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Diego Espinoza

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RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format

Dortmund
Diego Espinoza

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RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format

  • Development of software and system support for RPG development.
  • Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
  • Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
  • User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.
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Arkadius Sikora

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Architect; Senior Developer; Full Stack Developer; DevOps Lead

Dortmund
Arkadius Sikora

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Architect; Senior Developer; Full Stack Developer; DevOps Lead at Bitmarck Holding GmbH

  • Requirement engineering for Ombudsstelle and creation of technical user stories for EPA V3
  • Handling of objections and revocations via mail and letter with high transaction mail volume
  • Coordination with other teams on interfaces
  • Design of a highly available, high-throughput solution on OpenShift with Java backend microservices
  • Implementation and extension of microservices
  • Infrastructure setup for deployment on OpenShift/Kubernetes including Jenkins pipelines
  • Integration with BitIAM, TI-M Fachdienst, Consent Keeper and FDV
  • Capture of requirements from DevOps operations and business units
  • Continuous integration and Scrum practices
  • Use cases: Kassenfusion, Opt-Out, Last Test, Widerspruchsmanagement
  • Integration test automation and feature extensions including Spring Boot 3 updates
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Jean Erge Ekeu Tcheumeni

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Engineer - Automation Technology

Bochum
Jean Erge Ekeu Tcheumeni

Last position:

Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH

  • Plan and design complex production systems as part of a team
  • Develop and modify electrical circuit diagrams
  • Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
  • Troubleshoot electronic assemblies
  • Develop PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
  • Identify and implement optimization measures
  • Create operating instructions
  • Ensure IT security of all operational technology
  • Support building services
  • Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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Hamza Sohail

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Software Developer

Bochum
Hamza Sohail

Last position:

Software Developer at WaslSign

  • Designed and implemented the system architecture for scalable document workflows, improving stability and performance.
  • Optimized the login flow with TOTP-based MFA, reducing complexity and login time by 35%.
  • Built secure backend APIs for document upload, signing, and management.
  • Developed encrypted file handling with AWS S3 pre-signed URLs, ensuring GDPR-compliant data protection.
  • Implemented JWT-based role authentication, strengthening access control and overall platform security and reducing code and database complexity.
  • Optimized database queries and caching using ORM, reducing API response time by 40%.
  • Integrated real-time webhook updates, enhancing workflow transparency and user experience.
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Yoav Netzer

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Freelance Software Architect

Moers
Yoav Netzer

Last position:

Freelance Software Architect at Freelance Consultant

  • Various small consultations, e.g. concepts and arcitectures.
  • Updating my Matlab, Linux, IPv6, Cyber-Security, C++ (up to 23) and Python skills.
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Yasin Yildiz

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DevOps Architect & Backend Developer

Dortmund
Yasin Yildiz

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DevOps Architect & Backend Developer at Schweizerische National Bank

  • Architecting and enhancing the DevOps infrastructure in a regulated environment
  • Migration, planning, and development from a monolith to microservices (ASP.NET Core)
  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins) to support agile development
  • Managing artifact repositories with JFrog Artifactory and security scans via Xray
  • Migrating and integrating source code repositories (SVN → GitLab)
  • Operating and configuring a container platform with OpenShift
  • Automating deployments with Ansible, Helm, and the Ansible Automation Platform
  • Implementing monitoring and alerting solutions with Prometheus
  • Collaborating closely with the frontend development team to optimize build, test, and release processes
  • Supporting the establishment of secure and scalable infrastructure processes (Secure SDLC)
  • Documenting and sharing knowledge within the team
  • Leading refinements and designing the backend architecture
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Manfred Liebetrau

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Senior Consultant Information Security

Dortmund
Manfred Liebetrau

Last position:

Senior Consultant Information Security at Creditplus Bank AG

  • Designing the information security process based on ITIL 4
  • Designing the ITIL 4 incident and change management processes
  • Creating information security policies for the bank
  • Support in the project for internal audit findings
  • Advising on the setup of the bank's internal control systems (ICS)
  • Advising on setting up ICS processes
  • Advising and supporting security architecture and risk analysis of the existing IT landscape, including IT security architecture, data management, data compliance & physical security
  • Advising and project leadership for the security concept of the bank's assets
  • Advising and support in contracts with external service providers to meet the bank's regulatory (BAIT; MaRisk; DORA; NIS2; GDPR) and information security requirements
  • Support in planning and implementing a SOC/SIEM and risk management
  • Support for the spam email team in analyzing and handling incidents
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Rafael Kolloch

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Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead

Dortmund
Rafael Kolloch

Last position:

Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead at IBM Deutschland

  • Further development and release support of a white-label e-prescription component for health insurance companies
  • Technologies: Android (Kotlin), Kotlin Multiplatform, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, StateFlow, Gradle, ProGuard
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Andreas Niemann

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Freelancer

Bönen
Andreas Niemann

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Freelancer at Freelance Work

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Ilja Leyberman

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead)

Unna
Ilja Leyberman

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead) at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH

  • Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
  • Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
  • Realization of various prototypes
  • Support in UI/UX and data analytics
  • Development of frontend and backend solutions
  • Kubernetes migration
  • Building CI/CD pipelines
  • Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
  • Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
  • Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
  • Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
  • Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones
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Peter Steinbrecher

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Self-employed software developer and consultant

Lünen
Peter Steinbrecher

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Self-employed software developer and consultant at Self-employed software developer and consultant

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Jan-Niklas Freundt

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Founder

Bochum
Jan-Niklas Freundt

Last position:

