Florian Faist - Freelance Senior Developer

Q: Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Freelance Senior Developer at Green Compliance GmbH .

Q: What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Green Compliance GmbH , KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich , Uniqa Insurance Group AG , Convista FaktorZehn , and Gravia .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Insurance , and Agriculture . Florian also has some experience in Construction , Metals and Mining , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing . Florian also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Insurance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Audit .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Freelance Senior Developer

Green Compliance GmbH

Development of a CRM solution using the Vaadin UI framework
Implementation of a digital audit workflow for efficient management of review and approval processes
Support for structured management of customer and project data while ensuring compliance
Focus on user-friendliness, process automation, and integration with existing systems

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Freelance Senior Developer

KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich

Contributed to implementing billing software for health and accident insurance for Upper Austrian public servants
Used Java, Spring, DB2, and Faktor IPS to deliver an efficient and reliable solution

Jun 2024 - May 2025

1 year

Freelance Senior Developer

Uniqa Insurance Group AG

Implemented a modern occupational pension solution at UNIQA
Developed a React front-end with a Quarkus back-end
Integrated the "Lifefactory" platform via API
Focused on user-friendliness, performance, and secure data processing

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

7 months

Architect

Convista FaktorZehn

Developed a new application for efficient distribution and visualization of employee tasks
Fully integrated the application with Camunda
Worked with Faktor10 products: Faktor IOS, Linkki, Taskman

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

1 year 11 months

Solutions Architect

Convista FaktorZehn

Co-responsible for the application architecture of the 'Occupational Pension' insurance division at DeBeKa
Used Java, Spring, REST, Vaadin, Faktor IOS, Linkki, Faktor IPS, Postgres, OpenShift, and Kafka
Applied agile methodologies (SCRUM)
Solution-oriented approach, time management and prioritization, teamwork and communication

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 11 months

Freelancer

Gravia

Developed new digital monuments with automated integration of social network data
Prepared and displayed information on websites and mobile devices
Handled payment processing via PayPal
Used Java, Spring Boot, REST, Flutter, Vaadin, Postgres, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, GitLab, and PayPal

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 11 months

Senior Developer

FaktorZehn | Twinformatics

Developed the "KFZ" car insurance division for the insurers Wienerstädtische and Donau
Used Java Spring, REST, TypeScript, Angular, FaktorIPS, Postgres, and Kafka
Worked in a Scrum team

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

4 months

Senior Developer

Manz Solutions

Optimized critical database queries
Analyzed and reduced the memory usage of internal applications
Used Java and JProfiler

Oct 2013 - Sep 2019

6 years

Developer

Österreichische Beamtenversicherung

Developed and designed field sales quoting software for life, accident, household, and car insurance
Developed an application for task distribution
Developed a policy information system based on OMDS
Used Java, GWT, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Spring, Hibernate, Lucene, Postgres, Infinispan, Activiti, and Flowable

Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

11 months

Operations

Kapsch

Service desk network engineering specializing in routing, switching, and firewalling

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 2 months

Freelance

Silgan Holdings

Development and maintenance of the website

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Paramedic

Austrian Red Cross

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

7 years

Summer Internships

Various Companies

Internships at Voest Alpine, Strabag, Land und Forst Kommunaltechnik and Mareiner Holzmarkt

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (15 years), Insurance (11.5 years), Agriculture (7 years), Construction (7 years), Metals and Mining (7 years), and Retail (7 years).

Manufacturing

Insurance

Agriculture

Construction

Metals and Mining

Retail

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (15 years), Operations (9 years), Production (7 years), Sales (7 years), Product Development (6 years), and Audit (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Operations

Production

Sales

Product Development

Audit

Summary

As an experienced software developer with over a decade in insurance technology, I bring extensive know-how in web application development, database optimization, process control, and API development. My expertise spans Java, Spring, and a wide range of web technologies. In roles like Architect, Solutions Architect, and Senior Developer, I have significantly contributed to the success of challenging projects. I am passionate about delivering software projects successfully and upholding the highest quality standards. With my skills in customer and team communication and my technical expertise, I make a meaningful impact on project success. I look forward to applying my abilities and expertise to new challenges.

Skills

Java / Spring
Vaadin
Typescript
Quarkus
Postgres
Faktor Ips
Faktor Ios
Linkki
Solution-oriented Approach
Time Management And Prioritization
Agile Approach (Scrum)
Teamwork And Communication

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

TU Wien

Civil Engineering · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

HTBL - Kapfenberg

Electrical Engineering - Information Technology · Kapfenberg, Austria

Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Borg - Kindberg

Information Technology · Kindberg, Austria

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Profile

Created

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Senior Developer, Architect, Solutions Architect.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Freelance Senior Developer at Green Compliance GmbH.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Green Compliance GmbH, KFL Versicherung - Land Oberösterreich, Uniqa Insurance Group AG, Convista FaktorZehn, and Gravia.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Insurance, and Agriculture. Florian also has some experience in Construction, Metals and Mining, and Retail.

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Florian also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Audit.

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Insurance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Audit.

What is Florian's education?

Florian holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from TU Wien.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Florian?

Florian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.