Lua Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Lua
Osman T.
Last position:
Senior Architect, DevOps Engineer at genPsoft GmbH
IT consulting, analysis, architecture design, new and further development, code review, test automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery in backend and frontend areas for Automotive Project Instavalo.
Frontend:
- Implementation of UI components according to specifications, especially style guides and responsive design eith React and Typescript
- Component testing
- Code documentation
- CI/CD with Gitlab Pipeline
Backend / IoT:
- Analysis and architectural design with AWS Greengrass IoT on Edge Devices
- Setting up Microservices containers with Docker Compose on Edge device with AWS Greengrass and AWS IoT IAM, Token Exchange Service, Ansible
- CI/CD with Gitlab Pipeline, Terraform, AWS ECR
- Logging with Fluentbit Lua Language for AWS Cloudwatch
- Python Lambda for AWS Greengrass Recipe deployment on Edge Devices
- Implementation of test-driven development with JUnit, Mockito, and code Coverage
- Jacoco
- Definition of REST interfaces with OpenAPI / Swagger
- Development and enhancement of software based on Java Quarkus, Typescript NestJs NodeJs and Python
- Authentication and authorization in Aws IAM
- Development of REST and gRPC interfaces for the frontend and backend
- Implementation of Maven dependencies with DevSecOps OWASP
- Spring AI, Jetbrains AI Assistant, Junie, Github Copilot, Claude Code, Agents, Skills, Command, Hooks, Subagents
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.
Benito E.
Last position:
Cloud DevOps Engineer und Cloud Architekt at Energieversorgungsunternehmen (anonymisiert, NDA)
- Design and build of a fully isolated AWS offline environment with no outbound internet access for running a browser-based business application
- Design and implementation of a proxy and response service that terminates all external application calls inside the VPC and serves them from locally stored content; identification of the actual communication needs through measurement-based DNS query logging
- Creation of architecture designs and decision papers including a comparison of options (Application Load Balancer with Lambda and S3, reverse proxy on EC2, private API Gateway) assessed by operational effort, cost, and availability
- Transfer of the solution and operations documentation previously available only for Azure to an AWS target architecture, including reassignment of all services and operational processes
- Automated rollout as Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) with CI deployment via GitHub Actions, plus setup of private DNS zones and an internal certificate chain for operation without internet access
- Creation of architecture, deployment, and operations documentation and handover to the customer
- Build-up of a private cloud platform on OpenStack at provider TelemaxX with Terraform, including FortiGate HA clusters, FortiManager, and Kubernetes
- Introduction of Policy as Code (Open Policy Agent, Conftest) as well as development of MCP servers (Model Context Protocol) to connect AI assistants to operations and project tools
Successes:
- Made the business application fully operable without internet access for the first time; the cause of the loading error was narrowed down systematically to missing CORS headers after the likely certificate issue was ruled out
- Fully transferred an existing Azure concept to AWS and replaced the manually created environment with a reproducible, CI-based rollout
Technology stack: AWS (VPC, Application Load Balancer, Lambda, S3, Route 53 private hosted zones and Resolver query logging, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, CloudFormation), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Remote State), CI/CD (GitHub Actions with OIDC, Azure DevOps Pipelines), OpenStack, FortiGate, FortiManager, Kubernetes, Policy as Code (Open Policy Agent, Conftest), offline and air-gap architectures, PKI & certificates (internal CA, TLS, CRL/OCSP), DNS, network segmentation, Linux, Windows Server, Python, Bash, PowerShell, YAML, JSON, architecture design & decision papers, documentation (Confluence, Markdown), Generative & Agentic AI (Model Context Protocol, Agentic AI Coding Tools)
Julian M.
Last position:
Senior Cloud Consultant at Rewion
- Led client projects end-to-end — from scoping and cloud strategy to sprint planning and stakeholder alignment
- Planned and implemented secure Azure Landing Zones using Infrastructure as Code
- Developed governance frameworks and cloud security controls tailored to enterprise environments
- Executed cloud readiness assessments and managed cloud migration initiatives from evaluation to handover
- Facilitated client workshops and agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups)
- Built internal Cloud Competence Centers to foster knowledge sharing and best practices across teams
- Development of a general Cloud Service Portal
Olaf T.
