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Illia S

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Front-End Developer

Frankfurt am Main
Illia S

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Front-End Developer at Tangram Internet Services GmbH

  • IAUP (Interregional Academy of Personnel Management) commissioned the development of a distance learning system for its secondary school subdivision.
  • Development of the website [link]
  • Development of a billing system and integration with various payment systems
  • Development of a distance learning system based on the open source Moodle solution
  • Integration of the distance learning system into the user office on the [link] website
  • Front-end: Vue.js v2, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
  • Back-end: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), PHP Framework Laravel, Redis, Swagger, MySQL 8.x, PayPal API
  • DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, GIT
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Karsten Gerigk

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Software Development

Hanau
Karsten Gerigk

Last position:

Software Development at Siemens Mobility GmbH

  • Maintenance and further development of several existing projects in the "AI-powered transportation" sector, based on React, REST-like APIs (Spring, Python) and various design libraries
  • Responsible in the project for build processes, JavaScript development, architecture, coordination and communication with the design team
  • Agile software development (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Technologies: React, TypeScript, Ant Design, Node.js, Yarn, Vite, i18n, Postgres, Keycloak, Jest, Cypress, Storybook
  • Tools: IntelliJ, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Confluence, Jira
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Adil Sultan

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Mobile/Backend Developer

Frankfurt
Adil Sultan

Last position:

Mobile/Backend Developer at Freelance

  • Built a cross-platform mobile application using React Native that interacts with IoT devices via RESTful APIs
  • Implemented state management with Redux and integrated IoT-specific components for smooth data visualization and device control
  • Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express, utilizing MongoDB for scalable data storage
  • Facilitated secure communication between the mobile app and IoT devices, enabling device onboarding, status monitoring, and control commands
  • Implemented real-time data synchronization and optimized data flow to minimize latency
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Gregor Staab

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Backend Developer

Frankfurt
Gregor Staab

Last position:

Backend Developer at Jurebus GmbH

  • Updating the codebase (PHP and Symfony) with the help of Rector
  • Building processes for quality assurance
  • Deployment incl. test runner
  • Using phpstan and php_cs to improve code quality
  • Introducing unit tests and integration tests
  • Further developing the software architecture while considering common design patterns to enable the iterative rollout of new features
  • Implementing Symfony Messenger to handle the software's many background processes efficiently and reliably
  • Optimizing and further developing a module for registering and processing incoming leads (via the API of a phone service provider)
  • Developing a module that automates the management of individual Google Ads campaigns based on various parameters (via the Google Ads API)
  • Technical planning and implementation of a new business model, taking into account the requirements of all involved company departments
  • Developing a module for managing contracts and Google Ads budgets
  • Developing a module for automatically controlling Google Ads campaigns based on the current budget status
  • Developing a customer portal for retrieving statistics and contract information
  • Modernizing the backend with Symfony UX Live Components
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Carsten Hellweger

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Developer / Project Planning

Dietzenbach
Carsten Hellweger

Last position:

Developer / Project Planning at Finance Landscape

  • Project planning for the Finls website
  • Development with node.js, Bootstrap, Express, React, Three.js
  • Building database structures
  • Programming APIs
  • Connecting to various stock exchange portals and integration with finance APIs
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Mojtaba Ghanaat-Pisheh

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Full-Stack Software Developer

Frankfurt
Mojtaba Ghanaat-Pisheh

Last position:

Full-Stack Software Developer at Energy Sector

  • Led and coordinated consumption and price calculations for gas and electricity forecasts to ensure accurate and reliable pricing
  • Implemented modern microservices and Web APIs based on .NET 7 in an Azure environment using Azure App Service, Azure Storage, and Azure Service Bus
  • Built and managed infrastructure in Azure using Terraform, including resource deployment and automation of deployment processes
  • Developed and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines to optimize build, test, and release workflows
  • Optimized data management with SQL Server and ensured seamless integration across all services
  • Developed the front end with Angular 16, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, and Kendo UI to deliver an intuitive and engaging user interface
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Igor Propisnov

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Senior Frontend Developer

Rüsselsheim
Igor Propisnov

Last position:

Senior Frontend Developer at Objego GmbH

  • Within the project, Objego's digital platform for real estate management was further developed.

  • Further development of various software modules within the application.

  • Continuous improvement and optimization of existing functionalities to enhance performance and user experience.

  • Design and implementation of unit tests to ensure code quality and stability.

  • Close collaboration with the QA team to quickly fix bugs.

  • Implementation of new features in coordination with stakeholders and end users.

  • Active member of the Scrum team with a focus on agile methods and continuous improvement of the software.

  • Technologies: Angular 16/17, Material, Angular CDK, Angular Elements, Nx, NgRx, NgNeat, NgX-Translate, NgX-Charts, NgX-Lottie, NgX-Markdown, Sentry, Azure AI Form Recognizer, Lodash, Dayjs, Flatpickr, Lottie-Web, Mixpanel, RxJS, Prettier, ESLint, Webpack, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Husky, TypeScript, Node.js, Zone.js, Docker, Spring Boot, Git, Figma, Figma Token, Storybook, Jira, Confluence, Atlassian, Gitlab CI/CD, Codecov, Custom Design System, Mockoon.

