FileMaker Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used FileMaker
Guido B.
Last position:
Self-employed 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, preparing 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, preparing business requirements and coordinating the 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 leadership 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 leads with regard to cross-project goals and requirements; reporting to internal and external committees and stakeholders; coordination with dependent projects and programs
Project management/PMO: Interim project management, deputizing for project leads, resource planning, budget and cost management, general PMO activities
Tamás N.
Last position:
Embedded MISRA C Developer at DEKRA Arbeit GmbH
Task: Test tool development for Smart-Home IoT-based heating control Test tool development for Smart-Home HVAC heating and ventilation. Eliminating memory leaks in C/C++ within the CAN Analyzer application. Reviewing Python and Tcl/Tk code. Reviewing C-based simulator code for BOSCH Home Comfort cascade heating control using Visual Studio Code and Conan/Conda. Reviewing Delphi application: conversion to 64-bit. Reviewing PyQt6 user interface. SiL testing of domestic water heater control for memory leaks. Stability testing and continuous operation. Migration to Windows 11 24H2. Developing device connectivity with WinSock2 (WSAAPI, recv, send, select) for EMS/CAN IoT communication with C. Testing with virtual machines and Server Manager. Writing reports about the test cases. Logging with the RoboTT framework. Creating test procedure documentation with Docupedia. Bare-metal programming of embedded STM32 Cortex-M and simulation with Renode.io. In-depth familiarization with the SEGGER EmbOS firmware framework and its related system calls. Reviewing MATLAB/Sinumerik .m program files. Implementing redesigned OS schedulers in SEGGER EmbOS.Technologies: Embarcadero RAD Studio 10.2, Visual Studio Code, Sourcetree, Conan, Cmake, Conda, EmbOS, PyQt6, Qt6, Delphi VCL 32-bit, CAN, EMS, Powershell, MingW64, STM32 ARM-Cortex-M4F Renode.io, Windows Server 2022 Standard, RoboTT, IoT
Stephan M.
Last position:
Product Owner at Self-employed
- Industry: Health Care/ IT
- Tools: Internet, telephone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
- Requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription in an existing PVS and a web-based dialysis monitoring system
- Implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
- Creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog maintenance
- Stakeholder management and support for developers in implementing the user stories
- Reporting to management and conducting refinements
Michael S.
Last position:
Project Manager – Business Analyst – Demand Manager at Rheinmetall AG
- Gathering, evaluating, and prioritizing strategic demands from the Electronics and Power Systems business units
- Supporting the digitalization of business processes for Electronics and Power Systems
- Process digitalization and IT architecture planning, including network infrastructure
- Reviewing demands with regard to existing solutions in coordination with IT and business departments
- Designing and implementing possible business architectures
- Planning implementation projects, in particular supporting import control through the introduction of SAP GTS
- Acting as the interface between business departments and IT
- Creating and implementing concepts for IT security, compliance, data protection, and the protection of classified information
- Conducting workshops, process analyses, and training sessions
- Stakeholder management and change management
- Technologies used: SAP GTS, SAP MM, SAP SD, MS Office 2016, MS SharePoint, ServiceNow, SharePoint
Alex R.
Last position:
Freelance Web Designer (Word Press) at selfemployed
I work with the client to develop a concept for their website and then build it in WordPress.
Examples: nicole-glasow.de, kinni-grah.de, familienbande-solingen.de, irenehammes.de, natota.de, kreativhaus-art-ist-in.de, kornelia-satorius.de, lichtraum-hemsloh.de
Thomas D.
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 L.
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
Nghia L.
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)
Bianca A.
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)
Jürgen G.
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
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Mica M.
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.
Ralf B.
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
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
Susan H.
Last position:
Branch Manager at I.K. Hofmann GmbH
- Setting up and running the Munich2 medical branch – currently 7 employees
- Strategic support and leadership
- Project management
- Building the customer and candidate base
- Contract negotiations – new clients
- Managing and controlling the entire recruiting process
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Statistics of experts using FileMaker
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
22
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using FileMaker
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
FileMaker 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 (86%)
- Professional Services (62%)
- Retail (57%)
- Media and Entertainment (52%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Advertising (33%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What FileMaker does
FileMaker is a low-code platform for creating custom business applications around structured data. Teams use FileMaker Pro and Claris FileMaker to manage records, workflows, documents and reporting without building every feature from scratch. It supports desktop, web and mobile access through solutions tailored to a company’s processes.
Business applications
FileMaker solutions often replace disconnected spreadsheets or rigid off-the-shelf tools. They can support sales operations, production tracking, service management, inventory, case records, project coordination and internal administration. A well-designed solution reflects how people actually work while keeping data consistent.
- Customer and contact management
- Inventory, order and production workflows
- Scheduling, forms and document generation
- Operational dashboards and reporting
Ecosystem and integrations
The ecosystem includes FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, Claris FileMaker Cloud and FileMaker Go. Specialists work with layouts, relationships, calculations, scripts, privilege sets and data models, then connect solutions to SQL databases, accounting tools, web services and REST APIs. Data exchange commonly uses JSON, XML, CSV and ODBC or JDBC connections.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when a company is modernising a legacy FileMaker database, consolidating several solutions or preparing a system for more users. It also helps when integrations, access controls, performance issues or a migration to Claris FileMaker Cloud require focused attention. In Germany, specialists may support local teams on-site or collaborate remotely across locations.
- Untangling undocumented tables, scripts and relationships
- Designing a new workflow around existing data
- Connecting FileMaker with external services
- Preparing migrations, backups and release processes
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals translate operational needs into a clear data model and an interface that remains easy to use. They build modular scripts, reliable error handling, role-based access and maintainable layouts instead of quick patches. They also document decisions, test critical workflows and explain trade-offs to both technical and business stakeholders.
Choosing the right fit
Assess relevant work with the FileMaker version, hosting model and integrations your project uses. Ask how the specialist approaches discovery, data cleanup, backups, deployment and user acceptance testing. For German organisations, clarify communication language, working hours and any need for on-site workshops before delivery begins.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about FileMaker.
FileMaker is used to create custom applications for managing business data and workflows. Common solutions cover contacts, orders, inventory, production, service operations, reporting and document generation.
FileMaker offers more control over data structures, layouts and workflows than many fixed business packages. It can be faster to adapt for a specific operation, while standard software may provide broader built-in features and a more predefined process.
A strong FileMaker specialist understands relational data modelling, scripting, calculations, user permissions and interface design. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, REST APIs, JSON, ODBC or JDBC, JavaScript, backup planning and cloud deployment.
The right level of FileMaker experience depends on the solution’s data complexity, integrations and risk. A small workflow adjustment may need focused support, while a migration or multi-team application calls for strong architecture, testing and release discipline.
FileMaker can exchange data with SQL databases, web services and business applications through connectors, APIs and structured formats. A specialist should assess synchronisation rules, authentication, error handling and ownership of each data source before integration work begins.
FileMaker projects can usually be delivered remotely when access, documentation and testing environments are organised clearly. For German teams, on-site workshops may still help with process discovery, user interviews or training, especially when several departments share one solution.
Review how a FileMaker professional explains the data model, scripts, permissions, backups and deployment path. Ask for examples of maintainable solutions and discuss how they test changes without disrupting live operations.
FileMaker Pro is the client application used to build and use solutions, while Claris FileMaker refers to the current product family and its hosting options. Professionals should understand the relevant version, server or cloud setup, licensing context and migration implications before estimating the work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 758 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% 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 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (62%), and Retail (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Project Management (86%), and Product Development (71%).
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.
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