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Apache Ant is a Java-based build automation tool that helps streamline software development processes. It uses XML configuration files to define tasks like compiling code, running tests, and packaging applications, automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency. As a platform-independent tool, Apache Ant provides flexibility and scalability for managing complex Java projects.
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Lahore, Pakistan
$20 USD per hour
I help startups, enterprises, and growing businesses build secure, scalable, AI-powered software solutions—from modern web and mobile applications to cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and enterprise integrations. With 7+ years of experience and hundreds of successful projects delivered worldwide, I specialize in designing production-ready applications, cloud-native architectures, AI automation, and business systems that improve performance, security, and operational efficiency. Core Expertise • AI-Powered Applications & Automation (OpenAI, Claude, LangChain) • Full-Stack Development (Laravel, PHP, .NET, Node.js, React, Next.js, Vue) • Mobile App Development (Flutter, React Native, Android & iOS) • Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) • DevOps & CI/CD (Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) • REST APIs, GraphQL & Third-Party Integrations • Shopify, WordPress & Custom SaaS Development • Microservices & Enterprise Software Architecture • Database Design (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) • Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 & Zoho Email Migrations • Email Deliverability & DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI, Cloudflare) • Server Administration (Linux, Windows, Apache, Nginx) Why Clients Hire Me ✔ End-to-end software development—from idea to deployment ✔ AI integration for modern business applications ✔ Production-ready cloud infrastructure & DevOps automation ✔ Secure, scalable, and maintainable code ✔ Expert in complex email migrations and deliverability optimization ✔ Strong communication, fast turnaround, and long-term support Whether you need an AI-powered SaaS platform, enterprise web application, mobile app, cloud migration, DevOps automation, API integration, or secure email infrastructure, I deliver solutions built for reliability, scalability, and business growth. Let's build innovative software that scales with your business.

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Machakos, Kenya
$50 USD per hour
As a software architect and Python developer with 10+ years of experience, I design and deliver full-stack, high-performance crypto trading automation systems for both individuals and organizations. Notable project: 10xTraders.ai – a fully cloud-native, multi-user crypto trading platform that supports strategy generation, live trade execution, smart notifications, user dashboards, and automated scaling, integrating TradingView charts and custom AI modules. My expertise includes: Strategy Engine Development: Design, testing, and deployment of custom and modular trading strategies (momentum, DCA, grid, arbitrage, trend-following, mean reversion, risk management overlays, etc). Exchange Integrations: Multi-exchange (Binance, Bybit, KuCoin, Coinbase, OKX, and more) spot, margin, and derivatives connectivity, robust error handling, and seamless authentication. Backtesting & Simulation: Fast, accurate historical and forward backtesting engines; optimization tooling; walk-forward analysis; metric dashboards. Automated Live Trading: Real-time execution, position sizing, dynamic stoploss/TP, risk management, error recovery, and live trade monitoring. Signal & Webhook Handling: Integration with TradingView, Telegram, Discord, email alerts; advanced webhook processors; custom event triggers. Trading Terminal UI: Web-based terminals for trade monitoring, live logs, analytics, and order management; deep TradingView chart integration; responsive dashboards. AI/ML-Driven Trading: Custom modules for signal generation, position management, and adaptive strategy optimization with machine learning. Portfolio Management: Multi-asset and multi-strategy allocation, wallet/rebalancing, cross-exchange tracking, P&L and risk statistics. Notification & Reporting: Real-time logging, alerting (web, mobile, email, Telegram), performance reporting, and alerting for trade state, errors, fills, or margin events. Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, NGINX, automated CI/CD pipelines, secure API exposure (REST/WebSockets), volume scaling for thousands of concurrent users. User & Multi-Tenancy: Auth, multi-user session management, isolated deployments, and secure separation for hosted trading platforms. API & Bot Management: REST/WebSocket APIs for strategy control, trade monitoring, status queries, bot lifecycle (spawn/stop/clone/update) at scale. Config & Secrets Handling: Secure, dynamic config management (YAML, JSON), secrets vaults, role-based access, per-user exchange keys. Deployment: Production experience with Linux, bare metal, AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, OVH; scaling to global audiences. I combine technical rigor, creative engineering, and a passion for clean, robust code to deliver trading solutions that are powerful, resilient, and user-friendly. I’m ready to build and run your next-generation crypto trading or automation platform—end-to-end, from strategy to cloud!

