Solution Architects in Hamburg
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Niko Schmuck
Last position:
Developing Architect, Technical Lead "gridlytics" at HH Energienetze
- Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
- Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
- Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.
Cornelius Höfig
Last position:
Solution Architect at STIHL
- Remodeling of the system architecture for an Azure-based platform aimed at rapid development of new functionalities
- Modeling of a staging concept for the fulfillment of diverse customer and QA needs
- Creation of requirements for, and oversight of, a proof-of-concept supplier project for a Flutter app with highly advanced BLE functionalities
- Comparison of multiple observability platforms for feasibility and requirements fit within the project environment
- Creation of a mobile app architecture based on domain-driven architecture
- Position of technical advisor and accountable solution architect for two development teams
- Execution of architecture reviews and alignment of changes with architectural expectations
- Skills & Technologies: Microsoft Azure , App Services, NodeJS Mono-repository, microservice architecture, domain driven design, self contained systems, requirements engineering, CI/CD, DevOps, API design, solution architecture
Andreas Schmückert
Last position:
Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Consultant, Full-Stack Lead-Developer at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
- Solution for micro-service and frontend solution for the electric grid
- Leading of development teams
- Technologies: React-Native, TypeScript, Kotlin, AWS, Infrastructure As Code, Serverless Architecture, React, NoSQL, GraphQL, Angular, Playwright, Python, ML(Ops), Kubernetes, Docker
Nikolas Reichardt
Last position:
Data Protection Coordinator for Online-Services and Tracking-Technology at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
As a bridge between Legal, IT, and Marketing, my responsibilities include conducting technical due diligence, documentation, and designing privacy-compliant IT functions across multiple B2P Telefónica Germany brands as part of the RAITT digitalization program. Focused on aligning web and app services with GDPR, TDDDG, and Privacy by Design & Default principles.
Core responsibilities included analysing and visualising data flows across customer journeys, validating tracking and martech integrations, and supporting IT teams in designing privacy-compliant digital architectures. Delivered documentation for internal legal assessments and maintained OneTrust governance and cookie-banner accuracy.
Services and technologies involved:
- Identity & Authentication: CIAM (OAuth2, OIDC), login and session handling, customer account services
- Analytics & Measurement: Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager (Server-side Tagging & Data Stream Design), event tracking and tagging
- Advertising & Attribution: Google Ads, Google DoubleClick / Campaign Manager, Meta Pixel, affiliate partner integrations
- Experience & Personalisation: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Target, Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Edge Network
- Security & Delivery: Cloudflare (CDN), PayPal FraudNet
- Compliance & Governance: OneTrust CMP, consent categories, cookie governance, TDDDG-compliant banner logic
- General web/app services: partner APIs, data transfers, tracking schemas, consent-dependent data activation
Timo Warnke
Last position:
Project Manager, Requirements Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect at Service Provider for Heat Quantity Measurement
Supporting integration testing
Writing and creating the cut-over script
Conducting workshops to clarify requirements
Gathering business requirements
Business process modeling
IT design
Project planning
Supporting migration tests
Executing a greenfield S/4HANA conversion. A DATEV application and an AS400 are to be replaced by an S/4HANA system in a public cloud. The DATEV system runs the general ledger and accounts payable. The AS400 handles accounts receivable and business partners. The payables and receivables will be migrated to S/4HANA and the DATEV solution decommissioned.
Florian Fittkau
Last position:
Solution Architect with Developer Focus at SymFinIT Solutions GmbH
- Further development of a finance layer for subscription and one-time purchase billing and accounting.
- Technologies: Kotlin, AWS (SQS, S3, ElastiCache, Aurora), React, TypeScript, Coroutines, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring (Boot, Data, WebFlux), JUnit, Testcontainers, Cucumber, Liquibase, PostgreSQL, Webservices (REST), R2DBC, OpenAPI 3, Gradle, GIT, Docker, Netty, GitHub Actions, Jira/Confluence, arc42
Michèle Koch
Last position:
Salesforce Solution Architect at Stellwerk GmbH
- Products: Sales Cloud, Field Service Lightning
- Role: I took over the project from the previous partner to save it from failing. I had to re-built the custom architecture to ensure a stable and sustainable system. I built solutions to meet the clients business requirements and introduced Field Service Lightning to schedule Technicians and let them document appointments with the FSL Mobile App.
