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Hire experts who design native desktop applications, build custom Mac tooling, and manage enterprise Apple deployments using Swift, Objective-C, and modern Mobile Device Management solutions. Our platform connects you with vetted, available freelance professionals tailored to your technical requirements through precise, automated matching.

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Tobias Mönch

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Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager

Oebisfelde-Weferlingen
Tobias Mönch

Last position:

Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED RETAIL COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Reporting and controlling with Power BI for a productive ERP system

  • Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
  • Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
  • Development of an access rights concept for selective data access
  • Documentation and training on how to use and adapt the Power BI dashboards

Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio

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Matthias Schneider

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Senior Project Manager

Bonn
Matthias Schneider

Last position:

Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

  • PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
  • Reporting to sub-program management GMN
  • System maintenance 25+
  • Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
  • Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
  • Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
  • Development of an access concept for all project tools
  • Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
  • Creating intranet articles as project marketing
  • Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
  • Agile further development of the project method
  • Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
  • Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)
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Serkant Türemiş

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Interim Manager Finance & Controlling

Hamburg
Serkant Türemiş

Last position:

Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH

  • Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
  • Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
  • Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
  • Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
  • Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.
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Hooman Behmanesh

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Fullstack Developer

Cologne
Hooman Behmanesh

Last position:

Fullstack Developer at Möbel Roller GmbH

  • Further development of the existing e-commerce platform based on SAP Commerce (Hybris) to meet the growing demands of digital commerce.
  • Ensuring the scalability and performance of the backend, so the platform remained stable and efficient even under heavy user load.
  • Development and integration of new OCC REST APIs and services for modular extensions and flexible adjustments, to implement new features quickly.
  • Optimization of data flows and interfaces, which significantly improved platform efficiency and system performance.
  • Ensuring a maintainable and scalable code base by using Clean Code principles, proven design patterns, and a future-proof architecture.
  • Reduction of errors through extensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and load tests with Gatling, supported by the introduction of automated test processes.
  • Improved system performance through targeted refactoring measures and efficient database queries, especially to handle peak loads.
  • Use of modern cloud and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Grafana to ensure a stable and monitored infrastructure.
  • Clear improvement in efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the platform, which now meets the demands of a dynamic and growing e-commerce market.
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Niko Schmuck

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Developing Architect / Solution Architect

Hamburg
Niko Schmuck

Last position:

Developing Architect, Technical Lead "gridlytics" at HH Energienetze

  • Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
  • Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
  • Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.
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Yusuf Congar

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Senior Software Engineer C# | C++ | Java | JS | Microservices | Vert.x | OSGI | IoT | Hardware | MQTT

Würselen
Yusuf Congar

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH

  • Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
  • Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
  • Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
  • Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
  • Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
  • Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
  • Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
  • Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
  • Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
  • Close collaboration with product owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
  • Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance

Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux

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Sabahattin Kunas

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Senior Java Developer | Lead Developer | Architect | Team Lead

Diedorf
Sabahattin Kunas

Last position:

Fully responsible (concept, development, infrastructure, operations) at Own project busik.ch

  • Ride-sharing and bus platform, live and fully functional. Backend Spring Boot 4.1 on Java 21, PostgreSQL with Flyway, Testcontainers integration tests. Operation in my own AWS account (ECS Fargate, ALB, ECR, IAM least privilege) with CI/CD via GitHub Actions and OIDC federation without static credentials. Development throughout AI-assisted with Claude Code, including my own skills and project-specific memory. Spring Boot · Java 21 · PostgreSQL · Flyway · Docker · AWS ECS/ALB/ECR · CI/CD · GitHub Actions · Claude Code
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Markus Blohm

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Consultant, Technical Project Manager

Bergheim
Markus Blohm

Last position:

Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess

  • Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
  • Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
  • Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
  • Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
  • Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
  • Moderation of jour fixe meetings
  • Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
  • Setup of test scenarios
  • Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
  • Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
  • Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
  • Creation of solution models for the CMDB
  • Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
  • Creation of reports for license management
  • Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
  • Creation of a service catalog
  • Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
  • Interface between needs analysis and ServiceNow development team
  • Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
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Vicenco Kenk

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Interim IT Team Lead / IT Service Management / IT Project Management / Solution Architect

Brunnthal
Vicenco Kenk

Last position:

ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)

Unified ITSM framework

  • Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
  • Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units

SLA and OLA management

  • Building a standardized SLA framework
  • Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
  • Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
  • Building meaningful SLA reporting
  • Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units

Service portfolio management

  • Definition of service descriptions
  • If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing

Ticketing & processes

  • Incident management
  • Uniform ticket categories
  • Standardized prioritization
  • Escalation matrix
  • Automations
  • Self-service optimization

