Memcached Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Memcached
Sascha Seewald
Last position:
Entrepreneur at novael.de
- Focus areas: application development, IT security, project management, conceptual design, online/offline marketing, print, startup phase, SMEs
- Hosting (until end of 2015), monitoring, IT infrastructure, cloud solutions
- Frameworks and tools: Scrum, Kanban, OKR, agile patterns, .NET Core, node.js, Angular, React/JSX, PHP OOP, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, MySQL, MS SQL, Postgres, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform
Gwen Glaser
Last position:
Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens
Further development of a software solution for managing test requests and test notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Hamburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
- Developed numerous features, performance optimizations, refactoring, error analysis
- Refactored the dev container setup
- Optimized the GitLab CI build pipeline
- Contributed optimizations to the team workflow
Sebastian Schkudlara
Last position:
AI Engineer at Babel Group
- Developed RAG-based AI solutions integrated with enterprise data infrastructure for high-accuracy responses.
- Optimized LLM performance, reducing latency and cost with fine-tuned AI models.
- Built NLP pipelines for summarization, entity extraction, and sentiment analysis, enhancing automation workflows.
Timon Ringwald
Last position:
Database Developer – Research Project – Healthcare Billing at MeQuEn GmbH
- Optimizing dynamically generated databases for logging
- Tools: MariaDB, C#, Visual Studio, VMs, Docker, Windows, Linux
Alexander Vasiliev
Last position:
Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer at Kaufland e-commerce / real.digital (ex hitmeister.de)
- Evolved the platform from bare-metal infrastructure with a monolithic PHP application to a hybrid Google Cloud architecture with Go microservices on Kubernetes
- Managed and scaled a production infrastructure with 300+ VMs and dozens of clusters, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis and Elasticsearch clusters
- Designed architecture, deployment, monitoring, performance analysis, and upgrades for all platform services using Terraform and Ansible
- Migrated observability systems from ELK and Prometheus to Datadog, managed with Terraform
- Introduced Jenkins CI/CD with SonarQube integration and automated tests to speed up feedback cycles
- Containerized the testing environment and implemented GitLab CI pipelines for Docker image builds, static code analysis, and infrastructure tests
- Performed zero-downtime migrations of MySQL and MongoDB clusters to Google Cloud
- Developed reusable Ansible roles for database clusters and automated data obfuscation for staging environments
- Decomposed monolithic databases and migrated to microservice architectures
- Built tools to detect and optimize slow queries in MySQL and MongoDB
- Conducted online schema migrations with pt-online-schema-change without downtime windows
- Developed internal Go applications for batch queries, GitLab-Jira integration, and MongoDB backup recovery
- Technologies: Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine, Go, Bash, Python, PHP, SQL, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Drone CI, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Nomad, Ansible, Terraform, Grafana, ELK, Prometheus, Datadog, Nagios, Zabbix, Nginx, HAProxy, Vault, Helm, SonarQube, Filebeat, Auditbeat, Google Cloud, AWS
Ehsan Ali
Last position:
Senior FullStack Developer at Modix GmbH
- Conduct daily 15-minute standup Scrum meetings, pick up tasks from the Jira storyboard, design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP8, Symfony APIs, React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Docker, Redis caching, and Git, as well as write test cases
- Write clean, efficient, reusable, and secure code following best practices
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Integrate third-party APIs, services, and payment gateways
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Design and manage MySQL databases
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and security guidelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Use GitLab for deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines
- Contribute to architecture planning, system enhancements, and new features, and document using Jira Confluence
- Continuously research new PHP technologies, frameworks, and development trends
Zacharias Creutznacher
Last position:
CTO at Laracraft
- Architecture and conception
- Development at Cynapsis Interactive (Laravel, Filament, Google Ads API)
- Analyze and monitoring tool for z-optimations GmbH (Laravel, Blade)
- Development at ProgressMaker (Laravel, REST-API)
- Development of a data warehouse at ProgressMaker (Laravel)
- Development of SimpleStats.io (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss)
- Development of Validation for Laravel (Laravel, Vue, Inertia, Tailwindcss)
- Development of multiple open-source projects (laravel-date-scopes, laravel-schema-rules, laravel-xhprof)
Rainer Bieniek
Last position:
Senior Developer at RWE Trading
- Development of custom microservices in the power exchanges area based on Spring Boot 3 using PostgresQL, ActiveMQ, Kafka and S3
- Revision and re-implementation of legacy microservices (Scala / Akka) on Spring Boot 3
- DevOps tasks for running the microservices in an AWS runtime environment
- Senior role in the development area in collaboration with the internal client
Adam Parusel
Last position:
Senior Backend Developer at RTL+ / TVNOW
- As a Senior Backend Developer on the Meta Team, I was responsible for running and developing the "Stable" backbone, which contains all the data of RTL+ (formerly TVNOW) and is the core of the application.
- RTL+ is the largest Europe-based streaming provider with several million customers, for whom movies, series, and documentaries are made available daily on the web, TV, or via the app.
- Besides high availability and scalability during peak loads, low response times are key to serving users as best as possible. User satisfaction is the company's most important metric. Accordingly, the focus was on guaranteeing the best user experience.
- A lot of emphasis was placed on system architecture, optimized code, high test coverage, optimized database queries, and the use of intelligent multi-layer caching strategies.
- Scrum was used within the SAFe framework for agile feature development and organized in Jira.
- Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Symfony, Linux, Apache, nginx, MySQL, Redis, Varnish, Memcached, AWS, API, REST, Git, Jira, Docker, Scrum
Haseeb Ahmad
Last position:
Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer at FINLINK
- Delivered MVP for strategic enterprise client including core Links banking APIs and interest rate calculations
- Integrated German banking APIs for automated credit checks
- Built lead distribution system that improved sales team efficiency by 40%
- Developed microservices architecture for mortgage offer generation from multiple banks
- Automated document verification process for customer KYC and income validation
- Implemented GDPR-compliant consent management for customer data protection
- Deployed and managed services using Kubernetes with custom YAML configurations
- Wrote comprehensive test coverage using Rspec ensuring code reliability
- Reduced customer onboarding time by 30% through workflow optimization
Daniel Winzen
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
Akram Belajouza
Last position:
Frontend / Backend Developer at ethikPool / folioNet
- Developed a complete solution for ethics committees and medical boards from submission to approval
- Integrated a DICOM viewer to display medical images (CT, MRI)
- Implemented a filesystem with folder and subfolder structure
- Found and fixed security vulnerabilities
- Improved code quality and application performance
- Maintained client servers
Martin Wilhelmi
Last position:
Security Auditor at MissionMe
- Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
- Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App
Robert Barisic
Last position:
Lead Developer & Consultant at BIOCOM AG
Solo full-stack developer for upgrading a Rails 4 legacy application to Rails 7, including deployment setup via Capistrano and NGINX configuration
Delivered a custom admin dashboard with ChartJS reports, PDF generator and CSV batch importer via Administrate
Implemented new features for reporting, import, data management and GDPR compliance, redesigned core components
Henning Petersen
Last position:
Backend Systems Development at Deutsche Bank/DWS/Morgenfund
- Developed backend systems for the DWS Investment App, a white-label investment solution (robo-advisor), and an investment solution for institutional clients.
- Java 8-17, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, OpenAPI 3.0, JPA, JDBI, Oracle, Hazelcast, JXLS, Apache POI, Apache PDFBox, Apache Kafka & Avro, Active MQ, Elasticsearch, React Native, Spock Test, IntelliJ IDEA, Kubernetes, Helm, Microservices/Netflix-Stack, TeamCity, Splunk.
- Kanban team, continuous integration.
- Migrated existing applications from Deutsche Bank's private cloud environment to Azure as part of a carve-out.
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Statistics of experts using Memcached
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Banking and Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
14%
Certifications per freelancer
0
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 Memcached
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What Memcached does
Memcached is a distributed in-memory cache. It stores hot data in RAM so applications can answer repeated reads faster and avoid hitting the database every time. Companies use it for session data, page fragments, feature flags, and other values that need quick access.
Where it fits
It is common in systems that need simple, fast caching with a small operational footprint. Typical uses include:
- API response caching
- Session storage
- Database query offloading
- Temporary counters and rate limits
- Web page fragment caching
Skills that matter
Strong Memcached professionals know cache keys, expiry rules, eviction behavior, and connection handling. They understand when to cache, what not to cache, and how to keep stale data under control. They also work well with Redis, databases, and application logs because cache problems rarely live in one layer.
Tooling and ecosystem
Memcached usually appears inside Python, Java, PHP, Node.js, or Ruby systems, behind web frameworks and service layers. Experts often work with client libraries, load balancers, observability tools, and deployment setups on Linux or containers. They should be comfortable reading application metrics and tracing cache misses.
When companies bring in help
Teams look for freelance help when cache hit rates drop, latency climbs, or the system starts to fail under traffic spikes. They also bring in specialists during migrations, refactors, or production incidents. In Germany, remote work is common, but on-site sessions can help when cache behavior must be reviewed with infrastructure and application teams together.
What good work looks like
Good Memcached work is simple, precise, and measurable. The cache keys are consistent, TTLs fit the data, and failures fall back cleanly to the source system. A strong specialist can explain why Memcached is the right tool, when memcache is what searchers mean, and when another cache layer is a better fit.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Memcached.
Memcached is used to keep frequently read data in memory so applications respond faster and the database gets fewer repeat requests. Teams use it for sessions, cached API responses, page fragments, and short-lived lookup data. It fits systems where speed matters and the cache can be rebuilt if needed.
Memcached is usually the simpler choice when you need a fast cache and nothing more. Redis adds richer data structures, persistence options, and more advanced server-side features. Many teams choose Memcached for straightforward caching and Redis when they need a broader in-memory data layer.
A strong Memcached specialist should understand the application stack, database behavior, and traffic patterns around the cache. Useful adjacent skills include API design, observability, Linux basics, and client-library work in languages such as Java, Python, PHP, or Node.js. They should also know how to handle cache invalidation without breaking data flow.
Not every Memcached task needs a deep platform specialist, but production tuning does. Simple integration work can be handled by an experienced application professional, while cache design, troubleshooting, and performance fixes need someone who has worked through real traffic and failure cases. If the cache sits on a critical path, choose proven experience.
Yes, Memcached work is often done remotely because most tasks are code, configuration, and metrics based. For teams in Germany, remote specialists can be effective if they have access to logs, dashboards, and the people who own the application and infrastructure. On-site meetings help when the cache issue touches several teams or needs fast coordination.
If a Memcached layer is growing unstable, the signs are usually clear: more database load, slower responses, more cache misses, or odd eviction patterns. Another warning sign is when teams are unsure what belongs in the cache and what should stay in the database. That is a good time to bring in a specialist.
Look for clear decisions, not just setup knowledge. A good Memcached professional can explain key design, expiry choices, failure handling, and how they measured the result. They should also know when Memcached is the right fit and when the problem really calls for another approach.
People often use Memcached and memcache as search terms for the same technology, even though the official name is Memcached. MemcacheD is usually just a mistaken spelling. A reliable specialist will recognize all of these terms and still focus on the actual cache behavior the system needs.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 753 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 14% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and Spanish (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (53%), and Banking and Finance (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Memcached in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (47%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Memcached
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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