing product development
- Experience with UX tools (Figma, Sketch, Invision), Design Systems, Requirements Engineering (Confluence, Jira, IBM Doors, etc)
Alexander Vasilenko
Last position:
Senior Cloud & Kubernetes Architect at A.S.E. | Business Solutions for Construction
- Architected and deployed a highly available, multi-tenant Kubernetes platform on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for business-critical microservices.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code strategy using Terraform for managing GKE clusters, networking (VPCs, Subnets), and IAM policies.
- Engineered optimized storage solutions for stateful workloads (MongoDB) using GKE PersistentVolumes, enhancing performance and data resiliency.
- Established a full-stack observability framework using Google Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Daniel Schlager
Last position:
AI Automation in E-Commerce at Looops
- AI automation roadmap for a D2C/B2B e-commerce company.
- Customer service bot with RAG over support tickets and product data, OCR pipeline for incoming invoices with writeback to Business Central, lead gen and posting automation.
- Deterministic n8n workflows with EU-hosted models.
- n8n, RAG / Mistral, Qwen/BGE embeddings / Business Central API, HubSpot, Shopify / Scaleway, S3 / Claude Code, OpenCode.
Burak Elalmis
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Nürnberger Versicherung
Further development of an insurance product quotation system
- Implementation and maintenance of pricing logic for property and casualty products (accident, property liability, business contents) based on Java and FaktorIPS
- Implementation of actuarial tariff revisions into product-specific calculation models
- Development and refactoring of backend components and web UI components
- Creation and maintenance of test tables and automated premium tests for quality assurance
- Code reviews and active involvement in quality assurance in the development process
- Production support and bug fixing in live operations
Michael Langer
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Nikola Neloski
Last position:
Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH
- Business analysis
- Requirements engineering
- System design
- Various insurance projects
- Technology stack: msg.Billing (in-/ex-collection)
- Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
Mark Kiel
Last position:
Business Analyst / Business Designer at UNIQA
- Incident analysis and troubleshooting
- Process improvements in collaboration with the business teams
- Joint design and implementation of requirements with the business department and architecture
- Planning and execution of quality management
Jori Martini
Last position:
Agile IT Manager Healthcare Systems at MA01 Gov. Digital City
- Responsible for managing GMP-critical systems
- Leading a team of 20 professionals
- Vendor management with a €15M annual budget
Christoph Quereser
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
Michail Matjuchin
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Daniel Auferbauer
Last position:
Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer at IoT Sensor Data Processing and Evaluation
- Develop a concept for the analysis of sensor data.
- Assess implementation options, products, and pricing in Azure.
- Present and advocate the solution concept to the client.
- Implement an ETL pipeline for processing sensor data.
- Integrate BI solutions with the data repository.
- Provide documentation and support for end users.
Damir Dudakovic
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant at Dudakovic e.U.
- Consulting in national and international projects in various roles and sectors (banking and finance, public sector, telecommunications, data management, software development)
- Engaging in project management, requirements management, business analysis, process management, IT consulting and coaching
- Delivering sustainable value quickly and efficiently due to high complexity and diversity of projects and expertise
- Emphasizing collegiality and integrity and fostering a positive team atmosphere
Fabio Galvagni
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
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Statistics of experts using Java
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria using Java
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
Java in practice
Java is a general-purpose language for backend systems, business software, Android work, and large enterprise applications. It runs on the JVM, which makes it a common choice for teams that want stable code, strong tooling, and predictable deployment paths.
What experts deliver
- REST APIs and microservices
- Spring Boot and Jakarta EE applications
- Batch jobs, messaging, and integration services
- Legacy modernization from J2EE or older Java code
- Test automation and release support
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong Java specialists work comfortably with the JDK, Maven or Gradle, JUnit, and common frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate. They also understand build pipelines, dependency management, logging, and the trade-offs between plain Java, Spring Boot, and heavier enterprise stacks.
When to bring in freelance help
Companies often bring in freelance Java experts when a team needs to move faster, clear a backlog, or repair difficult code. They are also useful for urgent production fixes, architecture reviews, cloud migration work, and replacing knowledge that lives only in one senior specialist.
What strong specialists do well
A strong Java professional writes code that is readable, testable, and easy to maintain. They spot threading issues, memory problems, slow queries, and API design flaws early, then explain the fix in plain language.
Austria projects and collaboration
In Austria, Java work often sits inside enterprise IT, finance, insurance, logistics, and public-sector systems. Many projects work well remotely, while some teams prefer on-site or hybrid collaboration for workshops, security-sensitive systems, or close work with German-speaking stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Java.
Java is used for backend services, enterprise applications, APIs, batch processing, and Android-related work. It is also common in systems that need long-term stability, strong type safety, and a large ecosystem of libraries. Many teams choose it for software that must stay maintainable over time.
Java is often compared with Kotlin, C#, and Python because they can all ship business software, but they solve slightly different problems. Java is a strong fit when teams want a mature JVM stack, broad tooling support, and a large pool of reusable libraries. Kotlin is a natural neighbor on the JVM, while Python is usually chosen for different kinds of speed and flexibility.
A strong Java freelancer usually knows Spring Boot, testing with JUnit, build tools like Maven or Gradle, and at least one database layer such as JPA or Hibernate. Good specialists also understand REST design, CI/CD, logging, and how to work with containers or cloud services. For older systems, knowledge of J2EE, Jakarta EE, and application server setups can matter a lot.
Java projects can range from small API fixes to large enterprise rewrites, so the needed depth depends on the task. For a new service, a hands-on specialist may be enough. For a legacy platform, a cleaner migration, or performance work, you want someone who has already solved similar problems in production.
Java and Spring Boot often go together, but they are not the same thing. Spring Boot is great for fast web services and common backend patterns, while core Java matters when you need lower-level control, library work, JVM tuning, or code that sits outside a web framework. Many strong specialists use both, depending on the task.
Yes, Java work is often a good fit for remote collaboration because most tasks are code, reviews, tests, and ticket-based delivery. In Austria, some companies still want on-site time for architecture sessions, sensitive systems, or stakeholder workshops. A good freelancer should be comfortable with either setup and able to communicate clearly in the team’s working language.
Look for clean code, strong tests, good API design, and a clear way of explaining trade-offs. A reliable Java specialist can point to real systems they improved, not just list frameworks. They should also be able to discuss performance, error handling, and maintainability without hiding behind jargon.
A Java freelancer should expect a mix of product teams, enterprise systems, and long-lived code bases in Austria. Good communication matters, especially when workshops or reviews happen in German. It also helps to be comfortable with legacy constraints, because many projects need improvement rather than a full rewrite.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 836 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects are German (98%), English (95%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Banking and Finance (44%), and Government and Administration (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Java in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Product Development (85%), and Project Management (56%).
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