Request fulfillment

  • Service catalog across all business units
  • Approval workflows

Problem management

  • Introduction of root cause analysis
  • Known error database
  • Problem review process

Complete asset management concept

  • Hardware lifecycle management
  • Software lifecycle management
  • Leasing lifecycle
  • Mobile device lifecycle
  • Monitor lifecycle
  • Phone lifecycle

Processes

  • Procurement
  • Goods receipt
  • Inventory
  • Assignment
  • Return
  • Disposal
  • Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets

CMDB design

  • Definition of all configuration items:
  • Workplace
  • Notebooks
  • Monitors
  • Mobile phones
  • Printers

Infrastructure

  • Servers
  • Firewalls
  • Switches
  • WLAN
  • Storage
  • Backup systems

Cloud

  • Azure resources
  • Microsoft 365
  • SaaS services

Relationships

  • User ↔ Asset
  • Asset ↔ Service
  • Service ↔ Infrastructure
  • Location ↔ Asset
  • Goal: make all service dependencies visible

Software asset & license management

  • License management concept
  • License balancing
  • Compliance reporting
  • Microsoft license management
  • Adobe license management
  • SaaS management
  • Contract management
  • Renewal management

Interfaces & automation Existing systems

  • Workday
  • Joiner
  • Mover
  • Leaver

TESMA

  • Leasing data
  • Contract data

Matrix42

  • Asset synchronization
  • User synchronization

Active Directory / Entra ID

  • User management

Microsoft 365

  • License assignment
  • Group management

Dormakaba

  • Access processes

  • Lifecycle services

Monitoring platforms

  • PRTG
  • Palo Alto
  • Cisco

Reporting & KPI framework

  • Definition of a management dashboard
  • KPIs
  • Ticket volume
  • SLA fulfillment
  • MTTR
  • First resolution rate
  • Asset accuracy
  • License compliance
  • Change success rate
  • Service availability
  • Degree of automation

Network redesign support

  • Governance
  • Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
  • Definition of affected services
  • Change management structure
  • Communication concept

CMDB integration

  • Recording of all network components
  • Service mapping
  • Dependency analysis

Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles

  • Network documentation
  • Operations documentation
  • Standard changes

Monitoring & event management

  • Target picture
  • Central monitoring concept
  • Event management process
  • Alerting strategy
  • Escalation model

Systems

  • Cisco

  • Palo Alto

  • Fortinet

  • Rubrik

  • Veeam

  • Matrix42

  • Azure

  • Microsoft 365 Automation

  • Ticket creation from monitoring

  • Escalations

  • Standard actions

Audit, compliance & information security

  • ISO 27001 consulting
  • TISAX consulting
  • NIS2 preparation - consulting
  • Audit-ready processes
  • Documentation structure
  • Evidence tracking in Matrix42

Roadmap

  • 12-month roadmap
  • Prioritization of all measures
  • Quick wins
  • Medium-term projects
  • Long-term target picture
  • Documentation
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Christoph Sawicki

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Test Manager

Cologne
Christoph Sawicki

Last position:

Test Manager at Logistics

  • Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
  • Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
  • Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
  • Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
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Yasin Yildiz

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DevOps Architect & Backend Developer

Dortmund
Yasin Yildiz

Last position:

Enterprise Architect at Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Task:

  • Design and build a proof of concept (PoC) for a future-proof virtualization platform, taking secure system architectures into account
  • Assess the current state of existing infrastructures and develop selection and evaluation criteria for the right OS virtualization platform
  • Carry out the requirements analysis and then create and prioritize tickets in the ticket system
  • Complete and continuously update a tool evaluation matrix based on PoC results
  • Support team knowledge building through clear documentation of the approach and results in Confluence
  • Enterprise analysis of existing hardware (creating different BoMs)

Technologies: Vmware, Vmware Aria Operations, Osism, Canonical OpenStack, FishOs, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Confluence, Alma

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Arkadius Sikora

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Senior Java Backend Developer | API & Integration Development | Cloud-Native Microservices | Regulated & KRITIS-Related

Dortmund
Arkadius Sikora

Last position:

AWS Pricing Platform / API & Integration Architecture at Porsche Digital

Development and evolutionary further development of a highly available, cloud-native microservice and integration architecture for dealer and retail processes in the Porsche Car Configurator.

