Microsoft Entra ID Experts in Berlin
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Caleb C.
Last position:
Senior Python Backend Engineer at Simon-Kucher
Transmission system operator – network provisioning platform (team lead)
- Designed the saga orchestrator in Python that provisions network fabrics with rollback.
- Split IP, identity, and resource allocation into bounded contexts with their own databases and typed clients.
- Implemented data access using DDD repositories and units of work, with no SQL in the domain code.
- Required integration tests using real PostgreSQL and RabbitMQ containers, and API fuzzing for every service.
- Introduced an agent workflow where a spec starts each change and a human approves every merge.
- Rolled out OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation through GitOps across eighteen Kubernetes clusters.
- Led incident response for stuck provisioning and recorded every outage as a post-mortem.
Languages and software used: Python, FastAPI, Pydantic v2, SQLAlchemy async, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Celery, pytest, testcontainers, schemathesis, Helm, Flux CD, GitLab CI, OpenTelemetry, pi coding agent.
Software product company – datacenter simulation SaaS (backend development)
- Built the asynchronous simulation pipeline as the second-largest contributor among more than twenty team members.
- Tagged every image by commit SHA and semver in the GitHub Actions deployment workflows.
- Diagnosed the RabbitMQ memory alarm that froze every simulation and fixed the limits in the Helm chart.
- Converted the test suite to function-style pytest, with coverage reported in every pipeline.
Languages and software used: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, S3, EKS, Helm, Keycloak, GitHub Actions, pytest, mypy, ruff, SonarQube.
Internal AI platform – model serving and telemetry
- Built the FastAPI service that deploys open-weight models on GPU tiers as OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
- Upgraded production EKS by two Kubernetes minor versions and fixed zone-bound storage faults.
- Traced every model call, including its token count, cost, and latency, through the OpenTelemetry operator.
Languages and software used: Python, FastAPI, vLLM, LangGraph, pydantic-ai, OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, EKS, Helm, Flux CD, Terraform, GitLab CI, OpenTelemetry, Grafana.
Marvin M.
Last position:
Co-founder & CTO · Freelance Software Engineer (AI & SaaS) at Self-employed
- Self-employed · Berlin, Germany
- Co-founded the company and own the entire technical side: product architecture, backend, frontend, infrastructure and operations.
- Designed and built the Automated Booking System (ABS) as well as the core platform and payment logic.
- Development of AI-powered SaaS products, from architecture through backend and frontend to production operation.
- Technical consulting on product architecture, data protection and permissible automation.
- Building, running and monetising my own API products for AI agents, each available as a REST interface and as an MCP server.
- Full ownership of architecture, infrastructure, billing, legal texts and go-to-market.
Victor O.
Last position:
AI Training Engineer at Confidential AI Research Client
- Codebase Evaluation & Problem Design: Designed and stress-tested complex software engineering problems against large open-source Python codebases (including pandas), requiring deep context acquisition and architectural understanding to produce well-scoped, realistic problem statements aligned to strict correctness guidelines.
- Agent Failure Analysis: Assessed LLM coding agent solutions for correctness and completeness, identifying meaningful failures across edge case handling, dtype behaviour, and multi-column NaN propagation logic; documented findings with precision for downstream evaluation use.
- Programmatic Test Suite Development: Authored comprehensive pytest suites to programmatically verify agent-generated solutions against defined requirements, with deliberate coverage of boundary conditions and failure modes not caught by naive implementations.
- Containerised Environment Engineering: Built and debugged Docker environments for reproducible agent execution, including git-based repository provisioning, dependency pinning with npm ci, and multi-stage Dockerfile authoring across Linux-based containers.
André B.
Last position:
External Attack Surface Assessment & Cybersecurity Readiness Checks at Graydaxe Cybersecurity GmbH
- Conducting cybersecurity readiness checks based on an in-house assessment methodology
- Analyzing the external attack surface using the Graydaxe EASM platform
- Assessing maturity levels and deriving prioritized recommendations for action
Bertrand R.
Last position:
Interim IAM Product Owner (Identity Management) at REWE digital GmbH
- Establishing Identity & Directory Management as a new (split-off) team & product within the IAM cluster.
- Leading the “Identity & Directory Management” product (8 people) as Product Owner.
- Concept for ‘Digital Identities’, i.e. IDs with n users/accounts and strategy for a modernized product offering.
- Upgrading APIs, migrating to a containerized infrastructure, rolling out international markets & standardized solutions across the REWE enterprise group.
- Tech: OpenText™ (NetIQ) eDirectory & Identity Manager, LDAP, SAP HR/HCM, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman, REST APIs, Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID, postgresDB, Keycloak, Ansible, Cyberark (PAM), Apache Kafka, Jira, Confluence, Miro.
Karthikeyan R.
Last position:
Full-Stack Developer — Own Product at Self-employed
Java 21 · Spring Boot 3 · Keycloak · PostgreSQL · Docker · Nginx · GitHub Actions · DigitalOcean · React 18 · TypeScript · Plasmo
- Architected and shipped a production-ready Job Application Tracker end-to-end: REST API with 5-stage workflow, pagination, sorting, and dynamic filtering — full ownership from design to live cloud deployment on DigitalOcean.
- Implemented production-grade identity management: OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect / JWT / RBAC via Keycloak, applying Hexagonal Architecture and DDD principles.
- Built automated CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions); containerised with Docker; Nginx reverse proxy with path-based routing and SSL termination.
- Developed a Chrome Extension (Plasmo framework, Manifest V3) that auto-fills job applications directly from LinkedIn into the tracker — demonstrates full product thinking across backend API and browser client.
