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Rucphen, Netherlands ZZP20+ years experience

Max van Anen
React, Java, AWS Expert

Highly skilled freelance Full-stack Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience building enterprise-scale solutions for Fortune 500 companies.

Enterprise Experience

20+ years building scalable solutions for Fortune 500 companies

European Time Zone

Netherlands-based (CET/CEST) for seamless collaboration

Quality Focused

Reliable delivery with strong communication and transparency

Trusted by teams at

APM TerminalsAPM Terminals
Goldman Sachs AMGoldman Sachs AM
INGING
KLMKLM
Nationale NederlandenNationale Nederlanden

Technical Expertise & Skills

Direct contractor with 20+ years of hands-on experience serving Fortune 500 companies. Specializing in React, Java, Kotlin, AWS, GraphQL, and Kubernetes.

Core Technologies

React logo
React
TypeScript logo
TypeScript
Next.js logo
Next.js
Java logo
Java
Kotlin logo
Kotlin
Spring Boot logo
Spring Boot
AWS logo
AWS
PostgreSQL logo
PostgreSQL
Docker logo
Docker
OAuth/Security

Expertise Areas

Frontend Engineering

React, TypeScript, Next.js with performance optimization focus

Technologies:
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsPerformance OptimizationComponent ArchitectureState Management
Key Capabilities:
  • Single Page Applications
  • Progressive Web Apps
  • Mobile-First Design
  • Performance Optimization

Backend Engineering

Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot with enterprise architecture focus

Technologies:
JavaKotlinSpring BootMicroservicesRESTful APIsSystem Integration
Key Capabilities:
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • API Design
  • Database Optimization
  • Message Queues

Technical Consulting

AWS cloud migration and infrastructure as code

Technologies:
AWSServerlessInfrastructure as CodeCI/CDCloud MigrationDevOps
Key Capabilities:
  • Cloud Migration
  • Serverless Architecture
  • Cost Optimization
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Technical Leadership

Team guidance and architecture decision-making

Technologies:
Code ReviewsMentoringSystem DesignTechnical Strategy
Key Capabilities:
  • Team Development
  • Architecture Reviews
  • Best Practices
  • Knowledge Transfer
20+
Years of Experience
50+
Projects Delivered
15+
Enterprise Clients

Client Portfolio

20+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies across various industries. Direct contractor delivering enterprise-scale solutions.

Financial Services
Goldman Sachs Asset Management logo

Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Senior Software Engineer

Contract

Technologies Used:

JavaSpring BootReactTypeScriptAWS
Logistics
APM Terminals logo

APM Terminals

Full Stack Developer

Contract

Technologies Used:

KotlinSpringAngularPostgreSQLKubernetes
Banking
ING Nederland logo

ING Nederland

Senior Developer

Contract

Technologies Used:

ReactNode.jsTypeScriptAWSGraphQL
Aviation
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines logo

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Software Developer

Contract

Technologies Used:

JavaSpring BootVue.jsPostgreSQLAWS
Insurance
Nationale Nederlanden logo

Nationale Nederlanden

Senior Developer

Contract

Technologies Used:

ReactJavaAWSMicroservices

Ready to Add Your Company to This List?

Let's discuss how my experience with Fortune 500 companies can help accelerate your next project.

Client Testimonials

What enterprise teams and technical leaders say about working with me. Real feedback from real projects.

"Max is able to quickly empathize with a situation and translate business requirements into a technically appropriate solution."
EP

Erik Peschier

Freelance Full Stack Developer

Independent Consultant
"I recommend Max as a very good Java developer, team-player and engaged to respect delivery constraints."
BS

Bassam Sater

Project Management Expert

Senior Project Manager
"With his knowledge of JAVA/J2EE development skills, Max will be an asset to any organization he works for."
BK

Bert Kraaikamp

CEO

Sytac
"Max is a real team player who is up for a joke, and is also a true professional."
EW

Edwin Witlox

Technical Outsource Manager

Technical Leadership
"Max is technically very skilled in both Java and .NET development... he always fulfilled his promises."
RAG

Rakesh A. Gogar

Project Manager

Project Management

Let's Build Something Great Together

Netherlands-based freelance software engineer (CET/CEST). Direct contractor with 20+ years experience serving Fortune 500 companies.

Service Options

Technical Consultation

30 minutes

Architecture review, technology decisions, and project scoping

Technology Assessment
Architecture Review
Project Roadmap
Risk Analysis

Development Sprint

1-2 weeks

Rapid prototyping, MVP development, or feature implementation

Proof of Concept
MVP Development
Feature Implementation
Code Reviews

Long-term Partnership

3+ months

Ongoing development, maintenance, and technical leadership

Dedicated Resources
Technical Leadership
Ongoing Support
Team Integration

KvK: 27285541 | Fluent in Dutch (native) and English | Typically respond within 24 hours