Directus Experts in Germany
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Philipp Steidler
Last position:
Solution Architect, Software Engineer, UX/UI Designer, Full-Stack Developer, Data Engineer, IT Consultant at Geigenbau-Meisterwerkstatt
- A digital system made up of special software and hardware components. The overall system replaces the traditional process with job slips and handwritten notes and enables more efficient order intake. Orders and work steps for the violin-making company’s projects can now be recorded, processed and logged in real time directly on the workshop’s touchscreen PC, by mobile phone or on the desktop. This gives customers a more transparent view of the work on their instruments and allows them to track the status and progress of their instrument through their customer account.
Tech stack: next.js, React, Flutter, Dart, Raspberry, Linux, Directus
Sindy Schröder
Last position:
Project Manager at skriptfabrik
- Project management for synchronization between Moco and HubSpot
Project description
- The client uses HubSpot as CRM and MOCO as ERP. This naturally creates overlaps, which lead to extra manual work for employees. This not only cost time (and therefore money), but was also error-prone, which in turn cost even more time and money.
- For this reason, we implemented a series of n8n workflows for the client that keep both systems in sync.
Industry: Management Consulting
Project team: 1 Project Manager, 2 Developers
Complexity: Medium
Tools: Atlassian Jira, HubSpot, Moco, n8n
Technical description
- HubSpot users, who mainly come from sales, can now focus fully on working in the CRM. Administrative tasks - such as invoicing - can be handled by accounting in MOCO. The n8n workflows ensure that the data in both tools matches.
Focus areas
- Synchronization of customers/companies between Moco <-> HubSpot
- Synchronization of contacts between Moco <-> HubSpot
- Synchronization of leads/deals between Moco <-> HubSpot
- Initial import incl. matching of companies, customers and leads already present in the systems
Mathis Dudler
Last position:
Senior Web/Frontend Developer at KemCom GmbH
- Modernized the homepage of a luxury residential building for a better user experience and contemporary design
- Developed and implemented the website and modules using current web technologies
- Optimized for SEO to improve visibility in search engines
- Created a modern and professional appearance that enhances the building's image
- Increased efficiency in content maintenance by using a CMS
- Technologies: HTML5, HTML, CSS3, CSS, JavaScript, Umbraco, C#, .NET
Jens Schärer
Last position:
Senior Web Developer & IT Consultant at Self-employed
Mostafa Shawki
Last position:
Freelance Senior Software Engineer & AI Consultant at Self-employed
- Led the development of a complex geospatial data platform, engineering an end-to-end system for processing and analyzing high-resolution aerial imagery.
- Engineered a scalable backend responsible for on-the-fly map tile serving and running complex data analysis queries using PostGIS and Python.
- Developed and trained custom computer vision models using Python, PyTorch, and YOLOv8 to perform object detection and segmentation on large-scale datasets.
- Built modern, responsive user interfaces and data visualization dashboards using Next.js, TypeScript, and React.
- Gained practical expertise in geospatial libraries such as GDAL and Rasterio for processing and manipulating raster and vector data.
- Managed the entire project lifecycle, from initial technical architecture and database design to final deployment using Docker.
Kai Haase
Last position:
Managing Director & Full Stack Developer at lenne.Tech GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Directus
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Agriculture
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 Directus
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
What Directus does
Directus turns your database into an API-first content layer. Teams use it to manage structured content, expose SQL data through REST and GraphQL, and give non-technical users a clear admin app. It fits custom software where you want control without building the whole backend from scratch.
Common use cases
- Content hubs and editorial workflows
- Product catalogs and internal data tools
- Headless CMS setups for web and mobile
- Secure APIs on top of existing databases
Ecosystem and tools
Directus often sits between the database and the front end. Strong specialists work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, REST, GraphQL, webhooks, roles, permissions, and file storage. They also know how to shape collections, relations, and interfaces so the system stays easy to maintain.
When companies bring in specialists
Companies usually need freelance help when a Directus setup must be designed quickly, cleaned up, or connected to other systems. That can include migrations from a legacy CMS, permission modeling, custom extensions, or API work for a new app. In Germany, remote work is common, but on-site sessions help when teams need workshops or data-model decisions.
What strong professionals deliver
A strong Directus professional understands both product thinking and data structure. They can translate business rules into collections, fields, and permissions, and they document choices so others can extend the setup later. Good work also shows up in stable APIs, tidy admin layouts, and fewer surprises during launch.
Signals you need Directus expertise
If your team keeps changing the schema, struggles with access rules, or needs one source of truth for content and data, Directus expertise pays off. The same is true when a project needs Directus CMS conventions, custom automation, or a clean handover to internal teams. Skilled specialists reduce rework and keep the model consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Directus? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Directus is used to turn a database into a content and data layer with a ready-made admin app and API access. Companies use it for headless CMS projects, internal tools, product catalogs, and structured content that needs controlled editing. It is a good fit when you want flexibility without building an entire custom backend.
Directus is often introduced as a headless CMS, but that label only tells part of the story. It also acts as a data platform for SQL-backed apps, with permissions, workflows, files, and APIs built in. Many teams choose it when they want one system for both content and operational data.
Directus is usually compared with Strapi, Contentful, and similar headless CMS options. The main difference is its database-first approach: it works directly with your existing SQL schema instead of forcing you into a separate content model. That makes it attractive for teams with existing data and stronger control needs.
A strong Directus specialist should also know SQL, data modeling, APIs, authentication, and permission design. Front-end knowledge helps when the API feeds a web or mobile app, and DevOps basics help with deployment and environment setup. If the project needs custom extensions, JavaScript is usually important too.
A small Directus setup can be handled by someone with solid hands-on experience in schema design and APIs. More complex work needs deeper knowledge of roles, relations, migrations, and integration patterns. The right level depends less on the tool itself and more on how many systems and user groups the project must support.
Yes, Directus projects are often well suited to remote work because most tasks are clear and reviewable. Germany-based teams commonly work this way, especially when the specialist can document the data model, permissions, and API behavior well. On-site sessions can still help at the start of a project when decisions are sensitive or cross-team.
Look for a Directus freelancer who can explain the database model, permissions, and API design in plain language. Good signs are clean collection structure, sensible field names, careful role setup, and clear handover notes. Ask for examples of migrations, custom interfaces, or integrations, not just screenshots of the admin app.
Before joining a Directus project, freelancers should understand the source database, the users who will edit data, and the systems that will consume the API. They should also know whether the team needs a light CMS layer or a more complex operational setup. Clear expectations make it easier to plan the schema and avoid rework.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Directus in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 719 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Directus in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Directus in their recent projects have 19 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 Directus in their recent projects are German (83%), English (83%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Directus in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (67%), and Agriculture (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Directus in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Directus
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