Azure Storage Experts in Germany
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Wadim Lupejcenko
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at dripwear.app
Development of an iOS app for virtual try-on and outfit suggestions
The goal of the project is to develop a mobile application for personalized, photorealistic outfit suggestions. Users should be able to upload their own photos, try on clothes virtually, and find products that can be bought directly in the generated suggestions.
- Planning and implementation of the onboarding and photo upload in the iOS app
- Development of the mobile application with Expo and React Native
- Implementation of a Hono/Node.js backend for user, product, and generation processes
- Building an asynchronous processing pipeline with BullMQ and Redis
- Connection of PostgreSQL/pgvector and S3 for product, image, and generation data
- Integration of Gemini and OpenAI for outfit generation and image processing
- Implementation of a credit system and integration of RevenueCat
- Integration of Stripe Connect and affiliate product feeds for products that can be bought directly
Label: TypeScript, React Native, Expo, Hono, Node.js, PostgreSQL/pgvector, BullMQ, Redis, S3, Gemini, OpenAI, RevenueCat, Stripe Connect, Docker
Reinhold Mathmann
Last position:
Business Analyst, Proxy PO, Epic Owner, Quality Assurance at Digital Charging Solutions
- Design and supervise implementation, testing and rollout of end-to-end processes and system integrations (frontend & backend)
- Integrate with OEMs (Daimler, BMW/MINI) and CPOs (Ionity and others)
- Introduce CPO discount packages with lifecycle processes
- Implement consenting process for GTC & tariff updates and marketing opt-ins via SAP Emarsys
- Automate blocking/unblocking of customers and integrate MS Dynamics CRM and proprietary 3rd level tool
- Coordinate migration and go-live of new fleet portal
- Migrate PSP from Datatrans to Adyen (credit card, PayPal) and integrate SEPA/BACS with Adyen via webhooks
- Support and enhance OpenInformer billing engine: Oracle→PostgreSQL migration, PostgreSQL upgrade, regression test suite, performance troubleshooting, invoice relocation to Azure Storage
- Identify and analyze fraud cases and implement countermeasures
- Provide problem management, incident support and hypercare after major rollouts
Stefan Wimmer
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Task
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Creation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Cedric Oettel
Last position:
Development at Construction industry
- New development of project room functions
- Connection of REST API of a self-developed web service (.NET 7/8) as Azure App Service
- UI tests with Playwright
- Extension of Azure DevOps pipelines
- Migration to Azure SQL Server
- Software / technology: SharePoint Online, PowerShell scripts, SharePoint Framework, MobX, C#, Logic Apps, Playwright, Azure SQL Server, Graph API
Markus Ickenroth
Last position:
Senior System Engineer Microsoft at Technidata IT-Service GmbH
As part of the project, I was responsible for operating a Citrix farm for 600 users, including optimizing the user experience and ensuring high availability.
I managed and optimized the entire application landscape of a major customer, evaluated and implemented application updates, and ensured the compatibility and security of the software in use.
I managed user accounts, implemented security policies, and monitored system performance.
I administered Azure Entra ID to control identities and access rights, implemented security policies, and synchronized on-premises directories with the cloud.
I implemented and managed Microsoft Intune for central management of client devices, including the configuration and management of BitLocker for disk encryption.
I managed file servers and NTFS permissions to ensure secure and efficient data access management.
I handled change requests and last-level support tickets efficiently to solve complex system issues and improve user satisfaction.
I supported and advised the customer team on various topics and projects, identified areas for improvement, and implemented best practices.
Technologies used:
- Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2 and 2022
- Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Entra ID Connect
- BitLocker
- PowerShell scripting
- Microsoft Intune
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- DNS services (Domain Name System)
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Niels Majer
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Cloud Architect at Biesterfeld SE
- Architected ETL services for event-driven data exchange between enterprise systems on a Kafka streaming backbone.
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines for Azure AKS deployments and improved OpenSearch monitoring and alerting for proactive incident detection.
