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Michael T.

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Senior Software Engineer — Backend Systems | Data Engineering | Enterprise Integration | Cloud Applications

Munich
Michael T.

Last position:

Senior Freelance Software Engineer — Enterprise Software & Data Projects

  • Delivered backend systems, data processing solutions, and software integrations for enterprise business applications.
  • Designed and implemented API-based services connecting internal platforms with external systems.
  • Built automated processing workflows to handle large-scale structured business data.
  • Improved application performance by 30–50% through database optimization, caching strategies, and backend refactoring.
  • Reduced manual operational effort by 40–60% by automating repetitive workflows.
  • Supported production environments through troubleshooting, monitoring improvements, and continuous optimization.
  • Authored technical documentation and led knowledge-transfer sessions to support long-term maintainability.
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Roxana G.

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Freelance Senior Frontend Developer

Munich
Roxana G.

Last position:

Freelance Senior Frontend Developer at RHI Magnesita

  • Designed and developed a high-performance internal resource management platform using React and TypeScript, optimizing dynamic data rendering and state management.
  • Built a React Native application to support mobile access to internal tools, enabling on-the-go project tracking for field teams.
  • Developed custom 2D canvas-based visualizations using Pixi.js to simulate material flows and refractory layer behaviors.
  • Integrated Pixi.js with React components for interactive diagrams and real-time UI updates.
  • Developed interactive 3D visualizations using React.js for displaying refractory product layouts and simulations, supporting engineering and sales teams with dynamic product previews.
  • Integrated Three.js within the React ecosystem to allow manipulation of 3D models in real-time via browser, enhancing user engagement and field configurability.
  • Integrated a headless CMS to enable dynamic content updates by non-technical users, reducing content deployment time by 40%.
  • Led AWS CloudFront optimization initiatives, improving portal load speeds by 30% globally.
  • Actively collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams and product owners to deliver prioritized features with a fast feedback loop.
  • Key Technologies: React.js, React Native, Three.js, TypeScript, Contentful CMS, AWS S3/Lambda/CloudFront, Cypress, Agile Scrum
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Matthias L.

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Typescript Fullstack Engineer

MĂĽnchen
Matthias L.

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Typescript Fullstack Engineer at Card Complete / Bank Austria

  • Designed and developed the "Credit Risk Engine" using Camunda, Node.js and Typescript
  • Greenfield project for credit card credit assessment for existing and new customers, including EBA KPIs, SCHUFA and CRIF scorings
  • Built and modeled workflows (BPMN) and decision logic (DMN) with Camunda Modeler in close collaboration with stakeholders
  • Implemented service tasks, user tasks and jobs with Nest.js, Node.js and Typescript, including exception handling
  • Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), frontend with React, Tailwind and Ant Design UI library
  • CI/CD with GitLab, Kubernetes/Rancher
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Kaan K.

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Computer Vision Engineer

Munich
Kaan K.

Last position:

Computer Vision Engineer at Axulus Reply GmbH

  • Computer vision engineer responsible for development of industrial vision solutions, beginning as a working student and transitioning to a full-time role in May 2025.
  • Designed and implemented vehicle detection and counting models; integrated the pipeline into a cloud-deployed system (Azure) that delivers live analytics dashboards.
  • Building an offline print quality assurance system that scans corrugated-board prints on production lines to detect and classify defects such as splashes, impurities and colour deviations, deploying the solution on Jetson edge devices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams while focusing on computer vision components, containerization, and deployment.
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Dmitry V.

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Fullstack Software Developer

MĂĽnchen
Dmitry V.

Last position:

Fullstack Software Developer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation

  • Backend development of the cloud-based microservice
  • Frontend development of the microfrontend
  • Migration of the cloud backend environment
  • Rollout of the distributed high-availability Privacy Data Service
  • Technologies: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST Services, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, OpenAPI, Postman, JavaScript, Vue.js, AngularJS, TypeScript, Micro Frontend, Redis, Kibana, Grafana, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Helm Charts, Sec-Hub, Black Duck, Docker, Maven, Git, Scrum
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Mohamed A.

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Software Developer

Munich
Mohamed A.

Last position:

Software Developer at Pass Consulting Group

  • Participating in the development of Back (Quarkus) and Front (Angular) modules for Lufthansa travel Website and the “Bahn Project”.
  • Providing technical architectures and solutions for the pre-build modules.
  • Documenting the whole process of Reservation and Payment for the “Bahn Project”.
  • Creating several unit tests and providing assistance for the CI/CD process.
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Cagdas K.

