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Patrick D.

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Senior AI Software Engineer · Full-Stack · Agentic AI · MCP · LLM

Köln
Patrick D.

Last position:

Fullstack Developer

  • SPA for automated communication of medical findings with role-based access (Sanctum)
  • Server-side LLM integration (OpenRouter) with structured processing
  • Automated sending via SMS/voice call (Twilio, ElevenLabs) with queue + status retry
  • Full test coverage with 80+ documented test cases

Technologies: PHP, Laravel, LLM API (OpenRouter), Twilio, ElevenLabs, Laravel Sanctum, PHPUnit, Playwright, Docker, REST

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Marc S.

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Fullstack Engineer | Java & Spring Boot | Angular | System Integration

Leverkusen
Marc S.

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Fullstack Developer at PLANT-MY-TREE

PLANT-MY-TREE®-per-order

The application enables Shopify merchants to automatically place tree-planting orders for every incoming order. By integrating ecological contributions directly into the purchase process, the manual effort for tracking and billing reforestation initiatives is eliminated. The system increases transparency for end customers through real-time visualizations of the ecological impact directly in the storefront. The architecture is based on a modular monolith with Spring Boot in the backend and an integrated React app inside the Shopify admin area. The solution uses webhooks to capture order data in an event-driven way and integrates the weclapp ERP system for automated monthly invoicing. An app proxy mechanism provides dynamic statistics such as CO2 compensation and planted trees without any performance loss for the merchant shop.

Tasks:

  • Design of the modular software architecture based on Spring Modulith to ensure high maintainability
  • Development of the event-driven business logic for evaluating Shopify orders via webhooks
  • Implementation of automated invoicing by connecting the weclapp REST API
  • Building the frontend using React Router and Shopify App Bridge for native integration
  • Design of the database model and implementation of the persistence layer with JPA/Hibernate and Prisma
  • Integration of internationalization processes for global use in the frontend and email communication
  • Automation of deployment processes using Docker and GitLab CI/CD

Project skills: Java 25, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Modulith, Hibernate, JPA, REST API, PostgreSQL, Maven, Liquibase, React, TypeScript, React Router, Vite, Node.js, Prisma, Zod, Docker, Docker Compose, GitLab CI/CD, Shopify CLI, Shopify App Bridge, Polaris, weclapp, i18next, Lombok, Vitest

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Ahmed M.

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Full-Stack Software Engineer | Cloud & Web Platforms

Cologne
Ahmed M.

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Senior Full-Stack Engineer at NEW NETZ

  • Built more than 15 frontend applications and more than 10 backend services across internal tools, back-office workflows, and external portals for installers and end customers
  • Automate build and release workflows with TypeScript and Azure DevOps
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
  • Integrate AI-assisted and agentic development practices into engineering workflows
  • Coordinate user experience decisions with UX designers

Tech Stack: Claude Code, Codex, AWS (S3, Lambda, AppSync, Resolver), Next.js App Router, ReactJS, NuxtJS, Vue.js, Storybook, JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, Azure DevOps

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Allal K.

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Java Senior Full Stack Developer

Frechen
Allal K.

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Java Senior Full Stack Developer at Insurance ÖRAG

  • Further development of a policy administration system (contract/claims) for the legal expenses insurer ÖRAG.
  • My role: Senior Software Developer.
  • The team consists of 12 developers.
  • Technologies used: Java 8/21, Java EE, Quarkus, WebLogic, JPA, RabbitMQ, JTA, CI, CD, Jenkins, DB2, Maven, Jenkins, GIT (bitbucket) later GitLab, Junit, Elasticsearch, Mockito, Jira, SonarQube, Scrum, React, Workflow
  • Migration and modernization of legacy systems: rewrote C and C++ code in Java to improve maintainability, scalability, and performance. Refactored Python into Java, including optimization and integration into modern architectures.
  • Study on the use of AI (Codex) for implementing a Java feature. The goal is to compare the time spent and productivity of AI-supported development with a classic implementation by a developer. The results should show how strongly the use of AI affects development time and efficiency.
  • Development of the following tariff calculators for the years 2024/2026: private, companies, doctors, farmers, owner-occupied G + H, landlords, traffic, club, top managers, sales representatives, special criminal law, savings bank, municipal, BayGT, doctors, Dehoga
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Hamdi R.

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Lead Full-Stack Developer & Solution Architect

Bonn
Hamdi R.

