IONOS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IONOS
Ralf R.
Last position:
Program & Campaign Management at PAYBACK GmbH
- Project management in the area of “Campaign, Offer and Performance Management Classic” for PAYBACK partners from the retail, FMCG and financial services sectors
- Campaign planning, development and implementation of offer-specific concepts and measures for the channels newsletter, digital advertising (web and app), stand-alone mailings and the print mailing “PAYBACK Punkteübersicht”
- Coordination with PAYBACK program partners (including American Express, Netto, EDEKA, Marktkauf & Trinkgut), PAYBACK departments and agencies
- Documentation of tasks and processes as well as onboarding of future job holders
Alejandro P.
Last position:
DevOps Consultant at Freelance
- Kubernetes: EKS management, cluster upgrades and stability improvements, Infrastructure-as-Code reviews and updates, AWS support, and cost optimization.
Salim C.
Last position:
Cloud / Systems Architect
- Development and introduction of operations processes
- Preparation of complete documentation packages (including incident management and operations support) to meet compliance requirements
- Introduction of a workshop on IaC (Infrastructure as Code)
- Technical consulting for the project security concept (ISMS)
- Installation and operation of Kubernetes clusters on AWS, on-prem, and Azure
- Hybrid cloud architecture design (on-prem, Hetzner, AWS)
- Analysis and troubleshooting of incidents and system outages
- Network adjustments for firewall rules, gateways, OpenVPN settings, and IPsec tunnels (pfSense)
- Technical consulting on Bitbucket, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Consulting on Ansible deployments and infrastructure automation
- Consulting on building a scalable system in the cloud (AWS / Azure)
- Technologies / Tools: Ansible, Terraform, AWS, Azure, VPN, pfSense, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Kubernetes, GitLab Runner, ISMS, Golang, Prometheus, Grafana, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, Cognito, OIDC, Harbor, MinIO, Postgres, Redis, Keycloak, Ceph, Proxmox, CloudFormation, PostgreSQL, Flux CD, Hetzner, IONOS, Sonatype Nexus Repository, Entra ID, Dex IdP, Pulumi
Laurin H.
Last position:
Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
Vivekanandhan S.
Last position:
DevOps Consultant/Site Reliability Engineer at IONOS
- Manage multiple Kubernetes clusters in Production with Ceph as storage layer.
- Implemented CICD pipelines for automating deployments with Gitlab CI
- Terraform for Infrastructure provisioning.
- Claude code
- Helm charts for deploying via ArgoCD
- Implemented automated incident notification pipelines in Kubernetes to align with NIS2 mandatory 24-hour early warning disclosure rules
- Configured Azure Policy and Logging guardrails aligned with BSI IT-Grundschutz (SYS.1.3 / OPS.1.1), ensuring continuous baseline compliance across 50+ cloud workloads
Environment: Gitlab CI, IONOS Cloud, Ceph, ArgoCD, terraform, Elastic cluster, Grafana, Alert Manager & Prometheus
Thomas H.
Last position:
Senior MLOps, DevOps Engineer at Trianel Energy
- Build and operate an end-to-end MLOps platform on Azure ML and Kubernetes (Kubeflow) for the automated deployment, monitoring, and scaling of forecasting models (including Temporal Fusion Transformer, Informer, Autoformer).
- Implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for the full ML lifecycle – from resource provisioning (Terraform), data transformation (Hugging Face Datasets, Pandas, PyTorch, CUDA cluster) through training and evaluation to model registry and endpoint deployment.
- Integrate MLflow for experiment tracking, model versioning, performance monitoring, and automated registration in the Azure Model Registry.
- Develop and containerize PyTorch training jobs (Azure Notebook, Jupyter Notebooks) for price and time series forecasting (PFC models) with automatic rollout via Azure ML Endpoints and REST/gRPC interfaces, Docker containerization, secured with OAuth 2.0.
- Set up monitoring and alerting mechanisms (Prometheus, MLflow Metrics), log centralization, and cost monitoring.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and model deployment using Terraform, Helm, and Azure CLI; connect to existing market data systems and event pipelines.
- Migrate existing workloads and databases (IONOS → Azure, MongoDB) with integration into central MLOps workflows and internal networks.
- Extend the platform with LLM-based tools (LangChain, LangServe) to integrate GPT-based analysis modules into existing Spring Boot services for market anomaly detection and automated reports.
- Analyze and architect a software solution to process large volumes of data efficiently (>3000 messages/sec.) (market data store).
- Spring Boot / Java 21 container development with RabbitMQ for distributing stock market data via MongoDB (Kubernetes) with fast storage of data in Redis RMaps, deduplication, forwarding messages to Read Model queues, and building Read Models for UI display in MongoDB.
