GraphQL Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used GraphQL
Peter Stritzinger
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Tobias Franek
Last position:
CTO & Founder at bitminds
Selected projects:
Kiosk platform – hospitality
- Led a 3-person team while hands-on architecting an edge computing infrastructure for over 15 self-service kiosks in Alpine hotels with unstable connectivity
- Designed a Nomad-based cluster with a WireGuard mesh network for fully automated OTA updates, even during local network outages and offline operation
- Integrated physical peripherals (hotel key card readers, thermal printers) into a containerized deployment pipeline
- Reduced on-site maintenance visits by ~40% through a resilient offline-first architecture and Prometheus-based hardware monitoring
- Tech: Nomad, Consul, WireGuard, NestJS, NextJS, Prometheus, Custom Hardware Provisioning
Multi-tenant SaaS platform – insurance claims processing
- Built and operated the Kubernetes infrastructure for a market-leading claims processing platform (acquired by an S&P 500 company) – with strict compliance and availability requirements
- Designed a multi-tenant EKS cluster with tenant isolation, enabling cost-effective single-instance hosting for multiple customers
- Implemented dynamic spot instance node pools, reducing infrastructure costs by ~20%
- Set up fully automated deployment pipelines (Terraform + GitHub Actions) for uninterrupted releases during business hours
- Tech: EKS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana/Loki, PHP, GraphQL
Legacy ERP integration – construction photo documentation
- Led a 2-person team in designing and implementing a real-time sync bridge between a legacy Microsoft Access ERP (without an API) and a modern mobile photo app for quality control on construction sites
- Developed a PostgreSQL pipeline with real-time listeners that extract data from 1990s Access databases – without disrupting existing workflows
- Built a resilient upload architecture with a circuit breaker pattern for unstable site connections (S3, NFS, Synology NAS)
- Saved each project manager 2–4 hours per week through automated photo sync instead of manual USB/SD card transfers
- Tech: NestJS, PostgreSQL, React Native (Expo), S3, Synology API, offline-first architecture
David Moling
Last position:
Senior Technical Consultant at BMW Group
- Architecture and development of enterprise React 19 based documentation platform for automotive software systems
- Full-stack implementation of visualization tools & interactive diagram viewers
- Performance optimization initiatives including virtual rendering for 10,000+ node trees and Web Worker-based search functionality
- Designed and implemented modular plugin architecture enabling extensible document rendering system
- Technical consultation on Git-based architecture-as-code workflows and modern design patterns
- Ownership of critical features from design through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional enterprise teams
Maximilian Götz-Mikus
Last position:
Solo Developer / Founder at InvAPI
- Privacy-first, stateless e-invoice API providing AI-powered extraction, bidirectional format conversion (UBL/CII/ZUGFeRD), batch processing, and validation for German/Austrian e-invoice compliance
- Technologies: Nuxt 4, Vue 3, Nitro, TypeScript, Cloudflare (D1, R2), Stripe, OAuth, AI/LLM integration
David Lynn
Last position:
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Fractual
- Built and maintained a full-featured React Native mobile app and companion web portal supporting multi-role access and real-time collaboration for service teams.
- Developed a robust NestJS backend using TypeScript, adhering to scalable microservices patterns to support a dynamic task management system.
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL schemas, using advanced indexing and normalized data models to support patient tracking, tasks, and outcome reporting.
- Integrated Socket.IO to support real-time team communication, task status updates, and instant notifications across mobile and web platforms.
- Developed secure authentication workflows using AWS Cognito, including multi-role login, token refresh, and session timeout handling.
- Leveraged AWS S3 for secure document uploads (patient records, resource materials) with signed URLs and access control policies.
- Connected AWS SNS and SES to automate notifications for escalations, missed follow-ups, and appointment reminders.
- Engineered an admin analytics dashboard using React + Zustand for tracking user activity, case completion rates, and compliance metrics.
- Designed and implemented AI-driven features for task prioritization and patient risk classification using external API integrations.
- Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker, achieving automated testing, linting, and environment-based deployments.
- Followed Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retros) while collaborating with QA, BAs, and PMs to deliver high-velocity features.
- Led data protection efforts ensuring full GDPR compliance, including encrypted storage, session control, and user-consent management.
- Delivered a fully responsive UI using DaisyUI-style components for mobile and tablet-first designs, achieving high Lighthouse scores.
- Reduced support tickets by 40% by implementing detailed audit logging and a self-service helpdesk system in the admin interface.
