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Rolf G.

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Developer & Designer

Hamburg
Rolf G.

Last position:

Developer & Designer at Sicherheitsbehörden

  • Migration of a case management system with numerous interfaces to other systems from Spring and Activiti to a Java JEE application
  • Further development toward a cloud application
  • Consulting, development, requirements analysis, specification and design
  • Coordination with upstream and downstream systems
  • Data modeling, programming and implementation
  • Support with code reviews and ensuring clean code in the PL/SQL context
  • Documentation in Confluence
  • Troubleshooting of PL/SQL applications, including log analysis, session tracing and performance profiling
  • Optimization and tuning measures in the PL/SQL environment
  • Knowledge transfer and onboarding of new employees
  • Use of Jira for task management, progress tracking and sprint planning
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Michael M.

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IT Project Manager / Scrum Master / Product Owner / IT Manager

Rellingen
Michael M.

Last position:

IT PROJECT MANAGER (MS Exchange) at Statutory Health Insurance on behalf of Randstad Digital Germany (formerly AUSY Technologies Germany)

Migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online, as well as the introduction of a backup solution and an archiving solution. The goal was a secure, compliant, and high-performance modernization of the email and archiving infrastructure.

Responsibilities as IT PROJECT MANAGER: Overall project management and operational control / Ensuring adherence to costs and resources / Ensuring achievement of project objectives / Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and compliance guidelines, including ISMS, ITIL, and data protection regulations / Preparing and delivering management reports for the project sponsors and project committee / Coordinating interdisciplinary teams from Exchange, network, data protection, and IT security / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2019 to Exchange Online / Planning and implementing a backup solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating an EU-wide tender for an archiving solution including market analysis with potential vendors / Planning and implementing an archiving solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating and preparing the necessary BAS notifications in the project context / Coordinating and aligning with stakeholders (e.g. business units, external service providers, and suppliers) for requirements definition and implementation

Technical environment: MS Exchange 2016, MS Exchange 2019, MS Exchange Online, MS Office, MS Planner, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams

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Alexander B.

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Owner

Buxtehude
Alexander B.

Last position:

Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker

  • Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
  • Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
  • Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
  • Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
  • Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
  • Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
  • Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
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Matti L.

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FullStack Developer

Hamburg
Matti L.

Last position:

FullStack Developer at Ing DiBa GmbH

  • Developed and extended Fiori UI5/WebApps for areas such as general ledger, asset accounting, and others.
  • Implemented backend logic and OData services for a new S/4 HANA system
  • Analyzed the current state of SAP GUI transactions and derived suitable standard and custom developments
  • Designed technical concepts and implemented custom UI5 apps in the Fiori Launchpad
  • Automated OPA tests, extended and adapted standard Fiori apps
  • Documented and created developer manuals in the wiki
  • Conducted code reviews, approved and delivered software units via GitLab and SAP transports

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Statistics of experts using Delphi

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

28 years (Germany: 27 years)

Delphi experts in Hamburg have 28 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year more than in Germany, where the average stands at 27 years.

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 2.4 years)

Delphi experts in Hamburg stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.1 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.4 years.

Positions per freelancer

21 (Germany: 18)

Delphi experts in Hamburg have completed 21 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 18.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation

Delphi experts in Hamburg are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations

Delphi experts in Hamburg earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Human Resources, and Operations.

Bachelor's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 87%)

50% of Delphi experts in Hamburg hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 37% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 87%.

Master's degree or higher

25% (Germany: 57%)

25% of Delphi experts in Hamburg hold at least a Master's degree. It is 32% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 57%.

Doctorate

25% (Germany: 11%)

25% of Delphi experts in Hamburg have a doctorate (PhD). It is 14% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 11%.

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 2)

Delphi experts in Hamburg hold 1 professional certification on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Delphi experts in Hamburg most often speak German, English, and Russian.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 96%)

100% of Delphi experts in Hamburg speak two or more languages. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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20% of Delphi experts in Hamburg charge less than €720 per day.
20% of Delphi experts in Hamburg charge between €720 and €800 per day.
40% of Delphi experts in Hamburg charge between €800 and €880 per day.
20% of Delphi experts in Hamburg charge €960 or more per day.
<€720 €720-​800 €800-​880 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts in Hamburg using Delphi

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

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Daily rate avg. 788 €
Germany avg. 762 €

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 800 €
Germany median 760 €

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

Delphi 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 (100%)
  • Manufacturing (83%)
  • Transportation (67%)
  • Energy (50%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Healthcare (50%)
  • Professional Services (50%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (33%)

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

About the technology

Delphi in practice

Delphi is Embarcadero’s development environment and language toolchain for building native applications with Object Pascal. It is widely used for Windows desktop software, business systems, device-connected applications and database tools where responsiveness and long-term maintainability matter.