- Integration of RESTHeart to create a REST API for MongoDB.
- Build an Angular frontend to simplify data queries and master data maintenance.
- Agentic coding with remote and local LLMs (Claude Sonnet, Ollama Qwen) and MCP servers.
- Develop Python scripts for transforming and cleaning incoming stock market data (Pandas, scikit-learn).
Tom W.
Last position:
AI Consulting / AI Integration at Alarm- und Schließsysteme BAUM GmbH
BAFA consulting and project support for the introduction of AI solutions and AI agents.
- Analysis of existing business and customer service processes and identification of automation potential
- Design of AI-supported processes and agents for communication, support, and internal operations
- Gathering and structuring requirements with the company’s contacts
- Planning implementation and coordinating between the client, consulting, and development teams
- Consulting on the integration of AI into existing workflows and systems
- Development of use cases and prioritization based on value and implementation effort
- Support with testing, adjustments, and the rollout of solutions
- Consulting on data protection, process design, and the use of AI within the company
Methods/Technologies: AI agents, on-premises LLM, RAG, prompt engineering, process automation, API integrations, n8n, project management.
Matthias W.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at Interhyp AG
- Infrastructure management with Puppet and Terraform for consistent environments
- Maintenance and adaptation of Terraform scripts for Azure cloud deployment
- Migration of database systems and services to the Azure Cloud
- Introduction of GitOps with ArgoCD for fully automated deployments
- Adaptation and development of GitHub pipelines for CI/CD workflows
- Creation of Helm Charts for standardized deployments
- Migration of repositories from Bitbucket to GitHub
- Operation and performance optimization of an Oracle 19c Grid cluster (RAC, Dataguard)
- Setup and management of MongoDB instances (on-premise and Azure Kubernetes)
- Setup of PostgreSQL clusters in on-premise and Azure Kubernetes environments
- Migration of services, master data, and stored procedures from Oracle to PostgreSQL
- Troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex data infrastructures
- Installation, configuration, and upgrade of Tableau in the productive BI environment
- Development of sanity checks to monitor business processes and application logic
- Adaptation of the backup and recovery strategy to new requirements
- Execution of disaster recovery and point-in-time recovery
- Technologies used: Oracle 19c RAC Grid Dataguard, PostgreSQL 16, MongoDB, MySQL Cluster, Kubernetes (Azure), Tableau, Puppet, Terraform, ArgoCD, GitHub/Bitbucket, CheckMK, Prometheus, Grafana, Icinga2, Ubuntu/RHEL
Tobias N.
Last position:
Enterprise & Solutions Architect
- Building an independent enterprise IT setup — cloud strategy, network, AWS landing zone, security requirements, contract negotiations.
- Migration of all applications; avoiding high contractual penalties for the client.
- Onboarding and coordination o...
Michal B.
Last position:
Senior Golang Engineer at STACKIT / Schwarz Gruppe
- Responsible for software engineering and DevOps in the Data & AI Platform - Intake and PubSub projects at STACKIT, the cloud provider of the Schwarz Group.
- Technologies: Golang, Kubernetes, Kubernetes operators, OpenAPI v3, REST API, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, k6, Kafka, Strimzi, Apache Iceberg, RBAC, IAM, Terraform, Helm, Infrastructure automation, Load balancing, Traefik, ArgoCD, kuttl, Kyverno chainsaw, Kustomize, Velero, Prometheus, Grafana, Checkly / Playwright (TypeScript), NATS/Jetstream, WebSockets, gRPC, SSE
Stefan R.
Last position:
Leadership Expert | Business Mentor | Speaker at Leadership Expert | Business Mentor | Speaker
- Advising and mentoring high-growth companies with a focus on leadership, customer focus and efficiency
- Developing and implementing scalable structures based on Amazon and Google principles, adapted to the reality of German companies
- Formats: consulting, interim management, executive sparring, keynotes & workshops
Daniel H.
Last position:
Interim Managing Director of the Technical Department at badenovaNetze GmbH
Operational management of the technical division (troubleshooting, repairs, investments in the electricity, gas, and water networks)
Defining, implementing, and steering strategic initiatives such as the carbon-neutrality master plan, hydrogen pilot projects, Vision Power Grid 2045, future control system/load management, and Work Force Management 2.0
Implementing strategy using the OKR method and SCRUM
Organizational development of the division, including extensive staff expansion
Contributing to the development of the badenova leadership framework for traditional and agile organizational structures
Daniel W.
Last position:
Web Developer and Linux System Administrator at Freelancer
- Consultation on setting up a web server with Apache2 and PHP FPM and an email server with Postfix and Dovecot for Learn4good Ltd.
