IT Architect
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Philipp D.
Last position:
IT Architect & IT Product Manager at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
- Optimization of software lifecycle processes for SAP platform apps (BTP CAP)
- Development of template MCP servers for S/4 CALM systems of Porsche AI (BTP)
- Design, development, and IT product management for two MS CoPilot custom agents supporting SAP systems (incl. MCP integration)
- Lead Center of Practice: AI-assisted ABAP development
- Initiation and coordination of the proof of concept implementation of conduct.ai
- Advising application teams on software and integration architecture, clean core principles and implementation, as well as AI use on the SAP platform
Michael L.
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Elias V.
Last position:
Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin
- Designing hybrid cloud architectures (on-prem + cloud)
- Implementing cloud governance structures according to NIS2, BSI, ESCB/SMM
- Developing policies for cloud security & access control
- Target designs, management decision frameworks, internal audits & cloud integration
Andreas A.
Last position:
AI Consultant & Digital Architect at TeamIntel
- Governed multi-agent orchestration for regulated, EU-based companies – self-hostable, compliant with the EU AI Act and GDPR („by design“), BYOM (own models/GPU).
- Two-gate governance: agent deliberation + mandatory human approval, full signed audit trail; graduated autonomy model („internal → autonomous per skill“).
- Verified knowledge graph („Company Brain“) with source evidence for every answer; own orchestration framework (Virtual Team Framework).
- Industry solutions for financial services: compliance monitoring, invoice and contract review; hands-on development with LLMs (including Anthropic/Claude), agentic workflows, RAG.
- Building the governance-focused multi-agent platform TeamIntel (see AI reference projects).
Michail M.
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Stephan R.
Last position:
ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation at PostFinance AG
Deployment of a Customer Engagement & Loyalty solution in the cloud (AWS) and integration into the existing on-premise system landscape.
Technology: AWS EKS - Kubernetes, Helm, AWS EC2, AWS S3, PostgreSQL, SAP GLIF, RabbitMQ, Git, GitLab, ArgoCD, GitOps, CI/CD, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Linux, bash, IntelliJ, draw.io, Confluence
Result: Deployment of a cross-product bonus program for retail banking, embedded into online and mobile banking; actual and emotional customer engagement; improved profitability and loyalty; support for cross- and upselling; long-term improvement in customer satisfaction and positive impact on the company image.
Waldemar B.
Last position:
Software-Architekt Produktdaten-Management Tool at Ferchau Contract GmbH
- Definition of the software architecture
- Design and development of modules
- Supporting internal employees in the learning and onboarding process
- Tools: SAP CAP / CDS, Java 21, SAP Hana, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
Bert W.
Last position:
IT Consultant, Program / Project Manager, IT Architect at Self-Employed
- Consulting and project management in IT projects
- Data and process analytics, evaluation, reporting, optimization, dashboards
- Program leadership, project leadership
- Strategic consulting
- Rollout, cutover (design, automation, planning)
- IT infrastructure, IT system architecture, ITIL
- Process and application management
- ITSM, IT security, data protection, IAM
- BPNM
- MDM
Emre H.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at SIWA Online GmbH
- Planning and implementation of IT infrastructures for clients
- Automating deployments with AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK
- Monitoring and optimizing cloud environments and the entire IT infrastructure
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
- Collaborating with development teams on CI/CD processes
Klaus-Dieter P.
Last position:
IT Architect at REWE digital
- Development and further development of e-invoicing solutions, interfaces for invoice processing, and implementation of regulatory requirements
Technology & methods: XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, EN 16931, XML, API integration, backend development, cloud services, automation, compliance, AI-supported document analysis
Thomas W.
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect, Focused Build Coach, Senior Consultant at Support 4 Enterprises
Michael L.
Last position:
Freelance IT Consultant / IT Architect / Software Developer at Rheinmetall AG
- Analysis, redesign and development of various applications based on HCL Domino
- Design and implementation of improvements to existing Domino applications including data model and business logic
- Used HCL Domino 11–12 together with SQL Server and SAP backends
- Development using LotusScript, Formula Language and HCL Designer
- Contributed to a total of about 24 person-months
René B.
Last position:
Principal IT-Architect & Founder at Blaschke-Consulting
- Business analysis and requirements engineering: analysis of customer requirements and market situations
- Digital transformation: development of digital strategies based on customer requirements
- Business model innovation: consulting on tailored business models for optimal monetization and customer satisfaction
- Solution architecture: consulting from architectural design to implementation
- Digital product management: support in product and project management as a liaison to stakeholders
Matthias K.
