Apple Pay Experts in Germany
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Jan Miltner
Last position:
Managing Director at Nexcent GmbH
- IT consulting
- Power Platform & Databricks
- AI software development (custom software)
- Commercial responsibility for the company
Michael Gaskin
Last position:
Lead Global eCommerce Operations at PUMAGroup
- Bedrock technology operations role providing the foundations on which PUMA's global product teams build PUMA.com and associated systems
- Managed a €3.5 million CAPEX portfolio including ~20 externals and 16 platform and tooling vendors
- Started up and led five functional teams for platform engineering, cloud administration, edge technology, continuous performance testing, and L2 support / incident management
- Person of last resort for mysteries, intractable bugs, compliance crises, litigation support, and black-hole issues where ownership was unclear or contested
- Sole author and driver of a multi-million-euro, multi-year RFP for Global Operations Center serving the direct-to-consumer technology estate for eCommerce, order management, and brick-and-mortar retail tech support
- Conceived, designed, developed and productionized Order Viewer, a secure internal application providing observability into PUMA.com order data at sub-second latency; independently delivered architecture, implementation, GCP deployment, SSO integration and organizational compliance.
Noël Lohrey
Last position:
Freelance Senior Product Owner at Rewe Digital GmbH
- Interim Product Owner for two new applications as part of the introduction of a new bonus points program within the entire Rewe Group
- Coordination of cross-team planning (initiative management) and implementation
- Responsibility for product vision, roadmap, backlog and stakeholder management within an agile scaled product development team
- Successful Go Live with both applications on 2024-09-24
Aamruth Shankar
Last position:
Head Product Manager at GoShippo
- Led 5 cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data, Operations, and Design) across the transportation domain, covering carrier integration, shipment tracking, PUDO, reconciliation, and automation.
- Defined and executed the end-to-end product and integration strategy for 15+ global carriers across Europe and the U.S., ensuring unified APIs.
- Owned the carrier onboarding framework, reducing integration time by 40% through standardization, automation, and improved developer tooling.
- Partnered with major platform customers like Shopify and Wix to analyze EU merchant needs and enhance the shipping and fulfillment experience.
- Led the reconciliation automation initiative, reducing billing discrepancies by 30% and improving invoice validation speed for finance and operations teams.
- Collaborated with data analytics and operations teams to build carrier performance dashboards that improved on-time delivery rates and merchant satisfaction.
- Fostered a strong culture of cross-functional ownership, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and external carrier partners.
Alicja Ryczak
Last position:
Senior Product Owner BFSG – Digital Accessibility & Conversion Optimization at AIDA Cruises
- Analyzed existing digital platforms for accessibility requirements under BFSG and WCAG 2.1 with a consulting firm
- Developed a product vision that unites digital accessibility and business goals like conversion optimization
- Defined relevant KPIs to measure success for both target areas
- Aligned strategy with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, BFSG consulting firm, Compliance, UX, Development, and Marketing
- Created and maintained a prioritized product backlog focusing on accessible features and conversion-related initiatives
- Derived detailed user stories and acceptance criteria based on legal standards (BFSG, WCAG) in close coordination with development teams
- Ensured BFSG compliance in digital product development with the help of a BFSG consulting firm
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to develop accessible prototypes
- Conducted user research and usability tests focusing on users with disabilities
- Supported building an accessible design system
- Integrated A/B testing to evaluate conversion-related initiatives
- Managed the technical implementation of accessible features by the development team
- Conducted accessibility tests (e.g., screen reader, keyboard navigation)
- Monitored and optimized implemented features based on usage data and feedback
- Responsible for rollout/release and conducting user acceptance tests
- Designed and led interactive trainings on BFSG, WCAG, and UX accessibility for design teams, dev teams, and POs in collaboration with the consulting firm
- Built an internal knowledge platform to embed accessibility principles sustainably
- Raised company-wide awareness for inclusive digital products
Jörn Bottenhorn
Last position:
Project Management and PMO at TANKKARTEN | PAYMENT
- Close collaboration with development teams to ensure alignment with project goals
- Assessment of in-scope assets, requirements definition and support of the public tender process up to vendor selection
- Creation and maintenance of UML sequence diagrams to document system interactions
- Intensive use of Agile/Scrum methodology and the Spotify model
- Development and implementation of cutover and rehearsal plans together with the application managers
Leif Stolberg
Last position:
Software Architect at QualityMinds GmbH
- Lead software architect and technical team lead for a new logistics platform for load carrier trade
- Core design of software architecture using arc42 spanning frontend, backend, delivery strategies and cloud native infrastructure with Domain Driven Design and Hexagonal Architecture
- Evaluation of initial business requirements and software development roadmap
- Technical team lead in a Scrum team of 9 people
- Introduced and strengthened AI-assisted (JetBrains AI & GitHub Copilot) and collaborative code development strategies to speed up feature development
Calin Calin
Last position:
Gorillas
- Successfully migrated 99.9% of the users to the new app by automatically logging them in using the token retrieved from the old app.
