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Vadim R.
Last position:
Independent AI Product Lab – Agentic Product Owner / Product Builder | R&D
- Hands-on development of AI-native product prototypes with specialized AI agents for research, requirements, business logic, UX/flow design, test case generation and quality assurance.
- Structured use and orchestration of AI agents through clearly defined roles, inputs/outputs and handover points; breaking down complex product tasks into verifiable work packages and iterative prototyping cycles.
- Establishment of human-in-the-loop quality gates to validate AI-generated results for functional correctness, consistency, completeness and feasibility; targeted rework cycles in case of deviations.
- Development of a regulatory GenAI/rules prototype for CRD VI with a structured decision flow, web UI, rule-based validation and automated test cases; iteration of the business logic through to a pilot-ready POC.
- Design of an AI-to-Action banking prototype: AI intent → consent → bank/product logic → conversion including admin console; translating the product idea into MVP scope, role model, user flows and clickable prototypes.
Tobias M.
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
Peter S.
Last position:
Senior ML Engineer & AI Researcher at Anonymous Client
Project: Defect Generation on Test-Bench Images of Metal Surfaces Environment: Automated Visual Inspection (AVI), Metallurgy & Manufacturing
- Objective & Implementation: Designed, architected, and trained Generative Adversarial Networks (Pix2PixHD / SPADE) for image-to-image transformation. Targeted generation of synthetic material defects (e.g., cracks, inclusions, scale) on rough metal surfaces under real test-bench lighting conditions for privacy-compliant and efficient dataset expansion (data augmentation).
- Technical Design: Implemented robust Generative AI and computer vision pipelines in Python and PyTorch. Used semantic segmentation approaches for mask-controlled defect synthesis and subsequent evaluation with EfficientDet object detection models.
- Business Impact: Massive dataset upscaling (10x) without time-consuming and costly physical test-bench runs, while significantly improving the detection performance of automated inspection systems.
Technologies & Skills Used: Python | PyTorch | SPADE | Pix2PixHD | EfficientDet | Machine Learning | Semantic Segmentation | Computer Vision
Michael H.
Last position:
Senior Consultant Retail & POS (LS One) at Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
Analysis and structuring of business and technical requirements for the further development of the LS One checkout system. Designing solution proposals and translating them into precise implementation tasks for international development teams. Prioritizing and coordinating requirements from a functional perspective, taking business and legal requirements into account. Quality assurance through reviewing, testing and evaluating the implementation based on defined acceptance criteria. Functional support for international deployments and rollouts, as well as analysis of feedback from locations for release planning.
Additionally: Supporting the integration of Anybill to provide digital receipts, as well as coordinating business and technical requirements within the existing POS environment.
Harold T.
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
- Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
- Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
- Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
- Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
- Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
- Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
- Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
- Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
- Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.
Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS
Humayun S.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager - Lead at Star Finanz GmbH
- QA Lead for end-to-end quality assurance of the Sparkasse & Sparkasse Business banking apps (iOS/Android); design and implementation of the Test Strategy including functional testing, regression testing, and UAT for eID, Push Notifications, and white-label components
- Creation and maintenance of test concepts and test plans in TestRail; structured Defect Management and error analysis; stakeholder management and risk management for the early identification of critical quality risks
- Accessibility Testing according to WCAG 2.1 (iOS/Android); coordination of AI-supported test automation and optimization of test processes to shorten release cycles
- Release Management: planning, management, and coordination of all test activities; status reporting to management and stakeholders; quality assessment of releases and release recommendations in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Challenge: Highly complex build and release process across several Sparkasse institutions; close coordination with the DevOps team to stabilize the CI/CD pipeline and ensure reproducible test builds before every release.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, TestRail, Android Studio, Xcode, Firebase, Jenkins, GA4
- Success: Successful launch of the eID authentication process - quality assurance ensured for 50+ Sparkasse institutions
Luca B.
Last position:
Founder & CEO at Lube AI
- Develop custom AI agents delivering 90%+ reduction in manual workload and significant efficiency gains
- Provide end-to-end AI strategy consulting: from digital assessment to implementation and change management
- Design and deliver tailored training programs and workshops on AI adoption, prompt engineering, and automation
- Support clients in implementing scalable AI solutions integrated with existing technology stacks
- Focus areas: AI strategy, automation, workflow optimization, and capability building
Sabahattin K.