Last position:
General ERP and AI Consulting at Swissnorm
- Improve and properly define internal processes
- Requirements management and selection of an ERP system
- Consulting on selecting, implementing and using AI to optimize processes
- Systems and technology: ERPnext
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IT Architect statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
36%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
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Average rates for IT Architect
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IT Architect 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 (96%)
- Banking and Finance (59%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Automotive (44%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Education (41%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
- Insurance (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they do
An IT Architect designs the structure behind your systems so software, infrastructure, and data work together. They turn business goals into a clear target architecture and align teams around it.
- Define solution, application, or enterprise architecture
- Review current systems and identify gaps or risks
- Set integration patterns, interfaces, and data flows
- Support migration, modernization, and platform decisions
- Document standards, guardrails, and reference designs
Core skills
Strong IT Architects combine technical depth with calm decision-making. They understand how architecture choices affect delivery, security, operations, and cost. They can talk to engineers and stakeholders without losing the big picture.
- Cloud platforms, hybrid environments, and on-prem systems
- Microservices, APIs, messaging, and event-driven design
- Security, identity, resilience, and observability
- Data architecture and system integration
- Clear documentation and workshop facilitation
Tools and methods
The exact stack depends on your environment, but good architects are fluent in common enterprise tools and methods. They use diagrams and standards to make complex landscapes understandable.
Typical tools and methods include TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, C4, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, and common CI/CD and API management setups. For many projects, the real value is not the tool itself, but the ability to make sound trade-offs and keep delivery moving.
When to bring one in
Companies bring in an IT Architect when a system landscape becomes too complex for ad hoc decisions. This often happens during cloud migration, ERP change, post-merger integration, or when multiple teams build on the same platform.
It is also a strong freelance fit when you need senior architecture input without adding a permanent layer of management. A freelancer can join for assessments, target architecture, governance, or hands-on design support and then leave once the direction is set.
What strong work looks like
A good architect produces decisions that teams can actually use. The best ones are precise, practical, and aware of delivery constraints.
- A clear target architecture with traceable rationale
- Decision records that explain trade-offs
- Interfaces and dependencies that teams can implement
- A roadmap that matches business priorities
- Architecture that supports scale, security, and maintainability
Why companies choose freelance
Freelance IT Architects are useful when you need expertise for a defined phase, not a permanent hire. They can assess a landscape, guide a transformation, or unblock a critical project without slowing the organization down.
They are especially effective in larger companies, scale-ups, consultancies, and regulated industries where architecture decisions have broad impact. In Germany, many clients also value a freelancer who can work well with mixed English and German stakeholder groups.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around IT Architect.
A IT Architect defines how systems should be structured, connected, and operated. In a freelance project, that usually means assessing the current landscape, shaping the target architecture, and supporting implementation teams with clear guidance. The work can cover application, solution, cloud, or enterprise architecture depending on the need.
Hire an IT Architect when the problem is bigger than a single codebase or team. If you need decisions across systems, integration, security, or platform direction, an architect is the right fit. A developer or engineer can build the parts, but the architect makes sure the parts fit together.
A strong solution architect needs solid system design skills, good communication, and the ability to balance business needs with technical constraints. Look for experience with APIs, cloud platforms, data flows, security, and documentation. Just as important is the ability to explain trade-offs in a way stakeholders can use.
An enterprise architect usually works at a broader level, across business domains, application portfolios, and long-term standards. An IT Architect often focuses more on concrete systems, solutions, and delivery decisions. In practice, the titles are sometimes used loosely, so the project scope matters more than the label.
Typical deliverables include target architecture diagrams, decision records, interface concepts, migration roadmaps, and technical standards. A good architect also documents assumptions and open risks so teams can continue without guesswork. The output should help delivery, not just describe a vision.
Freelance help makes sense when you need senior expertise for a clear phase, such as a migration, review, or redesign. It is also useful when you need fast support before a long hiring process would be realistic. For ongoing governance across many years, a permanent role can still be the better choice.
Many IT Architects can work remotely because most tasks involve analysis, workshops, and documentation. On-site time becomes valuable when the project needs stakeholder alignment, system discovery, or complex decision-making with several teams in the room. A hybrid setup is common when delivery is spread across business and engineering groups.
Ask for examples of past architecture decisions and how they affected delivery, stability, or migration progress. Strong candidates can explain why they chose one option over another and how they handled constraints. If they can only talk about diagrams and not about outcomes, that is a warning sign.
The average hourly rate for IT Architect is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 902 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Architect, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 36% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as IT Architect have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Architect are German (100%), English (96%), and Russian (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Architect are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (59%), and Professional Services (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Architect are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (89%), and Operations (78%).
FRATCH IT Architect main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city 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 In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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