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About the role
What they design A Solution Architect turns business needs into a working technical design. They shape the target architecture, define integration points, choose the right stack, and make sure security, data, and operations fit the plan.
- Create solution blueprints and architecture decisions
- Align business goals, engineering constraints, and delivery scope
- Define interfaces, data flows, and dependencies
- Support build teams with clear technical direction
Core skills A strong candidate thinks in systems, not single tools. They can translate between product, engineering, infrastructure, and security, and they know when to standardize and when to customize.
- Cloud architecture and hybrid environments
- API design, integration patterns, and event-driven systems
- SAP, CRM, ERP, or data platform landscapes
- Security, identity, and non-functional requirements
Typical tools The toolkit depends on the stack, but the work often spans architecture diagrams, backlog refinement, and technical governance. In many teams, the role also covers solution reviews and support during delivery.
Common tools and methods include:
- Architecture modeling tools and diagramming standards
- Jira, Confluence, and delivery boards
- Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- SAP landscapes, middleware, and API management tools
When companies hire Companies bring in freelance Solution Architects when a project needs senior design help without a long hiring cycle. This is common for migrations, system consolidation, platform launches, and recovery work when the current setup is hard to untangle.
In Munich, demand often comes from enterprise IT, manufacturing, automotive suppliers, insurance, and software firms that need someone who can work with both local stakeholders and distributed delivery teams.
What good looks like Strong Solution Architects make decisions that engineers can build and operations can run. They do not stay at slide level. They document trade-offs, protect scope, and keep architecture practical.
- Clear decision making, not vague concepts
- Solid grasp of constraints, risks, and dependencies
- Strong communication with technical and non-technical teams
- Delivery focus from design to handover
Freelance fit Freelance work fits well when the need is specific: a new platform, a complex integration, or an architecture review before delivery starts. A contractor can step in fast, work alongside internal teams, and leave behind a structure the business can maintain.
For many Munich companies, this is also the better choice when the project needs German and English collaboration, but the scope is too narrow for a full-time hire.
Meet FRATCH Solution Architects
Vicenco Kenk
Interim IT Team Lead / IT Service Management / IT Project Management / Solution Architect
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Tezcan Dilshener
Solution Architect / Project Manager
Last position:
Solution Architect / Project Manager at German Football Association
- Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
- Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
- Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
- Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
- Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
- Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
- Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
Tezcan Dilshener
Solution Architect / Project Manager
Last position:
Solution Architect / Project Manager at German Football Association
- Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
- Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
- Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
- Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
- Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
- Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
- Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
- Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
- Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
- Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
- Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
- Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
- Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
- Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
Sebastian Kanzow
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture
Last position:
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture at AVL DITEST
- Redesign of a legacy Windows app for vehicle diagnostics as an AWS cloud application
- Creating build pipelines and conducting code reviews using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Jenkins, and GitHub
Sebastian Kanzow
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture
Last position:
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture at AVL DITEST
- Redesign of a legacy Windows app for vehicle diagnostics as an AWS cloud application
- Creating build pipelines and conducting code reviews using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Jenkins, and GitHub
- Redesign of a legacy Windows app for vehicle diagnostics as an AWS cloud application
- Creating build pipelines and conducting code reviews using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Jenkins, and GitHub
Tobias Nawa
Senior Cloud Architect — Strategy, Architecture, DevOps. From public cloud to sovereign infrastructure.
Last position:
Enterprise & Solutions Architect
- Building an independent enterprise IT setup — cloud strategy, network, AWS landing zone, security requirements, contract negotiations.
- Migration of all applications; avoiding high contractual penalties for the client.
- Onboarding and coordination o...
Tobias Nawa
Senior Cloud Architect — Strategy, Architecture, DevOps. From public cloud to sovereign infrastructure.
Last position:
Enterprise & Solutions Architect
- Building an independent enterprise IT setup — cloud strategy, network, AWS landing zone, security requirements, contract negotiations.
- Building an independent enterprise IT setup — cloud strategy, network, AWS landing zone, security requirements, contract negotiations.
- Migration of all applications; avoiding high contractual penalties for the client.
- Onboarding and coordination o...
- Migration of all applications; avoiding high contractual penalties for the client.
- Onboarding and coordination o...
