FileMaker Experts in Germany

Guido Bäcker

Independent Management Consultant and Interim Manager

Last position:

Independent Management Consultant and Interim Manager at BCTC Unternehmensberatung Guido Bäcker

Consulting, training, and coaching in the financial sector on strategy, organization, and IT topics
MorgenFund: Advising the operator of a fund platform on software selection for a sub-ledger "Cash Accounts" based on Virtual IBANs (VIBAN)
Structuring requirements, market screening, creating RfIs, communicating with vendors, and conducting the selection process
UniCredit/HypoVereinsbank: Workstream lead "Booking and Customer Reporting" in the payment transformation project "PULS"
Business analysis, creating business requirements and aligning solution items as part of the functional specification with the bank's IT service providers
Business analysis of SEPA CT and SWIFT MX (.camt, .pain, and .pacs formats), change management, team lead for a virtual team of fifteen line experts, and stakeholder management
equensWorldline Germany: Program management for three projects of the SWIFT service bureau (CBPR+, ESMIG, and Euro1Step1 migration) as part of the SWIFT MX migration
Managing individual project managers regarding overarching goals and requirements; reporting to internal and external committees and stakeholders; coordinating with dependent projects and programs
Project management/PMO: interim project management, stand-in for project managers, resource planning, budget and cost management, general PMO tasks

Bianca Arnhold-Brucker

Interim Payroll Specialist

Lorch

Last position:

Interim Payroll Specialist at Arval GmbH

Supporting payroll processing with P&I Loga (including handling all payroll-related topics such as company cars, long-term illness, maternity leave and parental leave, furloughs, etc.)
Maintaining and managing employee data
Creating contracts, contract adjustments, contract changes
Preparing various letters (parental leave, anniversary, bonus and special payments)

Annette Buschermöhle

Self-employed entrepreneur

Berlin

Last position:

Scientific Institute of the AOK (WIdO)

Creation of publications, reports, and posters (layout, infographics, image editing)
Proofreading
Writing and sending newsletters
Creating forms
Back office and support for user administration and administration for online portals
Database and mailing list maintenance
Dispatch campaigns for publications
Organization of meetings, workshops, and events
Contact person for external and press inquiries
Assistance to management (appointment management, business trips, committee management)
Office administration

Thomas Donath

Interim Management / Project Management

Last position:

Interim Management / Project Management at Freelancer

Design and integration of complex applications based on market and segment-specific customer journeys
End-to-end project management from software/process design to rollout
Stakeholder management and requirements engineering
Business and process analysis
Business strategy and business development
UI/UX design and management
Accessibility according to WCAG 2.0 and BITV 2.0
CRM/CMS integration and digital marketing management
Design thinking and software integration management
Kanban, Scrum and agile methods
Planning, design and integration of marketing experience platforms and marketing planning platforms
Definition of customer journeys and conversion optimization

Stephan Le Anh

IT Generalist

Last position:

IT Generalist at SThree

Software packaging and distribution with SCCM/MECM
Application responsibility and support (50–100 applications)
Documentation via ticket system
User management via AD console
Software updates and distribution
Maintenance and updating of software packages
Customizing scripts with PowerShell
Rolling out and implementing new software
Supporting IT security and compliance

Tools and software: Confluence, M365, Active Directory, Intune, Endpoint Management, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, VMware Hardware: Lenovo, Cherry, Plantronics, Jabra + peripherals

Jelena Kricka

Sales Advisor/B2B-Sales-/Business Coach

Berlin

Last position:

Sales Advisor/B2B-Sales-/Business Coach at Reverse.Supply

Exec Coaching: individual on-the-job coaching for sales force and Sales Director for B2B sales outbound activities to improve quantitative sales performance, especially for new client acquisition
Operational Excellence: set up and operational implementation of B2B sales outbound function and sales processes in cooperation with CEO, establishing KPIs and KPI tracking process for outbound sales team
Optimization of KPIs, sales materials and pitches, objection handling, new pricing-model etc.
Process optimization: set up and optimize the current technical B2B sales process in the CRM-system (Hubspot)
Strategic initiative: implementation of short strategic measures to win new partnerships and increase revenue (eg. development and roll-out of an acquisition campaign)

Nghia Lam

Interim Manager

Last position:

Interim Manager at Interim Manager (various projects)

