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Ronald M.

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DevOps Consultant

Munich
Ronald M.

Last position:

DevOps Consultant at M.it services & systems GmbH

  • Adaptation, optimization, configuration, and administration of a multi-stage GitLab instance with over 250 users
  • Setup, adaptation, expansion, and optimization of infrastructure, configuration, and monitoring
  • Provisioning of services and handover to production
  • System environment: DependencyTrack, GitLab, Grafana, Hedgedoc, Kubernetes, Oauth2 Proxy, Openstack, Prometheus, Syseleven
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Mohamad D.

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DevOps Engineer & IT-Security-Architect

Munich
Mohamad D.

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DevOps Engineer & IT-Security-Architect at BMW Group

  • Set up Azure Kubernetes clusters (AKS) with network policies, security groups, and RBAC
  • Developed Terraform-based infrastructure as code for secure, reproducible deployments in the BMW Azure cloud
  • Hardened CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify SSC, and Contrast AST
  • Integrated SAP BTP/Kyma and ServiceNow GRC
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Jan Z.

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Customer Experience · Brand & Marketing Strategy · Consumer Insights · Mobility & Energy

Berlin
Jan Z.

Last position:

Founder & Strategy / Business Development Consultant at eberty partners

  • Developed positioning strategies, external narratives, and communication concepts for technology ventures; created customer journey analyses and management-ready presentations for decision-makers
  • Secured approval for an autonomous mobility pilot in Berlin through structured stakeholder coordination (public sector, mobility, real estate)
  • Generated EUR 30k+ in revenue across 4 mandates; prepared investor-ready materials and supported fundraising processes
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Ludo P.

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Principal Data Integration Architect

Grevenbroich
Ludo P.

Last position:

Senior Consultant at Insurance

  • DWH modernization
  • Migration from Informatica PowerCenter to IDMC/CDI
  • Migration from IBM DB2 to Databricks

Technologies: Informatica IDMC, Databricks

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Ulf H.

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Configuration Manager (Interim)

Hooge
Ulf H.

Last position:

Configuration Manager (Interim) at In-house Development

  • Requirements analysis and replacement of local SharePoint as CMDB with open source NetBox to prepare for deploying Cisco ACI (SD-WAN) with Microsoft Azure
  • Coordination with systems like Checkmk and Grasp
  • Introduction and coordination of cmdbsyncer as CMDB data hub; further development of the syncer with Kuhn & Ruess GmbH
  • Implementation of SNMPv3 on AIX LPAR/VIO, Linux, Windows, SAN/storage, network components (Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls, iLO boards)
  • Deployment and further development of the network scanner JDisc in cooperation with the vendor (Utimaco HSMs, Linux detection)
  • Integration of NetBox, JDisc, and cmdbsyncer into the infrastructure using Docker containers
  • End-user training: preparation, creation of materials, and delivery
  • Creation of data flow and network diagrams
  • Population and planning of IPv4/IPv6 with NetBox including VLAN import
  • Dual-stack setup of servers and clients with IPv4 and IPv6
  • Connection of REST interfaces for Checkmk, JDisc, vSphere, HMC, i-doit, NetBox Software: Confluence, Jira, MS Office 365, Teams, i-doit, NetBox, JDisc, cmdbsyncer, DB Visualizer, vSphere, HMC
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Andreas F.

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Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive)

Borsdorf
Andreas F.

Last position:

Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH

  • Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
  • Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
  • Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
  • Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
  • Coordination with clients and service providers
  • Escalation management, schedule control
  • On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
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Kerstin D.

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Corporate Communications Manager

Hemau
Kerstin D.

Last position:

Corporate Communications Manager at Freelancer

  • Site communications for the company's largest production site
  • Internal and external communications
  • Advisory support for management
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Manuel T.

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3D Generalist

Stuttgart
Manuel T.

Last position:

Senior & Rough Layout Artist at DNEG Feature Animation

  • 2023 GARFIELD
  • 2021 ENTERGALACTIC
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Patrick L.

