Akeneo Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Akeneo
Carlos M.
Last position:
Implementation in Pimcore/Shopware
- Consulting, design, analysis, software architecture and development
- Design, development and implementation of a Pimcore environment and connection of several external API systems in a Kubernetes environment, as well as various PIM and ERP systems
- Technologies: Unix environment, design, Symfony development, design, PHP 8+, software architecture, MySQL/SQL, Shell Script, Git Dev Ops tasks, AI coding assistance, Pimcore 12, Shopware 6
- Team size: >10 people
Thomas P.
Last position:
Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung
Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.
Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.
Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process
Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes
Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation
Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation
Bertrand R.
Last position:
Interim IAM Product Owner (Identity Management) at REWE digital GmbH
- Establishing Identity & Directory Management as a new (split-off) team & product within the IAM cluster.
- Leading the “Identity & Directory Management” product (8 people) as Product Owner.
- Concept for ‘Digital Identities’, i.e. IDs with n users/accounts and strategy for a modernized product offering.
- Upgrading APIs, migrating to a containerized infrastructure, rolling out international markets & standardized solutions across the REWE enterprise group.
- Tech: OpenText™ (NetIQ) eDirectory & Identity Manager, LDAP, SAP HR/HCM, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman, REST APIs, Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID, postgresDB, Keycloak, Ansible, Cyberark (PAM), Apache Kafka, Jira, Confluence, Miro.
Wolfgang A.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager – Shopify at HAUBER Elektronik
- Project Goal: Relaunch of online shop (migration to Shopify & SAP integration)
- Managing developers & designers
- Involving relevant (customer) departments & stakeholders
- Gathering requirements for the online shop implementation
- Overseeing implementation and feature delivery
- Project controlling regarding timeline and budget
- Reviewing and tracking milestones and work packages
- Regular project reports and project progress meetings
Jens S.
Last position:
Senior Web Developer & IT Consultant at Self-employed
Emre K.
Last position:
PIM/MAM-Consultant at hmmh AG
- Coordination and execution of PIM implementations in Contentserv and Akeneo
- Optimization and enrichment of data flows in system landscapes
- Technical documentation
- Workshops
Doğan Can U.
Last position:
E-Commerce Developer at The Quality Group
Backend development for shops related to the “ESN” and “More Nutrition” shops
Technologies included: PHP, Symfony 6, Bref, AWS (SQS, Lambda), Terraform, Akeneo API
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Statistics of experts using Akeneo
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 of experts in Germany using Akeneo
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Akeneo 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 (100%)
- Retail (100%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Media and Entertainment (57%)
- Advertising (43%)
- Food and Beverage (43%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Akeneo in practice
Akeneo is a product information management system for collecting, enriching and distributing product data. Companies use it to keep descriptions, attributes, technical details, media and translations consistent across sales channels. It supports structured product experiences for ecommerce, retail and manufacturing portfolios.
Core capabilities
Akeneo helps teams create a controlled source of truth for complex catalogs. Experts configure product models, families, attribute groups, locales, currencies and product completeness rules. They also shape approval processes so commercial, product and content teams can improve data without losing governance.
- Model products, variants and categories
- Enrich descriptions, specifications and media
- Manage localized catalog content
- Monitor completeness and data quality
Ecosystem and integrations
Akeneo projects often connect PIM data with ecommerce platforms, ERP systems, DAM tools, marketplaces and search services. Professionals work with Akeneo APIs, import and export profiles, connectors, event flows and custom extensions. Depending on the setup, adjacent skills may include PHP, Symfony, REST APIs, Elasticsearch, data mapping and cloud operations.
When companies need expertise
Freelance specialists are useful during a new PIM rollout, a catalog migration or a redesign of product data governance. They can assess source data, define the target model, map interfaces and prepare imports without interrupting commercial operations. In Germany, local teams may also value German-language workshops alongside remote delivery.
- Replace spreadsheets or disconnected catalog processes
- Consolidate data from ERP and supplier sources
- Prepare an ecommerce or marketplace expansion
- Repair weak imports, mappings or completeness rules
Project deliverables
A well-run Akeneo engagement can produce a product information model, migration plan, import templates, validation rules and documented workflows. It may also include API integrations, connector configuration, user permissions, localization processes and quality dashboards. Strong planning matters because poor source data will remain difficult to use after the system is live.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine Akeneo configuration with a clear understanding of catalog operations and commercial priorities. They ask how products are created, approved, translated and published before changing the system. Look for practical evidence of migration work, integration ownership, data-quality improvements and clear handover documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Akeneo? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Akeneo is used to centralize, enrich and distribute product information across ecommerce sites, marketplaces, retail channels and printed or digital catalogs. It helps teams manage attributes, descriptions, media, translations and product completeness from a controlled system.
Akeneo focuses on product information management rather than orders, checkout or general store operations. Compared with a custom catalog, it provides structured enrichment workflows, governance and channel-oriented publishing features, while ecommerce platforms usually consume the prepared data.
A strong Akeneo specialist often understands PHP and Symfony, REST APIs, data modeling and catalog migration. Experience with ERP, DAM, ecommerce, marketplace and search integrations is also valuable, as are skills in localization and data-quality management.
The right Akeneo professional depends on the project scope. A focused configuration task may need a specialist who knows product models and imports, while a rollout across several systems calls for someone experienced in data governance, integrations, migration planning and stakeholder workshops.
Much of an Akeneo project can be delivered remotely through shared documentation, workshops and controlled system access. On-site sessions can still help when teams need to agree on catalog rules, source-data ownership or operating processes, and German-language collaboration may be important for local stakeholders.
Ask an Akeneo professional to explain a comparable catalog model, migration approach and integration design. Strong answers cover data ownership, validation, permissions, localization, error handling and testing rather than focusing only on screen configuration.
Akeneo can manage complex product structures, variants, attributes, categories, locales and channel-specific information. The setup must be designed carefully so market requirements, translations, units, media and publishing rules remain clear as the catalog grows.
Before starting with Akeneo, freelancers should clarify the product model, source systems, data ownership, integration boundaries and acceptance criteria. They should also ask about the current edition, existing connectors, deployment process, user roles and how product quality will be measured.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 756 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (100%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Akeneo in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (86%).
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