A senior Java Spring Boot expert available within 2 weeks, remote

Why is it hard to find a senior Java Spring Boot freelancer quickly?

• Senior Java Spring Boot profiles are scarce — ESNs lock them in long-term contracts
• Freelance platforms are full of profiles claiming Java seniority without real production experience
• Going direct gives you access to the actual expert, not a salesperson reselling a junior

What I deliver concretely

• →Spring Boot 3.x — microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, unit and integration tests
• →Spring Cloud — Config Server, Eureka, Gateway, Circuit Breaker (Resilience4j)
• →Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB — optimised JPA/Hibernate repositories
• →Security: Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT — robust authentication and authorisation
• →CI/CD: Maven/Gradle + GitHub Actions — automated test/build/deploy pipelines
• →Observability: Micrometer, Actuator, Prometheus, Grafana — production monitoring

How I work

1. 1Free scoping call (30 min) — I understand your architecture and constraints
2. 2Technical proposal and quote within 48h — clear scope, realistic timelines
3. 3Iterative development with regular deliveries — you see progress in real time
4. 4Delivery: clean code, tests, documentation, operational CI/CD pipeline

Typical use cases

Who I am

I'm Zouhir, a Java Spring Boot freelance developer based in Montpellier (Herault, Occitanie). I work remotely across France — Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Nimes, Beziers — and on-site in the Occitanie region when needed. My clients are startups, SMEs, mid-size companies and large enterprises that need senior Java expertise quickly, without ESN delays and costs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the rate for a Java Spring Boot freelancer in France?

A senior Java Spring Boot freelancer charges between 450 and 700 EUR/day in France. The rate varies based on architecture complexity and mission duration. For missions of 3 months or more, a 10-15% discount is negotiable. I provide a detailed quote within 24h.

How quickly can a Java Spring Boot mission start?

I'm typically available within 1 to 2 weeks. After an initial scoping call, I provide a technical proposal within 48h. A mission can start within 5 business days if the scope is clear.

Java Spring Boot freelancer vs consultancy: what's the real difference?

With a consultancy, you pay a 30-50% margin on top of the consultant's actual rate. With a freelancer, you interact directly with the expert delivering the work. No account manager, no middleman, no surprise on who actually works on your project.

Do you work remotely or only in Montpellier?

I work primarily remotely from Montpellier for clients across France — Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Marseille. On-site engagements are possible in the Occitanie region.

What deliverables are provided at the end of a Java Spring Boot mission?

At the end of every mission: versioned code in your Git repository, unit and integration tests, OpenAPI/Swagger technical documentation, working CI/CD pipeline, and deployment guide. You own all the code.

Have you worked on monolith-to-microservices migrations?

Yes. I have led several migrations from Java monoliths to Spring Boot microservices architectures. The key is a progressive approach — Strangler Fig Pattern — to avoid interrupting the existing service.

Can you work on an existing Spring Boot application?

Yes. I can take over an existing application to audit it, fix performance issues, add features, or improve test coverage. No need to start from scratch.

Do you work with Agile / Scrum teams?

Yes. I adapt to your existing Agile rituals — sprint planning, daily standups, code reviews, retrospectives. I can also suggest a lightweight process if you do not have one yet.