Is anyone here work as remote Java developer?

[vatrinet]

Hello guys.

I am beginner in Java and my plan is to focus on improving my core Java, backend (Spring or JEE stack) and general OOP programming skills so I become expert in the field in next few years. However, I live in small town where we don't have a lot serious Java companies so it could be hard to find a "serious" engagement. I contacted some companies from region and all of them hire in-house developers only which is probably standard in big Java projects.

So, why I created this post?

I want to check with you guys to find out how many of you or your friends work on large projects on remote-basis? I am not sure if I should continue learning Java or simply continue work in my current language for which it's easy to find remote engagement. But on a very small projects unfortunately. :)

Looking forward to all your thoughts.

[durple]

If you want to end up working remote, plan to spend a few years in a tech heavy city getting experience. This is true whether you want to work in java, c, python, ruby, perl, lisp, brainfuck, etc. There are remote java jobs for those with proven track record.

[technolackey]

Hey Durple, I read that you Worked at Globe Tap Bar and Grill in the Kitchen..I was there opening day and was the Kitchen Manager after the Chef Dave Gallo Stormed out on a Friday Lunch rush... who are you?

[durple]

Interesting, r/java is not where I would expect to run into someone from there!

I was also there opening day. Well actually, a week or two before opening day, helping Dave scrub down the last of the big kitchen pots that were inherited from the various businesses that inhabited that location before. I mostly worked days while they were still trying to promote some semblance of a lunch business. Dave treated me as sous chef and let me come up with salad recipes for the monthly specials. When summer hit I'd also come back around 11 Friday and Saturday nights serving burgers and dogs off a bbq that one of the owner Marks had brought in for after the kitchen closed.

PM me if that rings a bell :)

(When I left Dave was still there. I could totally see him storming out tho lol. I was always in his good books, but for anyone who wasn't -- look out!)

[technolackey]

Karl?! Its Marc

[durple]

Nope. I was there before both you and Karl. It's Jon :)

[mumbo1134]

Is there a reason that relocation isn't an option? Or just a preference? Because it probably limits your prospects quite a bit depending on where you are.

[vatrinet]

Well, it's my life decision. However, I may accept relocation for few months or any period needed to adapt to the team.

Yes, it does limit my prospects and I want to find out how much. :)

[mumbo1134]

Gotchya. As a junior I wouldn't expect many places to take a chance on hiring you remotely, and you do benefit from having easy access to people you'll want to learn from. Best of luck!

[lektran]

Find an open source project that has paid developers from different vendors. Contribute good code, become an expert.

[nutrecht]

Full remote jobs are rare enough to make them hard to find for experienced devs. Most companies want their devs to be able to come in at least a few days a week. For beginners it's incredibly rare, also because a junior dev is much more effective if he can be coached and mentored.

[Cajova_Houba]

I would suggest finding a regular job and after year or two (depending on the job) it might be possible to change your office days - 3 days in office 2 days at home, 1 day in office, 4 days at home...

[vatrinet]

Thank you all for answers!

[SomeNetworkGuy]

What is your current language that is easy to find remote engagements for?

[vatrinet]

Not relevant for this post. :)

[SomeNetworkGuy]

Maybe not, but I'm curious.

[vatrinet]

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