Paul Webster
Architecture Consultant (Freelance)
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Paul Webster
Architecture Consultant (Freelance)
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Siegfried-Thor Bolz
AI Solutions Architect & Developer
Last position:
AI Solutions Architect & Developer at E-Commerce
- Integrated LangChain middleware between AEM and SAP PIM system
- Developed a FastAPI interface for system communication
- Implemented vector embeddings for semantic product search
- Evaluated LLM models (Vertex AI/Gemini, LM Studio, Hugging Face, OpenAI) for product analysis
- Developed an AEM component to display product recommendations and integrated the recommendation API into the AEM authoring process
- Designed and implemented Pinecone vector database for product embeddings
- Optimized response times and caching strategies
- Evaluated Vertex AI Studio for LLM testing and prompt workflows
- Implemented secure API routing and access control for AI components via FastAPI and gateway validation
Siegfried-Thor Bolz
AI Solutions Architect & Developer
Last position:
AI Solutions Architect & Developer at E-Commerce
- Integrated LangChain middleware between AEM and SAP PIM system
- Developed a FastAPI interface for system communication
- Implemented vector embeddings for semantic product search
- Evaluated LLM models (Vertex AI/Gemini, LM Studio, Hugging Face, OpenAI) for product analysis
- Integrated LangChain middleware between AEM and SAP PIM system
- Developed a FastAPI interface for system communication
- Implemented vector embeddings for semantic product search
- Evaluated LLM models (Vertex AI/Gemini, LM Studio, Hugging Face, OpenAI) for product analysis
- Developed an AEM component to display product recommendations and integrated the recommendation API into the AEM authoring process
- Designed and implemented Pinecone vector database for product embeddings
- Optimized response times and caching strategies
- Evaluated Vertex AI Studio for LLM testing and prompt workflows
- Implemented secure API routing and access control for AI components via FastAPI and gateway validation
- Developed an AEM component to display product recommendations and integrated the recommendation API into the AEM authoring process
- Designed and implemented Pinecone vector database for product embeddings
- Optimized response times and caching strategies
- Evaluated Vertex AI Studio for LLM testing and prompt workflows
- Implemented secure API routing and access control for AI components via FastAPI and gateway validation
Weronika Skarbek-Kozietulska
Business & Integration Architecture Specialist
Last position:
Business & Integration Architecture Specialist at Accenture Technology Solution GmbH
Understanding of bank’s fundamentals throughout analysis and writing specifications
Deep analysis of security measurements to be transferred into new environment
Process design and optimization
Collecting requirements from different areas and processing them into agreement documentation, concepts and process description for internal and external partners
Analysis of data delivery sources and transformation of relevant functions into new environment
Analysis and prioritisation of value and benefits resulting from introducing smart data tools
Mapping and migrating data within Power BI upgrade
Change management support and evaluation
Marketing automation and technology enablement
Executing test and release support
Creating training documentation for the client’s employees to understand value and benefits by using new technologies when acquiring new or creating benefits to their existing customers
Creating a complete database of existing firewalls supporting the security of the client’s infrastructure
Migration and re-architecture of reporting systems from multiple data sources into the cloud environment
Weronika Skarbek-Kozietulska
Business & Integration Architecture Specialist
Last position:
Business & Integration Architecture Specialist at Accenture Technology Solution GmbH
- Understanding of bank’s fundamentals throughout analysis and writing specifications
- Deep analysis of security measurements to be transferred into new environment
- Process design and optimization
Understanding of bank’s fundamentals throughout analysis and writing specifications
Deep analysis of security measurements to be transferred into new environment
Process design and optimization
Collecting requirements from different areas and processing them into agreement documentation, concepts and process description for internal and external partners
Analysis of data delivery sources and transformation of relevant functions into new environment
Analysis and prioritisation of value and benefits resulting from introducing smart data tools
Mapping and migrating data within Power BI upgrade
Change management support and evaluation
Marketing automation and technology enablement
Executing test and release support
Creating training documentation for the client’s employees to understand value and benefits by using new technologies when acquiring new or creating benefits to their existing customers
Creating a complete database of existing firewalls supporting the security of the client’s infrastructure
Migration and re-architecture of reporting systems from multiple data sources into the cloud environment
Collecting requirements from different areas and processing them into agreement documentation, concepts and process description for internal and external partners
Analysis of data delivery sources and transformation of relevant functions into new environment
Analysis and prioritisation of value and benefits resulting from introducing smart data tools
Mapping and migrating data within Power BI upgrade
Change management support and evaluation
Marketing automation and technology enablement
Executing test and release support
Creating training documentation for the client’s employees to understand value and benefits by using new technologies when acquiring new or creating benefits to their existing customers
Creating a complete database of existing firewalls supporting the security of the client’s infrastructure
Migration and re-architecture of reporting systems from multiple data sources into the cloud environment
Markus Oberhammer
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer
Last position:
