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DICOM Experts in Germany

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Hire experts who design DICOM workflows, integrate PACS and RIS environments, and secure image exchange across healthcare systems. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers for your project.

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Beshr A.

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Data & Business Analyst | Business Intelligence | AI & Automation

Bonn
Beshr A.

Last position:

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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Alexandro L.

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Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

Berlin
Alexandro L.

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Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

  • Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
  • Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
  • Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
  • Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
  • Support with the communication strategy.
  • Coordination of external and internal resources.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Steering of 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.

Last position:

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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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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Elnazossadat H.

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Analytics Engineering | Data Engineering | Automation & Scalable Data Pipelines

Nuremberg
Elnazossadat H.

Last position:

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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Friedhelm M.

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Freelancer | FHIR Profiling and Validation

Wedemark
Friedhelm M.

Last position:

Project at Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung

  • Collaborated on HL7 FHIR profiling and validation
  • Created CodableConcepts (code/value systems), extensions and profiles like Composition and Bundle
  • Extensive instance creation and validation
  • Used Simplifier.net, Forge and the FHIR Java Validator
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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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Thomas F.

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Senior Fullstack Developer .NET | Angular | SQL

Rodgau
Thomas F.

Last position:

Senior Fullstack Developer at DB InfraGO AG

  • Frontend: new development in Angular
  • Backend: new development in ASP.NET Web API
  • Database: modeling, implementation, and operation based on Microsoft SQL Server
  • Requirements management, design, and implementation
  • Deployment, maintenance, operation
  • Knowledge transfer to internal staff
  • Agile development (SCRUM)
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Andreas B.

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Senior Frontend Developer

Troisdorf
Andreas B.

Last position:

Senior Frontend Developer at Roadex

  • Development of an app
  • Technologies: React Native, Expo, SupaBase, TypeScript, GitHub, Trello
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Akram B.

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Frontend / Backend Developer

Hamburg
Akram B.

Last position:

Frontend / Backend Developer at ethikPool / folioNet

  • Developed a complete solution for ethics committees and medical boards from submission to approval
  • Integrated a DICOM viewer to display medical images (CT, MRI)
  • Implemented a filesystem with folder and subfolder structure
  • Found and fixed security vulnerabilities
  • Improved code quality and application performance
  • Maintained client servers
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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 analysis of inter-process communication

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Statistics of experts using DICOM

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

DICOM experts in Germany have 20 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.4 years

DICOM experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

DICOM experts in Germany have completed 14 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

77%

77% 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 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
5 of the DICOM experts in Germany charge less than €800 per day.
6 of the DICOM experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
2 of the DICOM experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
One of the DICOM experts in Germany charges €1600 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

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 DICOM

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

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Daily rate avg. 857 €

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 19 Sep 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 (47%)
  • Manufacturing (47%)
  • Banking and Finance (40%)
  • Telecommunication (40%)
  • Education (33%)
  • Insurance (33%)

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

About the technology

What DICOM Covers

DICOM, or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is the standard for storing, transmitting, querying and displaying medical images and related information. It defines file formats, network services and metadata so modalities, archives and clinical applications can exchange studies reliably. DICOM is used across radiology, cardiology, pathology and other imaging-intensive fields.

Systems and Workflows

DICOM connects imaging equipment with PACS, vendor-neutral archives, RIS and electronic health record environments. It supports the movement of studies from acquisition through reporting, review and long-term retention. Strong implementations account for patient identity, study lifecycle, modality worklists, routing rules and access controls.

  • Connect CT, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray modalities
  • Configure PACS and vendor-neutral archive integrations
  • Automate routing, query and retrieval workflows
  • Resolve metadata and patient matching issues

Ecosystem and Tooling

The ecosystem includes DICOMweb services such as WADO-RS, QIDO-RS and STOW-RS, as well as traditional DIMSE operations. Professionals may work with Orthanc, dcm4che, DCMTK, pynetdicom or commercial imaging platforms. Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, IHE profiles, JSON, REST APIs and cloud storage helps when DICOM is part of a wider clinical integration.

When Specialists Help

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new modality, archive or clinical application must join an existing environment without interrupting care. Specialists also help with migrations, interoperability testing, cloud transitions, security reviews and custom viewer or API projects. In Germany, collaboration may involve hospital teams, imaging vendors and compliance stakeholders across remote and on-site settings.

  • Plan a PACS or archive migration
  • Integrate imaging with RIS or EHR systems
  • Troubleshoot association, routing or conformance problems
  • Validate DICOMweb or cloud imaging services

Skills of Strong Professionals

A strong professional reads conformance statements critically and understands transfer syntaxes, information objects, presentation states and character sets. They can capture network traces, inspect files with diagnostic tools and test edge cases across vendors. They also document assumptions, protect sensitive health data and explain technical risks clearly to clinical and operational teams.

Choosing the Right Expertise

Start by defining the modalities, systems, workflows and interfaces involved, rather than asking only for general DICOM knowledge. Look for evidence of comparable interoperability work, disciplined testing and clear migration or rollback plans. For remote work, agree on secure access, incident handling and communication in English or German; on-site access may be important for modality and network validation.

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Frequently asked questions

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

DICOM is used to format, identify, store, query, transmit and display medical images and related study data. It allows modalities, PACS, archives, viewers and clinical systems from different vendors to exchange imaging information.

DICOM focuses on medical imaging objects and imaging-specific network services. HL7 and FHIR are broader healthcare interoperability standards for clinical messages and resources, so projects often use them alongside DICOM rather than treating them as direct replacements.

DICOM work often benefits from knowledge of PACS, RIS, vendor-neutral archives, HL7, FHIR and IHE integration profiles. Useful technical skills include TCP/IP networking, TLS, REST APIs, DICOMweb, cloud storage and tools such as DCMTK or Orthanc.

DICOM project needs vary with the scope and clinical risk. A simple modality connection may need focused integration capability, while a migration, multi-vendor archive or production troubleshooting effort calls for a professional who has handled conformance testing, patient identity issues and operational change.

DICOM integration can often be completed remotely through controlled access to test environments, logs and anonymised studies. On-site work may still be useful for connecting modalities, checking hospital networks or validating workflows with clinical staff in Germany.

DICOM expertise is best assessed through specific examples of interoperability work, not familiarity with the acronym alone. Ask how the professional investigates failed associations, validates metadata, handles transfer syntaxes and proves that a workflow works across the relevant vendors.

DICOM conformance statements describe which services, roles, information objects and transfer syntaxes a product supports. A specialist uses them to identify compatibility limits early, then confirms the real behaviour with structured testing because documentation does not always cover every workflow detail.

DICOMweb provides web-based services for storing, querying and retrieving imaging data, while traditional DICOM networking uses DIMSE operations. Many modern environments use both, and the suitable approach depends on existing systems, security requirements, application design and vendor support.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 857 € 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, 77% 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 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

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

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DICOM in their recent projects are Healthcare (100%), Information Technology (93%), and Automotive (47%).

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 (73%).

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.

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