Last position:
BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
Kai W.
Last position:
biobedded systems GmbH
- Embedded software development for EMS safety boards in medical technology according to IEC 62304 / ISO 13485
- Technologies: C++, OpenCV, Python, Qt6, JTAG, UART, CMake, IEC 62304, ISO 13485
Reginald L.
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, e.g. calendar, chat, and various tables
Svyetoslav P.
Last position:
CTO at Skar Audio
- Main developer in an online retail company
- Built an online shop using the Next.JS React framework
- Integrated the site with dozens of third-party apps using REST and GraphQL APIs
- Built a backend for order management, warehouse management (with iPhone app), and supply management
- Automated invoicing and finances with QuickBooks
Klaus E.
Last position:
Exasolution DBA at Rechenzentrum Innsbruck
- DBA Exasolution Server consulting and migration to version 8
- Analysis of SQL query performance and tuning
- Troubleshooting in batch scripts
- Technologies: Gitlab, EXACloud, EXAOperation, DBeaver, Control M
Patrick V.
Last position:
Senior Director, Retail Media at EUROBAUSTOFF Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
- Strategic consulting on marketing funds (WKZ) and retail media, focusing on monetization opportunities and data-driven business models
- Conducting a portfolio analysis of existing WKZ measures to assess the revenue and ROI impact of WKZ investments on supplier performance
- Potential analysis of digital WKZ products and initiatives to identify growth and efficiency levers
- Preparing and presenting the results to management and deriving a strategic move-forward plan
- Designing and facilitating several executive workshops to develop a holistic retail media vision and transformation roadmap
- Defining and prioritizing retail media business cases for data-driven evaluation of investment options
- Developing a technical target architecture considering heterogeneous ERP infrastructures and designing an integrated loyalty program
- Designing change management, including impact analysis on organizational structures and processes
- Creating and presenting C-level decision templates
- Establishing a clear retail media governance structure and technical foundation for data-driven marketing
- Developing a roadmap for implementation in 2026
Daniel S.
Last position:
Frontend and Web Developer at Datalyze Solutions
- Frontend development and implementation of various designs (landing pages, overview pages)
- Responsible for the content and updates of the Datalyze Solutions company website
- Joint planning and development of an admin application for listing and locating real estate projects (CBRE)
- Joint planning and development of extensive solutions for automatic staff allocation in plants (Bosch)
- Backend development of various small projects with different stacks
- Tech stack: GitLab CI/CD, Elixir, Phoenix Framework, Ecto, PostgreSQL, Docker, Hetzner, Traefik, NGINX, Python, Flask, Next.js/React, Leaflet, GeoServer, TypeScript, MongoDB
Ivan G.
Last position:
Technical Lead at Porsche Digital GmbH
- Contributed to the design of the new financial services integration layer and moderated the architectural discussions
- Oversaw the security concept and approval of the application
- Prepared infrastructure setup and best practices for the Kotlin backend
Matthias L.
Last position:
IT service provider
- Analysis of the data model for a DWH project with the Federal Network Agency
- Analysis of the data model and performance in Oracle
- Performance optimization in Oracle
- Adaptation of the schema model and expansion/optimization of dossiers
- Modeling of an internal finance DWH and development of reports for internal controlling
- Modeling of the stage, core, business, and data mart layers
- Definition of requirements for the ETL colleagues
- Replacement of the existing reporting tool Cubeware with PowerBI
- Building the semantic layer in PowerBI and development of reports
Dietrich C.
Last position:
Linux Systems Engineer at Personal Projects and Further Training
- Skills: ACLs, Android, Ansible, Apache, Backup, Bash, BindFS, Modern C++, CFEngine, ClusterSSH, CSS, CUPS, Debian, DHCP, DNS, dovecot, exim4, Firewall, FUSE, GIMP, Git, gnupg, HTML, IMAP, IPv4, Kerberos, LDAP, LineageOS, Linux, Mercurial, NAT, Networking, NFSv4, OpenPGP, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, OpenVPN, PHP, pxelinux, Python, RAID, Responsive Web Design, Routing, Shorewall, SMTP, SSHFS, SSL/TLS, systemd, TFTP, UPS, VPN, X11, XMPP
Mike L.