Tech: Java / Kotlin, Quarkus, Kafka / Avro, Azure / AKS, Azure Storage Container, ArgoCD, GitLab CI, OpenSearch, Terraform
Kevin Meinon
Last position:
Backend & Infrastructure Engineer at Mileo Systems GmbH
- Engineered production-ready Azure environments using Terraform, ensuring consistent infrastructure parity across VNets and Resource Groups
- Implemented Microsoft Fabric tenant and workspace architecture for multi-stage Medallion data processing pipelines
- Designed secure data pathways using Managed Private Endpoints for isolated Azure Storage access
- Managed Service Principals and authentication tokens for secure REST API integrations
Yannick Reinke
Last position:
Power Platform Developer at PWC
- Digitization and automation of internal business processes with the Microsoft Power Platform: analysis, design, and development of end-to-end solutions to increase company-wide efficiency
- Creating user-friendly interfaces with Power Apps
- Automating workflows and approval processes with Power Automate
- Visualizing process KPIs with Power BI
Stefan Corsten
Last position:
SSIS Development at Stadtsparkasse München
- Replacement of a Java application and the Oracle DB for loading the internal WerWasWo system using SSIS.
- Development of SSIS packages to load text files into the database (SQL Server)
- Development of a database project for deployment on various servers
- Creation of queries to monitor the loading runs
- Development of a PowerShell script to automate the deployment of the SSDT projects.
- Oracle, SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 on-premises, SQL Server Management Studio v21, Visual Studio 2022, SSIS, SSDT, PowerShell.
Mahesh Simha
Last position:
Azure Solution Architect at Automotive industry
Implementation of complex Azure resources using Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and zero-trust governance policies
Optimization of the existing network design, firewall and database migration
Implementation of governance and network policies as Policy as Code (PaC)
Establishment of company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as an IPSec tunnel
Implementation of hybrid on-premises multi-cloud connectivity (GCP, Azure) using Terraform
Development of Azure Functions for scheduled cron jobs and Service Bus message queuing with topics
Optimization of messaging with Service Bus premium features and IP whitelisting
Stakeholder management, customer communication and creation of Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
Responsible for cost-efficient quick wins in Azure and on-premises systems
Mohamed Ghassen Brahim
Last position:
Lead / Principal Cloud, AI & Security Architect at Freelancer / CC Conceptualise GmbH
Projects:
Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
- Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
- Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
- Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
- Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
- Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management
Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
- Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
- Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
- Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
- DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
- Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git
Mojtaba Ghanaat-Pisheh
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Developer at Energy Sector
- Led and coordinated consumption and price calculations for gas and electricity forecasts to ensure accurate and reliable pricing
- Implemented modern microservices and Web APIs based on .NET 7 in an Azure environment using Azure App Service, Azure Storage, and Azure Service Bus
- Built and managed infrastructure in Azure using Terraform, including resource deployment and automation of deployment processes
- Developed and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines to optimize build, test, and release workflows
- Optimized data management with SQL Server and ensured seamless integration across all services
- Developed the front end with Angular 16, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, and Kendo UI to deliver an intuitive and engaging user interface
Michael Pförringer
Last position:
Setup Azure cloud, Java development, CI/CD pipelines at Sulzer GmbH
- Migration of a mainframe application (PL/1, zOS) to the cloud (Azure)
- Data transfer from z/OS (USS) to Azure storage (blob containers, file shares)
- Implementation of the mainframe job control in Java
- Mapping of job network dependencies in Control-M
- Performance analysis and optimization measures
- DB2 (z/OS) migration to Postgres (Azure)
- Technologies: Azure (storage, VM, VMSS, Postgres), z/OS (USS), DB2, Postgres, Packer, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Control-M
- Tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ
Gurpreet Dhami
Last position:
Anonym – German building materials manufacturer
- Creation of the profit center report and statistical key figures report
- Gathering and analyzing requirements regarding the forecast for revenue and costs
- Implementation of various time series analyses and optimization of predictions
- SAP process knowledge, SQL, Python
- Python with various libraries for time series analysis and machine learning
Andreas Kraus
Last position:
Senior Developer at ioki GmbH, a Deutsche Bahn AG company
- Fullstack development based on Next.js and TypeScript
- Development and optimization of geospatial database queries for PostgreSQL/PostGIS
- Visualization of geospatial data using Mapbox
- Design and execution of load tests and performance optimizations
- Code reviews and documentation tasks
- Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Next.js, React, Zod, tRPC, Storybooks, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MicroORM, Knex, Material UI, Mapbox, BullMQ, Jest, Playwright, Artillery.io, K6, Sentry, Figma, GitLab, Grafana, GTFS
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Statistics of experts using Azure Storage
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
90%
Doctorate
30%
Certifications per freelancer
4
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 Azure Storage
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
Storage basics
Azure Storage is Microsoft’s cloud storage service for application data, files, messages, tables, and large blobs. It is used for web apps, backups, logs, media, and data exchange between services. Strong experts know how to choose the right storage type for each workload.
