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Olcay C.
Last position:
OWI specialist process modernization at Junikom
Public sector, regulated environment with legal deadlines and interfaces to justice, finance offices, and authorities. Took over a software product, condition unknown. The handover reported 89 percent completion.
Description / Results:
Review of the current state showed only two months of remaining runtime until year-end. Stabilized the product base in four weeks, including setup. Process logic proven instead of estimated: 181 workflows with 28 steps each verified against the legacy system.
Oliver R.
Last position:
Freelance Brand Content Manager at OPTIVISM GmbH
- Responsible for the overall planning, concept development, and operational implementation of content production for Queisser Pharma and Doppelherz International, including the coordination of video and photo productions for international content.
- Strategic planning, management, and implementation of the D2C content strategy for Doppelherz Germany, especially for platforms such as Amazon, to increase reach, engagement, and conversion.
- Independently developed and implemented the collagen beauty campaign and organized and managed the Doppelherz brand film project, including close coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and production service providers.
- Ensured deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while consistently following the Doppelherz guidelines.
Dominik P.
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Martin W.
Last position:
Security Auditor at MissionMe
- Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
- Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App
Raphael V.
Last position:
Tech- / Team Lead / Architect / Engineer at Freelance IT Consultant
- Independent Software Engineer focusing mainly on complex backend architectures.
Marleen K.
Last position:
Atlassian Specialist E2E Processes at Energy, Water and Environment
- Atlassian & Business expert
- Lead of 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support, process mapping, process optimization, introduction of a project standard (global user management and documentation) and development of a collaboration platform to optimize teamwork, data management, reporting, ERP transformation
- The client is a sustainability-focused chemical park and offers its employees a full service for the Atlassian product suite. In addition, the adoption of the ERP software by employees, the improvement of data quality and internal exchange or collaboration should be promoted by sharing knowledge and best practices
- Process and standards development
- Project configuration and creation of technical concepts
- Workshops with employees
- Development of scalable solutions and processes and their optimization/automation
- Coordination with department process owners and management
- Process mapping and further development
- Data migration and data mining
- Lead as Scrum Master
- Dashboard for project management with project overview / development of reporting structures
Torsten L.
Last position:
Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de at Das macht Schule gemeinnützige GmbH
- Creation of a platform where schools can run competitions to collect e-waste or old textiles
- Development of a shared PHP backend for administration by the client
- Connection of two separate WordPress sites via REST API
- Development of a custom WordPress theme with an extensive login area for students
- Setup of normally editable content pages using Elementor
Jonas T.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Bechtle AG
- Prequalified 200 demands within five weeks on the multi-cloud-commerce platform bechtle-clouds.com with three external consultants
- Served a dual role as project manager and requirements engineer for various enhancements
- Domain topics: reimplementation of Entra ID Sync, improvement of support processes, optimizations in the product catalog
- Demand and project management in ServiceNow
- Refinement of epics and stories with internal teams and external service providers
- Management of the external international service provider
Matthias E.
Last position:
Lead Android Developer at Star Finanz-Software Entwicklung und Vertriebs GmbH
- Further development of the Android app "StarMoney"
- Major XML to Compose redesigns
- Introduction of new technologies and architecture
- Implementation of instant bank transfer
- Development following the agile Scrum process
Basar D.
Last position:
Product & Growth Advisor at Votmode Handcraft
- Led 0→1 launch of a small D2C product, including website and CRM flows.
- Used AI and no-code tools to rapidly prototype, iterate, and operate with minimal overhead.
- Owned end-to-end product decisions across UX, content, analytics, and operations.
Dhruti C.
Last position:
Freelancer Developer
Expomate platform
- Built a cross-platform exhibitor inquiry management app using React Native and RoR 8, leveraging RESTful APIs, Solid Queue for background job processing, and Devise for authentication on the backend, with Redux and AsyncStorage for state management and local data persistence.
TaskINT platform
- Developed a unified platform for task execution, time tracking, invoicing, client relations, and staff management using RoR 8 and React.js, utilising RESTful APIs, Sidekiq for background jobs, and Zustand for state management and WebSockets for real-time data sync, with 300+ users onboarded across 5 clients.
Andreas S.
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
Moiz S.