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Software Consultant

OberschleiĂźheim
Cagdas K.

Last position:

Software Consultant at SThree GmbH / Rewe Systems

  • Angular 13
  • Java (Spring)
  • Kafka
  • Kubernetes
  • New development and enhancements
  • Proof of concept development
  • Analysis and resolution of technical errors
  • Technical consulting
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Ivan D.

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Technical Lead - IDE Platform

Munich
Ivan D.

Last position:

Technical Lead - IDE Platform at Postman

  • Led an initiative to develop an IDE extension (VSCode). Created a vision and strategy, gathered and clarified requirements, coded a PoC and performed internal testing.
  • Responsible for the architectural decisions and tradeoffs.
  • Coached and organised knowledge sharing sessions with other engineers.
  • Tech stack: ReactJS, NodeJS, AWS, Docker, TypeScript, Jest, Vitest, VSCode API, git.
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Abdul K.

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Software Engineer

Munich
Abdul K.

Last position:

Software Engineer at EdgeFirm

  • Designed and developed end-to-end web and mobile products as a full-stack engineer, working across Python/FastAPI backends, databases, and React / React Native frontends.
  • Built LLM- and agentic-AI systems using LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Langfuse, and vector databases, focusing on reliability, observability, and clean abstractions.
  • Developed a text-to-SQL assistant for the marketing team that lets non-technical users query a large retail-style dataset in natural language, returning clear analytics and campaign insights.
  • Helped reduce ad-hoc SQL/reporting requests to engineering by 60% and cut time-to-insight for common marketing queries from hours to minutes.
  • Created a full-stack mobile app where Apple Health data is processed and fed into an LLM to generate personalised, VO2-max–based health coaching and insights, owning architecture from frontend to backend and auth.
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Janusz M.

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IT Senior Software Engineer

Munich
Janusz M.

Last position:

IoT Edge Computing / Self-Driving-Cars at Automotive consulting company

  • Platform: Python ecosystem, RHEL 8, K10, AWS IoT Core, AWS Lambda, MLOps
  • Software: Java JEE/cloud, IntelliJ IDEA, AWS IoT Core, AWS Edge and Lambda, AWS SageMaker SDK, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, OpenShift 4, Tekton, Flux, Helm charts, JSON/XML technology, Nginx, Apache Spark, OpenAI (GPT Plus, DALL-E 3, Whisper), GAN, GitHub Copilot, AI/machine and deep learning, Jupyter notebooks, TensorFlow 2, Colab, Keras API, Prometheus, Grafana, Conda, Python 3.9, PySci stack (NumPy, pandas, Scikit-learn, matplotlib)
  • Responsible for webinar:
  • IoT edge computing: architecture, components, resources, management
  • IoT edge computing with MicroK8s, designing and creating flows/diagrams for AWS, three-step model for IoT ecosystem
  • IoT processes, connectivity, data transfer and deployment, security
  • Optimization of edge computing for IoT networks and services (AWS SQS queue, SNS notifications, events, analytics, buttons, device management/defender, Things Graph)
  • Machine/deep learning frameworks (models, training, pipeline optimization, deployment in the cloud/at the edge (OpenShift), monitoring workloads with Prometheus and Grafana)
  • Performance optimization for low latency/resilience using adaptive ML/DL/RL models for customer IoT data
  • Analysis of large sensor data sets with Apache Spark, Kafka clusters
  • Kasten K10 data management platform on Kubernetes multi-cluster with Helm chart, deployment, backup/disaster recovery (RTO/RPO), data lifecycle and security management
  • Implementation of multilayer artificial neural network (ANN) with TensorFlow 2 and Colab for regression and classification; data analysis and provisioning for applications; development of models for testing and training, deployment of models
  • Automation of business streamline processes with AI (Azure OpenAI, Discord bots/Zapier apps AI assistants (IntelliJ, GitHub Copilot))

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Statistics of experts using Express.js

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

13 years (Germany: 16 years)

Express.js experts in Munich have 13 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 16 years.

Position duration

2.3 years (Germany: 2.2 years)

Express.js experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average. It is 0.1 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

7 (Germany: 11)

Express.js experts in Munich have completed 7 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 4 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

Express.js experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance

Express.js experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Banking and Finance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

92% (Germany: 90%)

92% of Express.js experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 46%)

50% of Express.js experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 46%.

Doctorate

8% (Germany: 2%)

8% of Express.js experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 6% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 2%.

