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In that case asking a few individuals here is not going to help, that will give a much more useless average than the site already mentioned. What do you expect us to say which is more trustworthy than data covering hundreds of contracts?
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Well then, you haven't met me yet.Originally posted by 7of9 View PostSo do a lot of other languages. And I have not met anyone who only knows one language.
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thanks for the link, SaptasticOriginally posted by saptastic View PostItjobswatch is a good start but only a very broad guide
Do multiple searches on the main jobsites to get a viewpoint & see similar jobs e.g. Java Contract Jobs
because it depends primarily on the job role and your experience - plus of course the agent / your negotiating skills, length of contract etc
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I would say Java related which includes everything you listed. It’s a very general question, but the key word is 'average'.Originally posted by d000hg View PostWhat do you mean by "Java"? Java core language for server apps, J2EE, or Hibernate, Spring and all the other established frameworks?
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Java by itself is one of those easily Bobshored skills, so I would be wary if it is your main skillset.
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What do you mean by "Java"? Java core language for server apps, J2EE, or Hibernate, Spring and all the other established frameworks?Originally posted by 7of9 View PostHi All,
What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?
Many thanks,
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Itjobswatch is a good start but only a very broad guideOriginally posted by 7of9 View PostHi All,
What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?
Many thanks,
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Do multiple searches on the main jobsites to get a viewpoint & see similar jobs e.g. Java Contract Jobs
because it depends primarily on the job role and your experience - plus of course the agent / your negotiating skills, length of contract etc
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Java in London, £500pd shouldn't be a problem if you know your stuff Maybe a bit more if you can land an IB role.
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You have checked IT Jobs Watch which is a good start but really, how long is a piece of string? How much experience do you have? What is the project you will work on?Originally posted by 7of9 View PostWhat is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?
Clients will pay more for someone with exactly the right skills that they know will fit in with their company to work on a complex project, less if they think they can spec up the job and outsource it with much cheapness to India. The rate is officially "whatever you can get", but the 325-375 is probably in the right ball park.
Ask the client how much they are paying the agency when you do the interview to make sure you both don't get ripped off by the agency taking a massive margin.
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you talk about cambridge? I notice that there are not many contractor jobs in Cambridge. But in London, there are tons....Originally posted by fullyautomatix View PostIf you really good and know everything about Java in an out you might get more than 350, if you are really crap,well, not sure what you might ge.
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If you really good and know everything about Java in an out you might get more than 350, if you are really crap,well, not sure what you might ge.
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I was told by my agency its 325-375 in cambridge in 2010, which I believe its a lie as my contractor friend said its too low for java developer even in cambridge.
But according to this website http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/contrac...bridge/j2ee.do
Average is 300 over the last three months. But 425 same period last year.Last edited by 7of9; 22 March 2011, 21:01.
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Average Rate for Java Developer
Hi All,
What is the average rate for a J2EE developer in Cambridge? What about London?
Many thanks,
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