Nedim Kupusovic
Last position:
Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Design appropriate test cases to verify the GUI in Azure Test Plans
- Creation and execution of manual test cases
- Test design for user stories to be implemented in the current sprint
- Analysis of deviations/bugs based on log files and Kibana dashboards
- Creation of bug tickets with error description, screenshots, and short videos
- Prioritization of open bug tickets together with the PO
- Retest of bugs and hotfixes
- Execution of manual tests to ensure a 100% fulfillment rate of all functional requirements
- Selection, installation, and maintenance of a test automation tool (Selenium)
- Implementation of automated regression tests
- Continuous expansion of the object repository and adaptation of automated test cases (acceptance, integration, and system tests)
- Creation of test logs before each sprint change
Patrick Hopfner
Last position:
Lead Frontend Developer at DB Cargo
- customer portal for different user groups
- scrum team member
- planning & implementation of single page application
- planning & connection to REST API backend
- Stack: azure devops, vite, typescript, react, react-router, react-query, react-table, db-ui
Kurt Blumenschein
Last position:
Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Devs, ~10 Teams, per team: 1 PO, 1 Scrum Master, 1 UX, 1 Developer, 1 Tester
- .net core 8, 9, C#
- Microservices, Clean-Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
- GraphQL, REST, SDL
- Azure DevOps, CI / CD-pipelines, Azure-Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
- Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
- Azure SQL-Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
- Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnt, Test Automations)
- AI, Copilot, creating test templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated unit and integration tests
- Automated E2E tests, Playwright test automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Tracking of shipments
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx million messages per month per service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into Azure Data Lake
Jasmin Gölder
Last position:
Cloud Developer & DevOps Engineer at Energy Utility Company
- Further developing microservices (Go, .NET)
- Expanding gRPC APIs
- Maintaining Kubernetes clusters (AKS)
- Managing the system landscape
- Migrating Azure App Services to Kubernetes
- Creating and extending Azure Pipelines
- Developing a Go microservice to receive and send events from Azure Service Bus
- Integrating KEDA for autoscaling
- Technologies used: Go, .NET, Azure Portal, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, MongoDB, Jaeger, Grafana
Dominic Wehrmann
Last position:
Engineer / Architect at Freelancer
- Magento 2
- Symfony
- Various technologies
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Statistics of experts using GraphQL
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Bosnian
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using GraphQL
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
GraphQL basics
GraphQL is a query language and runtime for APIs. It lets clients ask for exactly the data they need instead of receiving fixed response shapes. Strong experts use it to simplify complex data access across web apps, mobile apps, and partner integrations.
Common use cases
- Design schemas and types for product teams
- Build resolvers for services, databases, and third-party APIs
- Set up pagination, filtering, and batching
- Support subscriptions for live data flows
- Shape APIs for mobile and frontend teams
Ecosystem and tools
GraphQL work often includes Apollo Server, Apollo Client, Relay, schema stitching, and federation. Experts also work with Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and .NET when the API layer sits inside a broader service stack. They know how to fit GraphQL into existing REST systems without breaking what already works.
When companies need help
Companies bring in freelance GraphQL specialists when an API becomes hard to maintain, a frontend needs more flexible data access, or a new product needs a clean contract between teams. In Austria, this is common in SaaS, fintech, media, and enterprise environments where remote collaboration with English-speaking specialists is normal.
What good work looks like
A strong GraphQL expert thinks about schema design, query performance, error handling, and security together. They avoid overfetching, prevent expensive queries, and keep the API easy to evolve. Good deliverables include clear type systems, stable resolver logic, and documentation that other experts can use.
Hiring signals
If your team struggles with nested data, too many round trips, or inconsistent API responses, GraphQL may be the right fit. You may also need help when moving from REST to GraphQL, combining multiple backends, or introducing federation for larger systems. Good freelancers leave the API simpler, not more clever.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about GraphQL.
GraphQL is used to build API layers that give clients precise control over the data they request. It is common in web and mobile products, backend-for-frontend setups, and systems that need to combine data from several services. Companies use it when fixed REST responses feel too rigid.
GraphQL lets a client ask for specific fields in one request, while REST usually exposes several fixed endpoints with predefined responses. That makes GraphQL useful when different screens need different data shapes. REST is still fine for simple resources, but GraphQL often works better for complex user interfaces.
A strong GraphQL specialist should understand schema design, resolvers, pagination, authentication, and query performance. Useful adjacent skills include Apollo, Relay, TypeScript, Node.js, and service integration. Experience with testing and documentation matters because GraphQL API changes affect many client teams.
A small GraphQL task may only need someone to extend an existing schema or fix a resolver issue. Larger projects need deeper experience with API design, authorization rules, caching, federation, and migration from REST. The more systems the API touches, the more important architectural judgment becomes.
Yes, GraphQL often sits on top of REST services and other backends. A good specialist can build a schema that wraps existing endpoints without forcing a full rewrite. This approach is common when teams want better client data access but need to keep current services running.
GraphQL work is often well suited to remote collaboration because schema design and API reviews can be done asynchronously. In Austria, on-site workshops can still help at the start of a migration or when many teams need to agree on a shared API contract. Mixed setups are common.
Look for clear schemas, thoughtful resolver boundaries, and a strong approach to authorization and performance. A good GraphQL freelancer explains trade-offs in plain words and avoids creating a schema that mirrors the database too closely. Clean documentation and predictable error handling are also strong signs.
The biggest GraphQL pitfalls are overcomplicated schemas, slow nested queries, weak access control, and inconsistent naming. A capable specialist prevents expensive query patterns, adds sensible limits, and keeps the API easy for other experts to use. They should also plan for versioning and long-term schema evolution.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 790 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Bosnian (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Automotive (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used GraphQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (90%), and Operations (40%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used GraphQL
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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