LDAP Experts in Frankfurt
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Kevin F.
Last position:
DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH
- Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
- Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
- Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
- Vendor management for software development and maintenance
- Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform
Role in the project: project staff, implementation team
Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management
Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)
Minh D.
Last position:
Project Manager / Business Analyst / Application Manager at Finance and Insurance
Introducing 5 different process applications for various teams
Release planning: scope and time management
Resource/capacity planning
Conducting sprint planning / retrospectives
Increment planning (multiple sprints)
Preparing steering committee meetings / reporting to the executive board
Coordinating / aligning with external suppliers / deliveries
Multi-project resource planning
Aligning with the business unit and development team
Identifying best practices with IBM BAW
Cost control and planning for the project team and external service providers
Collecting KPIs using LogScale
Analyzing application errors with LogScale / queries
Defining user stories / aligning requirements with the business unit and development team
Testing and defect tracking
UI/UX design of the application
Preparing and facilitating brown-paper workshop
Test concept, test data, test organization, test execution
Recording team velocity / metrics
Executing tests
Scripts for automated testing
Organizing tests with the business unit and IT
Recording and prioritizing defects
Setting up and operating the application
Setting up application monitoring with LogScale dashboards
Checking health endpoints with PowerShell
Post mortem analysis
Setting up incident management
Setting up problem management
Analyzing errors using LogScale queries and dashboard
Pre-processing data for AI
Conducting evaluation with AI language models (Meta Llama 3.3 LLM and deepset Haystack) and RAG
Installing runtime environments for LLMs (large language model)
Evaluating various LLMs
Installing RAG (retrieval augmented generation) and integrating with LLM
Extracting unstructured data with LLM and RAG
Project based on IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow), WebSphere Liberty, Domea, d.3, REST, LogScale (formerly Humio), Swagger, PowerShell, JIRA, Confluence, Lucom Interaction Platform (LIP), Mattermost, Jabber
Ulm P.
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Martina T.
Last position:
MDM Support Specialist at Paul Hartmann AG
- Data entry according to specifications
- Master data maintenance in SAP SD environment
- Maintenance of prices in the SAP system
- Continuous data matching and error analysis
- Creating surveys/questionnaires with MS Forms
- Analysis and evaluation of results and data
- Creating simple workflows to automate processes
- Documentation
Werner K.
Last position:
Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM
- Testing the SekIDP and related components
- Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
Delly F.
Last position:
Dad of 2 daughters at Family
Christopher E.
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Rashid I.
Last position:
Java Developer at IT company
- Data transformations
- IT company with more than 100 employees
- Software production
- Data augmentation and normalization, image transformation, format conversion, merging data from multiple sources
- Toolset: Java, Helm, Kubernetes, Kafka, OpenCV, IntelliJ IDEA, Gradle, Git, Docker, Containers, Scrum
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Statistics of experts using LDAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.5 years (Germany: 3.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
24 (Germany: 16)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83% (Germany: 75%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 49%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using LDAP
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.
LDAP 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (88%)
- Insurance (88%)
- Transportation (88%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Healthcare (63%)
- Government and Administration (63%)
- Retail (63%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Directory foundations
LDAP, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, provides a standard way to store, organize and retrieve identity data. Companies use directory services for users, groups, devices, application accounts and access policies. It commonly supports centralized authentication and authorization across business systems.
What it supports
LDAP can sit behind single sign-on flows, internal portals, mail systems, VPN access, file services and enterprise applications. Strong directory design keeps identity data consistent while reducing duplicate account administration.
- Design directory trees, schemas and naming conventions
- Connect applications to directory authentication
- Manage groups, roles and access attributes
- Plan replication, backup and recovery
Ecosystem and tooling
The ecosystem includes OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, 389 Directory Server and identity tools that speak the LDAP protocol. Professionals may also work with Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, TLS, PAM and SCIM, depending on the surrounding identity architecture. Command-line utilities, SDKs and application connectors support testing and integration.
When specialists help
Companies often bring in freelance LDAP specialists during directory migrations, access-control redesigns, application integrations or security reviews. Frankfurt organizations may need support across financial services, manufacturing, logistics and public-sector environments, with clear coordination between local teams and remote contributors.
- Replace or consolidate legacy directories
- Resolve authentication and group-mapping issues
- Harden TLS, permissions and service accounts
- Document operational procedures for support teams
Skills that matter
Good professionals understand directory schemas, distinguished names, filters, access control lists and replication behavior. They can trace an authentication request from an application to the directory and explain failures in clear operational terms. Scripting, networking, Linux or Windows administration and database fundamentals are often valuable alongside LDAP knowledge.
Reliable delivery
A capable specialist starts with the identity model, application dependencies and security requirements rather than changing directory settings immediately. They test changes against representative clients, define rollback steps and leave usable documentation. For Frankfurt projects, confirm whether workshops require on-site presence, remote collaboration or German and English communication.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about LDAP.
LDAP is used to access and manage directory information such as users, groups, devices and application accounts. It commonly supports authentication, authorization and centralized identity lookup across company systems.
LDAP is a protocol, while Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service and identity platform that supports LDAP along with other technologies. Active Directory also includes features such as domain management, Group Policy and Kerberos-based authentication.
OpenLDAP can suit organizations that need an open-source directory service with control over deployment and configuration. The right choice depends on application compatibility, operating model, support needs and how closely the directory must integrate with Microsoft identity services.
LDAP work often overlaps with TLS, DNS, networking, Linux or Windows administration and identity protocols such as Kerberos, SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect. Scripting and familiarity with application connectors also help when diagnosing integrations.
LDAP projects vary widely: connecting one application may need focused integration knowledge, while a migration or replication redesign requires deeper directory and identity experience. Assess the specialist against the schema, security model, client systems and operational risks involved.
LDAP administration and integration can often be performed remotely through controlled access, logs, test environments and documented change procedures. On-site workshops may still help when the work involves restricted networks, physical infrastructure or coordination with Frankfurt-based teams.
LDAP work should be evaluated through a clear identity model, least-privilege access rules, tested failure handling and reliable documentation. Ask how the professional approaches backups, replication, certificate management, monitoring and rollback before approving changes.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol assignments require clarity about the directory product, schema ownership, authentication flows and affected applications. Freelancers should also confirm access boundaries, change controls, test data, incident procedures and whether the engagement includes on-site work in Frankfurt.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 727 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP 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 Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (88%), and Insurance (88%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used LDAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (88%), and Operations (75%).
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