Last position:
Sole responsibility (design, development, infrastructure, operations) at Own project busik.ch
- Ride-sharing and bus platform, live and fully functional. Backend with Spring Boot 4.1 on Java 21, PostgreSQL with Flyway, and Testcontainers integration tests. Hosted in my own AWS account (ECS Fargate, ALB, ECR, IAM Least-Privilege) with CI/CD via GitHub Actions and OIDC federation without static credentials. Development fully AI-supported with Claude Code, including custom skills and project-specific memory. Spring Boot · Java 21 · PostgreSQL · Flyway · Docker · AWS ECS/ALB/ECR · CI/CD · GitHub Actions · Claude Code
Abdulla A.
Last position:
Principal AI Product Consultant at Recare
- Shipped Recare Voice Desktop from 0 to 1 in two months, including multi-language clinical documentation that auto-transcribes into structured German medical notes.
- Reduced LLM inference costs by 60–70% across Docs and Extract through prompt caching architecture.
- Built the AI workbench used by PMs/engineers for prompt experimentation and the Langfuse eval stack (10k+ traces evaluated).
Yusuf C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with product owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
Michael H.
Last position:
Frontend Developer at RTL Tech
- Development and optimization of the RTL+ frontend application for SmartTV and set-top box platforms with React and Next.js.
- Key role in the technical coordination of developers within the team and in coordinating implementation.
- Central interface to adjacent teams to simplify development processes and improve cross-team alignment.
- Improved frontend performance, stability, and rendering behavior on low-powered devices in a restricted runtime environment.
- Implemented a frontend testing strategy with Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
- Implemented accessibility improvements according to WCAG 2.2 and WAI-ARIA.
- Integrated Didomi Consent Management as a contribution to increasing ad monetization on streaming platforms.
- Used AI-supported engineering workflows with Cursor for structured implementation, refactoring, and faster problem solving.
Technologies used: React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, Apollo Gateway, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, React Testing Library, Playwright, Jest, HTML5, CSS3, AWS Lambda, EC2, CloudFront, S3, GitLab CI/CD, NX, Cursor
Carsten R.
Last position:
Enterprise Product Owner at opta data IT GmbH
- Product responsibility for the central platform "one" as a group-wide web-based customer portal
- Coordination of the connection of 20 group companies to the product platform
- Derivation and steering of a group-wide product strategy and roadmap aligned with company goals
- Prioritization and bundling of strategic requirements from the various group companies
- Harmonization of different interests and moderation of complex decision-making processes at management level
- Ensuring the technical and business integration of the product into existing system landscapes, business processes, and business models
- Building transparent governance and decision-making structures for group-wide product development
- Representation of the product towards internal and external stakeholders at leadership level
Alicja R.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner BFSG & UX – Web and App Booking Journey at AIDA Cruises
- Lead Product Owner role for the BFSG pilot journey “Search and Book” across web and app, focusing on digital accessibility, UX, conversion, and regulatory implementation.
- Created and prioritized the product backlog; derived user stories and acceptance criteria from legal standards (BFSG, WCAG 2.1)
- Developed a product vision that combines digital accessibility, user-centered UX, and conversion optimization for the booking journey
- Cross-stream release management and quality assurance across the entire web and app area, including go/no-go decisions, rollout, and user acceptance tests
- Coordinated and prioritized with Legal, Compliance, external BFSG consultants, UX, Development, Marketing, and Management
- Conducted user research as well as usability and accessibility tests (including screen readers and keyboard navigation) and prototyping with UX/UI
- Defined KPIs to measure accessibility, conversion, and user guidance
- BFSG pilot journey “Search and Book” successfully delivered: first accessible features rolled out and the foundation for a long-term BFSG-compliant booking journey established
- Established sustainable process integration through close collaboration with consulting partners and internal teams
Christoph S.
Last position:
Test Manager at Logistics
- Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
- Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
- Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
- Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
Michael B.