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Management Consultant

Düsseldorf
Patrick L.

Last position:

Management Consultant at Self-employed

  • Advising primarily mid-sized companies on growth and transformation topics
  • Developing business models, positioning, and strategies, including implementation plans and KPI roadmaps
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Katrin R.

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Interim Payroll Accountant

Darmstadt
Katrin R.

Last position:

Interim Payroll Accountant

  • Responsible for accurate posting of monthly payroll and payments in 15 EMEA countries, including special topics such as company cars and benefits in kind, and reconciliation of balances for period close.

  • Act as the interface between Finance, HR and Treasury, providing support for processes and developing solutions.

  • Developed an application to automate preparation of booking lists for SAP, saving the team several hours per month and significantly reducing error rates.

  • Tasks:

  • Point of contact for all payroll inquiries

  • Account reconciliation and harmonization

  • Pre-close controls

  • Improvement and establishment of existing and new processes

  • Skills: financial accounting, payroll, Python

  • Tools: SAP, ATAQ, MS Excel, IntelliJ IDE, MS Power Automate

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Jörg S.

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Freelance Consultant and Interim Manager

Ulm
Jörg S.

Last position:

Freelance Consultant and Interim Manager at Consulting & Interim Management

  • Development and implementation of growth strategies based on the company's strengths
  • Enabling self-help
  • Using know-how to create #growhow
  • Cross-functional problem solving
  • Change management
  • Process and IT harmonization
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Torsten L.

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Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de

Hamburg
Torsten L.

Last position:

Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de at Das macht Schule gemeinnützige GmbH

  • Creation of a platform where schools can run competitions to collect e-waste or old textiles
  • Development of a shared PHP backend for administration by the client
  • Connection of two separate WordPress sites via REST API
  • Development of a custom WordPress theme with an extensive login area for students
  • Setup of normally editable content pages using Elementor
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Wolfgang S.

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CIO / CDO / Project Manager AI Academy / Auditor of Operational Processes / Product Owner MS365

Düsseldorf
Wolfgang S.

Last position:

CIO / CDO / Project Manager AI Academy / Auditor of Operational Processes / Product Owner MS365 at F&P Executive Solutions AG

  • Digitalization of accounting, signature/approval, and onboarding processes
  • Restructuring of the IT department
  • Introduction of a digital sales tool
  • Implementation of an AI webinar series
  • Introduction and optimization of information security
  • Administration and optimization of the MS Office 365 environment
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Sascha M.

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Operations, Transformation, Lean & Operational Excellence

Hamburg
Sascha M.

Last position:

Senior Director Lab Transformation (CEO Office) at Amedes Group

  • Leading the group's transformation program task force on behalf of the CEO and representing the CEO at the sites on operational and transformation executive managerial matters
  • Operational & (digital) transformation advisor to the CEO
  • Operational stabilisation of the group during a group-wide Operational Excellence and Lean transformation program consisting of process improvement, digitalisation and sourcing consolidation
  • Increasing efficiency through automation and AI application in close collaboration with the CIO
  • Improvement of the central IT, Finance and HR departments
  • Management of the OpEx Teams and advisor to the VP Operational Excellence
  • Stakeholder management of shareholders, business entities and employee representatives

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Statistics of experts using C++

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

23 years

C++ experts in Germany have 23 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.3 years

C++ experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

C++ experts in Germany have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

C++ experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

C++ experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

C++ experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

85%

85% of C++ experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of C++ experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

14%

14% of C++ experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

C++ experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

C++ experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of C++ experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the C++ experts in Germany charges less than €400 per day.
41 of the C++ experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
39 of the C++ experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
10 of the C++ experts in Germany charge €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using C++

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

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Daily rate avg. 805 €

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Median rate 800 €

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

C++ experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (75%)
  • Manufacturing (54%)
  • Automotive (48%)
  • Professional Services (47%)
  • Healthcare (35%)
  • Energy (31%)
  • Education (28%)
  • Telecommunication (28%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Native performance

C++ is a compiled, general-purpose language used when speed, predictable resource use and direct hardware access matter. Companies use it for operating systems, desktop software, game engines, trading systems, databases, browsers, robotics and connected products. Modern C++ combines low-level control with abstractions for large, maintainable codebases.