- Methodology: Scrumban, Jira/ Confluence
- DevOps: Salesforce Change Sets
- Skills: Sales Process Management, Reporting, Field Service, FSL Mobile
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Solution Architects statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
14 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
1.5 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 50%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
3 (Germany: 4)
Most common languages
German, English
Speak two or more languages
86% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Solution Architects in Hamburg
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About the role
What they do A Solution Architect turns business needs into a system design that teams can build and run. The work sits between product, engineering, and operations. It covers target architecture, integration patterns, non-functional requirements, and the decisions that keep a solution coherent from first concept to rollout.
Typical deliverables
- Architecture concepts and target-state designs
- System and integration blueprints
- API, data, and dependency models
- Migration and rollout plans
- Decision records and technical guidance for delivery teams
Core skills A strong Solution Architect combines technical depth with clear decision-making. They need to understand software architecture, cloud platforms, security basics, identity and access, data flows, and enterprise integration.
- Strong communication with business and technical stakeholders
- Ability to compare options and document trade-offs
- Experience with modern delivery methods and governance
- Familiarity with cloud, APIs, microservices, and legacy systems
- Comfort working across vendors, internal teams, and third-party products
Tools and focus areas Common work includes AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, plus enterprise stacks such as SAP, Microsoft, or Java-based systems. Depending on the project, the focus may be on application architecture, platform architecture, data architecture, or integration architecture. In Hamburg, this often matters in logistics, trade, industry, media, and larger service organizations with mixed system landscapes.
When companies bring them in Companies hire a freelance solution architect when a project is moving fast, the architecture is unclear, or several teams must align on one design. It also helps when a permanent hire would take too long, or when a specific platform or migration needs short-term expertise. For Hamburg-based teams, a freelancer can join on-site for workshops and stay remote for design work and reviews.
What separates the best Top professionals are practical. They do not produce abstract diagrams that no one can use. They make decisions traceable, keep scope under control, and help delivery teams avoid rework.
- They can explain complex choices in plain language
- They balance speed, risk, and maintainability
- They know when to simplify instead of over-design
- They work well with developers, security, and operations
- They leave behind clear documentation that teams can use
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Solution Architects? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Solution Architect defines how the solution should fit together across applications, data, infrastructure, and integration points. That usually includes target architecture, interface design, key technical decisions, and guidance for implementation teams. On larger projects, they also help align business requirements with security, operations, and long-term maintainability.
Look for a mix of system design, cloud knowledge, integration experience, and clear communication. A strong candidate can discuss trade-offs, not just tools, and can turn broad requirements into a design that developers can build. You should also expect familiarity with documentation, stakeholder workshops, and technical governance.
A Solution Architect usually focuses on one solution or program and makes the design work for delivery. An enterprise architect looks more broadly at standards, roadmaps, and architecture across the whole company. A technical lead is often closer to hands-on implementation and team coordination, while the architect shapes the overall design and decisions.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or tied to a specific migration, platform, or integration challenge. It is also a good option when you need senior architectural input without creating a long-term role. Many companies use a freelancer to unblock a project, set the design, and then let internal teams take over.
Both models work well. A Solution Architect can do much of the design, documentation, and review work remotely, but workshops with product owners, developers, and operations often benefit from on-site time. In Hamburg, hybrid work is common when projects involve local stakeholders, vendors, or larger internal alignment sessions.
The toolset depends on the environment, but common choices include cloud platforms, diagramming tools, API tools, and documentation systems. The method is usually to map the current state, define the target state, compare options, and capture decisions clearly. Good architects also use review cycles and architecture checkpoints to keep delivery on track.
Review the clarity of their past designs and how they explain trade-offs. A strong solution architect can show how their decisions reduced risk, improved integration, or made delivery easier for teams. Ask for examples of complex systems they shaped, and check whether their documentation is practical enough for engineers to use.
Projects in Hamburg often involve logistics, trade, manufacturing, media, and larger service organizations with many connected systems. A Solution Architect is useful when those environments need cloud migration, ERP integration, API layers, or a cleaner way to connect old and new systems. The role is especially valuable when several teams, vendors, or platforms must work as one.
The average hourly rate for Solution Architects in Hamburg is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 877 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Solution Architects in Hamburg, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Solution Architects in Hamburg have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Hamburg are German (100%) and English (86%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Hamburg are Information Technology (100%), Retail (71%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Hamburg are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (100%).
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