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👨‍💻 Java Freelancer | Cloud-Native Specialist

👋 Hello!

cv2 I'm Tom Seidel, a freelance consultant with over 20 years of experience in Java development. My focus lies in designing and implementing sophisticated software solutions – from traditional desktop applications to modern, containerized web applications in the cloud.

As both a developer and architect, I support projects end-to-end: from the initial concept and architecture to production-ready implementation. In recent years, I’ve specialized in cloud technologies, helping companies successfully launch new Java-based cloud projects or migrate existing monolithic systems to scalable microservice architectures – leveraging modern DevOps tools and methodologies.

My goal: to deliver sustainable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions that create real value.

🎯 Mission

To empower businesses by delivering robust, scalable, and future-proof cloud-native solutions using modern Java technologies—ensuring agility, performance, and long-term maintainability.

💡 What I Bring to Your Project

  • ✅ Scalability & Performance: Design and implement systems that grow with your business.
  • 🔄 Cloud-Native Expertise: Build resilient, containerized applications ready for cloud deployment.
  • 🧩 Modular Architecture: Apply microservices and clean code principles for maintainable systems.
  • 🚀 Fast Delivery: Agile development with CI/CD pipelines for rapid iteration and deployment.
  • 🔒 Security & Reliability: Integrate best practices for secure and fault-tolerant applications.
  • 📊 Transparent Communication: Clear documentation, regular updates, and collaborative workflows.
  • 📈 Agile & SCRUM: Deep understanding of Agile processes and SCRUM to enforce processes and structures.

🛠️ How I Work

  • I integrate seamlessly into teams, collaborating closely with other developers and stakeholders.
  • I love working on code and finding pragmatic, clear, and lean solutions.
  • My strength lies in being very pragmatic, always looking for a clear and lean solution with an acceptable amount of effort.
  • I am passionate about automation to improve efficiency and consistency.

🤝 Why Clients Like Working With Me

  • I’m proactive and take ownership of outcomes.
  • I simplify complex systems and make them maintainable.
  • I bring a calm, solution-oriented mindset to high-pressure environments.
  • I care about long-term success, not just short-term delivery.
  • I am passionate about automation and continuously seek ways to streamline processes.

🧰 Tech Stack & Skills

  • Languages: Java, Kotlin, Bash, Python, TypeScript
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, Micronaut, OSGi, React
  • Tools: Git, IntelliJ, Sonar, JIRA, etc.
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, OVH & Hetzner
  • DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Maven, Ansible
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab
  • Protocols: REST, WebSockets, MQTT, gRPC, oAuth2
  • Other: Databases (relational and NoSQL), JSR-220 (JPA), JSR-330 (Dependency-Injection)

📂 Project References

📫 Contact

📍 Availability

✅ Open for freelance & contract work
🌍 Remote-first | Based in Germany
🕒 Timezone: CET/CEST
🚀 Prefer remote work but open to being onsite at regular intervals

🎨 Hobbies (Private)

  • 🚴 Passionate biker: mountain biking, gravel biking, and road biking
  • 🎹 Play piano
  • 🎤 Sing in a choir