Ensar Y.
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
Alexander B.
Last position:
Consultant at Bundesdruckerei
- Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
- Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
- Silent install / uninstall
- Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
- Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
- Troubleshooting
- System monitoring
- 2nd and 3rd Level Support
- Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
- Automatic client provisioning
- Quality assurance, testing of software packages
- Workplace Engineering
- Windows Client Engineering
- Management of profiles and group policies
- Working with agile methods (Scrum)
- Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
- Sprint planning
Mohamed G.
Last position:
Lead / Principal Cloud, AI & Security Architect at Freelancer / CC Conceptualise GmbH
Projects:
Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
- Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
- Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
- Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
- Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
- Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management
Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
- Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
- Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
- Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
- DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
- Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git
Krzysztof S.
Last position:
IT Consultant / System Engineer at ITC-Solek
- Worked as an IT Consultant and System Engineer
Markus H.
Last position:
Project Manager
- Due to the ongoing growth of the international company and the diverse printer environment in terms of manufacturers, hardware models, and processes at headquarters and its key sites, it was necessary to redefine the concept and requirements to deliver an efficient and scalable solution. We defined hardware, software, and contractual requirements, developed a marketing concept, and set up a test market for implementation.
- Microsoft Office
- MS Teams
- Box
- PRINCE2 as project management standard
- Creating various project management documents
- Conducting a requirements analysis
- Creating a request for information
- Preparing decision-making documents
- Stakeholder management
- Developing a marketing concept
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Entra ID
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years (Germany: 18 years)
Position duration
2.3 years (Germany: 1.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 73%)
Master's degree or higher
30% (Germany: 39%)
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Entra ID 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 (64%)
- Energy (45%)
- Professional Services (36%)
- Telecommunication (36%)
- Automotive (27%)
- Manufacturing (27%)
- Media and Entertainment (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Identity foundation
Microsoft Entra ID is Microsoft’s cloud identity and access management service. It controls sign-in, authentication and authorization for users, applications, devices and services. Formerly known as Azure Active Directory or Azure AD, it supports workforce identity, external collaboration and secure access to Microsoft cloud resources.
Access architecture
Specialists use Entra ID to create identity models that fit an organization’s structure and risk profile. They configure tenants, custom domains, administrative roles, groups, app registrations, enterprise applications and service principals. They also connect on-premises directories with Microsoft Entra Connect when companies need a coordinated hybrid identity model.
Security controls
Conditional Access is central to Entra ID security. Experts combine authentication strength, multifactor authentication, device signals, location, application context and user risk to shape access policies. They may also implement Privileged Identity Management, identity protection, access reviews, entitlement management and passwordless sign-in with Microsoft Authenticator or FIDO2 security keys.
Typical delivery work
- Design tenant structure, roles and delegated administration
- Integrate Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS applications and custom services
- Plan hybrid identity and directory synchronization
- Configure SSO, federation, provisioning and lifecycle workflows
- Review Conditional Access policies and identity-related risks
Projects often include migrations from Azure AD, federation services or another identity provider. Deliverables can include technical designs, policy baselines, migration plans, runbooks, automation and handover documentation.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists when an identity rollout must move quickly, when access policies have become difficult to govern, or when a merger introduces multiple tenants and directories. They are also valuable during Microsoft 365 adoption, application modernization, zero-trust initiatives and audits. In Berlin, a professional may need to coordinate remote delivery with teams working across Germany while handling German and English documentation.
Strong specialists
Strong Microsoft Entra ID professionals understand identity as part of the wider security and operating model, not as an isolated configuration task. They can explain trade-offs between cloud-only and hybrid identity, test policy changes safely, and document recovery paths. Look for experience with Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Azure subscriptions, Microsoft 365, endpoint management and security monitoring, plus the communication skills to work with infrastructure, security and business teams.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Microsoft Entra ID — answered in short.
Microsoft Entra ID is used to manage digital identities and control access to cloud applications, Microsoft 365, Azure resources, devices and custom services. It provides single sign-on, multifactor authentication, application registration, identity governance and risk-based access policies.
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud identity service, while Active Directory Domain Services is designed mainly for traditional Windows domains, domain joins and on-premises resource access. Many organizations use both through hybrid identity, rather than treating one as a complete replacement for the other.
Microsoft Entra ID is the current name for Azure Active Directory, commonly shortened to Azure AD. The rebranding changed the product name and related terminology, but existing tenants, integrations and core identity capabilities continue to operate.
A strong Microsoft Entra ID specialist often works with Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Microsoft 365, Azure subscriptions, endpoint management and security monitoring. Knowledge of federation, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM and directory synchronization is also useful for application integrations.
The right Microsoft Entra ID freelancer should have handled work similar to your environment, such as tenant consolidation, hybrid identity, application onboarding or Conditional Access design. Ask for evidence of planning, testing, rollback procedures and clear documentation rather than relying only on certification claims.
Microsoft Entra ID projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because configuration, workshops and documentation can be handled securely online. On-site sessions in Berlin may still help with stakeholder workshops, device enrollment, legacy directory discovery or sensitive migration planning.
Review whether the Microsoft Entra ID specialist uses least privilege, staged policy deployment, test groups, monitoring and documented recovery steps. Quality work makes access decisions understandable, limits administrative exposure and avoids policies that could lock out users or critical service accounts.
Microsoft Entra ID is often a strong fit when a company already relies on Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows devices or Microsoft security services. Alternatives may be better for a vendor-neutral environment or a specialized customer identity use case, so the decision should consider integrations, governance, user populations and operating preferences.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 774 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 30% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Energy (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Microsoft Entra ID in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (64%), and Product Development (55%).
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