- Programmed website under-construction.bermudafunk.org in collaboration with a designer and client for bermuda.funk Freies Radio Rhein-Neckar e.V.
- Consultation and network setup on-site including switches, routers, Wi-Fi, network monitoring, firewalls, and installation of sFirm banking software for The Swiss Quality Consulting GmbH
- Consultation on website management and development, email migration from Outlook to cPanel, image optimization, and setting up Square payments for The JABA Group Ltd.
- MS365 consultation, email setup, and document synchronization for PK reno GmbH
- Development and integration of WooCommerce plugins, B2B shop setup, and custom shipping label export for Nurso GmbH
- Minor changes implementation for existing Kirby system for Julia Rautenhaus
- Analysis and fixing of WordPress website after broken updates for Alina Frey
- Linux server hardening, updates, and throughput optimization for 3proxy servers for Lietparkas UAB
- Malware removal from hacked WordPress website for Timo Horn
- Cold email outreach system setup with Postfix and Dovecot and script development for Aman Ketebo
- Customized Docker container creation based on AlmaLinux with ImageMagick 7 and consultation on Docker installation for Henry Hook
- Plesk hosting environment management, code fixes, external supplier integration, and content support for First Class Corporation
- Shopify theme customization, feature development, and payment integration consultation for Youro GmbH
- Intel camera support on Ubuntu after upgrade for Making stories with a lesson
- NginX configuration support on Windows Servers for a NodeJS application for ARMBRUSTER empiric it
- Competitor email verification mechanism analysis for Casey Monaghan
- Plugin development and API connector to Inswitch for freelance website payments for Mediaquotes
- Private XMPP server setup on Raspberry Pi for Antonio Codespoti
- WordPress website recovery after broken plugin update for A & R Tennis
- Microsoft account and Office/Outlook migration support for Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ferdinand Müller
- Customization and performance optimization of client websites for sk.design
- VPN configuration and hacked server cleanup for Xisio Informationssysteme GmbH
- PeerTube server setup and maintenance for Lupin Vondosky
- Lightweight WordPress booking solution programming tailored to client needs for AP Online Marketing
- Code refactoring, bug fixing, and business/technical consultation for RentAfrika
- SellYourSaas setup and deployment infrastructure configuration for I-Motion SARL
- Server, email, GitLab, project management, password management software, and VPNs setup and maintenance for Markus Sattler
- Custom development for over 10 WordPress projects for TOGEMAXX media & webdesign
- WooCommerce shop setup and FTP supplier product import development for SERVOMED GmbH
- Open-source contributions to Whonix components, iptables to nftables migration, shutdown inhibition investigation, and IPv6 support addition for ENCRYPTED SUPPORT LP
- Custom feature development, performance optimization, update management, email delivery support, plugin bug fixes, and translations for KU Europe GmbH
- Custom plugin/theme development, server infrastructure management, support for 100+ WordPress websites, API connector development, deployment script setup, VPN configuration, DNS, email, and web hosting support for giftGRÜN GmbH
- Server setup, web and email hosting migration, and website maintenance and development for Eisbaden.de
- Custom WordPress and Shopify development for EcomPlus GmbH
- Hacked website recovery and hosting migration for Be Brave gUG
- Finalization of development tasks left incomplete by another developer for Medicare Consulting GmbH
- Recovery of unbootable hacked server for SK-Software, Entwicklung & Beratung
Hobby projects:
- Development and running of a web chat application
- Development and running of an email service
- Development and running of a darknet link list
- Development and running of a darknet web hosting platform
- Code contributions to open source projects such as LMMS, Audacity, and Ubuntu
Jasmin E.
Last position:
Head of Cloud Sales, Advisory & Solutions Central Europe at Eviden
- Sustained new business growth with 120%+ book-to-bill despite challenging corporate and market headwinds.
- Delivered the strongest deal conversion across business lines and Cloud regions (qualified: 50%+ win rate, 70%+ hit rate).
- Expanded and strengthened Cloud, Smart Data/AI, and Sovereignty capabilities and partnerships.
- Improved operational efficiency, transparency, and speed by optimizing Sales, Pre-sales, and Workforce Management processes — reducing time to staffing, enhancing solution readiness, and faster time to offer.
- Coached and mentored emerging talents and future executives.
- Served as a member of the global Eviden Executives team.
- Secured new market recognitions for team achievements, including:
- ISG Leader Ratings in multiple Cloud Services categories (Azure, Microsoft 365, SAP, AWS)
- Industry Awards such as Best Innovative Project 2023 (Red Hat) and Project of the Year (Ionos)
- Global Recognition as Challenger in Public Cloud (Gartner)
Daniel L.
