Apollo GraphQL Experts in Germany
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Manuel Kübler
Last position:
.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects
- DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
- E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.
Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#
Thomas Pawlitzki
Last position:
Freelance Software Architect at Self-employed
Lloyd Ntim
Last position:
Lead Frontend Developer at AnzaKen
- Sole owner of all frontend architectural decisions, technology choices, component structure, build pipeline, and standards across the AnzaKen website and product builds
- Built production React components and coached a junior developer through component patterns, state management, and modern frontend practices via pair programming and code review
- Built products and internal tooling with React and Next.js using Claude Code, RAG pipelines, and AI guardrails, emphasizing maintainability, API integration, and delivery speed
- Participated in client pitches and discovery meetings, scoped technical needs, advised on feasibility, and shaped proposals
- Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Claude Code, RAG, Vercel, Render
Matthias Lang
Last position:
Typescript Fullstack Engineer at Card Complete / Bank Austria
- Designed and developed the "Credit Risk Engine" using Camunda, Node.js and Typescript
- Greenfield project for credit card credit assessment for existing and new customers, including EBA KPIs, SCHUFA and CRIF scorings
- Built and modeled workflows (BPMN) and decision logic (DMN) with Camunda Modeler in close collaboration with stakeholders
- Implemented service tasks, user tasks and jobs with Nest.js, Node.js and Typescript, including exception handling
- Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), frontend with React, Tailwind and Ant Design UI library
- CI/CD with GitLab, Kubernetes/Rancher
Gregor Doroschenko
Last position:
Founder, Principal Software Architect & Technical Consultant at Hold My Code GmbH
- Frontend modernization (multiple client engagements): Angular version upgrades, architecture refactoring, performance optimization, state management restructuring, and UI library consolidation resulting in faster load times and improved end-user experience across all projects.
- Web development: High-performance landing pages and company websites for SMB clients built with Next.js, SvelteKit, PayloadCMS, and TailwindCSS optimized for speed, SEO, and conversion.
- SaaS product development: Architecting and building an AI-powered platform for photography studio operators (PoC phase) with full-stack TypeScript: Angular frontend, NestJS backend, PostgreSQL, LLM integration (Gemini/Claude) for intelligent workflow automation.
- AI integration: Developed a PoC for AI-generated podcast avatars using the Gemini API for content production workflows.
- Angular deep dive workshops: Delivered 20+ workshops (3–5 days each, 8–10 participants) in a hands-on format where participants build a demo application modeled after their real business domain.
Alex Claes
Last position:
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Umbrella Organization of German Sports Clubs
- Development of a CMS-based online platform as a central hub for multimedia brand communication, focusing on accessibility, web performance, and data protection.
- Technologies: PHP, Craft CMS, Twig, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Alpine.js, htmx.