Systems and products

C++ specialists deliver software that must respond quickly, run continuously or operate close to the hardware. Typical work includes:

  • Embedded firmware and device software
  • Real-time control, robotics and automotive systems
  • Computer vision, simulation and graphics applications
  • High-throughput backend services and data processing
  • Cross-platform desktop tools and game technology

Tools and ecosystem

Strong C++ work depends on more than the language itself. Professionals commonly use CMake, Ninja, Conan or vcpkg, Git, sanitizers, debuggers and profiling tools. They may also work with Boost, Qt, OpenGL, Vulkan, CUDA, Linux, Windows, embedded toolchains and continuous integration systems.

When to bring in specialists

Companies often seek freelance C++ expertise when a product needs a performance overhaul, a hardware integration or a safe modernization path. External specialists can help untangle legacy code, define interfaces, migrate build systems, improve test coverage or prepare a release across several operating systems. Germany-based teams may also benefit from professionals who can collaborate on-site when hardware, laboratories or regulated delivery processes require it.

Skills that matter

Quality specialists understand ownership, lifetimes, concurrency, templates and the standard library without making code harder to maintain. They can read existing systems, isolate bottlenecks and choose between a focused fix and a broader redesign. Experience with testing, threat modeling, observability and documentation is valuable in production environments.

Signs of a strong fit

A capable C++ professional explains trade-offs in terms of reliability, latency, memory and delivery risk. Look for evidence of work close to the project’s domain, not only familiarity with language features. Useful signals include:

  • Clear interface and build-system decisions
  • Measured performance improvements rather than assumptions
  • Practical debugging of concurrency and memory issues
  • Tests that protect behavior across platforms
  • Comfortable communication with product and hardware teams
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Frequently asked questions

Curious about C++? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

C++ is used for software where performance, latency, memory control or hardware access are central. Common examples include embedded products, robotics, automotive systems, industrial automation, games, graphics, financial infrastructure, databases and high-throughput services.

C++ offers mature tooling, broad platform support and detailed control over memory and execution. Rust provides stronger compile-time safety in many areas, while Java and Python can make some application work faster to deliver; the right choice depends on performance needs, existing code and available expertise.

A strong C++ specialist often works with Linux or Windows internals, CMake, Git, automated testing, debugging and profiling. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include Qt, Boost, CUDA, OpenGL, Vulkan, embedded systems, networking, databases or cloud deployment.

The required depth depends on the system’s risk and technical constraints. A small feature in a well-tested codebase may suit a professional familiar with the relevant stack, while real-time, safety-critical, concurrent or hardware-facing work calls for substantial experience in that specific environment.

C++ projects can often be delivered remotely when source code, build environments, test hardware and documentation are accessible. On-site collaboration may be useful for embedded devices, laboratories, manufacturing equipment or teams that need frequent physical integration; German and English communication should be agreed at the start.

Review how the C++ professional handles ownership, error paths, concurrency, interfaces and testing. A practical code discussion or focused technical review can reveal whether the person measures performance, explains trade-offs and improves maintainability instead of relying on clever syntax.

C++ can be modernized incrementally rather than rewritten all at once. A specialist may introduce safer ownership, clearer interfaces, automated tests, current build tooling and selected language features while preserving stable behavior and reducing delivery risk.

A C++ freelancer may deliver new modules, embedded firmware, cross-platform applications, performance investigations, build-system migrations or integrations with hardware and external services. Good delivery also includes tests, technical documentation, reproducible builds and a clear handover to the internal team.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 805 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are German (99%), English (92%), and French (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Manufacturing (54%), and Automotive (48%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Product Development (67%), and Project Management (60%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used C++

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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