Core applications

Delphi supports complete products as well as focused modernization work. Typical project scopes include:

  • Windows desktop applications with VCL interfaces
  • Cross-platform applications with FireMonkey
  • Database-driven ERP, finance and logistics tools
  • Industrial, medical and laboratory software
  • Utilities that connect to hardware or local services

Ecosystem and tooling

The ecosystem includes the Delphi language, the VCL and FireMonkey frameworks, Embarcadero RAD Studio, and libraries such as Indy for networking. Specialists often work with SQL databases, REST APIs, COM, Windows services, reporting components and third-party visual controls. Object Pascal fundamentals, component design and careful memory management remain important.

When expertise matters

Companies bring in freelance Delphi specialists when an established application needs new features, a legacy codebase requires structured modernization, or internal knowledge is limited. They can also support migrations between Delphi releases, replace outdated components, improve build pipelines and prepare desktop software for integration with current services. In Hamburg, this is relevant to industrial, logistics, healthcare and business software teams that need both domain understanding and reliable remote or on-site collaboration.

Signs of a strong specialist

A capable professional reads unfamiliar Object Pascal quickly and separates safe refactoring from changes that could disrupt business-critical workflows. Look for experience with the project’s Delphi version, framework, database layer and deployment model. Useful evidence includes:

  • Shipped VCL or FireMonkey applications in production
  • Upgraded legacy code without losing functional behavior
  • Integrated REST, SQL, Windows or hardware interfaces
  • Created tests, release processes and technical documentation

Working together

Delphi work can be performed remotely when repositories, build environments and test devices are accessible. On-site sessions may help when software connects to factory equipment, specialized peripherals or protected company networks. Agree on the supported Windows versions, compiler setup, source-control process, communication language and handover expectations before work begins. Strong professionals make dependencies visible and leave the codebase easier to maintain.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Delphi? Start with the answers below.

Delphi is used to create native Windows applications, database-driven business software, utilities and systems that connect to devices or local services. It is especially common where fast interfaces, direct operating-system access and a long-lived codebase are important.

Delphi produces native applications through Object Pascal and often offers a compact route to rich desktop interfaces. .NET and Java provide broader managed ecosystems, while Delphi can be a strong choice when a company already has a mature Object Pascal application, specialized components or direct Windows integrations.

A strong Delphi specialist may also work with SQL, REST APIs, Windows services, COM, reporting tools and source-control systems. Experience with VCL, FireMonkey, Embarcadero RAD Studio, build automation and testing is useful when the assignment involves more than isolated feature work.

The right level depends on the codebase and risk. A small form change may need focused knowledge of Delphi and VCL, while a migration or modernization project calls for someone who can assess compiler changes, third-party components, database dependencies and deployment constraints.

Delphi work is often suitable for remote collaboration when the specialist can access the repository, build environment and test data securely. On-site work in Hamburg can be valuable for applications tied to factory equipment, protected networks or physical devices, so the working model should match the system context.

Ask for examples of production systems and discuss how the specialist handles exceptions, memory ownership, database access, testing and release processes. A good Delphi professional can explain trade-offs clearly, identify technical debt and improve structure without breaking established workflows.

Delphi can support gradual modernization when the existing application still reflects important business rules. A specialist may separate UI and domain logic, update dependencies, introduce tests, expose REST interfaces or plan a controlled migration instead of replacing stable functionality all at once.

Delphi assignments often involve valuable legacy systems as well as newer native applications. Professionals should be comfortable investigating unfamiliar code, working across Object Pascal versions and components, documenting decisions, and explaining how their changes affect users, databases and deployment.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Delphi 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 Hamburg, Germany who have used Delphi in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 25% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Delphi in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

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

The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Delphi in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (83%), and Transportation (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Delphi in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (100%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Delphi

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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