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Kersten L.

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Senior Consultant · Full-Stack Engineer · Coding Architect · AI Engineer · Coach

Dortmund
Kersten L.

Last position:

Lead Architect / Lead Developer at Bettles: Sports Betting Platform

  • Complete greenfield rebuild across the whole stack — built AI-native: backend in Go and NestJS, PostgreSQL (CNPG) on K3s with GitOps/Terraform; frontend on Angular 22, zoneless.
  • Orchestrated coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) across the entire lifecycle — architecture, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation — driven by Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
  • “Bruno” — LLM commentator persona backed by RAG and MCP for a personality that stays consistent across all generations (match previews, post-match reports, his own virtual bets).

Angular 22 (zoneless, without Zone.js), Claude Code, Claude Code Skills, CNPG, Cursor, Design Tokens (Spec for Code), Docker, Gherkin, Git, GitLab, GitOps, Go, Google Gemini, Grafana, Hetzner Cloud, K3s, Keycloak, Kubernetes, Lighthouse, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), NestJS, Node.js, NPM, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, RAG, REST, Specification-Driven Development (SDD), Structured Outputs, Terraform, TypeScript, Vitest

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Mario S.

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Expert in Web Analytics, Tag Management and Consent Management

Frankfurt am Main
Mario S.

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Expert in Web Analytics, Tag Management and Consent Management at Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Conducting and evaluating web analyses
  • Creating and editing tags and scripts in the area of tag management as well as banners and other client-side web elements in the area of consent management
  • Technologies used in development: Tealium, JavaScript, IntelliJ, Git, Android Studio, Selenium, Appium, Adobe Analytics, Power Automate, Power App
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Zacharias C.

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CTO

Füssen
Zacharias C.

Last position:

CTO at Laracraft

  • Architecture and conception
  • Development at gitis.de (Laravel, Vue, Blade, CI/CD Pipeline [Rector, PHPUnit, PHPStan, PHP_CodeSniffer])
  • Development at plotdesk.app (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss, Prism, Ansible, Docker, CI/CD Pipeline [Rector, Pest, PHPStan, Pint])
  • Development at sales-automation.ai (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss, Prism, CI/CD Pipeline [Pest, PHPStan, Pint])
  • Development at Cynapsis Interactive (Laravel, Filament, Google Ads API, CI/CD Pipeline [Rector, Pest, PHPStan, Pint])
  • Analysis and monitoring tool for z-optimations GmbH (Laravel, Blade)
  • Development at ProgressMaker (Laravel, Pest, REST-API)
  • Development of a data warehouse at ProgressMaker (Laravel)
  • Development of SimpleStats.io (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss, Pest, CI/CD)
  • Development of Validation for Laravel (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss)
  • Development of multiple open-source projects (laravel-date-scopes, laravel-schema-rules, laravel-xhprof)
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Siegfried-Thor B.

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AI Risk Auditor for Enterprise CMS | AEM / AEMaaCS Architect | AI Governance (EU AI Act · NIST AI RMF · ISO/IEC 42001) | Web &

Grasbrunn
Siegfried-Thor B.

Last position:

Independent AI Risk Auditor & Software Architecture Reviewer at Confidential Client

Conducted an independent technical assessment of an AI-enabled software platform, combining AI risk auditing, cybersecurity analysis and software architecture review. Reviewed application components, APIs, data flows, LLM integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent orchestration, authentication, tenant isolation, dependency vulnerabilities, AI governance and model lifecycle controls. Authored a technical audit report with a structured risk register, source-code evidence, regulatory references, corrective actions, AI system inventory, risk classification, remediation roadmap and Key Risk Indicators.

Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs, MongoDB, Redis, AWS serverless services, OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, LLM APIs, RAG, vector search, multi-agent orchestration, Model Context Protocol, C4 architecture modelling, threat modelling, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, OWASP guidance, MITRE ATLAS

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Stefan B.

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Senior Full Stack Developer / Co-Founder / CTO / Head of Development

Nußloch
Stefan B.

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Senior Full Stack Developer / Co-Founder / CTO / Head of Development at Netprint Development & Solutions GmbH

  • Overall technical responsibility for innovative SAP Customer Checkout solutions for leading customers such as Aramark, Consortium Gastronomie, Feinkost Käfer, TSG Hoffenheim, and VfB Stuttgart. End-to-end support from requirements analysis through implementation and support.

  • Successful design and development of the NDS SmartPOS platform ("Läufer App"):

  • Development of the software architecture and implementation according to Modern Android Development principles.

  • Management of a small development team (1 Android expert, 1 working student) with a 50 % share of my own development work.

  • Integration of various payment SDKs (S-Payment S-POS, VR Payment, CCV), enabling customers to achieve significant cost savings by continuing to use existing contracts.

  • Successful rollout at several major customers, with demonstrably increased efficiency of sales staff.