Common services
- Blob Storage for unstructured data and static assets
- Azure Files for shared file access
- Queue Storage for simple messaging and decoupled processing
- Table Storage for NoSQL key-value style data
These services often appear together in the same solution, especially in business apps and cloud migrations.
Skills that matter
Good professionals know storage tiers, redundancy options, access control, lifecycle rules, and encryption. They also work with SAS, managed identities, SDKs, and CLI tools. For Azure Storage, quality means predictable access, clean naming, and designs that fit performance and security needs.
When companies bring them in
Companies usually need freelance help during cloud migration, app modernization, backup redesign, or incident recovery. In Germany, that often includes teams that want remote support with clear documentation and a careful handover. The best specialists can also review cost drivers and simplify storage layouts without changing the application logic.
What strong work looks like
- Correct container, share, queue, and table design
- Secure access without overexposed keys
- Lifecycle and retention rules that match the data
- Reliable transfer patterns for large or changing files
- Clear monitoring for failures, latency, and growth
Ecosystem and delivery
Azure Storage often connects with App Service, Functions, AKS, Data Factory, Synapse, and backup tools. Experts should understand how blobs, files, and queues support larger cloud architectures, not just isolated storage tasks. The best freelancers leave behind documentation that operations teams can keep using.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Azure Storage? These answers cover the essentials.
Azure Storage is used for blobs, files, queues, and tables in cloud systems. Companies rely on it for static content, shared file access, application messages, backups, and data exchange between services. It is a core building block when a solution needs durable storage without running its own file or message servers.
Azure Storage is broader than object storage alone because it also includes Azure Files, Queue Storage, and Table Storage. Compared with S3 or Google Cloud Storage, it fits teams that want one storage family for several access patterns. The right choice depends on whether the project needs blobs only or a wider Azure-native storage setup.
A strong Azure Storage specialist usually knows identity and access, networking, encryption, monitoring, and scripting. Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM or Bicep, and SDK work are common too. For migration work, knowledge of application design and data transfer tools matters just as much as storage settings.
A project needs Azure Storage expertise when storage is part of the architecture, not just a place to drop files. That includes migrations, backup redesign, performance tuning, secure file exchange, and systems that use blobs and queues together. If the team is unsure about redundancy, access control, or lifecycle rules, bringing in a specialist is a good move.
Yes, Azure Storage work is often done remotely because most tasks can be reviewed from configuration, logs, and infrastructure code. Remote collaboration works well if the team shares clear access, test data, and naming rules. On-site time only helps when the project needs close work with operations, security, or legacy systems.
Azure Storage includes both, but they solve different problems. Blob Storage is best for unstructured objects like images, documents, and backups, while Azure Files provides shared file access that feels closer to a network drive. A good specialist chooses based on how the application reads, writes, and shares the data.
Look for someone who can explain storage choices in plain words and connect them to the application’s needs. A strong Azure Storage expert will cover security, redundancy, access patterns, monitoring, and cleanup rules, not just upload examples. Good deliverables include clear documentation, tested changes, and a handover the team can maintain.
No, Azure Storage is also common in migration and hybrid setups. It can support legacy integration, shared file exchange, backups, and data staging while teams modernize other parts of the system. That flexibility is one reason companies keep it in mixed environments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 789 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 90% hold at least a Master's degree, and 30% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects are Automotive (81%), Information Technology (81%), and Energy (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Azure Storage in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Business Intelligence (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Azure Storage
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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