FileMaker Experts in Hamburg
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Hamburg, 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
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
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)
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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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg 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 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 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 (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
Business applications
FileMaker is a low-code platform for creating custom business applications and structured databases. With Claris FileMaker, teams can manage customers, orders, inventory, service workflows and internal records through tailored desktop, web and mobile interfaces. FileMaker Pro is used when standard software cannot match a company’s processes.
Core capabilities
Strong FileMaker solutions combine data design, user experience and reliable automation. Specialists commonly deliver:
- Relational database models with clear table and field structures
- Layouts for desktop, browser and mobile use
- Scripts for approvals, notifications, imports and recurring tasks
- Privileges, authentication and controlled access to sensitive data
- Reports, dashboards and operational views for teams
Ecosystem and integration
FileMaker projects often connect with accounting, CRM, ERP and document systems. Relevant skills include FileMaker Data API, OData, REST services, JSON, SQL, webhooks and scheduled data exchange. Specialists may also work with Claris Connect, external authentication, payment services and cloud hosting, depending on the application’s architecture.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal tool has become difficult to maintain or a team needs a new workflow without replacing every surrounding system. Companies in Hamburg may seek local collaboration for process discovery, workshops and handovers, while remote delivery can cover configuration, testing and documentation. Clear German or English communication should be agreed early.
Typical project work
FileMaker professionals support both focused improvements and complete application projects:
- Rebuilding legacy layouts and scripts
- Migrating data from spreadsheets or older databases
- Designing portals, dashboards and approval workflows
- Connecting FileMaker with business software and APIs
- Preparing releases, backups, testing and user documentation
What strong specialists bring
Quality depends on more than knowing the FileMaker interface. Look for a professional who can explain the data model, separate interface logic from business rules and document scripts clearly. They should test permissions, handle duplicate and incomplete data, plan backups and understand how users will work across FileMaker Pro, web access and mobile devices.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about FileMaker? Start with the answers below.
FileMaker is commonly used for custom business applications, customer records, inventory tools, project tracking, scheduling and document workflows. It suits teams that need a focused application shaped around their own processes rather than a generic package.
FileMaker offers more control over relational data, scripted workflows, layouts, permissions and integrations than many spreadsheet-style database tools. Airtable can be quicker for lightweight collaboration, while Microsoft Access may fit established desktop environments; the right choice depends on scale, access needs and process complexity.
A strong FileMaker Pro specialist should understand relational database design, scripting, JSON, REST APIs and data migration. Experience with Claris Connect, SQL, authentication, cloud hosting and user training is also valuable when the application must connect to other business systems.
A small layout or script change may need focused specialist support, while a new operational application requires experience with data modeling, permissions, testing and deployment. Ask for examples with comparable workflows and complexity rather than relying on familiarity with FileMaker alone.
Claris FileMaker supports remote collaboration when hosting, access permissions, backups and handover practices are planned properly. A Hamburg team can work with a remote specialist for much of the build, while on-site workshops may help with process mapping and user adoption.
Ask the FileMaker professional to explain a previous data model, testing approach and security decisions in plain language. Review documentation, naming conventions, error handling and the separation of interface, scripts and business logic.
FileMaker can exchange data with external systems through REST services, JSON, OData, SQL connections, webhooks and the FileMaker Data API. A specialist should assess field mapping, authentication, sync direction, failure handling and whether integrations run in real time or on a schedule.
Claris FileMaker remains suitable when a company needs a tailored application, fast workflow changes and close control over data and user interfaces. It may be less suitable when a project requires a large public-facing service, highly specialized infrastructure or a broad ecosystem of prebuilt enterprise modules.
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 894 € 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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