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About the job Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer | Hybrid Italy | Freelancer Contract

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our team on a freelance contract. The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in Java/J2EE, database management, front-end technologies, and enterprise frameworks. This role requires a hybrid work model (2 days on-site, 3 days remote) and is open to EU candidates or non-EU candidates already based in Italy with a valid work permit.

Key Details

  • Location: Italy (Hybrid 2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
  • Contract Type: Freelancer (B2B only)
  • Eligibility: EU candidates or non-EU candidates already based in Italy with a valid work permit
  • Experience Level: Minimum 15+ years in IT (with a university degree) or 22+ years (without a degree, but with relevant certifications)

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications using Java/J2EE.
  • Work with databases (Oracle, MySQL) and optimize SQL queries.
  • Develop and enhance front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Implement and manage version control and build tools (GIT, Maven, SVN).
  • Utilize Spring Framework, Hibernate/EclipseLink for backend development.
  • Work with Apache Solr + Lucene for search indexing and retrieval.
  • Maintain JSP-based applications and ensure performance optimization.

Required Skills & Technologies

  • Java/J2EE
  • SQL (Oracle, MySQL)
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • SVN, GIT
  • Hibernate/EclipseLink
  • Spring Framework
  • Oracle RDBMS
  • Maven
  • Apache Solr + Lucene
  • JSP

Minimum Requirements

  • With a university degree: At least 15 years of IT-related experience.
  • Without a university degree: At least 22 years of IT-related experience, preferably with supporting certifications.

Why Join?

Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale enterprise applications.
Hybrid flexibility 2 days on-site, 3 days remote.
Freelancer (B2B) contract with competitive market rates.

If you are an experienced Senior Java Developer looking for a dynamic role in Italy, wed love to hear from you.


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