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle
- Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
- Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
- Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
- Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
- Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
- Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
- Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
- Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
Markus Oberhammer
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer
Last position:
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle
- Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
- Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
- Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
- Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
- Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
- Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
- Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
- Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
- Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
- Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
- Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
- Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
- Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
- Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
- Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
- Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
Elena Nizovtseva
Lead System Architect (Insurance domain)
Last position:
Lead System Architect (Insurance domain) at AGCS
- Coordinating several Pega projects being part of CoE
- Participating in major architecture meetings
- Running LSA coordination meetings
- Providing guidance to the project teams
- Helping with technical issues resolution including performance problems
- Contributing to improving developers best practices and guidelines
- Providing expertise in ensuring high system availability
- Running PoCs
- Responsible for deployment pipelines implementation
- Individual targets rated over 100% every year
Elena Nizovtseva
Lead System Architect (Insurance domain)
Last position:
Lead System Architect (Insurance domain) at AGCS
- Coordinating several Pega projects being part of CoE
- Participating in major architecture meetings
- Running LSA coordination meetings
- Providing guidance to the project teams
- Helping with technical issues resolution including performance problems
- Contributing to improving developers best practices and guidelines
- Coordinating several Pega projects being part of CoE
- Participating in major architecture meetings
- Running LSA coordination meetings
- Providing guidance to the project teams
- Helping with technical issues resolution including performance problems
- Contributing to improving developers best practices and guidelines
- Providing expertise in ensuring high system availability
- Running PoCs
- Responsible for deployment pipelines implementation
- Individual targets rated over 100% every year
- Providing expertise in ensuring high system availability
- Running PoCs
- Responsible for deployment pipelines implementation
- Individual targets rated over 100% every year
Marco Fischer
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam
Last position:
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam at DCSO
- About 800 different server VMs, operation and lifecycle/asset management of about 40 ESXi hosts (Lenovo)
- Upgrade of all clusters to ESXi/VCSA 7.0U3 and 8. Planning patch management for all hosts
- Cleaning up the AD – many different domains that all needed to be migrated into the main environment. Planning/execution
- Veeam – check the configuration and migrate to a newer, partly virtual infrastructure to make the setup leaner and faster
- VMware – upgrades/updates, general maintenance
- Proxmox POC – evaluate if an alternative to VMware
- Documentation for Veeam/VMware/storage
- Implementation of the uniflow cloud solution
- NetApp migration to new storage, CIFS maintenance and administration of SVMs
Marco Fischer
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam
Last position:
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam at DCSO
- About 800 different server VMs, operation and lifecycle/asset management of about 40 ESXi hosts (Lenovo)
- Upgrade of all clusters to ESXi/VCSA 7.0U3 and 8. Planning patch management for all hosts
- Cleaning up the AD – many different domains that all needed to be migrated into the main environment. Planning/execution
- About 800 different server VMs, operation and lifecycle/asset management of about 40 ESXi hosts (Lenovo)
- Upgrade of all clusters to ESXi/VCSA 7.0U3 and 8. Planning patch management for all hosts
- Cleaning up the AD – many different domains that all needed to be migrated into the main environment. Planning/execution
- Veeam – check the configuration and migrate to a newer, partly virtual infrastructure to make the setup leaner and faster
- VMware – upgrades/updates, general maintenance
- Proxmox POC – evaluate if an alternative to VMware
- Documentation for Veeam/VMware/storage
- Implementation of the uniflow cloud solution
- NetApp migration to new storage, CIFS maintenance and administration of SVMs
- Veeam – check the configuration and migrate to a newer, partly virtual infrastructure to make the setup leaner and faster
- VMware – upgrades/updates, general maintenance
- Proxmox POC – evaluate if an alternative to VMware
- Documentation for Veeam/VMware/storage
- Implementation of the uniflow cloud solution
- NetApp migration to new storage, CIFS maintenance and administration of SVMs
Dieter Möss
Design System Architect, UI Designer
Last position:
Design System Architect, UI Designer at hvv switch
- Developed Design System for HVV Switch app in Figma
- Based on wireframes from UX team
- Applied Atomic Design principle
- Created design tokens
- Conceived workflows for handing over designs to dev team
- Conception of new patterns and components to expand Design System
- Consideration of accessibility
Dieter Möss
Design System Architect, UI Designer
Last position:
Design System Architect, UI Designer at hvv switch
- Developed Design System for HVV Switch app in Figma
- Based on wireframes from UX team
- Applied Atomic Design principle