  • Independent development and successful implementation of critical infrastructure components:

  • Reporting server (SQL, JasperReports): Demonstrable reduction in accounting workload by eliminating the need for daily manual data transfer to the ERP system.

  • ZVT plugin: Sole responsibility for implementing the serial protocol with Java/Netty over TCP/IP, saving several thousand euros per site and successfully used in production at several Bundesliga stadiums.

  • Complete independent development of specialized plugins and server applications for customized extensions of SAP Customer Checkout:

  • Waiter Teams Plugin: Enables waiters to work and settle accounts as a team.

  • SQL Reporting: Independently delivered from concept through complete documentation.

  • RFID payment solution for employee cards: Responsible for the complete development cycle.

  • Integration with reservation services: Designed seamless integration with Luca and other services and implemented it together with a colleague.

  • Direct on-site technical support for customers, including rapid troubleshooting in real-time environments with high transaction volumes and direct coordination with stakeholders to continuously improve the systems based on practical experience.

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Christof H.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer

Angelbachtal
Christof H.

Last position:

Senior Frontend Developer at HUK24 AG

  • Designing new apps as well as enhancing and running 29 Angular apps for digital claims in an Nx monorepo
  • Maintaining and improving a shared component library with ~300 libraries for multiple product teams
  • Migrating all apps to a new design system including its component library and systematic refactoring
  • Developing and maintaining the CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform, AWS)
  • Managing releases independently including branch handling, versioning, PR coordination and production deployment
  • Implementing and maintaining tracking (Adobe Analytics)
  • Ensuring accessibility according to BFSG/WCAG
  • Test-driven development (TDD) with Jest and Cypress
  • Code reviews, mentoring and setting up best practices in the team
  • Technologies: TypeScript, Angular 16-20, RxJS, NgRx, Nx (Monorepo), npm, HTML, (S)CSS, Storybook, Jest, Cypress, Cucumber, Husky, Node.js, Git, AWS, Azure DevOps (Repos & Pipelines), Jenkins, Terraform, TDD, BFSG, WCAG, Nexus, IntelliJ, Adobe Analytics
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Michael B.

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Scrum Master, Project Manager

Munich
Michael B.

Last position:

Scrum Master, Project Manager at GP Solutions DMCC

  • Participated in the Riyadh Public Transport (KAPT) project introducing public transportation in Riyadh, supporting multimodal journeys combining bus, metro, car on demand.
  • Worked via Thiqah and partnered with Andersen to refactor the mobile MaaS application DARB into a new microservices architecture under SCRUM framework, successfully completing Phase 1.
  • Facilitated a team of 40 developers across Android, iOS, Web, Java, DevOps, architecture, analysis, and QA.
  • Moderated Scrum events and communicated with the client, proactively reporting on project deadlines, scope, and challenges.
  • Coordinated cross-team efforts between Thiqah specialists and GPS development teams, managing Jira and Azure DevOps trackers.
  • Supported and improved Scrum processes throughout the project.
  • Due to Thiqah’s takeover by Elm, subsequent phases were handled entirely in Saudi Arabia with GPS providing IT consulting.
  • Tools: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Draw.IO, ChatGPT
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Werner K.

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Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer

Bad Homburg
Werner K.

Last position:

Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM

  • Testing the SekIDP and related components
  • Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
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Daniel D.

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Senior Developer

München
Daniel D.

Last position:

Senior Developer at AboutYou GmbH

  • Integration of payment methods and optimization of the checkout process
  • Coordination of interdisciplinary teams, resulting in a 30% increase in user retention
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Andreas E.

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Consultant

Bergisch Gladbach
Andreas E.

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Consultant at Iteratec GmbH

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Mani Y.

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Full-Stack Developer

Munich
Mani Y.

Last position:

Full-Stack Developer at Continentale Krankenversicherung a. G.

  • Set up the new digitization strategy.
  • Using Camunda as a process engine, a new way of handling batch and dialog tasks is created.
  • In close cooperation with the business department, the individual processes are created and put into production.
  • Forms for controlling manual interventions, e.g. when adjusting applications, are implemented.
  • Gradual migration of old code from IBM WebSphere to JBoss.
  • Skills: Arquillian, Camunda, Initiative, Empathy, Hibernate, Jackson, Java/JEE, JBoss, Jersey, JSON, JUnit, Openness to criticism, Willingness to learn, REST, Teamwork, WebServices.
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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
Sascha J.

Last position:

Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting

  • Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
  • Create vision and business case
  • Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
  • Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
  • Co-develop product and service portfolio
  • Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
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Stefan R.

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Developer

Limbach-Oberfrohna
Stefan R.

Last position:

Developer at Meßinger & Rantzuch GbR

  • Development of a tool for data entry, analysis, and transmission
  • Conception, architecture, implementation, interface development, deployment
  • App development (Android, iOS, Windows)
  • Language: C#, .NET MAUI
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Felix H.