Alexandru Gunescu
Last position:
Head of Cloud Infrastructure at BP
- Migrated the Electric Vehicle Charging SaaS App of the EV Division from on-premises and Azure to AWS Cloud, resulting in a hybrid multi-cloud multi-tenant solution
- Developed a streaming data pipeline using AWS MSK for Apache Kafka and implemented an event-driven architecture to ingest and process near real-time data from OCPI-protocol IoT devices
- Implemented multi-tenant strategies including database schema isolation, bridge model for resource sharing, and tenant-based RBAC controls
- Provisioned Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS with namespaces and RBAC for tenant isolation
- Led migration from on-premises and Azure to AWS using AWS DataSync, Snowball, and Database Migration Service
- Orchestrated collaboration across 5+ systems, vendors, service providers, and on-site teams
- Supported development and maintenance of IT strategy aligned with business requirements
- Managed €40 million infrastructure budget with AWS & Azure cost optimization, achieving 15% savings
- Led 50+ developers to implement advanced database procedures, increasing productivity by 20%
- Spearheaded multi-cloud, multi-tenant infrastructure migration for 30% faster processing times
- Negotiated vendor pricing to reduce payroll/benefits administration costs by 20%
- Developed a two-year infrastructure technology roadmap yielding 25% cost savings
- Tech stack: Kubernetes on AWS EKS, Docker, Kafka/AWS MSK, Terraform, AWS CDK, TypeScript, React, NextJS, Node.js, NestJS, Python, Aurora Serverless, RDS (MySQL, SQL Server), GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AWS Security Hub, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS DataSync, AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, Odoo, Microsoft Navision, MS Dynamics
Stephan Fröde
Last position:
NLP/LLM Chatbot at Insurance
- Conceptualized and implemented an LLM-based case assistant (file assistant)
- Selected and evaluated RAG methods; designed hybrid RAG information retrieval using Elasticsearch + embeddings
- Built ingestion pipelines for multiple document formats; analyzed and aligned with source systems
- Developed a Streamlit-based chatbot GUI and performed NLP-based causal chain analysis for regress cases
- Evaluated analytical LLM methods; deployed via Jenkins to OpenStage
Przemyslaw Tranda
Last position:
Frontend Vue.js Developer at Vattenfall Europe Sales GmbH
- Significantly enhanced user experience and application performance through spearheading the development of frontend components, emphasizing native JavaScript, Vue.js, and UI implementation.
- Ensured efficient data flow and content management by seamless integration of backend APIs (REST) with frontend components and successful connection to CMS Hippo elements.
- Increased sales volume on the customer page through the development and implementation of new components, leading to improved user engagement and conversion rates.
- Worked in an Agile Scrum environment.
- Utilized technologies such as JavaScript, Vue.js, Node.js, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Next.js, and more.
Fahrettin Kutyol
Last position:
Senior Frontend Engineer at Freelancermap GmbH
- Implemented a completed section in the refactoring of the existing portal
- Client-side: React, TypeScript, JEST, SASS, Node.js, Accessibility, React Server Side Rendering
- Server-side: PHP, Symfony, MariaDB
- Infrastructure: Docker/Docker Compose, Bitbucket, Jira
- UI / UX: Figma
- DevOps
Muhammad Ahmed Shehzad
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Verbund Pflegehilfe
Own Azure-hosted ASP.NET Core microservices for chronic-care workflows, sustaining 99.8% uptime across 3,000+ patient interactions.
Shape HL7 FHIR-based patient, encounter, and observation profiles delivering a unified source of truth for clinical teams and integrations.
Implement SignalR telemetry, Application Insights alerting, and automated pipelines that surface deteriorating vitals in under three seconds.
Automated consultant outreach by orchestrating Twilio voice campaigns via n8n workflows and VAPI AI assistants, boosting successful client contacts by 55%.
Entlass Manager: Led the end-to-end build of the chronic-care coordination platform, standing up Azure-native microservices, clinical data flows, and patient-facing tooling from initial requirements through production release.
Power Dialer: Built the Twilio-driven consultancy auto-dialer and n8n workflows, raising client reachability to 85%.
Konrad Abe
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Project Holi / Holistic Foundation
Working on our inhouse React-Native based platform / ecosystem of tools and integrations (GoodNews, BetterPlace etc.) for social sharing, donations, ethic news and organisation of initiatives centered around charity work.
- React Native + Web (Typescript)
- Webpack
Annick Walkenhorst
Last position:
Freelance Senior Frontend Developer at ROSE Bikes GmbH
Stanly Mfou'ou Medjo
Last position:
Frontend Developer at Klardenker GmbH
- Working on the klar.land platform that helps companies showcase their work with many tools (3D, workshops, etc.)
- Developing features and improvements to the platform in a secure and efficient way
- Collaborating with backend and DevOps teams
- Solving technical problems
- Technologies: JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, HTML, CSS/Sass, GraphQL, Node.js, PHP, React, React Native, Gatsby, Next.js, WordPress, Docker
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Statistics of experts using Apollo GraphQL
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Automotive
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
23%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Apollo GraphQL
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
GraphQL layer
Apollo GraphQL is used to build the GraphQL layer between clients and backend services. It helps teams define a clear schema, shape responses for web and mobile apps, and reduce overfetching. Strong specialists keep the API predictable as product needs change.
