CircleCI Experts in Berlin
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Rüdiger Schulz
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT
Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.
Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.
Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.
Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.
Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.
Santhosh Kannan
Last position:
Freelance Software Engineer at Zalando SE
- Support Authorization as a Service initiative for enterprise-scale authorization platform
- Incorporate comprehensive observability solutions into authorization infrastructure
- Provision and manage AWS infrastructure for authorization services
- Mentor development team on AWS and Kubernetes best practices
- Tech Stack: Java/Kotlin, Golang, Python, OPA, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
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
Faezeh Zand
Last position:
Software Engineer at Sofatutor GmbH
- Technologies: Ruby on Rails (MVC), JavaScript, CircleCI, Convert, Hotjar, Bugsnag, Git, GitHub, Cursor
- Developed and maintained full-stack features using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript.
- Designed and implemented A/B tests to optimize user experience and product engagement.
- Created and executed RSpec unit and integration tests, ensuring high reliability.
- Contributed to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate deployments.
- Collaborated in cross-functional Agile teams, performed code reviews, and improved application performance and maintainability.
Khaled Mohamed
Last position:
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer at Heycar (Mobility Trader GmbH)
- Heycar is a leading automotive platform redefining the used car market through intelligent data pipelines, multi-tenant services, and dealer-focused tooling. I led initiatives across backend architecture, data ingestion, and identity management to enhance scalability, reliability, and developer productivity.
- Ingestion Platform: Designed a unified ingestion platform with YAML-based configuration, enabling new dealer data pipelines to be onboarded without code changes, cutting setup time from ~2 months to 2-3 days and improving scalability by 40%.
- Keycloak Leadership: Acted as the company's Keycloak expert, scaling it for multi-tenant identity management and extending functionality with custom plugins and delegated admin APIs.
- Back-Office Tooling: Developed a back-office application integrated with Salesforce, enabling dealers to manage inventory, convert leads, and handle support requests in real time.
- Multi-Tenant Migration: Collaborated across backend teams to migrate Heycar's core services into a unified multi-tenant cluster, ensuring high availability.
- Frontend CI Optimization: Optimized monorepo delivery by implementing CircleCI dynamic config with NX, deploying only affected UI projects and drastically cutting build times.
- Observability & Mentorship: Enhanced monitoring and release reliability while mentoring backend engineers and improving code review standards.
Dine Albrecht
Last position:
Frontend Developer (Astro) at Mindful
- Built marketing site for video app launch
- Implemented responsive UI and performance optimizations
Sharvy Ahmed
Last position:
Senior Ruby Software Engineer at Toptal
- Toptal is an exclusive network of the top software developers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal talent for their most important projects.
- Designed and extended backend REST APIs for CRM, Inventory, and Automation platforms using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
- Improved architecture and CI/CD workflows; increased test coverage and tightened release cycles using AWS, Hetzner, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Linux, Unix.
- Containerized services with Docker and deployed using Kubernetes to support high uptime and horizontal scaling.
- Worked closely with product and design to translate specs into clear deliverables and ship fast.
Mark Mulder
Last position:
CTO / Co-Founder at Cyclinghero.cc
- Full architecting, development of REST API and frontend using Express JS and NextJS
- Responsible for all deployment and build workflows (AWS + CircleCI)
Mario Ellebrecht
Last position:
Developer and Consultant at Freelancer
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Statistics of experts using CircleCI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Berlin using CircleCI
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
Pipeline delivery
CircleCI is used to automate build, test, and release work after every code change. Strong experts turn it into a clear delivery flow for web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and infrastructure code. They keep feedback fast and failures visible.
Core setup
- Write and maintain .circleci/config.yml
- Set up workflows, jobs, executors, and contexts
- Connect GitHub, Docker, and cloud services
- Add caching, artifacts, and approval steps
Good specialists know how to shape pipelines so teams can ship without manual steps. They also understand when to split jobs, reuse images, and keep configuration readable.
When to bring help
Companies often bring in freelance CircleCI specialists when pipelines become slow, fragile, or hard to change. That is common during migrations from other CI systems, platform changes, or release process cleanup. Berlin teams also use remote experts when their product, platform, and delivery teams need short-term support.
What strong experts do
Strong professionals do more than write YAML. They handle test strategy, failure diagnosis, secrets handling, branch rules, and deployment gates. They also know how CircleCI fits with containers, Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud runtimes.
Common use cases
CircleCI is a fit for teams that need dependable automation across many repos or services. Typical work includes:
- Continuous integration for feature branches
- Automated tests and linting
- Container image builds
- Release pipelines to staging and production
Ecosystem and quality
CircleCI is often compared with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins. A good expert chooses the right executor, uses orbs carefully, and keeps the config easy to review. They write pipelines that are stable, secure, and simple to extend as the product grows.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about CircleCI? Start with the answers below.
CircleCI is used to automate build, test, and deployment steps after code changes. Teams rely on it to catch errors early, speed up delivery, and keep release work consistent across repos and services. It is common in product teams that ship often and want repeatable pipelines.
CircleCI is often chosen for its workflow control, reusable configuration, and strong support for container-based delivery. GitHub Actions fits teams that want native GitHub automation, while Jenkins suits very custom setups with heavy maintenance. The best choice depends on how much control, governance, and upkeep you want.
A strong CircleCI specialist should know YAML, Docker, shell scripting, and how to debug pipeline failures. Experience with GitHub, GitLab, cloud environments, and release automation helps a lot. Knowledge of secrets handling, caching, and test orchestration is especially useful.
You do not need a large project to benefit from CircleCI expertise. Help is useful as soon as your pipeline becomes hard to maintain, flaky, or slow. It is also a good time to bring in a specialist when you are moving from another CI system or standardizing delivery across teams.
Yes, CircleCI work is usually remote-friendly because most tasks live in configuration, pipeline logic, and cloud services. Berlin teams often mix local collaboration with remote delivery, especially when the specialist supports multiple product or platform groups. On-site sessions can help at the start, but they are rarely required for the full assignment.
Look for clear pipeline design, not just working config. A good CircleCI expert can explain why a workflow is split a certain way, how failures are handled, and how the setup stays maintainable. They should also know how to avoid brittle caching, secret leaks, and unnecessary rebuilds.
A CircleCI project often touches Docker, GitHub, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, and test frameworks. The best specialists understand how these pieces fit together in delivery and release flows. That broader view matters more than just writing valid configuration.
Freelancers working with CircleCI often ask about the current pipeline structure, repo count, deployment targets, and existing pain points. They also want to know who owns release decisions and what tools sit around the pipeline. That context helps them fix the right problem instead of only editing config.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects is 79 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 629 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and Spanish (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Media and Entertainment (56%), and Automotive (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CircleCI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Marketing (33%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CircleCI
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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