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Andreas B.

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Senior Software Developer

Troisdorf
Andreas B.

Last position:

Senior Software Developer at ELIONOVA AG

  • Created an application to control measurement hardware with a Tauri application using React.JS and TypeScript on Raspberry Pi
  • Developed a cloud application for storing and analyzing measurement results using Spring Boot and React.JS
  • Built a Tauri application for printing ZPL labels on Windows
  • Technologies: Java, JavaScript, Tauri, Rust, React.JS, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, REST API (JSON), Maven, CI/CD, PostgreSQL
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Elnazossadat H.

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Analytics Engineering | Data Engineering | Automation & Scalable Data Pipelines

Nuremberg
Elnazossadat H.

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Data Analyst at Siemens Healthineers

  • Developed KPI dashboards using Power BI and DAX for 4+ business units, improving reporting transparency and strategic decision support.
  • Migrated enterprise finance data views into dbt models, implementing modular SQL transformations, version-controlled data pipelines, and automated documentation to create a scalable analytics layer.
  • Built dimensional data models in Snowflake for enterprise finance data, enabling scalable forecasting and supporting executive decision-making.
  • Designed end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines using Snowflake and SAP HANA, integrating data from 3+ enterprise systems.
  • Automated monthly reporting workflows using SQL and Power BI, delivering strong business impact by reducing manual effort by 80%.
  • Collaborated with finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into analytical data models, supporting strategic decision-making cycles.
  • Delivered ad-hoc financial reports using Power BI, reducing turnaround time by 60%.
  • Implemented data validation logic in SQL, resolving 95% of recurring data quality issues.
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Alexandro L.

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Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

Berlin
Alexandro L.

Last position:

Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

  • Replacing an RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
  • Ensuring that the individual solutions work together and are integrated into an overall solution to optimally support medical professionals in their daily work.
  • Overall project management, including managing three service providers.
  • Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting and artificial intelligence.
  • Leading the RIS & PACS replacement at a hospital.
  • Supporting the communications strategy.
  • Coordinating external and internal resources.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Managing steering committees.
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Patrick W.

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AI Software Engineer

Karlsruhe
Patrick W.

Last position:

AI Software Engineer at IppenMedia

  • Analysis
  • Consulting
  • Software design
  • Development
  • Automation
  • Testing
  • Deployment
  • Architecture, development and deployment of various proof-of-concept applications around the integration of current AI interfaces including conversational, realtime voice, images and videos
  • Developed best practices for working with agentic systems and AI in practice
  • Created code templates
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Moritz F.

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AWS Developer/DevOps Engineer (Energy Trading)

Ilsfeld
Moritz F.

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AWS Developer/DevOps Engineer (Energy Trading) at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

  • Further development and partial new development of a distributed cloud application for providing data in energy trading
  • Independent implementation of the infrastructure (IaC)
  • Creation of automated CI/CD pipelines, containers, REST APIs, and Lambdas
  • Continuous cost and performance optimization
  • Collaboration in an international Scrum team and with experts in energy trading
  • Technologies: C#/ASP.NET Core; EF Core; PostgreSQL; Terraform/AWS CloudFormation; HTTP; REST/Web API; Swagger/OpenAPI; Azure DevOps; Rider; VS Code; git; Docker; AWS (S3, EC2, Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, Secrets Manager, VPCs, ALB/NLB, RDS, Cloudwatch, AWS CLI, Amazon MQ); Redis; OAuth; OpenID Connect
  • Languages: C#; TypeScript; HCL; Docker; Bash; PowerShell; YML; JSON
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Beshr A.

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Data & Business Analyst | Business Intelligence | AI & Automation

Bonn
Beshr A.

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System Administrator – HealthCare IT & Data Infrastructure at Cellitinnen Hospital Association

  • Integration of medical modalities (including ultrasound) into the existing IT infrastructure (DICOM, HL7) – put into operation within the planned timeframe.
  • Administration and optimization of PACS systems for efficient archiving and distribution of radiology image data across multiple locations.
  • Ensuring consistent data quality and seamless interoperability in data exchange between HIS, RIS, and PACS.
  • Close collaboration with medical staff to analyze and digitally optimize clinical workflows.
  • Requirements management and test coordination when implementing clinical requirements in complex IT structures.
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Werner K.

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Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer

Bad Homburg
Werner K.

Last position:

Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM

  • Testing the SekIDP and related components
  • Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
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Akram B.

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Frontend / Backend Developer

Hamburg
Akram B.

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Frontend / Backend Developer at ethikPool / folioNet

  • Developed a complete solution for ethics committees and medical associations, from application submission to approval
  • Integrated a DICOM viewer to display medical images (CT, MRI)
  • Implemented a file system with folder and subfolder structures
  • Identified and fixed security vulnerabilities
  • Improved code quality and application performance
  • Maintained customer servers
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Mohamed G.

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Founder & CEO

Berlin
Mohamed G.

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
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Goran S.

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Lead Product Developer

Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Goran S.

Last position:

Lead Product Developer at Vinaver Medical

  • Developed ML algorithms, software development, technology transfer, as well as fundamental and applied research
  • Led a team developing a medical product for contrast detection and particle stopping power prediction using analytical and ML algorithms
  • Developed and trained state-of-the-art physics-informed neural networks
  • Gained experience in multinational collaborations with medical physics experts and clinics from the U.S. and the EU
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Resha Ashish K.

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Senior Product Manager - Search, API and Partnerships

Hamburg
Resha Ashish K.