Apollo stack
- Apollo Server for schema, resolvers, and gateway logic
- Apollo Client for cache-aware frontend data access
- Apollo Federation for composing multiple services
- Schema design, queries, mutations, and subscriptions
The best professionals understand how these pieces fit together in real delivery, not just in demos.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in Apollo GraphQL specialists when the API becomes hard to extend or slow to coordinate across teams. Typical work includes schema refactoring, migration from REST, federation setup, and fixing cache or query issues. In Germany, this often matters for product teams that need clean collaboration between frontend and backend specialists.
What strong specialists do
A strong Apollo GraphQL expert writes schemas that stay consistent, keeps resolvers focused, and protects the service from expensive queries. They also understand caching, pagination, error handling, auth, and versioning without breaking clients. The result is an API that stays easy to use.
Delivery fit
- Greenfield GraphQL API design
- Existing Apollo Server maintenance
- Apollo Client integration for web apps
- Federation and service composition work
- Performance and query troubleshooting
Freelance support is a good fit when a project needs focused delivery without long handover cycles.
Team collaboration
Apollo GraphQL work often sits between product, frontend, and backend specialists. Remote collaboration works well when the schema is documented and the access to services is clear, while on-site time can help during early architecture decisions. In Germany, English is often enough for technical delivery, but German helps with stakeholder discussions.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Apollo GraphQL.
Apollo GraphQL is used to expose a single GraphQL API over multiple backend systems. It helps teams shape data for frontend apps, mobile apps, and partner integrations without forcing clients to call many endpoints. It is especially useful when teams want a schema-first API with clear contracts.
No. Apollo GraphQL is an ecosystem for building and operating GraphQL services, while GraphQL is the query language and specification. Apollo adds tools such as Apollo Server, Apollo Client, and federation features around that core. Companies often choose Apollo when they want more structure and tooling around GraphQL.
Hire a Apollo GraphQL specialist when the schema, caching, resolver design, or federation setup is central to the work. A general backend specialist may know the surrounding services, but Apollo-specific experience matters when client behavior, query cost, and schema governance affect delivery. That is common in larger product teams and API-heavy systems.
A strong Apollo GraphQL professional usually also knows GraphQL schema design, Node.js, TypeScript, API security, and frontend data fetching. Depending on the stack, they may work with Apollo Client, Apollo Server, federation, caching layers, and testing tools. They should also be comfortable reading service boundaries and data flows.
Apollo GraphQL gives clients more control over the data they request, which can reduce overfetching and underfetching. REST is often simpler for small, fixed endpoints, but it can become harder to coordinate when many screens need different data shapes. Apollo is a better fit when teams want one flexible API contract across many clients.
For a small API or a client integration, a Apollo GraphQL specialist can often move quickly with limited setup. For federation, auth, caching, and performance-sensitive systems, you want someone who has handled production schemas before. The risk is not syntax, but long-term consistency across services and clients.
Yes, Apollo GraphQL work is well suited to remote collaboration because much of it centers on schema design, code review, and API contracts. For teams in Germany, remote delivery is common when the specialist can join planning calls and keep documentation clear. On-site time is mainly helpful for early architecture workshops or sensitive cross-team alignment.
Look for a Apollo GraphQL specialist who can explain schema choices, resolver structure, caching behavior, and error handling in plain terms. Good signs are production experience, clean federation design, and the ability to prevent breaking changes. Ask for examples of how they handled query performance or versioning under real constraints.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 751 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 23% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects are German (93%), English (93%), and French (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Energy (50%), and Automotive (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Apollo GraphQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Business Intelligence (36%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Apollo GraphQL
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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