Last position:
Product Owner Agent Facing AI at 1&1
- Acted as the single point of contact for technical and functional questions on AI processes, with solid experience in requirements engineering and translating customer requirements into digital solutions
- Provided technical and personnel leadership to cross-functional teams for cross-departmental process optimization and the development of customer-focused digitalization projects
- Led projects (traditional & agile), including prioritization and management of gatekeeper requirements – applying Scrum and GPM standards
- Served as the Continuous Learning counterpart for new processes, technologies, AI, MCP servers, and IT trends
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using IONOS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
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 IONOS
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.
IONOS 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 (88%)
- Manufacturing (59%)
- Energy (41%)
- Banking and Finance (35%)
- Professional Services (35%)
- Retail (35%)
- Telecommunication (35%)
- Automotive (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
European Cloud and Hosting Infrastructure
IONOS provides enterprise cloud services, dedicated servers, and domain hosting built on European infrastructure. Formerly known as 1&1 IONOS, the platform serves organizations prioritizing GDPR compliance, sovereign cloud standards, and predictable billing. Specialists configure virtual data centers, compute engines, and private networks across sovereign facilities.
Core Cloud Ecosystem and Tooling
- IONOS Cloud Compute Engine for virtual data center deployment
- Managed Kubernetes for container orchestration and cluster scaling
- Cloud Cube and S3-compatible Object Storage for data pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code integration using the official Terraform provider
- Managed databases including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB
Enterprise Sovereign Cloud Architecture
Organizations running infrastructure in Germany frequently choose the platform to guarantee data residency. Dedicated teams require professionals who understand the DCD (Data Center Designer) interface alongside automated API orchestration. These systems integrate with private LANs, firewalls, and hybrid setups linked to on-premises enterprise networks.
Key Scenarios for Specialist Engagement
- Migrating on-premises workloads to sovereign virtual data centers
- Automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and custom APIs
- Hardening network security, load balancers, and backup policies
- Setting up production-grade Kubernetes clusters without hyper-scaler lock-in
Technical Delivery and System Operations
Senior professionals configure persistent storage volumes, define autoscaling groups, and implement disaster recovery runbooks. They bridge standard Linux administration with native cloud services, ensuring reliable uptime and low latency. Their work includes configuring DNS zones, SSL certificates, and enterprise email systems alongside large-scale compute workloads.
Hallmarks of Seasoned Platform Specialists
Top specialists combine deep knowledge of European data privacy requirements with hands-on automation skills. They demonstrate proficiency with the IONOS API, Python SDK, and command-line interfaces. Their architecture minimizes egress fees, enforces strict network isolation, and aligns infrastructure performance directly with production demands.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about IONOS — answered in short.
A qualified IONOS professional should possess strong experience with the Data Center Designer, native REST APIs, and the official Terraform provider. They must understand Linux systems, virtual networking, and storage provisioning. Proficiency with managed databases and container environments like Managed Kubernetes is also essential for modern projects.
Organizations select IONOS Cloud to maintain full European data sovereignty, strict GDPR compliance, and transparent pricing models. It eliminates exposure to foreign data access regulations while providing high-performance infrastructure. Local enterprises in Germany also benefit from localized technical support and German data center locations.
Yes, IONOS supports extensive automation through its official Terraform provider, Ansible modules, and native REST APIs. Experienced specialists write declarative code to provision virtual data centers, storage volumes, and network rules automatically, ensuring consistent deployments and reproducible environments across development and production stages.
Specialists deploy and maintain containerized applications using IONOS Managed Kubernetes, which automates cluster operations without charging for the control plane. They handle node pool configuration, multi-zone availability, and integration with S3-compatible object storage. They also configure ingress controllers and internal load balancers for external traffic.
A hybrid environment built with IONOS usually connects local corporate networks to cloud virtual data centers using site-to-site IPsec VPNs or direct cross-connect links. Specialists design these private connections to keep sensitive databases on-premises while running scalable web tiers or analytics workloads inside sovereign cloud infrastructure.
Most projects involving 1&1 IONOS cloud infrastructure are executed entirely remotely through secure access controls and automation pipelines. Occasional on-site collaboration in Germany may be useful during initial architecture planning or compliance audits, but ongoing operations and migrations rarely require physical data center access.
Working on IONOS setups in Germany typically requires professional English for technical documentation and codebases. However, many domestic mid-market companies and public-sector projects appreciate fluent German for stakeholder communication and compliance documentation.
Assess previous migrations to IONOS Cloud, past experience with Infrastructure as Code, and their understanding of network security design. Request examples of production environments they maintained, including how they handled disaster recovery and storage optimization. Familiarity with high-availability architecture is a strong indicator of seniority.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and Spanish (41%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Manufacturing (59%), and Energy (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IONOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Operations (82%), and Product Development (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IONOS
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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