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Santhosh K.

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Freelance Software Engineer

Berlin
Santhosh K.

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Freelance Software Engineer at Zalando SE

  • Drive migration of enterprise authorization platform from Styra DAS to open-source OPA via Skipper (Zalando's Golang-based ingress proxy) integration
  • Optimise k8s resources and integrate native Prometheus metrics with OPA
  • Migrate from internal monitoring solution to Prometheus CRs + Dash0

Tech Stack: Java/Kotlin, Golang, Python, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenTofu, Prometheus, Grafana

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Ola V.

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IT Lecturer

Berlin
Ola V.

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IT Lecturer

  • IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
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Igor K.

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Internship Semester

Berlin
Igor K.

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Freelance Software Developer

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Albrecht N.

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Senior Project Manager IT

Berlin
Albrecht N.

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Senior Project Manager IT at HAYS Technology Solutions GmbH

  • Leasing, lifecycle and process management for Apple iPhones, maintenance and expansion of the MDM system, coordination of leasing, device integration into DEP and MDM, followed by a rollout and hardware swap process, plus a BYOD and Android option
  • Migration of the IT ticket system from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to Atlassian Jira Service Management: project management, definition of ticket types, seamless execution according to a detailed timeline, user communication, decommissioning of the old system
  • Project lead: SAP interface in workforce management to automate reading of working hours
  • Sub-project lead for inventory software EZO AssetSonar: demand management, software selection, procurement
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Thomas M.

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Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Berlin
Thomas M.

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Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at TrackCode GmbH

  • Developing GitHub Actions/pipelines for automatic application deployment
  • Supporting the provisioning of Helm charts for the CI/CD infrastructure
  • Rebuilding and migrating a Kubernetes cluster using Rancher
  • Creating IaC with Terraform for Kubernetes and additional services (monitoring, databases)
  • Deploying a highly available Percona Galera cluster (MySQL)
  • Implementing a centralized monitoring and logging infrastructure
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Anusha R.

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Full-time parenting (Career Break)

Berlin
Anusha R.

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Full-time parenting (Career Break) at Full-time parenting (Career Break)

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Max E.

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Tester, Test Manager

Berlin
Max E.

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Tester, Test Manager at Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)

  • Quality assurance of the "Telematics Infrastructure Messenger (TI-M)" application
  • Introduction of test management for the TI-M product
  • Reviewing test requirements (gematik specification)
  • Creating test documentation
  • Defining different test levels
  • Designing test scenarios in coordination with subject matter experts
  • Test data management
  • Responsible for test case specification from user stories
  • Responsible for performing manual tests on various platforms (iOS & Android)
  • Conducting release and integration tests
  • Bug analysis and documentation
  • Retesting bugs
  • Skills: test management documentation, requirements analysis, frontend testing, mobile testing, Jira (TestFLO), Confluence, agile processes, Telematics Infrastructure Messenger, accessibility
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Amit G.

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Authorized Officer - Software Engineer

Berlin
Amit G.

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Authorized Officer - Software Engineer at UBS

  • Built a fee proposal tool automating financial advisor fee calculations, reducing manual processing from hours to seconds.
  • Developed Spring Boot microservices with REST APIs on Azure SQL, replacing mainframe procedures, improving latency by 60%.
  • Migrated Tomcat applications from on-premises RHEL servers to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Automated testing and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, reducing deployment time by 90%.
  • Streamlined recurring reporting workflows by automating report generation using Spring Batch.
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Frank B.

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Software Engineer

Berlin
Frank B.

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Software Engineer at Freelancer

  • Freelance software engineer focusing on backend (Python/Django) and frontend (VueJS).
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Mario E.

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Developer and Consultant

Berlin
Mario E.

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Developer and Consultant at Freelancer

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Statistics of experts using Apache Tomcat

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 24 years)

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin have 21 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 24 years.

Position duration

2.8 years (Germany: 3 years)

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 2.8 years on average. It is 0.2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

13 (Germany: 17)

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 4 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 17.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 85%)

100% of Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 15% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 85%.

Master's degree or higher

38% (Germany: 54%)

38% of Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 16% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 54%.

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 3)

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin hold 1 professional certification on average. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

German, English, Hindi

Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin most often speak German, English, and Hindi.

Speak two or more languages

92% (Germany: 97%)

92% of Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin charges less than €400 per day.
4 of the Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin charge between €400 and €800 per day.
6 of the Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
One of the Apache Tomcat experts in Berlin charges €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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.