Certifications per freelancer

0 (Germany: 1)

Express.js experts in Munich hold 0 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 1.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Express.js experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

92% (Germany: 98%)

92% of Express.js experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 6% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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18% of Express.js experts in Munich charge less than €320 per day.
9% of Express.js experts in Munich charge between €480 and €640 per day.
18% of Express.js experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
45% of Express.js experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
9% of Express.js experts in Munich charge €960 or more per day.
<€320 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Express.js

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

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Daily rate avg. 742 €
Germany avg. 739 €

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

Express.js 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%)
  • Automotive (50%)
  • Banking and Finance (33%)
  • Retail (33%)
  • Healthcare (25%)
  • Transportation (25%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Advertising (17%)

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

About the technology

What Express.js does

Express.js is a lightweight web framework for Node.js. It provides routing, middleware, request handling, and response utilities for APIs and server-side applications. Teams use it when they want a flexible backend foundation that can grow around their own architecture.

Where it fits

Express.js supports products that need clear HTTP interfaces and fast iteration:

  • REST APIs for web and mobile applications
  • GraphQL gateways and backend-for-frontend services
  • Authentication, sessions, uploads, and webhooks
  • Microservices and internal business services

It runs across industries, including software, commerce, media, logistics, and financial services.

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong Express.js work depends on the wider Node.js ecosystem. Specialists commonly use TypeScript, npm, pnpm, and package-based middleware alongside PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and message queues. They may also work with OpenAPI, Jest, Supertest, Docker, and cloud deployment pipelines.

When companies hire

Companies bring in freelance expertise when an existing API needs structure, a Node.js service must move into production, or a team needs capacity for a demanding release. Express.js specialists can also help replace tightly coupled routes, improve error handling, or connect legacy systems with newer services. In Munich, local teams may combine on-site workshops with remote delivery across Germany.

Signs of strong expertise

Look for professionals who can explain middleware order, asynchronous error handling, validation, authentication, and API versioning in practical terms. Useful evidence includes:

  • Clear route and service boundaries
  • Automated tests for endpoints and failure paths
  • Secure handling of input, tokens, secrets, and headers
  • Logging, monitoring, and operational documentation

They should also understand performance trade-offs rather than treating Express.js as a complete application architecture.

Choosing the right specialist

The right professional matches the assignment, not just the framework name. For a new API, assess architecture, data modeling, testing, and deployment skills; for maintenance, focus on debugging, refactoring, and reading an unfamiliar codebase. Ask how they would handle validation, rate limiting, observability, and backwards compatibility. Clear communication in English or German can make collaboration easier for Munich-based teams.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Express.js, in one place.

Express.js is used to build web servers, REST APIs, GraphQL integrations, and backend services on Node.js. Its routing and middleware model gives teams control over how requests, authentication, validation, and errors are handled.

Express.js offers a minimal, flexible foundation with a very broad Node.js ecosystem. NestJS adds stronger application structure and conventions, while Fastify focuses on performance and a more opinionated plugin model; the best choice depends on team preferences, constraints, and the existing codebase.

A strong Express.js professional often works with Node.js, TypeScript, SQL or document databases, authentication standards, automated testing, and Docker. Experience with OpenAPI, cloud deployment, observability, and frontend integration is also valuable for end-to-end delivery.

The required depth depends on the scope and risk of the service. A small internal API may need solid routing and testing skills, while a public service calls for proven knowledge of security, scalability, monitoring, data consistency, and safe release practices.

Yes. Express.js work is well suited to remote collaboration through repositories, issue tracking, documentation, and API contracts. Munich companies can use remote delivery, on-site workshops, or a hybrid setup depending on security needs and team routines.

Ask the Express.js freelancer to explain a past API decision and review a small piece of representative code. Look for clear separation of concerns, consistent error responses, input validation, meaningful tests, secure defaults, and practical monitoring rather than clever abstractions.

Express.js can support large production APIs when the surrounding architecture is designed carefully. Teams need disciplined module boundaries, reliable data access, caching where appropriate, observability, security controls, and a deployment process that supports safe changes.

Before starting with Express.js, clarify the Node.js version, module format, TypeScript usage, database boundaries, API contract, test approach, and deployment environment. Understanding middleware order and the project's error-handling conventions is especially important because small inconsistencies can affect every route.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 742 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are German (83%), English (83%), and Arabic (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (50%), and Banking and Finance (33%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Express.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Operations (42%).

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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