Financial controlling, IT controlling, support of a change process, implementation of new cost center and cost unit structures, adjustment of finance workflow, IT budget planning and budget tracking, CAPEX, OPEX (HGB, SAP, XFlow; trading group) (since 2024-09-01)
Project controlling, contract controlling, project contribution margins, project accruals for monthly and quarterly closing, reporting, accounting (HGB, Datev; advertising agency group) (2024-06-01 to 2024-06-30)
Financial controlling support in a group environment; vacancy cover, operational controlling, revenue accrual in the year-end closing, process optimization, support for new ERP implementation, introduction of new reporting (KPIs, cost center accounting, service charge allocations), support of a change process/restructuring/reorientation (IT services) (2022-01-01 to 2024-09-30)
Financial controlling with focus on working capital, cash flow projection, SOX testing (US advertising agency group, shared service) (2023-11-01 to 2024-05-31)
FP&A, financial modelling, balance sheet planning (Lucanet) in an international corporate environment (solar industry) (2023-09-01 to 2023-11-30)
Vacancy cover, overall commercial responsibility; operational accounting (Datev), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor, coordination with British parent company (advertising agency) (2023-04-01 to 2023-08-31)
Support for the general ledger team in a service group (US GAAP, SAP, Lucanet); preparation of HGB financial statements, reconciliation and submission of VAT returns, accounts reconciliations, support during tax audit (US media group) (2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30)
Operational commercial oversight; financial controlling, operational accounting (Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online), collaboration with external tax advisor/auditor (film production) (2021-04-01 to 2023-02-28)
Planning and budgeting, introduction of KPIs; structuring of monthly profit and loss statements and advising the management (digital agency) (2021-03-01 to 2023-01-31)
Inventory and concept development for product and project controlling as well as implementation (gaming agency) (2022-10-01 to 2022-12-31)
Financial controlling and improvement of accounting processes, redefinition of KPIs/controlling (event agency) (2021-08-01 to 2022-12-31)
Reporting, financial controlling, ERP system change (easyJob), process optimization, realignment of KPIs, operational accounting, ensuring a smooth document flow (advertising agency group) (2022-04-01 to 2022-10-31)
Vacancy cover of operational controlling/project controlling; revenue accrual in monthly closing (IT service provider/digital agency in a group environment) (2021-06-01 to 2021-12-31)
Software selection and implementation of ERP system with a focus on digital workflow/remote work, interface to Datev, Datev Unternehmen Online (design agency) (2021-03-01 to 2021-12-31)

Tamás Nagy

JAVA development for thermal printer test program

Kaufbeuren

Last position:

JAVA development for thermal printer test program at GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH

JAVA development for thermal printer test program
Further development of the free thermal printer test program in Java 1.8 AWT and Swing
Creating new plugins for sensor feedback using a real-time bar chart
Using multiple printer languages for USB, UDP, TCP and RS232 communication
Improving usability and responsiveness with threads and string buffering
Querying and displaying network configuration
Converting and processing hex data from printer responses
Advanced study of servomotors and USB bus
Enumerating available USB ports from the Windows Registry, retrieving additional information via PowerShell, parsing and listing all in a Java list box
Fixing reported database errors
Detecting if the printer driver is installed and recognizing physically connected devices
Migration to Windows 11
Handling customer tickets as part of support in C++ and Qt6
Writing CMake scripts
Compiling STM32 printer firmware with CMake and managing the process in FileMaker Pro
Technologies: Eclipse, Java 1.8, AWT, Swing, RS232, USB, TCP, UDP, PowerShell, servomotor technology, Windows 10 and Windows 11, WSL 2.4, Ubuntu Linux, CMake, Qt6, FileMaker Pro

Stephan Merckens

Product Owner

Oststeinbek

Last position:

Product Owner at Self-employed

Industry: Health Care/ IT
Tools: Internet, phone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription into existing practice management system and a web-based dialysis monitoring
implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog management
stakeholder management and support of developers in implementing the user stories
reporting to management and conducting refinements

Michael Strieker

Project Manager – Business Analyst – Demand Manager

Schenefeld

Last position:

Project Manager – Business Analyst – Demand Manager at Rheinmetall AG

Capturing, evaluating, and prioritizing strategic demands from the Electronics and Power Systems business units
Supporting the digitization of business processes for Electronics and Power Systems
Process digitization and IT architecture planning, including network infrastructure
Reviewing demands against existing solutions in coordination with IT and business departments
Designing and implementing possible business architectures
Planning implementation projects, especially support for import control with the introduction of SAP GTS
Acting as an interface between business departments and IT
Developing and implementing concepts for IT security, compliance, data protection, and classified information protection
Conducting workshops, process analyses, and training
Stakeholder management and change management
Technologies used: SAP GTS, SAP MM, SAP SD, MS Office 2016, MS SharePoint, ServiceNow, SharePoint

Jürgen Groen

Data Analysis & Harmonization

Berlin

Last position:

Data Analysis & Harmonization at Various clients/consulting partners

Analysis and harmonization of master data
Analysis of product and customer portfolios and KPI identification
Preparation and harmonization of raw material master data for migration
Marketing and customer support as well as organization at real estate agencies

Mica Müller

Managing Director

Prien am Chiemsee

Last position:

Managing Director at Advance Mobility Experts GmbH

For mobility providers, we develop turnkey solutions from the idea through to operations. Our focus is on e-mobility, tolling & on-road services, payment, and fleet management.