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PERNAMBUT, India
$15 USD per hour
We build AI-powered platforms and enterprise software for businesses. Our work covers Generative AI, RAG, AI agents, document intelligence, workflow automation, operational platforms, ERP, CRM, logistics, reporting and system integrations. Our team includes solution architects, AI engineers, full-stack developers, mobile engineers and enterprise technology specialists with experience across logistics, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, telecom, finance, education and internal business operations. Our work includes: New AI and enterprise application development Modernisation of existing platforms AI integration into current business workflows API, data and third-party system integrations Complex workflow and operational platforms Ongoing engineering, fixes and product support We do not approach AI as a standalone feature. We focus on the complete flow: data input, model behaviour, validation, human review, security and how the output is used within the business. For existing systems, we can review the current codebase, architecture, APIs and workflow before recommending changes. Share your current process, platform, sample data or expected outcome. We can assess the requirement and discuss the right technical approach.

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VISAKHAPATNAM, India
$30 USD per hour
Background: • Solutions focused, Meticulous and result-oriented M.Tech(Computer Science) professional offering 13+ years of experience in Analysis, Design & Development of J2EE and Data warehouse Applications • Mule Certified developer (MCD Integration and API Associate) expertized in designing and building integrations API’s • Expertise in building Data warehouse applications using pentaho( Kettle, PRD,CDE,Saiku etc.) • Demonstrated excellence in tackling the issues of IT arena (Software ) and other related lines • Extended expertise in requirements gathering & designing architecture • Adept at working on data warehouse applications, Integration services, Web & Client-Server environments including Java Platform • Diligent, self motivated & motivator, committed, hard task master with excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills Technology Skills: • Pentaho ETL and Reporting(Kettle,PRD,CDE,metada editor,cube designer, Saiku,PDE etc..) • Java,J2EE,ZKoss RIA Framework, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, JPA, SOAP and REST Web services, XML, XSL, XSQL • Hadoop Echosystem (HDFS ,Mapreduce ,Pig,Hive, Sqoop, Oozie and Flume),kafka,spark,scala,python • AWS cloud(S3,Cloudwatch,EMR,EC2,Lambda,Glue,Athena,Kinesis,Elastic search) • Mule ESB,Jboss Fuse,Apache Camel, HornetQ(JMS), HazelCast, Java,J2EE,ZKoss RIA Framework,Struts, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA, SOAP Web services, XML, XSL, XSQL Websphere,JBoss,tomcat,Glassfish,Apache HTTP Serve. • Ant,Maven

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Belgrade, Serbia
$40 USD per hour
Experienced Web and Mobile Developer adept in all stages of advanced application development, with strong exposure to AI-driven solutions. Knowledgeable in user interface design, testing, and debugging processes, bringing forth expertise in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of scalable web and mobile systems. Proficient in an assortment of languages including JavaScript, Python, and PHP, with hands-on experience integrating AI models, automation pipelines, services and APIs, and working with databases such as MongoDB and MySQL. Experienced in developing cross-platform and native mobile applications, as well as deploying solutions on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects and collaborate productively in team-based environments.

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ISELIN, United States
$15 USD per hour
I am experienced Java Developer and working on Java based solution to fulfill business requirements. I have extensively worked on various Java capabilities which includes backend and frontend technologies like Spring, Spring Boot, Security APIs, frameworks like Struts and Spring. I have extensively worked on XML and JSON based integration and also implemented provider and consumer side of SOAP and REST Services. I have Also provided build and deployment time needs with help of MAVEN and ANT and utilized JENKINS for continuous integration. I have also provided excel based solutions where appropriate which included macros, calculations and analysis with help of pivot tables. I am seriously considering freelancing and can provide quality and more application solution for any requirement.

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London, United Kingdom
$20 USD per hour
Experienced DevOps Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in a lot of different industries. Skilled in Puppet, Vagrant, Ansible, AWS, Google Cloud, Docker, MySQL, Scripting, Teamcity, Jenkins, PHP. Strong engineering professional with a BSc(Hons) focused in Computer Science from University of Central Lancashire.

