Tobias Hofbauer - Senior Java Web Developer

Q: Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Deggendorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Senior Java Web Developer at Deutsche Bahn .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Deutsche Bahn , Bundesagentur für Arbeit , and Nürnberger Versicherung .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Manufacturing , and Transportation and Logistics . Tobias also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Automotive , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Marketing , and Sales . Tobias also has some experience in Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Insurance , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

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

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Deggendorf, Germany

Experience

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Java Web Developer

Deutsche Bahn

Cloud-based enterprise service bus/middleware development for communication between internal applications based on Spring Boot and Apache Camel
Use of AWS cloud computing technologies (e.g. EKS, EC2, S3)
Development and configuration of composable base and adapter microservices with Camel DSL routing logic
Designing interfaces and integrating via JMS (ActiveMQ, WebSphere MQ), REST, and SOAP
Development of unit and integration tests
Technical support for clients during requirement gathering

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 1 month

Nuremberg, Germany

Senior Java & React Web Developer

Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Development of microservices for end-to-end digitization and automation of processes for labor market approval
Development of backend Java microservices on Quarkus with Kafka, REST, and MSSQL integration following the Kubernetes domain-driven design concept
Implementation of Piral microfrontends using Stencil and React with custom design components
Running applications in a Kubernetes cluster with cloud-native CI/CD Tekton pipelines and Rancher cluster management
E2E, integration, and unit test development with JUnit Jupiter, Karate, Spock, and WireMock
Design and integration of inbox and outbox patterns
Adaptation and creation of PACT consumer-driven contract tests
Securing web services with OAuth 2.0 as per defined authorization concept
Creation and review of software documentation
Monitoring: collecting metrics with Smallrye Micrometer and Prometheus, visualizing with Grafana
Consulting, support, and training for employees

Jun 2020 - Mar 2022

1 year 10 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Senior Java Web Developer

Nürnberger Versicherung

Development of a domain service for automated generation of print jobs
Development of a Java EE backend optimized for JBoss with connections to MongoDB instances
Implementation of an Angular frontend for managing the service based on wireframes, following corporate design guidelines
Design and implementation of REST-compliant interfaces based on OpenAPI specification
Integration of external SOAP and REST web services
Development of high-performance and complex algorithms to process and enrich data from external web services in XML, JSON, CSV, and PDF formats
Implementation of resource-optimized batch processing handling high job volumes using the rule-based routing and conversion engine Apache Camel and ActiveMQ as JMS provider
Compliance with client security requirements and domain-driven design guidelines with Keycloak integration and connection to the IDM system, as well as involvement in permission and role assignment
Ensuring software quality by writing JUnit tests with WireMock and Mockito and component tests with Karma Runner and Jasmine
Fixing bugs, code smells, and analyzing code metrics, including automated Postman API testing
Delivering software artifacts using automated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines following client-specific release management requirements and processes
Consulting and participating in requirements analysis
Supporting and training client staff

Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Java Web Developer & DevOps

AOK Systems

Development of an entry-level portal for the insurer using SAP Hybris Commerce
Implementation of additional features and components for SmartEdit, Backoffice, and Storefront
Design, creation, and configuration of Jenkins multibranch pipelines as a shared library
Adaptation and integration of Docker agent templates, images, and containers
Administration of cluster operations with Kubernetes (e.g. managing pods and adjusting config maps)
Maintenance of the SAP development environment: updating dependencies, performing deployments, connecting to SAP CRM and SAP Marketing, integrating microservices
Development and deployment of SonarQube plugins
Removing code smells and ensuring coverage targets
Writing JUnit tests and contributing to Selenium tests
Providing WireMock server and stubs
Debugging and analyzing logs
Preparing, adjusting, and running Angular component, module, and E2E tests
Configuration and integration of SAP CX SSO

Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Senior CMS Web Developer

Schaeffler

Development of Java-based modules for FirstSpirit
Design and development of Java-based web applications
Integration and configuration of the Solr-based search engine haupia
Content editing and maintenance with FirstSpirit
Design and development of FirstSpirit templates
Implementation of BeanShell scripts and workflows
Server administration (installation, configuration, and maintenance of the development system)
Supporting and contributing to the creation of an operations manual
Client consulting and requirements analysis

May 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years 5 months

Germany

Junior CMS Web Developer

High-tech/Lighting Industry Osram

Design and development of FirstSpirit templates
Maintenance and integration of product, module and accessories selector applications (AngularJS)
Implementation of BeanShell scripts and workflows
Development of Java-based FirstSpirit modules
Editorial tasks and maintenance of web content with FirstSpirit
Integration and configuration of the haupia search engine
Integration of the Algolia search engine
Performing API integrations (DAM system)
Agile software development within a Scrum team

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

5 months

Munich, Germany

Junior CMS Web Developer

Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria

Design and development of FirstSpirit templates
Development of test scenarios with Xray Test Management
Integration of external single-page applications
Performing API integrations (DAM system)

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

5 months

Deggendorf, Germany

University Process Validation

Implementation of a GUI application for Windows operating systems
Visualization of digital processes with C# and WPF

Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

2 years 5 months

Deggendorf, Germany

Image Editing & Sales

Print/Press

Photo editing and retouching
Photography
Product sales

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 Insurance (3 years), Transportation (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), Media and Entertainment (2.5 years), Automotive (2 years), and Government and Administration (1.5 years).

Insurance

Transportation

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Government and Administration

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 (10 years), Marketing (2.5 years), Sales (2.5 years), Product Development (2 years), and Quality Assurance (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Marketing

Sales

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Skills

Java
Java Ee
Kotlin
Spring Framework
React
Groovy
Typescript
Javascript
Html/css
Git
Maven
Gradle
Gitlab
Docker
Rancher
Tekton
Intellij Idea
Eclipse
Postman
Readyapi
Mssql
Mongodb
Junit
Spock
Karate
Mockito
Sonarqube
Rest
Soap
Openapi
Elasticsearch
Activemq
Keycloak
Sap Commerce
Quarkus
Tomcat
Glassfish
Jboss
Nginx
Nexus
Grafana
Apache Kafka
Apache Camel
Firstspirit Cms
Domain Driven Design
Agile Software Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Feb 2016

Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences

B. Eng., focus on Embedded Systems · Applied Computer Science / Infotronics · Deggendorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Freescale Cup Europe Certificate

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Profile

Created

March 2024

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Deggendorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Tobias speak?

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

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Java Web Developer, Senior Java & React Web Developer, Senior Java Web Developer & DevOps.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Senior Java Web Developer at Deutsche Bahn.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Deutsche Bahn, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, and Nürnberger Versicherung.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics. Tobias also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Automotive, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Sales. Tobias also has some experience in Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Insurance, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

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

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Bachelor in Applied Computer Science / Infotronics from Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 1 certificate: Freescale Cup Europe Certificate.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tobias?

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