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Gulam Noxboundy

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Full-Stack Developer

Frankfurt am Main
Gulam Noxboundy

Last position:

Full-Stack Developer at .Attendo

  • Developed Skalman’s Food & Sleep Clock web app with a digital assistant that reminds users about medication intake, meals, movement breaks, and other daily routines.

  • Implemented personalized meal suggestions and simple recipes with support for allergies and special diets, integrating AI to generate tailored meal ideas.

  • Built Flight Booking App using React and Axios for the front end, Spring Boot with JPA and MySQL for the back end, and implemented user authentication, form validation, and booking logic.

  • Designed and built a chatbot that accepts natural language queries and generates intelligent responses using OpenAI’s language model.

  • Developed MarketPlace_AP with React and Axios on the front end, Spring Boot with JPA and MySQL on the back end, enabling users to discover services or products, with authentication and form validation.

  • Created a Meeting Calendar page allowing users to schedule, view, and manage meetings using React, Axios, Spring Boot, JPA, MySQL, and authentication with validation.

  • Created a Todo List Manager: built a REST API with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; developed a React front end featuring status toggling and filtering; deployed on Heroku and integrated with GitHub for CI/CD.

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Statistics of experts using Express.js

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

14 years (Germany: 16 years)

Position duration

2.7 years (Germany: 2.2 years)

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 90%)

Master's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 41%)

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 99%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using Express.js

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

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Daily rate avg. 663 €
Germany avg. 752 €

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 720 €
Germany median 720 €

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

Fast Node.js web services

Express.js is a minimal web framework for Node.js. Companies use it to build APIs, backend services, and web applications that need clear routing and simple control over requests and responses. It is a common choice when teams want a lean server layer without heavy structure.

Core project work

  • API design and route handling
  • Middleware for auth, logging, and validation
  • Server-side rendering and web apps
  • Error handling and request flow control
  • Integration with databases and external services

What strong specialists bring

Strong Express.js professionals know how to keep code simple, secure, and easy to extend. They work well with async patterns, HTTP conventions, and modular app structure. They also understand how Express fits with Node.js, TypeScript, and common testing tools.

Ecosystem and stack

Express often sits in the middle of a wider JavaScript stack. It is frequently paired with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, JWT, and template engines, and it can also support GraphQL or real-time features through related packages. Good specialists choose dependencies carefully and avoid unnecessary complexity.

When companies bring in help

Teams usually look for freelance Express.js expertise when they need to ship a new backend, stabilize an existing service, or add endpoints to a Node.js product. In Frankfurt, this is common for companies that need clear communication, quick onboarding, and collaboration with local or remote teams in English or German.

Signs you need an expert

  • Routes are hard to maintain
  • Middleware is duplicated or messy
  • Authentication needs a safer design
  • Performance or error handling is unclear
  • The service must integrate with other systems
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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Express.js.

Express.js is used to build API services, web backends, and server-side parts of Node.js applications. Teams choose it when they want a small framework with flexible routing, middleware, and request handling. It works well for products that need a clean HTTP layer without a lot of built-in opinions.

Express is the common short name, and ExpressJS is often used in search and conversation. All three usually point to the same Node.js web framework. When you hire a specialist, make sure they know the exact package and the version your codebase uses.

Express.js is lighter and more flexible than NestJS, which adds stronger structure and more conventions. Compared with Fastify, Express is older and has a very large ecosystem, while Fastify focuses more on speed and modern defaults. The right choice depends on how much structure your project needs and how much existing code already uses Express.

A strong Express.js specialist usually also knows Node.js, JavaScript or TypeScript, HTTP basics, and API design. Database work, authentication, testing, and deployment skills are often important too. If the service needs real-time features or server-side rendering, experience with related packages helps.

A small API cleanup may only need a specialist who is comfortable with routing, middleware, and debugging. A larger platform usually needs someone who can handle architecture, security, observability, and long-term maintainability. The more integrations and legacy code you have, the more valuable deep Express experience becomes.

Yes. Many Express.js projects are well suited to remote collaboration because the work is code-driven and easy to review in pull requests. On-site time in Frankfurt can still help when the project involves workshops, stakeholder alignment, or sensitive systems.

Look for clear route structure, sensible middleware, and careful error handling. A strong Express.js professional should explain why they chose specific packages, how they secure endpoints, and how they test the service. Good signs include readable code, stable interfaces, and practical decisions about performance and maintainability.

Typical deliverables include REST endpoints, authentication flows, service integrations, and admin backends. Express.js specialists also deliver refactors, test coverage, deployment-ready server code, and documentation for future maintenance. For product teams, the best work is often the kind that makes the backend easier to evolve.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects is 83 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 663 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Healthcare (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (40%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Express.js

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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