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App Engineer

Darmstadt
Felix H.

Last position:

App Engineer at Merck KGaA

  • Further development of various apps in the context of a Digital Trust Framework / IIoT
  • Programming language: Dart
  • Technologies & frameworks: Flutter, Stacked, CI/CD

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Statistics of experts using Apache Cordova

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Apache Cordova experts in Germany have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

Apache Cordova experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

Apache Cordova experts in Germany have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Apache Cordova experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare

Apache Cordova experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Apache Cordova experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

78%

78% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

52%

52% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

13%

13% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

Apache Cordova experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Apache Cordova experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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4% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge less than €320 per day.
4% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge between €320 and €480 per day.
19% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge between €480 and €640 per day.
38% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge between €640 and €800 per day.
19% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
8% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
8% of Apache Cordova experts in Germany charge €1120 or more per day.
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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 Apache Cordova

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 725 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 700 €

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.

Apache Cordova 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%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Healthcare (46%)
  • Manufacturing (46%)
  • Professional Services (46%)
  • Retail (43%)
  • Automotive (39%)
  • Education (39%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Cross-platform foundation

Apache Cordova is an open-source framework for packaging web applications as mobile apps. It uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript inside a native WebView and exposes device capabilities through a plugin architecture. The official product name is often shortened to Cordova, while PhoneGap is its former commercial name.

What it builds

Cordova suits products that need one shared web codebase across mobile operating systems, especially internal tools, customer portals, field-service apps and mobile extensions of existing web products. It can support offline workflows, push notifications, camera access, file handling and device-aware user interfaces.

  • Hybrid apps for Android and iOS
  • Offline forms and synchronisation flows
  • Business apps connected to web APIs
  • Mobile wrappers for established web applications

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong specialists work with Cordova CLI, npm, platform packages and plugin configuration. They understand WebView behaviour, JavaScript frameworks, build signing, permissions and native project folders. Common adjacent skills include TypeScript, mobile web performance, REST APIs, Git, automated testing and CI pipelines.

When companies need help

Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a legacy hybrid app needs a security or platform update, when a plugin stops working, or when a web product must reach mobile users without a separate native codebase. Germany-based teams may choose on-site collaboration for workshops while handling implementation remotely across distributed product groups.

  • Migrating plugins and platform targets
  • Resolving Android or iOS build failures
  • Improving startup time and offline behaviour
  • Preparing store submissions and release checks

Delivery and maintenance

A Cordova project needs clear boundaries between web code, plugin APIs and native configuration. Professionals should review permissions, dependency health, signing assets and data storage before release. They also need a plan for operating-system changes, plugin maintenance and regression testing across representative devices.

What strong experts bring

The best specialists do more than assemble a WebView wrapper. They assess whether Cordova fits the product, identify cases that require native integration, and keep the shared codebase maintainable. They communicate trade-offs clearly, document build steps and can work with German or international teams in remote or on-site settings.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Apache Cordova.

Apache Cordova is used to package web technologies into mobile applications for Android and iOS. It is useful for business tools, customer-facing apps, offline workflows and products that need access to device features without maintaining completely separate application codebases.

Cordova runs web code inside a native WebView, while React Native and Flutter use different approaches to rendering application interfaces. Cordova can be efficient when a company already has strong web assets, but teams should assess performance, native interaction needs and long-term plugin support before choosing it.

A strong Apache Cordova specialist combines JavaScript or TypeScript with mobile web development and native platform knowledge. Useful adjacent skills include Android and iOS build tooling, Cordova plugins, REST APIs, automated testing, CI pipelines, app signing and store release processes.

The right level depends on the scope. A small maintenance task may need focused Cordova and JavaScript knowledge, while a migration, plugin repair or release pipeline usually benefits from a professional who has handled native configuration, permissions, build failures and device testing.

Apache Cordova is well suited to remote collaboration because its source code, build instructions and test workflows can be shared through standard development tools. Teams in Germany should define communication routines, device-testing responsibilities and language expectations clearly when specialists work across locations.

A company should reconsider Cordova when the product depends heavily on advanced graphics, demanding background processing or deep platform-specific interaction. A native approach, React Native or Flutter may be a better fit when WebView performance or plugin availability creates a material risk.

Ask how the professional separates web code from native configuration and how they manage plugins, permissions, signing and platform updates. Review evidence of reliable releases, clear documentation, device testing and thoughtful decisions about when a native extension is necessary.

Before joining an Apache Cordova project, clarify the JavaScript framework, supported platforms, plugin inventory, build environment and release ownership. Freelancers should also check whether the app contains legacy PhoneGap assumptions, undocumented native changes or dependencies that need replacement.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 725 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (46%), and Healthcare (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Apache Cordova in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (68%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Apache Cordova

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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