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Mistress Misty
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Java Architect
APAC
Location
$145,000
Salary
$70/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Expert in system design and architecture, with a focus on scalability and performance. Strong leadership skills in guiding technical teams.
Unit Testing
Randall
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Senior Java Developer
APAC
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$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
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Expert in Java development with strong skills in database management and system integrations. Celebrated for delivering robust and scalable applications.
Code Reviews
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Nat
Lead Java Developer
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EMEA
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$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
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Skilled in backend development and RESTful APIs, with extensive experience in Agile methodologies. Passionate about mentoring junior developers.
Featured Skills
Design Patterns
The Antler Queen
Senior Software Engineer
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AMER
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$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Experienced in Java development with a deep understanding of microservices architecture. Proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Featured Skills
Java
Mistress Misty
Java Architect
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APAC
Location
$145,000
Salary
$70/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Expert in system design and architecture, with a focus on scalability and performance. Strong leadership skills in guiding technical teams.
Featured Skills
Unit Testing
Lottie
Java Developer
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EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Talented Java developer with a focus on full-stack development and user experience. Eager to tackle complex problems with innovative solutions.
Featured Skills
APIs
Jackie
Senior Backend Developer
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AMER
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$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Proficient in Java and cloud technologies, with a knack for optimizing application performance. Committed to continuous learning and development.
Featured Skills
Refactoring
Taisa
Java Consultant
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EMEA
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$125,000
Salary
$60/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Consultant with deep insights into enterprise Java solutions and optimization techniques. Exceptional problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
Featured Skills
Caching Strategies
Van
Java Software Engineer
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APAC
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Adept in collaborative development and version control systems. Known for delivering code that exceeds client expectations.
Featured Skills
RESTful Architecture
Ben Scott
Senior Full Stack Java Developer
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AMER
Location
$135,000
Salary
$65/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
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Versatile developer experienced in both frontend and backend technologies, specializing in Java frameworks. Focused on creating user-friendly applications.
Featured Skills
SQL Optimization
Randall
Senior Java Developer
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APAC
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
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Expert in Java development with strong skills in database management and system integrations. Celebrated for delivering robust and scalable applications.
Featured Skills
Code Reviews
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Software Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing clean, maintainable Java code for applications.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing design patterns for code optimization and reuse.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting unit tests for code reliability and functionality.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Refactoring legacy code to improve performance and readability.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">System Integration</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Integrating APIs for third-party services using RESTful architecture.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating message queues for inter-service communication.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing data transfer procedures between applications.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Configuring authentication mechanisms for secure access control.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Performance Optimization</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Analyzing application performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Optimizing SQL queries for faster database interactions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Profiling applications to detect memory leaks and inefficiencies.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing caching strategies to enhance response times.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Team Collaboration</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Participating in code reviews to ensure coding standards.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating with QA teams for comprehensive testing.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Documenting technical specifications and user manuals.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Mentoring junior developers to enhance their skills.</div></div>

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