Founder at Freundt Consulting GmbH

  • Porsche AG (2018 – 12/2019): Design and development of native iOS apps in motorsport/Formula E (e.g. travel app and enterprise warehouse management with SAP integration) and e-mobility (Porsche Taycan; development of a native Microsoft Excel data export).
  • StarFinanz / Sparkasse (05/2019 – 07/2021): Worked on the banking app (FinTS, HBCI, PSD2, Apple Pay); implemented Apple Pay; implemented a new TAN method; worked with the FinTS backend (PSD2); opened bank accounts via app (eID, VideoID, Authada); designed a new, modern banking experience.
  • eBay Classifieds and Adevinta (07/2021 – 06/2023): Packaging & Pricing (premium features for business customers): e.g. markdown; company page; advertising options; multi-tenant design system based on SwiftUI and UIKit.
  • Maschinensucher (07/2023 – 12/2023): Fullstack mobile (Android, iOS) and backend (PHP, Yii, Elastic Search) development; implemented search agent push notifications, InstantSearch, and modernized the design.
  • Bankverlag (02/2024 - Present): Consulting and fullstack development of white-label apps (iOS / Android / Java Spring Boot) for private banks.
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Henning Pankratius

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IT consulting / development

Wetter (Ruhr)
Henning Pankratius

Last position:

Siemens

  • Developed a reporting API with RESTful services and Spring Boot
  • LDAP integration
  • Migrated services to AWS
  • Bootstrap
  • Frontend development with Angular 14
  • JBoss
  • DynamoDB
  • S3
  • Athena
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Christian Fox

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CRISC

Bochum
Christian Fox

Last position:

Deutsche Post DHL Group

  • Leadership development training
  • ITIL
  • Prince2

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Statistics of experts using Java

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 19 years)

Position duration

3.5 years (Germany: 2.9 years)

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 13)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

82% (Germany: 91%)

Master's degree or higher

36% (Germany: 55%)

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Dortmund 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 Dortmund using Java

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

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Daily rate avg. 734 €
Germany avg. 765 €

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 720 €
Germany median 792 €

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

Core platform

Java is a general-purpose language for server-side software, business systems, and large web backends. It runs on the JVM, so teams can build once and deploy across many environments with strong portability and tooling.

What it powers

  • Backend APIs and services
  • Enterprise systems and internal tools
  • Batch jobs and message-driven processing
  • Android apps and JVM-based components

It is a common choice for systems that need stable behavior, clear structure, and long-term maintenance.

Ecosystem

Strong Java work usually includes the JDK, build tools like Maven or Gradle, and frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot. Many projects also touch Jakarta EE, Hibernate, testing with JUnit, and observability tools for logs, metrics, and tracing.

When to bring in specialists

Companies usually look for Java specialists when a system needs refactoring, new service development, performance tuning, or a safe migration from older Java EE or J2EE code. In Dortmund, this is often relevant for industrial software, logistics, and enterprise IT where integration work must fit existing systems and on-site collaboration may matter.

What strong professionals deliver

A good Java professional writes clear code, understands object-oriented design, and works well with APIs, databases, and messaging systems. They also know how to diagnose runtime issues, manage dependency updates, and keep applications compatible across Java versions and frameworks.

How hiring works

  • New microservices or monolith extensions
  • Legacy code stabilization and cleanup
  • Cloud-ready deployment preparation
  • Test automation and release support

For companies hiring in Dortmund, bilingual communication and hybrid delivery are often part of the brief. The right specialist can work remotely or on-site, depending on the team, the system, and the delivery phase.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Java, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Java is used for backend services, enterprise applications, batch processing, integration layers, and many systems that must stay stable over time. It is also common in Android-related work and in large codebases that rely on the JVM. Companies choose it when they want structured code, mature tooling, and broad ecosystem support.

Java is often compared with Kotlin for JVM projects, C# for enterprise software, and Go for simpler service design. Java usually stands out when a team needs a very large ecosystem, strong backward compatibility, and many proven libraries. The best choice depends on the existing stack, hiring needs, and long-term maintenance plan.

A strong Java specialist often knows Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, Maven or Gradle, Git, and testing with JUnit. For many projects, experience with Hibernate, messaging systems, Docker, and cloud deployment is also useful. The best fit depends on whether the work is greenfield, migration, or maintenance.

A small feature task may need only focused Java experience, while a platform migration or a core backend rewrite needs someone who has handled complex systems before. The harder the integration, the more important it is that the specialist has seen similar architecture and failure modes. For legacy code, practical debugging skill matters as much as framework knowledge.

Yes, Java is still a strong choice for new backend systems, especially when stability, performance, and a mature toolchain matter. Spring Boot makes it practical for modern APIs, service-based architectures, and cloud deployment. It is especially attractive when a team expects the system to live for many years.

Yes, Java work is often remote-friendly because most tasks involve code, tests, reviews, and collaboration in shared tools. For teams in Dortmund, on-site work can still help during discovery, legacy analysis, or close coordination with internal stakeholders. Many projects use a hybrid setup.

Java is the language and platform name most people use. Java SE refers to the standard edition and core runtime, while Java EE, now Jakarta EE, refers to enterprise-focused APIs for server applications. A good specialist knows which part of the stack a project actually depends on.

A strong Java specialist can explain design choices clearly, show code that is easy to maintain, and discuss testing, error handling, and deployment with confidence. Look for real experience with the frameworks and runtime your system uses, not just general language familiarity. Good signs are clean refactoring plans, careful debugging, and practical communication.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 734 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 36% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (27%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Healthcare (53%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Java in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (87%), and Project Management (67%).

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