Last position:

Senior Product Manager - Search, API and Partnerships at Statista GmbH

  • Heading API products and partnerships at Statista defining product vision and strategy, identifying partnership opportunities, launching integrations with key external partners.
  • Launched a scalable API product portfolio within 3 months.
  • Led the product strategy for Search, with a focus on intuitive data discovery and personalised user experiences.
  • Driving cross-functional collaboration across Product, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Engineering to deliver high-impact solutions on schedule.
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Christian K.

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Infrastructure Components for Computed Tomography

Erlangen
Christian K.

Last position:

Infrastructure Components for Computed Tomography at Siemens Healthineers CT

  • Design and development of components for computed tomography (CT)
  • Infrastructure components for computed tomography (CT)
  • Components for inter-process communication (WCF)
  • Components for analyzing inter-process communication

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Statistics of experts using DICOM

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

DICOM experts in Germany have 18 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.5 years

DICOM experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

DICOM experts in Germany have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

DICOM experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Healthcare, Information Technology, Automotive

DICOM experts in Germany are most in demand in Healthcare, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Human Resources

DICOM experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

92%

92% of DICOM experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

75%

75% of DICOM experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

8%

8% of DICOM experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

DICOM experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

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

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of DICOM experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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46% of DICOM experts in Germany charge less than €800 per day.
31% of DICOM experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
15% of DICOM experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
8% of DICOM experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using DICOM

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

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Daily rate avg. 840 €

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 €

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

DICOM experts industry focus

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

  • Healthcare (100%)
  • Information Technology (93%)
  • Automotive (50%)
  • Manufacturing (50%)
  • Banking and Finance (43%)
  • Telecommunication (36%)
  • Education (29%)
  • Insurance (29%)

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

About the technology

Medical Imaging Standard and Protocol

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, universally known as DICOM, is the international standard for transmitting, storing, and sharing medical images and related metadata. It governs how modalities such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound communicate with archives, diagnostic workstations, and clinical software.

Core Ecosystem and Tooling

The ecosystem spans dedicated networking services, image processing toolkits, and modern web protocols for distributed clinical workflows.

  • Open-source and enterprise PACS servers such as dcm4chee, Orthanc, and DCMTK
  • Parsing libraries including pydicom, Fellow Oak DICOM (fo-dicom), and CornerStone.js
  • Modern DICOMweb standards including WADO-RS, QIDO-RS, and STOW-RS
  • Viewing engines such as OHIF Viewer for zero-footprint browser displays

Clinical Workflows and Use Cases

  • Modality Worklist (MWL) integration between hospital RIS systems and scanners
  • Secure routing, pseudonymization, and de-identification for clinical AI pipelines
  • Enterprise PACS migration and cloud archive synchronization across hospital networks
  • Translation pipelines bridging imaging metadata to HL7 and FHIR clinical records

Compliance in the German Healthcare Sector

Deployments in Germany demand rigorous adherence to statutory data protection standards and medical device directives. Imaging platforms operating across German hospitals must reconcile DICOM transfer syntax security with telematics infrastructure interfaces, hospital information systems, and strict patient consent protocols.

Why Organizations Engage Freelance Specialists

Hospital groups, healthtech startups, and medical device manufacturers bring in external specialists during major archive migrations, cloud modernization projects, and regulatory audits. Freelance professionals provide targeted expertise without long onboarding times, solving niche connectivity issues between heterogeneous scanners and modern web frontends.

Hallmarks of Strong Domain Specialists

Top specialists demonstrate mastery of lower-level network associations, abstract syntax negotiations, and transfer syntaxes. They handle non-standard private tags gracefully, debug complex C-STORE and C-FIND connection drops, and architect robust DICOMweb architectures suited for distributed telemedicine and diagnostic applications.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about DICOM.

A DICOM specialist designs, builds, and maintains systems that capture, transfer, and store clinical imaging data. They configure PACS archives, troubleshoot network association rejections between scanners and viewers, and ensure full conformance with medical imaging standards across hospital IT environments.

While Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine manages binary medical images and scanner metadata, standards like HL7 and FHIR handle textual health records, patient demographics, and billing information. Modern clinical platforms often connect both worlds using cross-enterprise document sharing and FHIR imaging study resources.

Specialists regularly build and debug solutions using DICOM toolkits such as DCMTK, dcm4chee, Orthanc, fo-dicom, and pydicom. For web-based viewer applications, knowledge of OHIF and CornerstoneJS alongside the DICOMweb RESTful services is increasingly standard.

Most software engineering, PACS configuration, and DICOMweb API development can be delivered remotely using synthetic imaging test sets and VPN tunnels. However, projects in Germany that involve physical modality testing in hospital radiology suites or integration with localized clinical appliances may occasionally require on-site presence.

An effective DICOM professional combines low-level network protocol knowledge with software development skills in languages like C++, Python, or C#. They should be comfortable analyzing network packet captures, interpreting DICOM Conformance Statements, and handling proprietary private vendor tags.

Traditional DICOM depends on stateful TCP socket protocols that are difficult to expose securely outside local hospital networks. DICOMweb enables standard HTTP REST queries, making it much easier to build cloud-native archives, web-based diagnostic viewers, and mobile healthcare applications.

Migrating millions of DICOM objects often exposes inconsistent metadata, non-standard private tags, and corrupt files created by legacy modalities. Specialists build custom de-identification, validation, and reconciliation scripts to ensure complete data integrity before importing studies into the target PACS archive.

Technical specifications and standard Conformance Statements are published in English, which serves as the core working language for software development. However, working with German hospital IT teams and clinical engineering staff on site often requires fluent German to align technical requirements with local clinical workflows.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 840 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects are Healthcare (100%), Information Technology (93%), and Automotive (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Product Development (93%), and Quality Assurance (71%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DICOM

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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