FTP Experts in Hamburg
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Udo Neubauer
Last position:
Project Manager / Rollout Coordinator at BWI
Rollout of printers and PCs
- Effective management of external service providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Planning and implementation of a global rollout for 150,000 clients.
- Carrying out a comprehensive risk analysis, including overall risk, site-specific risks, and security risks.
- Successful consolidation of two existing ServiceNow systems to optimize service management.
- Close coordination with program management to achieve the project goals.
Alex Odesser
Last position:
Contractor at Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Data-analysis, Preparation, gathering and coordination of business requirements for retrieval of monthly- and long term (CLV – relevant) cost- and revenue-components per contract for a customer–base–grouping project (HUB–Project) for B2C-Postpaid-Controlling
- Concept and Implementation of cost- and revenue-KPIs calculation and corresponding CLV–reports (Oracle, Perl, SVN, MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, Serviceware Performance Analytics)
- Operational support of the HUB-Project – various ad-hoc reports, deployments, job-scheduling etc. (Oracle, SVN, BICSuite–Scheduler, DWSODA etc.)
- Analysis, implementation, retrieval and reporting of various physical and financial KPIs for B2P-Prepaid Business on an existing data-mart (Oracle, Perl)
Hartmut Ullrich
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Projects at Raiffeisen Software Group (RSG), Linz from 2022-01-01 to 2025-03-31: application development on mainframe with PL/1, DB2, JCL, Tabex; development environment with idz, Jira, Dimensions, Confluence; execution of projects in banking reporting (own funds, capital requirements, large exposures, leverage ratio)
Project at Airbus, Hamburg from 2020-01-01 to 2022-12-31: mainframe system enhancements (TAKSY) in agile environment (Scrum, SAFe); business analysis; technical design; implementation (PL/1, DB2, IMS, JCL); test management; deployment
Alexander Bröcker
Last position:
Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker
- Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
- Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
- Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
- Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
- Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
- Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
- Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
Charles Jakob
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Error analysis and resolution.
- Environment: Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
Christoph Reich
Last position:
SD Consultant (Order-To-Cash) at Fette
- Mapping OTC processes in an S/4 landscape, go-live in the UK (1 full cycle)
- Mapping product variants with AVC and LO-VC
- Implementation of service processes, effort-based billing
- Role-based selection of suitable FIORI apps for a "FIORI only" approach
- Implementation of rule-based functionalities with BRF+
- Setting up pricing, price maintenance, price migration
- (Adobe) forms, customization
- Connecting third-party systems, defining interfaces and heterogeneous application scenarios
Marcel Seifert
Last position:
Lead Developer / Software Architect at RezeptprĂĽfstelle Duderstadt GmbH
Responsible for the redevelopment of a billing and validation software for prescriptions to fully check and analyze e-prescriptions for correctness (content, billing)
System consists of multiple contexts running as services (Docker containers):
Checking and processing data deliveries via FTP and email
Management of invoicing, clearings, deductions and offsets
Management and execution of validation rules and test sets
Analytics based on Metabase
Developer Stack: Kotlin, Vue 3 / Vuetify 3, ANTLR, Spring Boot 3, REST API, Gradle, Docker, GitLab, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Keycloak, Scrum, Grafana, Loki, Testcontainers, Prometheus
Jens MeĂźinger
Last position:
Fullstack Developer / Team Lead at Self-employed (MeĂźinger & Rantzuch GbR)
- Provided fullstack web development as a new development and replacement of existing desktop and web applications for an ERP solutions provider in the education sector
- Analyzed and redesigned development processes and collaboration in distributed teams
- Responsibilities included team leadership, conceptual design, architecture, implementation, DevOps and consulting
- Technologies: C# & .NET (ASP.NET 7), Angular 14, JavaScript/TypeScript, OData/REST, SOAP, Azure DevOps
- Integrated interfaces to educational providers and authorities
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Statistics of experts using FTP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3 years (Germany: 2.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 19)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 68%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 38%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 11%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 FTP
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
FTP basics
FTP, the File Transfer Protocol, is used to move files between systems over a network. Companies rely on it for recurring data exchange, package delivery, and access to shared directories on older internal systems. It is still common where simple, dependable file transfer matters more than modern app features.
Where it fits
FTP often appears in integration work and operational file flows.
- Batch uploads and downloads
- Exchange with suppliers and partners
- Legacy system connections
- Scheduled reports and exports
In Hamburg, it can be part of logistics, media, trade, and other teams that still move structured files between internal and external systems.
Skills around it
Strong FTP professionals understand authentication, permissions, directory structure, and transfer modes. They also know the difference between plain FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, which matters when security or compliance requirements change. Good work includes clean configuration, predictable retries, and clear handover notes.
Tooling and setup
FTP work often involves server configuration, client tools, scripts, and monitoring around the transfer flow. The specialist may configure access rules, firewall ports, passive mode, and automation jobs that send or fetch files on a schedule. They also check naming rules, file integrity, and error handling.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance FTP expertise when transfers fail, partners change formats, or a legacy setup needs maintenance. It also helps when a team must migrate from FTP to a safer option without breaking daily file exchange. In Hamburg, remote support is often enough, but on-site work can help with local infrastructure and access decisions.
What strong specialists do
Good professionals do more than make a transfer work once. They document endpoints, test edge cases, secure credentials, and make the flow understandable for operations teams. The best specialists can keep an old FTP process running or help replace it with a cleaner, safer design.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about FTP, in one place.
FTP is used to move files between systems, often on a schedule or as part of partner integration. Companies use it for exports, imports, reports, and other recurring file flows where a simple transfer channel is enough.
FTP is the older base protocol and does not encrypt data on its own. FTPS adds TLS, while SFTP uses SSH and is usually preferred when secure transfer is required. A good specialist can explain which option fits the system, the partner, and the security policy.
FTP help is useful when transfers fail, credentials need tightening, or a legacy integration must keep running. It is also a good time to bring in a specialist when you need to migrate to SFTP or FTPS without breaking existing file exchange.
A strong FTP freelancer usually also knows shell scripting, server basics, networking, and access control. Experience with monitoring, firewall rules, and scheduled jobs helps when the transfer must run reliably in production.
FTP work is often handled remotely because most tasks are configuration, testing, and troubleshooting. On-site work in Hamburg can help when the setup touches local servers, restricted networks, or business teams that need close coordination.
FTP projects need someone who has worked with real transfer flows, not just a client tool once. The right specialist should be comfortable with permissions, passive mode, file paths, and the common reasons transfers fail.
A good FTP specialist leaves behind a stable setup, clear logs, and simple documentation. Quality shows up in predictable retries, clean error handling, and a transfer flow that operations teams can support without guesswork.
FTP freelancers often set up servers, configure access, test partner connections, and automate file exchange. They may also review logs, fix path or permission problems, and help move workflows from plain FTP to a safer protocol.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 849 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Manufacturing (75%), and Education (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used FTP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (75%), and Operations (63%).
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