Last position:
Senior Product Designer at Awake Mobility GmbH
- Spearheaded efforts to enhance product consistency and achieve significantly better usability, ensuring a more intuitive experience
- Partnered with the founders to define a new go-to-market strategy through product discovery
- Directed the process of creating a new company website from concept and wireframes to design and final implementation in Webflow
- Responsive Webdesign
- WCAG
- Corporate Branding
- Product Discovery
- MVP
- Product Design
- User Experience
- Rapid Prototyping
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Statistics of experts using Android
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Android
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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Android 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%)
- Automotive (40%)
- Banking and Finance (39%)
- Manufacturing (37%)
- Retail (37%)
- Healthcare (36%)
- Media and Entertainment (32%)
- Professional Services (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Android foundations
Android is Google’s mobile operating system for smartphones, tablets, TVs, cars and other connected devices. Android specialists use Kotlin or Java with the Android SDK to create native applications that work across varied hardware, screen sizes and system versions. They shape app architecture, user flows, storage, networking and release processes.
Apps and products
Android expertise supports consumer apps, field-service tools, payment experiences, media products, connected-device controls and internal business applications. Strong specialists turn product requirements into responsive interfaces, reliable offline behavior and clear error handling.
- Native mobile apps for phones and tablets
- Enterprise workflows and device-based tools
- Bluetooth, NFC, camera and location features
- Android TV, Wear OS and automotive experiences
Kotlin and Jetpack
Modern Android work commonly includes Kotlin, Coroutines, Flow and Jetpack libraries such as Compose, ViewModel, Room and Navigation. Professionals also work with Gradle, Android Studio, Material Design and dependency injection tools. They select components that keep the codebase testable, maintainable and ready for future releases.
Delivery and integration
Android apps rarely operate alone. Specialists connect them to REST or GraphQL services, authentication systems, analytics, payments, push notifications and cloud infrastructure. They handle API contracts, local caching, encrypted data, background work and observability while coordinating with backend, product and design teams.
When to hire specialists
Companies bring in freelance Android expertise when a new app needs a strong technical foundation, an existing product has stability problems, or an internal team needs support for a focused release. External help is also useful for platform migrations, Jetpack Compose adoption, performance work and store submission.
- Frequent crashes, slow screens or battery drain
- A legacy Java codebase that needs modernization
- New device features or Android form factors
- Release preparation, testing or quality improvement
What strong professionals bring
The best Android professionals combine platform knowledge with product judgment. They understand lifecycle behavior, configuration changes, accessibility, security and version compatibility rather than treating the app as a collection of screens. Look for clear technical decisions, meaningful tests, disciplined pull requests and evidence that shipped apps remain stable after release.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Android, in one place.
Android is used to build mobile and connected-device applications for phones, tablets, TVs, cars and wearables. Companies use it for consumer products, field operations, commerce, media, communication and internal workflows.
Android reaches a broad range of devices and hardware configurations, while iOS offers a more controlled device ecosystem. The right choice depends on the target audience, required integrations, device coverage and the team’s existing Kotlin, Java or Swift skills.
A strong Android specialist usually understands Kotlin, Jetpack, Compose, Gradle, automated testing and mobile security. Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs, authentication, analytics, CI/CD and cloud services is also valuable because most apps depend on backend systems.
The required Android experience depends on the product’s scope and risk. A simple app may need focused implementation support, while a regulated, offline-first or highly integrated product benefits from a professional who has handled architecture, testing, releases and production incidents.
Yes, Android work is well suited to remote collaboration when requirements, design files, API contracts and review practices are clear. Shared repositories, issue tracking, design documentation and regular device testing help remote teams coordinate without relying on constant on-site access.
Kotlin is the modern default for many Android teams because it offers concise syntax, null-safety features and strong support for Coroutines and Jetpack. Java remains relevant in established codebases and libraries, so a specialist should be able to work safely across both languages when needed.
Review shipped Android applications, technical case studies and examples of decisions around lifecycle handling, testing, accessibility and performance. Ask how the professional investigates crashes, manages device differences and protects user data, not only how quickly screens can be produced.
The Android SDK provides APIs, build tools, emulators and testing utilities for creating and packaging Android applications. A specialist combines it with Android Studio, Kotlin or Java, Jetpack libraries and project-specific services to deliver, test and release the product.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 723 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects are German (98%), English (95%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Automotive (40%), and Banking and Finance (39%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Android in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Product Development (89%), and Project Management (62%).
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