- Facilitated more than 400k signups in the first 3 months after releasing the redesigned app by supporting phone, Apple, Google, and Facebook authentication methods implemented using Firebase.
- Helped more than 250k users successfully add their address by supporting search using Google Places and by selecting the exact location using Google Maps based on the service delivery zones.
- Skills: Firebase Auth, Google Places, Google Maps, Segment, Adjust, Braze, Rich Push Notifications
Sascha Braun
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at INLOGY GmbH
- Developed and maintained a distributed monitoring system for drilling rigs
- Developed an administration application for the Swiss social system
- Estimated efforts for customer requirements
- Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework Core, MS SQL, npm, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, SCSS, Storybook, NodeJS
- Tools: Scrum, Figma, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, CI/CD
Fares Mahmoud
Last position:
Software Engineer at DXC Technology
- Developed and maintained backend services for Q8's Digital Cards and Mobility Platform in Java and Spring Boot.
- Designed scalable, multi-tenant microservices with API-first principles using Swagger.
- Implemented asynchronous messaging with Apache ActiveMQ to decouple services and improve resilience.
- Managed multi-tenant architecture with data isolation and configurable tenant logic.
- Ensured secure data handling with Spring Security and PostgreSQL, supported by Liquibase version control.
- Integrated JasperReports for generating PDF reports based on user and business needs.
- Followed Agile practices and implemented thorough unit and integration testing.
Jan-Niklas Freundt
Last position:
Founder at Freundt Consulting GmbH
- Porsche AG (2018 – 12/2019): Design and development of native iOS apps in motorsport/Formula E (e.g. travel app and enterprise warehouse management with SAP integration) and e-mobility (Porsche Taycan; development of a native Microsoft Excel data export).
- StarFinanz / Sparkasse (05/2019 – 07/2021): Worked on the banking app (FinTS, HBCI, PSD2, Apple Pay); implemented Apple Pay; implemented a new TAN method; worked with the FinTS backend (PSD2); opened bank accounts via app (eID, VideoID, Authada); designed a new, modern banking experience.
- eBay Classifieds and Adevinta (07/2021 – 06/2023): Packaging & Pricing (premium features for business customers): e.g. markdown; company page; advertising options; multi-tenant design system based on SwiftUI and UIKit.
- Maschinensucher (07/2023 – 12/2023): Fullstack mobile (Android, iOS) and backend (PHP, Yii, Elastic Search) development; implemented search agent push notifications, InstantSearch, and modernized the design.
- Bankverlag (02/2024 - Present): Consulting and fullstack development of white-label apps (iOS / Android / Java Spring Boot) for private banks.