- Created design tokens
- Conceived workflows for handing over designs to dev team
- Developed Design System for HVV Switch app in Figma
- Based on wireframes from UX team
- Applied Atomic Design principle
- Created design tokens
- Conceived workflows for handing over designs to dev team
- Conception of new patterns and components to expand Design System
- Consideration of accessibility
- Conception of new patterns and components to expand Design System
- Consideration of accessibility
Philipp Schmidt
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect
Last position:
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
Philipp Schmidt
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect
Last position:
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
Stanislav Bilik
Senior Solution Architect
Last position:
Senior Solution Architect at HDI Versicherung AG
- Support in building a modern and secure microservice architecture
- Creation of architecture documentation
- Analysis and definition of interfaces with OpenAPI
- Knowledge transfer on architecture
- Frontend architecture support
- Implementation of rule sets
- Hands-on in backend and frontend
Stanislav Bilik
Senior Solution Architect
Last position:
Senior Solution Architect at HDI Versicherung AG
- Support in building a modern and secure microservice architecture
- Creation of architecture documentation
- Analysis and definition of interfaces with OpenAPI
- Knowledge transfer on architecture
- Support in building a modern and secure microservice architecture
- Creation of architecture documentation
- Analysis and definition of interfaces with OpenAPI
- Knowledge transfer on architecture
- Frontend architecture support
- Implementation of rule sets
- Hands-on in backend and frontend
- Frontend architecture support
- Implementation of rule sets
- Hands-on in backend and frontend
Amr Tolba
System Architect
Last position:
System Architect at Valeo
- Technical responsibility for the ConMod2.0 (Connectivity Module) product, which will connect future vehicles in the network as nodes with the Internet of Things blockchain.
- Lead technical discussions to define the specifications of various components (antennas, modems, Bluetooth chips, Wi-Fi chips, and microprocessors) with ConMod2.0 component suppliers (Quectel, Qualcomm, Marvell, and STMicroelectronics) and to discuss and plan system design iterations.
- Coordinate with other stakeholders, e.g., electronics system architect, software architect, software PMs, and software developers at Valeo Egypt, to define architecture concepts.
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Solution Architects statistics
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Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
23%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Solution Architect designs the technical solution for a specific business need. They define the target setup, map interfaces and data flows, and guide teams through trade-offs, risks, and delivery decisions. The work usually ends with a design that engineering can implement and operations can support.
The best candidates combine system thinking, clear communication, and hands-on knowledge of the stack. They should understand cloud, integration, security, and non-functional requirements, and they must be able to speak with both engineers and business stakeholders. A strong freelance profile also shows they can take ownership without waiting for heavy supervision.
A Solution Architect focuses on the design of a specific solution or program of work. An enterprise architect looks more at the overall landscape and long-term standards, while a technical architect often goes deeper into implementation details. In practice, titles overlap, so scope and decision rights matter more than the job name.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is tied to a project, a transition, or a short burst of senior expertise. That is common for migrations, integration programs, platform redesigns, or architecture recovery work. If the company needs immediate design leadership without a long onboarding cycle, a freelance Solution Architect is often the right fit.
Many tasks can be done remotely, especially architecture workshops, design reviews, and documentation. On-site time helps when the role needs deep stakeholder alignment, whiteboard sessions, or close work with delivery teams. In Munich, a hybrid setup is common because it keeps collaboration easy without forcing every meeting into the office.
Expect clear architecture diagrams, decision records, integration concepts, and a realistic implementation path. A strong Solution Architect also produces non-functional requirements, migration steps, and guidance for handover to engineering and operations. The deliverables should be precise enough to reduce ambiguity, not just describe the target state.
Look for evidence that the person has solved problems similar to yours, not just used the same tools. Ask how they handled trade-offs, stakeholder conflict, and integration complexity, and check whether they can explain why a design is workable. Good candidates speak in concrete terms and can turn a vague request into a clear plan.
Munich companies often bring in Solution Architects for enterprise IT, manufacturing, mobility, insurance, and software projects. The need is especially strong when systems must connect across teams, countries, or legacy landscapes. If the project touches SAP, cloud, or multiple integration layers, this role is usually central.
The average hourly rate for Solution Architects in Munich is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 784 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Solution Architects in Munich, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 23% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Solution Architects in Munich have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Munich are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Munich are Information Technology (86%), Automotive (79%), and Banking and Finance (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Solution Architects in Munich are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (93%), and Product Development (79%).
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