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Gwen Glaser

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Senior Consultant

Leipzig
Gwen Glaser

Last position:

Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens

Further development of a software solution for managing test requests and test notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Hamburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.

  • Developed numerous features, performance optimizations, refactoring, error analysis
  • Refactored the dev container setup
  • Optimized the GitLab CI build pipeline
  • Contributed optimizations to the team workflow
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Hendrik Belitz

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Lecturer

Dortmund
Hendrik Belitz

Last position:

Lecturer at Front and Fullstack Development Lecturer

  • Teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, NodeJS, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Express
  • Designing and preparing lessons
  • Classroom teaching and one-on-one coaching
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Igor Caviroski

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Senior Frontend Developer

München
Igor Caviroski

Last position:

Senior Frontend Developer at Freelance Frontend Developer

  • Senior Frontend Developer, January 2022 – July 2024: Industry: banking and Deutsche Bahn, large databases; Technology: Angular 18, AngularJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, RxJS, CSS, HTML, Azure, Docker, Git; Company size: 50–55 people
  • Senior Frontend Developer, October 2021 – December 2021: Industry: contract management; Technology: Angular 12, Syncfusion, TypeScript, RxJS, CSS, HTML, Docker, Git; Company size: 15–20 people
  • Senior Frontend Developer, May 2021 – September 2021: Industry: web, social network; Technology: JavaScript, jQuery, Django, CSS, HTML, Git, Compass; Company size: 15–20 people
  • Senior Frontend Developer, January 2021 – April 2021: Industry: web, web applications; Technology: Angular 8, TypeScript, RxJS, Docker, Git, CSS, HTML; Company size: 1–10 people
  • Senior Frontend Developer, June 2020 – December 2020: Industry: web, web applications; Technology: JavaScript, Dart, Flutter, Git, CSS, HTML; Company size: 1–10 people
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René Fürstenberg

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Freelance Software Developer

Eisenach
René Fürstenberg

Last position:

Freelance Software Developer at Njiuko GmbH

  • Git
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST-APIs
  • RSpec
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Pair programming
  • Jira
  • Teamwork
  • Slack
  • Backend
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Hubspot API

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Statistics of experts using Backbone.js

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Position duration

2.2 years

Positions per freelancer

12

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Sales

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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 Backbone.js

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

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Daily rate avg. 721 €

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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Backbone.js in practice

Backbone.js is a lightweight JavaScript framework for building structured client-side interfaces. It is used for legacy single-page apps, admin tools, and product screens that still rely on a clear model-view approach. Many teams also know it simply as Backbone.

What it is good for

  • Views, models, and collections for data-driven interfaces
  • Routers for client-side navigation
  • Event-driven UI flows in mature web apps
  • Incremental updates in existing front ends

It fits teams that want control without a heavy framework.

Common stack around it

Backbone.js often sits with Underscore.js or Lodash, jQuery, REST APIs, and templating tools. In many codebases, Marionette.js adds stronger application structure. Skilled specialists know how these pieces fit together and keep them consistent.

When companies bring in experts

Companies usually need freelance Backbone.js specialists when an old front end must stay reliable while features keep moving. That includes bug fixing, refactoring event logic, improving maintainability, and extending views without breaking existing behavior. In Germany, this often comes up in product teams that keep older internal tools live.

What strong professionals deliver

  • Clear model and collection design
  • Safe router and state changes
  • Clean template and view updates
  • Practical tests and debugging
  • Code that is easy to hand over

Strong experts understand browser behavior, API integration, and the limits of older JavaScript patterns.

Good fit for teams

Backbone.js still makes sense when a stable codebase matters more than a full rewrite. It is common in long-lived web products, dashboards, content systems, and custom business apps. The best specialists improve the app without forcing a risky redesign.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Backbone.js.

Backbone.js is used to build structured front-end applications with models, collections, views, and routers. It is a common fit for older single-page apps, admin interfaces, and business tools that need predictable client-side behavior. Many teams keep using it because the codebase is already there and still works well.

Backbone.js is much smaller and more opinionated about basic structure, but it does less for you than React or Vue. It works well when you want control over the architecture of an existing app rather than a full rewrite. For new products, teams often compare it with modern component frameworks and choose based on long-term maintenance needs.

A strong Backbone.js specialist usually knows JavaScript deeply, plus Underscore.js or Lodash, jQuery, REST APIs, and templating. Experience with Marionette.js is valuable in larger codebases. Testing, browser debugging, and working with legacy build setups also matter.

A Backbone.js project needs someone who has worked in real production code, not only in small demos. The important part is understanding how models, views, events, and routers behave when the app grows. For older systems, familiarity with debugging and gradual refactoring is often more useful than framework theory.

Yes, Backbone.js can coexist with newer JavaScript code when a team modernizes step by step. Many companies keep one stable part of the UI in Backbone while building new screens in another framework. A good specialist knows how to isolate old and new code so they do not fight each other.

For most Backbone.js work, remote collaboration is practical because the tasks are usually code-focused. On-site can help when a team is untangling a difficult legacy app or needs close access to product stakeholders in Germany. The best choice depends on how much existing system knowledge has to be shared.

Look for someone who can explain the app structure clearly and point out risks in the current code. A solid Backbone.js professional writes maintainable view logic, handles events carefully, and avoids quick fixes that create new bugs. References from similar legacy front-end work are more useful than general front-end claims.

Backbone.js is usually not the first choice for a brand-new front end today. It still makes sense when a project must stay close to an existing Backbone codebase or when a small, controlled layer is needed around older application logic. A specialist can help decide whether to extend it or plan a safer transition.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Backbone.js in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 721 € based on an 8-hour working day.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Backbone.js in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Backbone.js in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Backbone.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (50%), and Healthcare (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Backbone.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Strategy (50%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Backbone.js

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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