Felix Junghans
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at PCA GmbH
- Developed three applications with Flutter (Dart), Swift (iOS), and Kotlin (Android)
- Responsible for the apps' UI/UX design
- Developed a fingerprint plugin for HidGlobal in Swift and Kotlin
- Used Riverpod and Flutter Bloc for efficient state management
- Used Hive and Isar for local data management
- Used Firebase for backend services (Firebase Cloud Messaging, Analytics, and Firestore)
- Managed code with GitLab, developed using Visual Studio Code and Xcode
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Statistics of experts using Apple Pay
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Experience
13 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Apple Pay
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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
What it covers
Apple Pay is Apple’s payment method for online, in-app, and contactless purchases. Specialists use it to add a fast checkout for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users, and to support Apple Wallet flows where customers expect a smooth pay experience.
Common work
- Add Apple Pay to web checkout and mobile apps
- Configure merchant, token, and certificate setup
- Test payment flows in sandbox and production
- Handle refunds, errors, and payment status cases
- Align Apple Pay with Wallet and other card flows
Where it fits
Apple Pay shows up in retail, travel, food delivery, subscriptions, and digital goods. In Germany, companies often bring in specialists when they need a cleaner checkout for local customers, or when teams want to support both remote product work and on-site rollout with payment, legal, and UX stakeholders.
Strong specialist skills
A strong professional knows payment gateways, Apple Merchant ID setup, HTTPS, domain verification, and device testing. They also understand how Apple Pay fits with Stripe, Adyen, Braintree, and native iOS or web stacks, without breaking existing card or wallet flows.
When to bring help
Bring in freelance expertise when your checkout needs a new payment method, your current integration fails in production, or your app team lacks payment-specific experience. This is also useful for migrations from older wallet flows, PSP changes, or cleanup after a rushed launch.
What quality looks like
Good specialists write clear payment logic, keep the user flow short, and handle edge cases without confusion. They verify merchant setup, test across supported devices and browsers, and leave documentation that your team can maintain after launch.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Apple Pay — answered in short.
Apple Pay is used to let customers pay with a card stored in Apple Wallet on supported devices. Companies use it in web checkout, mobile apps, and in some in-store or service flows where fast, low-friction payment matters. A good freelancer makes sure the flow is secure, clear, and easy to maintain.
Apple Pay is strongest in Apple’s device ecosystem and is often chosen for a smooth native checkout on iPhone and Mac. Google Pay serves a different device base, while PayPal adds an account-based payment route. Many projects need a specialist who can support Apple Pay alongside these options instead of treating them as direct substitutes.
A strong Apple Pay specialist usually knows payment gateways, API integration, and certificate or merchant setup. For web work, HTTPS, domain verification, and frontend checkout logic matter. For mobile work, experience with iOS app flows and sandbox testing is essential.
A simple Apple Pay add-on can be handled by a freelancer with solid payment integration experience and a clean stack. More complex work needs someone who has seen failed tokenization, multi-currency checkout, subscription flows, or PSP migrations. The right depth depends on how much payment logic already exists in your system.
Yes, Apple Pay projects are often run remotely, especially when the work is mostly checkout, API, and testing focused. In Germany, some teams still want on-site sessions for payment sign-off, security review, or cross-functional rollout planning. A freelancer who can work clearly in English and coordinate with local stakeholders is often the safest choice.
Look for evidence that the Apple Pay expert has shipped real payment flows, not just read the documentation. Ask how they handled merchant validation, sandbox testing, fallback behavior, and error cases. Strong specialists can explain trade-offs in plain language and show how they keep the checkout stable after launch.
Apple Pay can be added to both web checkout and native app flows, depending on your product. On the web, the specialist must handle browser support, merchant verification, and checkout logic. In apps, they need to fit the payment flow into the existing iOS experience without slowing the purchase path.
Companies usually hire a Apple Pay freelancer when checkout conversion needs improvement, a release is blocked by payment errors, or a new PSP must be integrated. They also need help when the flow works in sandbox but fails in production, or when Wallet and card payments must coexist cleanly. A good specialist can find the weak point fast.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 788 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and Arabic (8%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Transportation (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Apple Pay in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (58%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Apple Pay
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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