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Arc helps you find and hire top JVM developers for both freelance and full-time jobs. With 350,000+ software programmers available for hire on a freelance or full-time basis, we have one of the largest network of vetted talent. Our Silicon Valley-caliber vetting process helps ensure that you hire JVM developers and experts that you can trust.

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Here are just a few of our great JVM developers available to hire:

Šimun R., freelance JVM developer
Šimun R.
JVM developer
Croatia
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Senior software engineer | Architect

I'm senior Java/Scala/Javascript/Typescript/NodeJS/AWS engineer with 8+ years of professional development extensive experience. Have experience in developing: * Android applications, * banking applications, * M2M application...

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Djordje S., JVM freelance developer
Djordje S.
JVM developer
Serbia
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Founder at Ursus Software

I am a Backend Developer from Nis, Serbia. Passionate about open source software. I mainly develop in Python and Java, but I am also good with other languages and system administration.

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Marko E., freelance JVM developer
Marko E.
JVM developer
Croatia
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Scala / JVM aficionado with 10+ years of experience

Marko has been working with code since he discovered Hornet archives/demoscene in the early 90s. Likes everything that can be interpreted, compiled, or otherwise declared programming art. Loves converting impossible problems into ...

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Haider R., freelance JVM programmer
Haider R.
JVM developer
United States
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Senior Software Engineer

I’m a software engineer with experience building microservices in Node.js, writing graph database traversals with Gremlin, automating AWS cloud infrastructure via terraform, implementing observability infrastructure (ELK stac...

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Rachid, JVM programmer for hire
Rachid
JVM developer
United States
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Positive can-do attitude. Love to learn and teach. I look forward to the opportunity to help you learn a new skill and achieve your goals.

Some of my personal and technical qualities & qualifications: - Highly experienced in the Java programming language and framework. - Highly experienced in PHP. - Strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Excellent debuggin...

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Calum M., freelance JVM developer
Calum M.
JVM developer
Germany
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Experienced Scala/Android Developer | Expert Mentor

I'm a Scotsman who lives in Berlin. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, I'm passionate about producing the best quality software I can. I'm currently doing a lot of functional programming in Android, but I've worked with various differ...

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Vijay P., freelance JVM developer
Vijay P.
JVM developer
India
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Developer with experience in Clojure, Java, Python, Go, C, C++, Scheme and SQL

Over 17 years professional experience in software design and engineering. Proficient in Java , Clojure, Scheme, C, C++, Go and Python. I can provide mentorship in: - Programming with good style in multiple languages and paradigm...

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Andrey A., freelance JVM programmer
Andrey A.
JVM developer
United States
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Full-time Undergraduate Student, ECE

I'm currently an undergraduate ECE student with a Verilog+FPGA background. I have worked professionally with Java as a software engineering intern at Google, and I have a moderate-strong C/C++ background.

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FAQs

Why hire a JVM developer?

In today’s world, most companies have code-based needs that require developers to help build and maintain. For instance, if your business has a website or an app, you’ll need to keep it updated to ensure you continue to provide positive user experiences. At times, you may even need to revamp your website or app. This is where hiring a developer becomes crucial.

Depending on the stage and scale of your product and services, you may need to hire a JVM developer, multiple developers, or even a full remote developer team to help keep your business running. If you’re a startup or a company running a website, your product will likely grow out of its original skeletal structure. Hiring full-time remote JVM developers can help keep your website up-to-date.

How do I hire JVM developers?

To hire a JVM developer, you need to go through a hiring process of defining your needs, posting a job description, screening resumes, conducting interviews, testing candidates’ skills, checking references, and making an offer.

Arc offers three services to help you hire JVM developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time JVM developers from a vetted candidates pool, with new options every two weeks, and pay through prepaid packages or per hire. Alternatively, hire the top 2.3% of expert freelance JVM engineers in 72 hours, with weekly payments.

If you’re not ready to commit to the paid plans, our free job posting service is for you. By posting your job on Arc, you can reach up to 350,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted JVM developers.

Furthermore, we’ve partnered with compliance and payroll platforms Deel and Remote to make paperwork and hiring across borders easier. This way, you can focus on finding the right JVM developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.

Where do I hire the best remote JVM developers?

There are two types of platforms you can hire JVM programmers from: general and niche marketplaces. General platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Gigster offer a variety of non-vetted talents unlimited to developers. While you can find JVM developers on general platforms, top tech talents generally avoid general marketplaces in order to escape bidding wars.

If you’re looking to hire the best remote JVM developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their JVM developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote JVM developer candidates.

