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Karl F.

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Software / Data Engineer

Gleißenfeld
Karl F.

Last position:

ONECEPT Website at ONECEPT GmbH

Development and implementation of the website onecept.at using React/Next.js. Focus on responsive web design, high-performance component structure, basic SEO optimization, and technical deployment.

Technologies: React, Next.js, TypeScript / JavaScript

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Markus S.

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Architecture, project management and development in the web technology environment

Kreuzlingen
Markus S.

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Domain Architect Core Party Data at ING DiBa AG

Technologies: Confluence, PlantUML, BPMN

  • As part of the modernization of ING DiBa, the master data management system is also being renewed. As the Domain Architect for this topic, I had to find a way to combine global solution approaches from the headquarters in Amsterdam with local requirements from the German branch in Frankfurt.
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Robert D.

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Software Architect

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Robert D.

Last position:

Software Architect at FinTech / Wealth Management

  • Analysis of existing microservice structures and integration into the event-driven architecture
  • Design and implementation of prototypes
  • Introduction of structured workflows and integration into a solid testing strategy
  • Team: Small specialized team (3-5 people) from analysis through implementation readiness
  • Documentation of architectural decisions and definition of interfaces
  • Integration of the event-driven pipeline into the existing landscape
  • Technologies: Kafka, Docker, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Java, Liquibase
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Michael L.

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IAM Developer & IT Architect

Vienna
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

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Christian Z.

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Software-Architect / Engineer

Sursee
Christian Z.

Last position:

Software-Architect / Engineer at applyo gmbh

  • Scalable platform for children and parents to discover future skills and technologies in a way that suits them
  • React web frontend with microservice architecture in the backend (.Net Core, Azure Storage, Azure Entra ID, REST API)
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Qamar H.

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Freelancer

Runkel
Qamar H.

Last position:

Freelance Consultant Data Analytics & AI Portfolio at TIC Company

  • Support for a data, analytics and AI initiative in a regulated enterprise environment by structuring, evaluating and prioritizing several data-driven use cases based on business impact, feasibility, scalability, data maturity and governance requirements.
  • Translation of complex business and analytics requirements into clear product, data and implementation logic, as well as preparation of decision-ready documents, target visions and roadmap inputs for stakeholder and management discussions.
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Daniel A.

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Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer

Wien
Daniel A.

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Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer at IoT Sensor Data Processing and Evaluation

  • Develop a concept for the analysis of sensor data.
  • Assess implementation options, products, and pricing in Azure.
  • Present and advocate the solution concept to the client.
  • Implement an ETL pipeline for processing sensor data.
  • Integrate BI solutions with the data repository.
  • Provide documentation and support for end users.
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Christoph J.

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Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps

Zürich
Christoph J.

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Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps at Migros Genossenschafts Bund

  • Greenfield project M-Zollmanager: Development of an internal platform to support users in booking requirement areas on line items in assessment notices.
  • Greenfield project M-Deliveryplan: Development of an internal platform for planning and tracking deliveries in the international transport sector.
  • Created functions to predict the estimated arrival time of container ships and goods from the port of loading to the port of destination, considering potential events.
  • Developed the TrackAndTrace add-on for M-Deliveryplan to track and plan goods and containers.
  • Built a generic AI chatbot for Migros app infrastructure, including ChatGPT integration and creating AI workflows with N8N.
  • Developed AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating release notes or processing Jira tasks based on N8N workflows.
  • Further development and maintenance of the M-LFS, M-Vehicleaccess and M-Worklog apps.
  • Used C#, Angular 18, DevOps practices, N8N, Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence and Azure.
  • Ongoing project with continuous development of platforms and workflows.
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Ornel Franck W.

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Purchasing Manager, Logistics, IT Manager & Software Architect

Frankfurt am Main
Ornel Franck W.

Last position:

Sales Partner at ERGO PRO

  • Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
  • Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
  • Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
  • Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
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Peter S.

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Lead Software Architect

Gaspoltshofen
Peter S.

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Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH

  • Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
  • Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
  • Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
  • Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
  • Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
  • Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
  • Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
  • Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
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Christoph W.

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System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer

Hofstetten-Flüh
Christoph W.

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System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)

  • Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
  • Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
  • Customize and test the CICS dialog.
  • Create various reports for the department using SQL.
  • Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
  • Update documentation for the new requirements.
  • Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
  • Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
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Khalid E.

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Lead Architect & Developer

Alsbach-Hähnlein
Khalid E.

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Lead Architect & Developer at kem-consulting

  • Development of an agent-based governance platform for the automated assurance of EU AI Act compliance and ODA-compliant orchestration of AI services in complex enterprise environments.

  • Design and implementation of an agent-based "Mission Control" framework (Aletheia Conductor) for autonomous state monitoring and process control.

  • Development of "Compliance-as-Code" (CaC) solutions based on OPA/Rego for system-wide enforcement of regulatory guardrails.

  • Integration of TM Forum ODA standards (TMF630, TMF622, TMF642) to ensure interoperability and standardization.

  • Building a highly available event-driven architecture using Redpanda and CloudEvents v1.0 for near-real-time event processing.

  • Implementation of an audit-proof "Evidence Chain" through cryptographic linking of trace logs in preparation for automated audits.

  • Tech Stack: Java 21 (Quarkus Native), TypeScript (Next.js), Redpanda (Kafka API), CloudEvents v1.0, OPA (Open Policy Agent) & Rego, TimescaleDB, ZincSearch, Redis, TM Forum ODA, Git, GitHub, Clean Code Development, Like-C4.