Average rates of experts in Berlin using Apache Tomcat

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

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Daily rate avg. 785 €
Germany avg. 786 €

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 800 €
Germany median 800 €

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.

Apache Tomcat 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%)
  • Education (42%)
  • Banking and Finance (42%)
  • Automotive (33%)
  • Media and Entertainment (33%)
  • Professional Services (33%)
  • Retail (33%)
  • Telecommunication (33%)

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

About the technology

Java Web Runtime

Apache Tomcat is an open-source Java servlet container and web server for running Java web applications. It supports Jakarta Servlet, Pages and WebSocket technologies, making it a practical runtime for APIs, server-rendered applications and business systems. Companies use it when they need a focused application server rather than a full Jakarta EE stack.

Applications and Services

Tomcat experts deliver and operate systems such as:

  • REST APIs and backend services built with Spring or Jakarta technologies
  • Server-rendered web applications using JSP and servlet-based components
  • Internal portals, customer platforms and transaction workflows
  • Legacy Java applications prepared for safer, more maintainable releases

The runtime often sits behind Apache HTTP Server, Nginx or a cloud load balancer and connects to relational databases, queues and external services.

Ecosystem and Tooling

Strong Apache Tomcat specialists understand the surrounding Java ecosystem, including Maven or Gradle builds, Spring Boot deployment models, Jakarta EE APIs, JVM configuration and Linux operations. They work with WAR and container-based deployments, TLS certificates, environment settings, access logs and structured monitoring. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and application performance tools helps teams run Tomcat consistently across environments.

When Expertise Helps

Freelance expertise is useful when a team inherits an unstable installation, moves applications to new infrastructure or needs a clear deployment process. Specialists can review server.xml and context configuration, separate application and runtime concerns, harden access, investigate memory or thread issues and document repeatable releases. In Berlin, this can support local product teams, public services and enterprise operations while keeping collaboration remote or on site as needed.

Delivery and Operations

A project may need help with migration from older Java or servlet namespaces, reverse-proxy routing, session management, rolling releases and high-availability design. Tomcat professionals also connect logs and metrics to operational tooling, define sensible JVM settings and test recovery procedures. They should leave behind automation, configuration documentation and runbooks that the internal team can use without constant assistance.

Signs of Quality

Look for professionals who can explain why a setting matters instead of copying a standard configuration. Good specialists inspect application behavior, request patterns, JVM health and deployment history before changing production systems. They communicate clearly in English and, where useful for Berlin-based collaboration, German, while adapting their approach to remote workshops, on-site reviews and existing team practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Apache Tomcat? Start with the answers below.

Apache Tomcat runs Java web applications that use servlet, JSP or related Jakarta technologies. It is commonly used for REST services, internal portals, server-rendered applications and backend systems connected to databases or external services.

Tomcat focuses on servlet, JSP and WebSocket capabilities rather than providing the complete Jakarta EE platform. It can be simpler to operate and lighter for focused web applications, while a full application server may be preferable when a system depends on broader enterprise APIs.

Apache Tomcat work often connects with Java, Spring, Jakarta EE, Maven or Gradle, Linux, databases and reverse proxies such as Nginx. Container tools, Kubernetes, CI/CD, TLS, JVM tuning and observability are also valuable when the specialist owns deployment and operations.

Tomcat tasks vary from a straightforward application deployment to a sensitive migration or production incident. Choose a specialist who has handled the relevant workload, Java version, infrastructure and release process rather than judging experience by the runtime name alone.

Apache Tomcat projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because configuration, logs, code and infrastructure can be reviewed securely online. On-site sessions in Berlin may still help with restricted systems, workshops, handovers or teams that need close coordination.

Tomcat expertise is useful during migrations, performance investigations, security reviews, infrastructure changes and difficult production releases. A freelancer can also establish deployment automation and documentation when the internal team supports the application but lacks runtime expertise.

Apache Tomcat quality shows in structured diagnosis, safe changes and clear explanations of trade-offs. Ask how the specialist would inspect JVM behavior, request flow, thread use, session handling, logs and rollback options before touching a live environment.

Tomcat remains relevant for servlet-based Java services, Spring applications and systems that need a proven, focused runtime. Modern teams may also package it in containers or use embedded deployments, so the right choice depends on the application model, operations approach and team capabilities.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 785 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects are German (92%), English (92%), and Hindi (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (42%), and Banking and Finance (42%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Apache Tomcat in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Quality Assurance (50%).

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

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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