Last position:
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung
- Agile Coach and Scrum Master in the Baykom project
- Coaching the PO and the team
- Reorganization of previous processes with noticeable performance improvement (no statistics yet due to the few sprints, only feedback from the team and from the PO with their supervisor)
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Statistics of experts using Lua
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
96%
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 Germany 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 Germany using Lua
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.
Lua 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 (96%)
- Manufacturing (54%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Healthcare (39%)
- Professional Services (39%)
- Transportation (36%)
- Media and Entertainment (36%)
- Education (32%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Lua at a glance
Lua is a lightweight, embeddable scripting language designed to extend applications and automate behavior. Its small runtime, simple syntax and C API make it useful when a product needs flexible logic without the overhead of a large application stack. Lua is commonly embedded in games, tools, network services and connected devices.
Where Lua fits
Lua specialists deliver features that run inside an existing host application as well as standalone services and automation scripts.
- Game rules, gameplay systems and user-generated content
- Embedded device logic and configuration layers
- Plugin systems for desktop and creative software
- Web back ends with OpenResty and related tooling
- Build, test and deployment automation
Ecosystem and tooling
The work may involve standard Lua, LuaJIT or a host-specific dialect such as Luau. Common tools include the Lua C API, LuaRocks, luarocks-based dependency management, OpenResty, Redis scripting and game engines that expose Lua APIs. Strong specialists also understand the host application's lifecycle, memory boundaries and extension model.
When companies need specialists
Freelance Lua expertise is valuable when a team must add scripting to a C or C++ product, replace brittle configuration logic, or extend a game without changing its core runtime. It can also help when a small internal team inherits a Lua codebase and needs safer releases, clearer interfaces or a practical migration plan. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while on-site work can help with device labs, game production or proprietary tooling.
What good delivery includes
A strong Lua professional clarifies which parts belong in scripts and which belong in the host application. They design stable APIs between Lua and native code, isolate untrusted scripts, manage dependencies and write tests around stateful behavior. They can profile LuaJIT or standard Lua, investigate garbage-collection issues and document how teams should extend the system.
Choosing the right fit
Assess specialists through a focused review of the actual runtime, integration boundary and release process. Look for experience with the relevant host product rather than Lua syntax alone, plus evidence of debugging across native and scripted layers.
- Reviews API design between Lua and C or C++
- Explains sandboxing and permissions for scripts
- Tests behavior under reloads, failures and limited resources
- Communicates clearly in English or the working language of the team
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Lua, in one place.
Lua is used to embed flexible behavior in games, desktop tools, network services and connected devices. Companies also use it for configuration, automation, plugin systems and server-side scripting with environments such as OpenResty.
Lua has a smaller runtime and is especially effective when a host application needs an embedded scripting layer. Python and JavaScript often provide broader libraries and larger application ecosystems, while Lua can offer simpler integration, lower overhead and tighter control over the host boundary.
Lua work often depends on C or C++ integration, API design, debugging native extensions and understanding the host application's lifecycle. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include OpenResty and Nginx, LuaJIT, game engines, embedded systems, databases, testing and deployment automation.
Lua syntax can be learned quickly, but production work depends on the runtime in which the scripts execute. A small automation task may need focused scripting knowledge, while a game engine, embedded product or C++ integration requires a specialist who has handled state, performance, releases and native boundaries.
Lua projects are often suitable for remote work because code, tests and host integrations can be shared through standard development workflows. On-site collaboration may be useful for proprietary hardware, device testing or studio tooling, and teams should agree on technical communication and language expectations early.
Lua quality is reflected in clear module boundaries, predictable error handling, controlled dependencies and tests for stateful behavior. Ask how the specialist handles sandboxing, script reloads, garbage collection and failures between Lua and native code.
Lua is the original language and reference ecosystem, while LuaJIT is a high-performance implementation with its own compatibility considerations. Luau is a Lua-derived language used in the Roblox ecosystem, so the right choice depends on the host environment and its supported APIs.
Lua is a strong option when product teams need to change rules, workflows or extensions without rebuilding the host application. Native code may remain preferable for performance-critical operations, hardware access and core security boundaries, with Lua handling controlled, higher-level behavior.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 835 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Manufacturing (54%), and Automotive (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Lua in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (93%), and Project Management (68%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Lua
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