Building test automation with Cucumber

Cologne

Last position:

Rewe Digital

Creation of Spring Boot integration tests
Creation of JUnit tests for the coupon system
Creation of component tests for Kafka topics
Creation of CI/CD pipeline scripts
Creation of UI tests with Playwright
Creation of UI tests with Cypress
Review of developer unit tests
Planning the test architecture for integration tests
Creation of the test automation concept
Evaluation and creation of test reports

Ralf Bergs

Implementation of a Middleware Solution

Großhansdorf

Last position:

Implementation of a Middleware Solution at Utility provider

Analysis of the existing software landscape
Tool selection with evaluation of MuleSoft Anypoint and Talend Open Studio
Evaluation of integration services on the Azure platform
Setup of Azure App Services
Proof-of-concept implementation of offer data import with MuleSoft and Spring Boot in Azure App Service

Alex Rosocha

Freelance Post-Producer & more

Hemsloh

Last position:

Freelance web design (WordPress) at selfemployed

I work with the client to develop a concept for their website and implement it in WordPress.

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Statistics of experts using FileMaker

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

30 years

Position duration

3.9 years

Positions per freelancer

Top business areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or higher

72%

Master's degree or higher

44%

Doctorate

11%

Certifications per freelancer

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

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 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 FileMaker

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

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Daily rate avg. 767 €

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 760 €

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 it does

FileMaker is used to build custom business apps, internal tools, and database-driven workflows. It fits teams that need fast, structured solutions for inventory, case tracking, field service, CRM-style processes, or reporting. Claris FileMaker is often chosen when standard software does not match the process.

Common setups

Typical work includes:

FileMaker Pro solutions for desktop users
FileMaker Go apps for mobile teams
FileMaker Server setups for shared access
Claris Connect or API links to other systems
Custom layouts, scripts, and calculations

Skills that matter

Strong specialists know the data model, layout design, scripting, security, and performance basics. They also understand portals, value lists, relationship graphs, and how to keep apps maintainable as the process grows. Experience with FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and older solutions built under the FileMaker name helps when fixing legacy work.

When to bring in help

Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when an app becomes too slow, too fragile, or too important to change by guesswork. That often happens during a rescue project, a new module rollout, or a move from local files to a shared server setup. In Germany, many teams also need support that works well with internal business users in English and German.

Ecosystem and integration

FileMaker rarely lives alone. It often connects to REST APIs, SQL sources, email systems, payment tools, document storage, and identity services. Good experts can bridge FileMaker with the rest of the stack without breaking existing workflows.

What good work looks like

Look for specialists who document changes, keep scripts readable, and test with real users. They should simplify complex layouts, clean up old logic, and leave the solution easier to support. The best work in FileMaker is stable, clear, and built around the way the team actually operates.

Published on:29 Aug 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about FileMaker.

FileMaker is used to build custom apps for internal business processes, especially when off-the-shelf software does not fit. Teams use it for CRM-like records, inventory, scheduling, approvals, field service, and reporting. It is also common for replacing spreadsheets that have grown too hard to manage.

FileMaker sits between a spreadsheet and a full custom application. Compared with Excel or Airtable, it handles structured data, permissions, scripts, and workflows more safely. Compared with a custom web app, it can move faster for business tools, especially when the process is already clear.

Claris FileMaker is the current product family name, and FileMaker Pro is the desktop app many people still mean when they say FileMaker. Older systems may also be referred to simply as FileMaker. When hiring, it helps to clarify whether the work is on Pro, Server, Go, or a legacy solution.

A strong FileMaker specialist usually knows data modeling, scripting, layout design, and integration work. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, REST APIs, JSON, security concepts, and troubleshooting server-side issues. Experience with business analysis is also valuable because many projects start from messy real-world workflows.

A small form-based app may need only a focused specialist, while a long-running business system usually needs someone who has handled security, upgrades, and integration before. FileMaker projects often fail when someone can build screens but not maintain the logic behind them. For older solutions, legacy knowledge matters a lot.

Yes, most FileMaker work can be done remotely if the expert has access to the files, server, and test data. On-site time can still help for discovery sessions, user training, or complex rescue work. For teams in Germany, remote collaboration is common, but clear communication is essential.

Look for clear questions about your workflow, not just technical talk. A strong FileMaker freelancer explains trade-offs, documents changes, and improves performance without rewriting everything. Ask for examples of cleanup work, integrations, and solutions that were handed over to other specialists.

Before hiring a FileMaker expert, gather a short process overview, access details, and examples of the current pain points. It also helps to list connected systems, user roles, and any legacy FileMaker or Claris FileMaker files already in use. The better the starting context, the faster the specialist can make useful changes.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 767 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects, 72% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (32%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (64%), and Retail (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Information Technology (82%), and Operations (68%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used FileMaker

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