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Matthias K.

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Business Architect

Vienna
Matthias K.

Last position:

Business Architect at E5GTEC

  • Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
  • Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
  • Communication with PLCs
  • Microservice architecture
  • Unified architecture
  • AI-based evaluations of sensor data
  • Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
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Stephan R.

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ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation

Langenthal
Stephan R.

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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.

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Software Architect statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Software Architect have 20 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.9 years

Software Architect stay in a single position for 2.9 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

16

Software Architect have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Software Architect have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Software Architect are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Software Architect earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

88%

88% of Software Architect hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

55%

55% of Software Architect hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

9%

9% of Software Architect have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Software Architect hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Software Architect most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

99%

99% of Software Architect speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 21 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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1% of Software Architect charge less than €400 per day.
45% of Software Architect charge between €400 and €800 per day.
49% of Software Architect charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
4% of Software Architect charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
1% of Software Architect charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates for Software Architect

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

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Daily rate avg. 792 €

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 800 €

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 21 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Software 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 (95%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Automotive (44%)
  • Manufacturing (43%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Retail (36%)
  • Education (33%)
  • Transportation (33%)

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

About the role

Architecture Scope A software architect turns business goals into a technical blueprint that teams can build against. They define how systems fit together, where logic belongs, and how data moves across services, APIs, and platforms.

  • Translate product and stakeholder needs into architecture decisions
  • Design service boundaries, integration patterns, and data flows
  • Create target architectures, roadmaps, and technical standards
  • Review existing systems and identify weak points

Key Skills Strong software architects combine broad technical depth with clear decision-making. They know when to optimize, when to simplify, and when to keep options open.

  • System design, domain modeling, and API design
  • Cloud architecture, security, scalability, and resilience
  • Experience with microservices, monoliths, and event-driven systems
  • Clear documentation for developers, product leads, and operations

Typical Work Freelance software architects are often brought in for complex changes that cut across teams. They help when a company needs a fresh view before committing to a build or migration.

  • Legacy modernization and platform redesign
  • Cloud migration and infrastructure decisions
  • Architecture for new digital products or internal tools
  • Technical recovery after performance, integration, or maintainability issues

Tools And Methods The best professionals work with real engineering constraints, not theory alone. They use diagrams, trade-off analysis, and practical standards to keep the design usable.

  • UML, C4, and other architecture views
  • REST, GraphQL, messaging, and asynchronous patterns
  • AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and container platforms
  • Security-by-design, observability, and delivery guardrails

When To Hire Companies usually hire a software architect when the team needs structure before coding starts or when existing systems no longer scale with the business. It also makes sense when internal engineers need a senior outside perspective to settle technical direction. In Germany, this role is often used by product companies, industrial firms, and established IT teams that need support across English and German-speaking stakeholders. A freelance architect can join for workshops, reviews, or hands-on design work without forcing a long hiring process.

What Strong Looks Like A strong software architect makes trade-offs visible and keeps the design aligned with delivery. They do not just draw diagrams; they help teams build the right thing in a way that can evolve.

  • Writes decisions that developers can actually implement
  • Balances speed, cost, risk, and long-term maintainability
  • Works well with engineering, product, security, and operations
  • Knows when to challenge assumptions and when to simplify
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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Software Architect, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

A Software Architect defines the technical shape of a system and the rules it should follow. That usually includes architecture reviews, target-state design, API and service boundaries, and guidance for the engineering team. On many projects, the architect also helps during implementation to keep decisions consistent.

A freelance software architect is often the better choice when the need is specific, urgent, or tied to a change program. That includes platform redesign, cloud migration, legacy recovery, or a short architecture review before a larger build. It lets companies get senior input without waiting through a long hiring process.

Look for broad system design skills, clear communication, and practical experience with real delivery teams. A strong software architect should understand APIs, distributed systems, cloud platforms, security, and operational concerns. Just as important is the ability to explain trade-offs in simple terms.

A Software Architect focuses on the structure of the software itself: components, interfaces, data flow, and quality attributes. A solution architect usually covers a wider business and system landscape, including external services and process fit. A technical lead is closer to team delivery and day-to-day implementation decisions.

Expect concrete outputs such as architecture diagrams, design principles, decision records, migration plans, and review notes. A good software architect also documents key risks and open trade-offs so the team can act on them. The best deliverables are clear enough for developers and useful for stakeholders.

A software architect can work very well remotely if the company shares access to system context, diagrams, and decision history. Workshops, reviews, and design sessions can be run online, while some clients prefer on-site time at the start of a project. In international or distributed teams, written clarity matters even more.

Judge the quality by the clarity of their thinking and the usefulness of their decisions. A strong software architect does not hide behind abstract models; they make choices that developers can build and maintain. Ask how they handled a difficult trade-off, a migration, or a system that needed to grow without breaking.

Yes, that is one of the most common reasons to bring in a software architect. They can assess what should be kept, what should be replaced, and how to reduce risk during the transition. This is especially useful when old systems are holding back delivery or make integration too hard.

The average hourly rate for Software Architect is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 792 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Software Architect, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Software Architect have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Software Architect are German (100%), English (96%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Software Architect are Information Technology (95%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Automotive (44%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Software Architect are Information Technology (99%), Product Development (97%), and Quality Assurance (63%).

FRATCH Software 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.

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.

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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