Some factors to consider when you hire JVM developers include the platform’s specialty, developer’s geographical location, and the service’s customer support. Depending on your hiring budget, you may also want to compare the pricing and fee structure.

Make sure to list out all of the important factors when you compare and decide on which remote developer job board and platform to use to find JVM developers for hire.

How do I write a JVM developer job description?

Writing a good JVM developer job description is crucial in helping you hire JVM programmers that your company needs. A job description’s key elements include a clear job title, a brief company overview, a summary of the role, the required duties and responsibilities, and necessary and preferred experience. To attract top talent, it's also helpful to list other perks and benefits, such as flexible hours and health coverage.

Crafting a compelling job title is critical as it's the first thing that job seekers see. It should offer enough information to grab their attention and include details on the seniority level, type, and area or sub-field of the position.

Your company description should succinctly outline what makes your company unique to compete with other potential employers. The role summary for your remote JVM developer should be concise and read like an elevator pitch for the position, while the duties and responsibilities should be outlined using bullet points that cover daily activities, tech stacks, tools, and processes used.

For a comprehensive guide on how to write an attractive job description to help you hire JVM programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.

What skills should I look for in a JVM engineer?

The top five technical skills JVM developers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of software testing and debugging.

Meanwhile, the top five soft skills are communication, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability. Effective communication is essential for coordinating with clients and team members, while problem-solving skills enable JVM developers to analyze issues and come up with effective solutions. Time management skills are important to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while attention to detail helps to catch and correct issues before they become bigger problems. Finally, adaptability is crucial for JVM developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.

What kinds of JVM programmers are available for hire through Arc?

You can find a variety of JVM developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance JVM programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote JVM developers for hire, you can expect to make a successful hire in 14 days. To extend a freelance engagement to a full-time hire, a contract-to-hire fee will apply.

In addition to a variety of engagement types, Arc also offers a wide range of developers located in different geographical locations, such as Latin America and Eastern Europe. Depending on your needs, Arc offers a global network of skilled software engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.

Lastly, our remote-ready JVM developers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.

Why is Arc the best choice for hiring JVM developers?

Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled JVM developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire JVM developers.

Every JVM developer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills (both for depth in JVM and breadth across the greater domain). Additionally, HireAI, our GPT-4-powered AI recruiter, enables you to get instant candidate matches without searching and screening.

Not only can you expect to find the most qualified JVM engineer on Arc, but you can also count on your account manager and the support team to make each hire a success. Enjoy a streamlined hiring experience with Arc, where we provide you with the developer you need, and take care of the logistics so you don’t need to.

How does Arc vet a developer’s JVM skills?

Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted JVM developer for hire on Arc, developers must pass a profile screening, complete a behavioral interview, and pass a technical interview or pair programming.

While Arc has a strict vetting process for its verified JVM developers, if you’re using Arc’s free job posting plan, you will only have access to non-vetted developers. If you’re using Arc to hire JVM developers, you can rest assured that all remote JVM developers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.

How long does it take to find JVM developers on Arc?

Arc pre-screens all of our remote JVM developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote JVM developers you see on your Arc dashboard are interview-ready candidates who make up the top 2% of applicants who pass our technical and communication assessment. You can expect the interview process to happen within days of posting your jobs to 350,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance JVM programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time JVM programmer that fits your company’s needs in 14 days.

Here’s a quote from Philip, the Director of Engineering at Chegg:

“The biggest advantage and benefit of working with Arc is the tremendous reduction in time spent sourcing quality candidates. We’re able to identify the talent in a matter of days.”

Find out more about how Arc successfully helped our partners in hiring remote JVM developers.

How much does a freelance JVM developer charge per hour?

Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote JVM developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find JVM developers for hire at as low as $10 per hour. However, high-quality freelance developers often avoid general freelance platforms like Fiverr to avoid the bidding wars.

When you hire JVM developers through Arc, they typically charge between $60-100+/hour (USD). To get a better understanding of contract costs, check out our freelance developer rate explorer.

How much does it cost to hire a full time JVM developer?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for software developers in the U.S. was $120,730 in May 2021. What this amounts to is around $70-100 per hour. Note that this does not include the direct cost of hiring, which totals to about $4000 per new recruit, according to Glassdoor.

Your remote JVM developer’s annual salary may differ dramatically depending on their years of experience, related technical skills, education, and country of residence. For instance, if the developer is located in Eastern Europe or Latin America, the hourly rate for developers will be around $75-95 per hour.

For more frequently asked questions on hiring JVM developers, check out our FAQs page.

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