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Latur, India
$15 USD per hour
Hello, I am interested in working with you to organize your quickbooks and do all necessary work to complete your requirement.
An Apache Ant developer is a build automation specialist who writes, maintains, and optimizes Ant build scripts to compile, package, test, and deploy Java applications using XML-based build files. Hiring an Apache Ant developer on Freelancer.com gives you immediate access to engineers who can untangle legacy build pipelines, modernize deployment workflows, and keep enterprise Java projects shipping reliably.
Apache Ant remains a core build tool across Java codebases, particularly in long-running enterprise systems, government projects, and applications that predate Maven or Gradle adoption. An experienced Apache Ant developer authors build.xml files that orchestrate compilation, dependency resolution, JAR and WAR packaging, JUnit test execution, and deployment to application servers. The commercial value is direct: a clean Ant build means faster releases, fewer broken deployments, and lower onboarding time for new engineers.
Beyond writing new build scripts, Ant specialists are often hired to refactor sprawling legacy targets, integrate Ivy for dependency management, or migrate projects from Ant to Gradle or Maven without disrupting release cadence. They also tune CI pipelines so that Ant-driven builds run predictably inside Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Bamboo.
Apache Ant rarely lives alone. A capable Ant developer is comfortable across the Java build ecosystem and the surrounding deployment toolchain.
Ant continues to anchor builds in sectors where Java applications have long lifecycles. Typical engagements come from banking and financial services, insurance, telecommunications, defense and government contractors, healthcare IT vendors, and large e-commerce platforms running legacy back-office systems. Independent software vendors maintaining mature Java products also rely on Ant for predictable, reproducible builds.
Strong candidates show deep Java fundamentals alongside build engineering experience. Look for portfolios that include real build.xml samples, evidence of CI integration, and migration projects between Ant, Maven, or Gradle. Reviews should reference reliability, documentation quality, and the ability to debug obscure classpath or dependency issues.
Useful interview questions to copy and use:
Prioritize candidates who ask clarifying questions about your existing build, JDK version, target environments, and CI system before proposing a solution.
Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of Java build engineers, DevOps specialists, and Apache Ant experts available across every time zone. You set the budget, receive competitive bids, and review profiles with verified work history, ratings, and portfolio samples before awarding the project. Whether you need a short fix to a broken build script or a full migration to a modern build system, you can post a project on Freelancer.com and shortlist qualified candidates within hours.
Hiring the right Ant developer comes down to a clear brief, careful proposal review, and evidence-based candidate evaluation. Build engineering is unforgiving work — small misconfigurations break releases — so the steps below are designed to surface freelancers who can demonstrate genuine command of Ant, Ivy, and the surrounding Java toolchain.
The quality of bids you receive is determined almost entirely by the quality of your brief. A precise post filters out generic Java developers and attracts freelancers with direct Apache Ant experience. Head to the
Bids on a build engineering project are short proposals — they reveal whether the freelancer actually understood your brief. Look for responses that reference your specific JDK version, build structure, or CI environment rather than generic Java boilerplate. Strong Ant proposals usually outline a discovery phase, a refactor or migration approach, and a verification step.
Final selection should weigh proposal quality against profile evidence. For Ant work specifically, you want consistency across multiple Java build projects, not a single impressive sample. Star ratings, written reviews, and completion history together tell you whether the freelancer ships reliably.
A focused build.xml fix or CI integration can be completed within a few days, while refactoring a complex multi-module build often runs two to four weeks. Full Ant-to-Gradle or Ant-to-Maven migrations on large codebases can take several weeks depending on test coverage and deployment complexity.
Yes. Many clients engage Ant specialists for single deliverables such as fixing a failing build, adding Ivy dependency management, or writing a custom Ant task. Freelancers on Freelancer.com regularly take on short, fixed-scope build engineering work.
Ant is procedural and gives you fine-grained control over every build step through XML targets, while Maven and Gradle are convention-based and handle dependency management and lifecycle phases automatically. Ant remains common in legacy and highly customized builds; Maven and Gradle dominate newer Java projects.
If your work centers on build scripts, packaging, and Java compilation, an Ant specialist is the right fit. If you also need infrastructure provisioning, container orchestration, and release pipeline design across multiple stacks, hire a DevOps engineer with proven Apache Ant experience.
Yes. Migration is one of the most common Ant engagements. A skilled developer will audit your existing build, map targets to lifecycle phases, replicate dependency resolution, and run parallel builds to confirm output parity before cutting over.

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