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Full-Stack AI Developer at Karray-Pflege GmbH

PFS-Matching-App

  • Integrated an intelligent LLM chatbot using LangChain4j, enabling conversational AI, context-aware question answering, document summarization, and autonomous tool execution.
  • Implemented Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and AI agent workflows to connect large language models with enterprise data and backend services.
  • Developed RESTful APIs and secure backend services to support AI-driven interactions and business processes
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Markus G.

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Full Stack Developer

Frechen
Markus G.

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Full Stack Developer at REWE Digital

  • A warehouse valuation system was reimplemented using Java, Spring Boot, and Camunda. The backend solution focuses on integration and batch calculations, the frontend on managing formulas and reviewing results.
  • Java 21
  • Spring Boot
  • JPA
  • Maven
  • REST
  • Kafka
  • PostgreSQL
  • DB2
  • Liquibase
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Keycloak
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Helm
  • Terragrunt
  • SonarQube
  • Angular
  • IntelliJ
  • JUnit 5
  • Mockito
  • Open API
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Florian R.

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Senior Fullstack Developer

Köln
Florian R.

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Senior Fullstack Developer at Ivii GmbH

  • Two-month modernization of the management UI for AI-powered cameras
  • Rewrote a complex React application to Vue 3 with single file components
  • Set up the core architecture of the Vue application and configured Vite, Pinia, Router, I18n, ESLint, and Prettier
  • Custom integration of Leaflet to display detection zones on images
  • Assisted with backend extension and authentication adjustments
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Cedric J.

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Co-Founder / CTO

Siegburg
Cedric J.

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Co-Founder / CTO at Infinite Hooray ApS

  • Develop powerful add-ons for customer service systems with innovative Zendesk apps designed to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Implement full Zendesk solutions and provide hands-on support to bring customer service vision to life
  • Combine customer service and technology expertise to address the complexities of delivering top-notch customer service
  • Execute Zendesk implementations in 20+ countries and develop AI apps that automate replies
  • Maintain a proven track record of success in advancing customer service capabilities
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Andreas B.

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Senior Frontend Developer

Troisdorf
Andreas B.

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Senior Frontend Developer at Roadex

  • Development of an app
  • Technologies: React Native, Expo, SupaBase, TypeScript, GitHub, Trello
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Kay O.

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Fullstack Developer

Köln
Kay O.

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Fullstack Developer at INIT GmbH

  • Development of monitoring and control systems for public transport
  • Development of a platform for real-time monitoring of passenger information and ticketing systems and an application for remote control and status monitoring of access systems
  • Development of dynamic forms, complex tables, real-time dashboards (SignalR), and reusable components in the frontend (using Storybook)
  • Implementation of REST interfaces in the backend
  • Deployment to Microsoft Azure Cloud
  • Technologies used: Angular 20, Angular Material 3, Dev Extreme, Storybook, C#/.NET 10
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Alexander S.

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TYPO3 Senior Fullstack Developer, Backend & Frontend

Bergisch Gladbach
Alexander S.

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TYPO3 Senior Fullstack Developer, Backend & Frontend at Vergleich.de Gesellschaft für Verbraucherinformation mbH via HALIAN GmbH

  • Typoscript
  • Extbase
  • Fluid
  • Typescript
  • requireJS
  • WebVital
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Jacqueline K.

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Senior Java/Kotlin Fullstack Cloud DevOps

Köln
Jacqueline K.

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OTTO

  • Design, development, and monitoring of microservices
  • Migrating functions from a monolithic system into separate microservices
  • Designing and implementing new microservices (backend and frontend)
  • Setting up and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions)
  • Configuring cloud infrastructure with AWS CDK and Terraform
  • Designing and implementing event-driven communication with AWS SNS/SQS and Apache Kafka
  • Ensuring code quality through Test Driven Development (TDD), static code analysis, and Clean Code

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Full Stack Developers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

17 years (Germany: 16 years)

Full Stack Developers in Cologne have 17 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year more than in Germany, where the average stands at 16 years.

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 2.8 years)

Full Stack Developers in Cologne stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 0.6 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.8 years.

Positions per freelancer

9 (Germany: 12)

Full Stack Developers in Cologne have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 12.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Full Stack Developers in Cologne have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Retail, Automotive

Full Stack Developers in Cologne are most in demand in Information Technology, Retail, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

Full Stack Developers in Cologne earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

89%

89% of Full Stack Developers in Cologne hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

67% (Germany: 46%)

67% of Full Stack Developers in Cologne hold at least a Master's degree. It is 21% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 46%.