Responsibilities

  • Development of Java-/Kotlin-based backend, API, and integration components (Spring Boot)
  • Integration of internal and external systems via REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS (synchronous and asynchronous)
  • Implementation of stable, high-performance communication and data flows in a cloud-native platform architecture
  • Processing of structured data formats (JSON, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas) based on existing API patterns
  • Performance optimization of distributed microservices with reduced response times and higher operational stability
  • Technical tests (unit, integration, and API tests) as well as error analysis in production-like environments
  • AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CDK
  • CI/CD automation (build, test, and deployment pipelines) with GitHub Actions
  • AI-supported feature implementation (GitHub Copilot Agent)

Label: Kotlin, Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Protobuf, TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, CDK, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers

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Diana Höhne

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Virtual Assistant Back Office & Project Management

Leipzig
Diana Höhne

Last position:

Project Assistant at Julia Leppin

Project coordination for the development of an automated team performance analysis based on WordPress and Gravity Forms. Responsible for coordination between the client, design, and technology, defining requirements, managing implementation, quality assurance of the content, and supporting testing and go-live through to the successful completion of the digital analysis and reporting tool.

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Rüdiger Schulz

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Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization

Berlin
Rüdiger Schulz

Last position:

Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT

  • Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.

  • Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.

  • Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.

  • Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.

  • Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.

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Statistics of experts using macOS

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Position duration

5.2 years

Positions per freelancer

15

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

78%

Master's degree or higher

45%

Doctorate

7%

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

99%

Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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Average rates of experts using macOS

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 798 €

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Median rate 800 €

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 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Native Desktop Application Development

Developing software for the Apple desktop environment requires deep familiarity with Apple frameworks and modern development environments. Professionals build responsive, high-performance applications that leverage the full capability of Mac hardware. They utilize specialized integrated development environments to write clean, compiled code that runs natively on modern architectures.

Enterprise Device Management and Security

Organizations deploying Apple hardware at scale need structured systems for configuration, software distribution, and security enforcement. Specialists set up secure environments that comply with corporate policies while maintaining user privacy. They configure automatic deployment workflows so new hardware is ready for use immediately upon unboxing.

System Architecture and Unix Integration

At its core, the operating system relies on a powerful BSD-based Unix foundation. Specialists work with system-level daemons, launch agents, and custom shell scripts to automate background tasks. They navigate low-level file systems, process communication, and security permissions to integrate custom software with core system services.

Core Ecosystem Technologies

Successful implementation relies on a specific suite of frameworks, languages, and administration tools. Specialists demonstrate deep proficiency across these essential technologies:

  • Swift and SwiftUI for building modern user interfaces.
  • Objective-C and AppKit for maintaining legacy codebases.
  • Jamf Pro, Kandji, or Mobile Device Management protocols.
  • Xcode for compiling, profiling, and debugging applications.
  • Shell scripting languages like Zsh and Bash for automation.

When to Hire External macOS Specialists

Companies seek freelance expertise when launching new desktop initiatives or scaling their Apple fleet. Bringing in external specialists provides immediate technical capability without long-term overhead. Typical trigger points include:

  • Porting an existing mobile iOS application to the desktop.
  • Implementing a corporate-wide Mobile Device Management system.
  • Building custom internal tools that require deep hardware integration.
  • Auditing local machine security configurations for compliance.

What Defines an Expert in the Ecosystem

Top-tier professionals understand the unique constraints of the Apple software sandbox and system permissions. They prioritize the Apple Human Interface Guidelines to ensure software feels intuitive to long-time platform users. They also possess strong knowledge of code signing, provisioning profiles, and App Store distribution pipelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about macOS, in one place.

While both share the Swift language, macOS development involves complex window management, menu bars, and multiple document interfaces. Desktop apps must handle diverse screen sizes, peripheral inputs, and direct access to the local file system.

Modern projects primarily use Swift, while older or highly specialized system software relies on Objective-C. For scripting and automation on OS X and its successors, shell scripting with Zsh is also a key capability.

They utilize Mobile Device Management frameworks combined with tools like Jamf Pro or Apple Business Manager. This allows them to push configurations, manage software updates, and enforce security policies across all macOS devices remotely.

Experts optimize application code to run natively on Apple Silicon chips rather than relying on translation layers. This ensures maximum performance, improved battery life, and compatibility with the latest features of macOS.

A mobile background helps with language syntax, but desktop development requires learning AppKit or desktop-specific SwiftUI components. A dedicated macOS specialist understands complex multitasking, drag-and-drop mechanics, and custom installer packaging.

Applications must be notarized by Apple and run within a restricted sandbox environment to protect user data. A macOS professional configures these entitlements correctly so the application runs without security warnings.

Look for published desktop applications, contributions to open-source system tools, or successful deployment case studies. A strong macOS expert should easily explain their approach to memory management, code signing, and API deprecation cycles.

Setting up directory integrations or MDM architectures is often a one-time project that requires deep specialized knowledge. Hiring a freelance macOS professional ensures a rapid setup without needing a permanent, full-time system administrator.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 798 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are German (99%), English (98%), and French (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (45%), and Banking and Finance (44%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (66%), and Product Development (66%).

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