Medical Device Software Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Medical Device Software
Jens R.
Last position:
Platform Architect & Senior Developer at Direct client, industrial measurement technology, medium-sized company
- Technical leadership across hardware, firmware, and software teams; scope: hardware/firmware team (4 people) and leadership group (5 people)
- Consolidated and documented a product family that had grown over more than 15 years and aligned it with CRA compliance — from the bare-metal I/O module to the cloud interface.
- Provided the most important customer product with the essential requirements and architecture documentation within two months — for a firmware landscape that had grown over more than 15 years. It now supports the customer’s modernization strategy.
- Established a monthly reporting line to the supervisory board and executive board within three months: nine meetings since 12/2025. The report itself is versioned and built from the CI pipeline; it is based on automatically collected activity and release data instead of assessments.
- Built a container-based CI/CD infrastructure from scratch: cross-compilation, host tests, and documentation builds in one continuous pipeline.
- Introduced declarative QA gates for DevOps and development artifacts — from the start using lefthook instead of pre-commit, executed in a dedicated container image.
Technologies used: arc42, req42, tpo42, docToolchain, PlantUML, ArchiMate, C4 model, ADR, C, C++ (GTest), CMake, Bare Metal (ARM Cortex-M3/M7), OCI containers, Jenkins, lefthook, Prometheus, Grafana, SBOM, CRA, OPC, SCADA, PLC integration, IPv6 migration, Zero Trust, Sociocracy 3.0, Cynefin
Andreas S.
Last position:
Consulting on quality management and regulatory affairs at Curevius GmbH
Manufacturer of medical devices
- Creation and further development of quality management systems according to EN ISO 13485
- Gap analysis of existing quality management systems according to ISO 13485
- Consulting and support in customer projects in the field of quality management and
- Proof of regulatory compliance for medical devices of all risk classes
- Preparation of technical documentation according to MDR
- Gap analysis of the risk management file according to ISO 14971:2019
Torsten V.
Last position:
COO/CTO (Freelance) at Reitreal LLC
- Setting up and running operations for offering multi-level tokenized real estate investment possibilities,
- Start-up preparations, establishing a real estate investment trust (REIT)
- Communication with SEC, technology provider selection, etc.
Faruk S.
Last position:
Software Developer at HR Solutions GmbH
- Designing and developing a web application for the public sector
- Setting up and executing software tests, mainly unit tests
- Technical design and implementation of requirements
- Uploading and displaying CSV files
- Communicating with business units regarding development and test support
- Technologies used: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, Spring Data JPA and Hibernate, RESTful, JSON, React, Oracle, JUnit, Mockito, CI/CD, GitLab, Docker, Keycloak, Liquibase, BIRT, Swagger, Microservices
Denys Z.
Last position:
Technical Writer at Omilia Natural Solutions
- Creation of technical documentation for conversational AI products
- Development of user and API manuals (JSON, Markdown)
- Use of Git, Jira, Confluence for version control and task tracking
- Collaboration with engineers and PMs for accurate content
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
Maher K.
Last position:
Executive Management, Managing Partners at HMM Diagnostics GmbH
- Detailed information in the reference projects file
- Responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the company
- Leading and coordinating product development projects in the areas of e-health and medical technology
- Freelance project management activities in various industries, including IT and medical technology
- Introduction of innovative products and solutions in medical technology, connectivity and fitness in international markets
- Building platforms for e-health and corporate health management
- Introduction and migration of ERP systems (SAP Business One, JTL WaWi) in sales- and production-oriented companies
- Project management for international and cross-company projects
- Crisis management and successful control of critical projects
- Support of IT infrastructure including server landscapes and SAN systems
- Consulting for international company founders
Unnikuttan V.
Last position:
Managing Director (Co-Founder) at AathmaSignals
- Spearheading investor outreach and partnership development as founding MD, building the business case and technical narrative needed to attract initial funding and strategic collaborators in the digital health space
- Designing multi-agent AI systems for autonomous biosignal analysis, orchestrating LLM-based reasoning pipelines with domain-specific medical context to enable intelligent, clinical decision support
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber
- Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
- Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
- Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
- Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
- Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
- Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
- Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
- Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
Oleksii K.
Last position:
Software developer (freelance) at Sasse Elektronik GmbH
- Built custom Yocto Linux image with Docker support (NXP i.MX 6ULL)
- Developed distributed Python application (web interface, gas/temp control)
- Designed multiple docker containers for production and development
- Wrote documentation per IEC 62304
Thomas A.
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Cesar S.
Last position:
Lead Cloud Engineer at Charge-V GmbH
- Responsible for setting up and configure AWS Organizations and Control Tower on company's master organizational account
- Administer and maintain various AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning to ensure scalability and reliability
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
- Work closely with development and operations teams to automate deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Develop and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks and infrastructure provisioning
- Implement automation for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure timely incident response
- Implement and enforce security company guidelines and best practices for AWS environments
- Configure and manage AWS security services such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS WAF, AWS Shield, etc.
- Collaborate with the Security Team to improve and update security policies and posture
- Collaborate with development teams to provide agile deployments and optimize application performance and reliability on AWS
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on AWS-related issues and best practices
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance overall infrastructure and operational efficiency
Monika W.