Certifications per freelancer

1

Full Stack Developers in Cologne hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Full Stack Developers in Cologne most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of Full Stack Developers in Cologne speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 16 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Full Stack Developers in Cologne charges less than €480 per day.
One of the Full Stack Developers in Cologne charges between €480 and €640 per day.
7 of the Full Stack Developers in Cologne charge between €640 and €800 per day.
3 of the Full Stack Developers in Cologne charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Full Stack Developers in Cologne charges €1120 or more per day.
<€480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Cologne are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates for Full Stack Developers in Cologne

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 728 €
Germany avg. 718 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 760 €
Germany median 720 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Full Stack Developers experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (85%)
  • Retail (69%)
  • Automotive (54%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Transportation (38%)
  • Government and Administration (38%)
  • Insurance (31%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the role

Engineering End-to-End Digital Solutions

A freelance full stack developer takes complete ownership of your web applications, from the user interface to the database. By managing both the frontend presentation layer and the backend logic, these engineers eliminate communication silos between separate development teams. This holistic approach ensures faster deployment cycles, streamlined code integration, and a more cohesive architecture for your software products.

Core Technologies and Modern Tech Stacks

Modern web development requires deep expertise in a variety of programming languages, libraries, and deployment tools. Experienced software engineers bring immediate proficiency in the tools necessary to build scalable, high-performance applications.

  • Frontend development using React, Angular, Vue.js, and TypeScript
  • Backend engineering with Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or .NET
  • Database management using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and MySQL
  • Cloud infrastructure and DevOps tools like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • API design and integration using RESTful standards and GraphQL

Bridging Frontend Experience and Backend Performance

Strong developers do not just write code; they balance user experience with system efficiency. On the client side, they focus on responsive design, state management, and web performance. On the server side, they optimize database queries, implement secure authentication protocols, and design scalable architectures that handle traffic spikes without latency.

Supporting the Digital Ecosystem in Cologne

Companies in the Rhineland region, from established media hubs to rising insurtech startups, rely on flexible development talent to accelerate their roadmap. Freelance software programmers in Cologne help local businesses modernize legacy systems, migrate services to the cloud, and build minimum viable products. Whether working fully remote or collaborating on-site in the vibrant Belgian Quarter, these professionals adapt quickly to local team dynamics and agile workflows.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Full Stack Developers? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

A freelance full stack developer handles both the client-side frontend and the server-side backend of web applications. They write clean code for user interfaces, design databases, build robust APIs, and configure cloud hosting environments. This complete overview allows them to build entire software features independently.

Most freelance full stack developers in Cologne work in a hybrid setup, combining remote coding sessions with occasional on-site meetings. Companies in the Rhineland region appreciate having local developers who can visit the office for sprint planning or architecture workshops.

While many tech teams in Germany use English as their primary working language, speaking German is a significant advantage for a full stack developer in Cologne. This is particularly true when collaborating with local mid-sized businesses or public sector clients.

Hiring a freelance full stack developer is ideal when you need to scale up a team quickly for a specific project launch or cover a critical skill gap. Freelancers bring diverse experience from multiple industries, allowing them to integrate into existing agile workflows without a long onboarding process.

While a full stack software developer understands the entire application, many have a slight preference or deeper expertise in one area, such as React on the frontend or Node.js on the backend. It is best to clarify which layer of your architecture requires the most focus before hiring.

A top-tier freelance developer is evaluated by their portfolio of past projects, code quality, and ability to solve complex architectural problems. Reviewing their GitHub repositories, technical case studies, and references from previous clients provides clear proof of their engineering capabilities.

The media, e-commerce, and logistics sectors in Cologne heavily rely on agile software engineering talent to stay competitive. Freelancers help these businesses build custom shop systems, optimize supply chain portals, and deploy high-traffic content platforms.

A professional full stack engineer integrates seamlessly with your existing toolchain. They typically use Git for version control, Jira or Trello for project tracking, Slack for daily communication, and CI/CD pipelines to deploy clean, tested code.

The average hourly rate for Full Stack Developers in Cologne is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 728 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Full Stack Developers in Cologne, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers working as Full Stack Developers in Cologne have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Full Stack Developers in Cologne are German (100%), English (100%), and French (38%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Full Stack Developers in Cologne are Information Technology (85%), Retail (69%), and Automotive (54%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Full Stack Developers in Cologne are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (54%).

FRATCH Full Stack Developers main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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