FileMaker Experts in Hamburg
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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
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
Guido B.
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
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)
Stephan M.
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
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Statistics of experts using FileMaker
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 19 Sep 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 (83%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Advertising (33%)
- Energy (33%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
FileMaker at a glance
FileMaker is used to build custom business apps, internal tools, and database-driven workflows. It fits teams that need fast changes, clear forms, and reliable data handling without starting from scratch.
What specialists deliver
- Custom databases for sales, operations, and service teams
- FileMaker Pro layouts, scripts, and calculations
- FileMaker Server setup, upgrades, and maintenance
- Integrations with APIs, email, and other business systems
Ecosystem and tools
Strong professionals work across Claris FileMaker, FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, and FileMaker Server. They also know how to connect data with ODBC, REST APIs, and external services when a solution has to reach beyond the core app.
When companies bring help in
Teams usually need freelance support when an older solution becomes hard to change, a new workflow must be added, or a deployment has to be cleaned up. In Hamburg, this often matters for operations, logistics, services, and office teams that rely on stable internal systems.
What good work looks like
A good specialist asks how the process works before touching the layout. They document scripts, reduce fragile dependencies, and keep data structures simple enough for future changes. Clear naming, safe permissions, and tested migrations are part of the job.
Working model
FileMaker work can be done remotely, but on-site sessions help when users need workflow workshops, data cleanup, or quick feedback on layouts. For Hamburg-based teams, a mix of remote delivery and local alignment often works well, especially during rollout or handover.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about FileMaker? Start with the answers below.
FileMaker is commonly used for custom internal apps, structured databases, approval flows, inventory tracking, and client or case management. It is a practical fit when off-the-shelf software does not match the process closely enough and a team needs a solution that can change quickly.
FileMaker is the product family many people still search for under older and newer names. You will often see Claris FileMaker, FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, and FileMaker Server used around the same ecosystem.
FileMaker sits between spreadsheets and fully custom software. It is faster to adapt than a web app from scratch and far more controlled than a shared spreadsheet, but it still needs solid design if the data model and scripts are going to scale cleanly.
A strong FileMaker specialist usually understands data modeling, scripting, layouts, user permissions, and integration work. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, API handling, server administration, and a clear grasp of business process design.
A simple FileMaker change may only need someone who can adjust layouts or fix a script, but a full business system needs deeper experience. The safer choice is a specialist who has handled data migration, server setup, and long-term maintenance, not just surface edits.
FileMaker work is often done remotely, especially for scripting, structure reviews, and server tasks. On-site help in Hamburg is useful when teams need process workshops, user testing, or a faster start with legacy data that is hard to explain over calls.
Look for clear explanations, clean solution structure, and examples of long-lived systems rather than only polished screens. A good FileMaker professional can explain how the data model, scripts, security, and deployment fit together without hand-waving.
A careful FileMaker freelancer will ask how users work today, where the data lives, which integrations matter, and what must not break during rollout. That helps avoid hidden complexity and keeps the solution aligned with real daily use.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 893 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (67%), and Healthcare (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FileMaker in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Operations (67%).
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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