Last position:
Product Owner at justtrack
- Founded and led a new SDK team focused on developer experience and device-side innovation while providing data for attribution as Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) and in-app user behavior tracking
- Built in-app event visualization (funnels, cohorts), enabling product teams to identify drop-offs and improve user engagement
- Implemented automatic in-app purchase tracking across iOS/Android, enabling unified monetization insights across ads and purchases
- Reduced SDK onboarding complexity by cutting predefined events from 80 to 24, significantly making the SDK integration easier
- Delivered anti-fraud features like Google Integrity API; prepared readiness for Privacy Sandbox and iOSAdAttributionKit, reducing fraud traffic by 93% on Android to keep the attribution logic as MMP updated to industry-wide changes
- Managed a team of 6 consisting of mobile developers, full stack developers, QA and data analyst; owned sprint planning and performance cycles
Kai N.
Last position:
Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace
- Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
- Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
- Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
- Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx
Maciej W.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EQS Group GmbH
- Further development of the compliance products
- Role responsibility as a Senior Software Engineer
- Team size: 5 - 15 people
- Tools: TypeScript, Angular 18, Node.js, Nest.js, AWS, Kubernetes/Helm Charts/Docker, GitLab (CD/CI), Elasticsearch, MySQL, OpenAI, Java, RabbitMQ
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Statistics of experts using Android
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 18 years)
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 2.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
81% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
38% (Germany: 48%)
Doctorate
10% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Hamburg 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 19 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%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Retail (48%)
- Media and Entertainment (44%)
- Professional Services (44%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
- Healthcare (37%)
- Automotive (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Android fundamentals
Android is Google’s mobile operating system for phones, tablets, TVs, cars and other connected devices. Professionals use it to create native apps with Kotlin or Java, connect cloud services and deliver responsive experiences across varied screen sizes and hardware. The Android SDK, Android Studio and Jetpack form the core working environment.
What it builds
Android expertise supports consumer apps, internal business tools and mobile products used in logistics, retail, media, healthcare and manufacturing. Typical assignments include:
- Native apps for phones, tablets and foldable devices
- Secure login, payments, messaging and offline workflows
- Bluetooth, location, camera and sensor integrations
- Connected experiences for Android Auto, TV and wearables
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong Android specialists work with Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, Views and Android Jetpack libraries. They understand Gradle, Android Studio, Git, REST and GraphQL APIs, local storage, coroutines and dependency injection. Automated testing with JUnit, Espresso or Compose testing helps keep releases stable.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance Android expertise when a product must move from concept to a store-ready release, or when an existing app needs focused improvement. Common triggers include:
- Rebuilding screens with Jetpack Compose
- Improving startup time, battery use or crash handling
- Supporting new Android versions and device types
- Establishing release pipelines, testing and Play Console processes
Hamburg collaboration
Hamburg companies in logistics, commerce, media and aviation may need Android specialists for customer-facing or operational apps. Local professionals can support workshops and on-site product work, while remote collaboration suits distributed teams when communication, documentation and working-language expectations are agreed early.
What quality looks like
A capable professional balances product goals with Android platform constraints. Look for clear decisions on architecture, lifecycle handling, permissions, accessibility, security and offline behaviour. Ask for examples of maintained apps, testing practices and release ownership rather than judging only visual polish. Good specialists explain trade-offs and leave an understandable codebase behind.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Android.
Android is used for mobile apps on phones and tablets, as well as experiences for TVs, cars and wearables. Companies use it for commerce, communication, field operations, media, payments and connected products.
Android reaches a broad device ecosystem and allows more variation in hardware, screen sizes and distribution. iOS offers a more controlled environment, so the right choice depends on the target audience, product requirements and available maintenance capacity.
An Android specialist should usually understand Kotlin, Java, REST or GraphQL APIs, Git, automated testing and release workflows. Experience with cloud services, analytics, accessibility, security and product design is also valuable when the app depends on connected systems.
The right level of Android experience depends on scope, risk and the state of the existing codebase. A focused screen update may need a different profile than a regulated app, complex offline workflow or full migration to a new architecture.
Yes, Android work is often suitable for remote collaboration through repositories, issue tracking, design tools and video workshops. On-site sessions in Hamburg can still help with discovery, device testing or close coordination with hardware and operations teams.
Ask how the Android professional approaches architecture, lifecycle events, permissions, testing and release management. Review a relevant case, discuss the hardest technical trade-off and confirm how they document decisions and handle production issues.
Android supports both Kotlin and Java, and many established codebases use a mixture of the two. Kotlin is common for new work, but a strong specialist should be able to maintain existing Java code and plan a safe, incremental transition when useful.
A strong Android professional tests different screen sizes, operating-system versions, network conditions and hardware capabilities. They combine automated tests with targeted device checks, monitor crashes and performance, and treat accessibility and battery use as part of product quality.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 703 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 38% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Manufacturing (48%), and Retail (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Android in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (93%), and Project Management (70%).
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