Last position:
Quality Specialist at Nexans GmbH
- Implementation of a quality management system including creating all required process descriptions and work instructions for ISO 9001:2015 certification, as well as final planning and conducting audits
- Creating action catalogs for measures needed to comply with ISO 9001 and achieve the targeted certification
- Preparing documentation related to ISO 9001
- Developing training materials for employees and managers based on the QMH and the created documentation
- Recording results of external audits of departments (incoming goods, production, warehouse logistics, procurement and supplier management, outgoing goods, shipping) according to ISO 9001
- Preparing for and participating in certification audits
Elena C.
Last position:
Plant Quality Manager at BHC Gummi-Metall GmbH
- Reviewing customer requirements (Quality Agreements) and implementing process and product quality measures within the approval processes (start-up support and initial samples according to PPF/PPAP) under APQP
- Main contact for quality-related issues at the site
- Implementing supplier quality support and development
- Ensuring compliance with all quality-specific requirements such as incoming and outgoing inspections, initial sample test reports, quality work instructions, inspection plans, and control charts
- Customer contact for complaint management and handling using Quality Core Tools: 8D report, 5 Why, Ishikawa analysis
- Active use of quality tools: control plan, PFMEA, inspection plan, EMPB, drawings, collecting and analyzing statistical data, R&R, MSA, SPC
- Conducting internal system, product and process audits according to VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.5
- Responsible for certification of the quality management system IATF 16949, occupational health and safety ISO 45001, and environmental management ISO 14001
- Supervising, goal-oriented leadership and development of a 10-member team
Ould Aly I.
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
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Statistics of experts using Medical Device Software
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 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 Medical Device Software
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 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Medical Device Software experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Healthcare (93%)
- Information Technology (81%)
- Manufacturing (81%)
- Automotive (52%)
- Energy (33%)
- Telecommunication (30%)
- Transportation (26%)
- Aerospace and Defense (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What it is
Medical Device Software is software that controls, monitors, analyzes or supports a medical device or clinical workflow. It can run inside equipment, on a connected workstation, in a mobile application or as standalone Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). Its purpose may include diagnosis, treatment support, patient monitoring or device control.
What it builds
This technology appears in products where safety, traceability and dependable operation are essential. Typical deliverables include:
- Embedded control software for imaging, monitoring and therapeutic equipment
- SaMD for clinical analysis, decision support and remote care
- Device connectivity, data exchange and clinician-facing applications
- Verification evidence, risk controls and release documentation
Ecosystem and skills
Professionals work across embedded C or C++, modern application stacks, real-time systems, cloud services and secure device communication. They may use platforms such as Linux, RTOS environments, mobile operating systems and healthcare interfaces including DICOM and HL7 FHIR. Strong knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, usability engineering and cybersecurity supports the technical work.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when a product team must add regulated software capability without slowing an existing roadmap. Common signals include:
- Moving a prototype toward a controlled, verifiable product
- Preparing software architecture and requirements for regulatory review
- Reworking legacy firmware or integrating new sensors and devices
- Closing verification, validation or cybersecurity gaps
What delivery involves
A reliable project starts with a clear intended use, system boundary and risk classification. Specialists translate clinical needs into testable requirements, define interfaces, implement traceable changes and document decisions. Verification and validation should cover normal use, foreseeable misuse, faults, updates and interactions with connected systems.
What strong professionals bring
The best professionals combine software depth with disciplined quality practice. They can explain trade-offs to clinical, hardware, quality and regulatory stakeholders without losing technical precision. In Germany, teams may work on-site for lab access or hardware integration and remotely for documentation, architecture and testing; clear English is common, while German can help in local collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Medical Device Software — answered in short.
Medical Device Software supports diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and device operation. It may control embedded hardware, analyze clinical data, connect devices or operate as standalone Software as a Medical Device.
Medical Device Software has a medical intended use that can affect patient safety, so its development requires documented risk management, traceability and verification. General hospital, scheduling or administrative software may not have the same safety classification or lifecycle obligations.
A strong Medical Device Software specialist often combines embedded development with systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing and quality management. Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, usability engineering, DICOM, HL7 FHIR and hardware interfaces is valuable when the product depends on those areas.
The right level depends on the product risk, lifecycle stage and technical scope. For architecture, regulatory remediation or safety-critical releases, choose a professional who has delivered comparable medical device software and can show traceable requirements, tests and documentation.
Medical Device Software work can often be handled remotely when it involves requirements, architecture, coding, reviews or documentation. On-site collaboration may still be needed for lab equipment, hardware bring-up, usability sessions or integration testing; in Germany, language expectations should be agreed with the project team.
Ask how the specialist manages intended use, risk controls, change control and verification evidence. Review examples of requirements traceability and defect handling, then confirm that the person can collaborate with quality, regulatory, clinical and hardware stakeholders.
Teams may compare Medical Device Software with general embedded software, healthcare IT or cloud-based clinical applications. The choice depends on intended use, device integration, safety impact, connectivity and the evidence required for release.
A capable Medical Device Software professional explains decisions through requirements, architecture, risk analysis and test evidence rather than relying on code samples alone. They should also describe how they handle anomalies, reviews, cybersecurity, software updates and communication with regulated product teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 855 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects are Healthcare (93%), Information Technology (81%), and Manufacturing (81%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Medical Device Software in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Quality Assurance (93%), and Product Development (85%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Medical Device Software
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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