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Arkadius S.

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

Dortmund
Arkadius S.

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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Jens S.

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Software Developer for C, C++, C++/CLI and C#

Herten
Jens S.

Last position:

Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering

  • Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
  • Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
  • Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
  • Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
  • Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
  • Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
  • VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
  • Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT

Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP

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Mohamad A.

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Network Security Systems Engineer

Bochum
Mohamad A.

Last position:

Systems Engineer for Network Security at Bechtle AG

  • SD-WAN solution by Aruba – Swiss energy company (330 sites): design and implementation of an SD-WAN branch solution with Aruba 9004 gateways, encrypted overlay, policy-based routing, WAN load balancing, and centralized management via Aruba Central.
  • LAN/WLAN & security – schools in Germany (9 sites): deployment of Aruba switches & AP-505, FortiGate 80F firewalls; setup of Checkmk monitoring, incident and change management, and secure admin access (BeyondTrust).
  • Multi-site security – energy billing company (20 sites): deployment of a complete Fortinet solution (FortiGate HA cluster, FortiSwitch PoE, FortiAP), IPsec remote-access VPN via FortiClient, centralized management via FortiCloud, IntraID authentication, operations and incident management.
  • Data center migration – German client: migration of data center switches (Mellanox), firewall cluster, and OfficeConnect switches to a new data center; securing configurations, implementing HA designs, testing, monitoring, and coordinated change and incident processes. Setup of two new 6300 M VSX clustered switches.
  • Data center security – university hospital: implementation of a high-availability FortiGate 400F firewall cluster across three data centers; security policy design, operational support, and change/incident management.
  • Enterprise campus & network access control – manufacturing company in Germany: introduction of Aruba ClearPass NAC, setup of a VSX-based switching architecture, secure WLAN access with MPSK, and integration into existing networks.
  • EU client (Germany & Poland) – Sophos firewalls: operations, incident and change management of Sophos firewalls including IPsec VPN; troubleshooting and ongoing optimization of security configurations.
  • Network modernization – pharmacy client in Germany: design and rollout of core and access switching (Mellanox, Aruba Instant On), migration from Sophos to Fortinet firewalls, network segmentation, and security hardening.
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Jean Erge E.

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Engineer - Automation Technology

Bochum
Jean Erge E.

Last position:

Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH

  • Plan and design complex production systems as part of a team
  • Develop and modify electrical circuit diagrams
  • Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
  • Troubleshoot electronic assemblies
  • Develop PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
  • Identify and implement optimization measures
  • Create operating instructions
  • Ensure IT security of all operational technology
  • Support building services
  • Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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Yoav N.

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Freelance Software Architect

Moers
Yoav N.

Last position:

Freelance Software Architect at Freelance Consultant

  • Various small consultations, e.g. concepts and arcitectures.
  • Updating my Matlab, Linux, IPv6, Cyber-Security, C++ (up to 23) and Python skills.
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Rosemarie F.

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Freelance Management Consultant in the Construction Industry

Dortmund
Rosemarie F.

Last position:

Freelance Management Consultant in the Construction Industry at Freelance Management Consultant

  • Implemented Agile methodologies to drive AI-enabled process optimization
  • Integration of AI-driven solutions with SAP S/4 HANA
  • Facilitated the adoption of advanced analytics tools to enhance decision-making
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Romuald G.

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Software Developer

Recklinghausen
Romuald G.

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Software Developer at Aluminium Norf GmbH

  • Setting up a server to distribute production events from MES to the existing PPS
  • Adding additional servers to the existing setup
  • Reporting changes in packaging inventory to TWMS
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Manfred L.

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Senior Consultant Information Security

Dortmund
Manfred L.

Last position:

Senior Consultant Information Security at Creditplus Bank AG

  • Designing the information security process based on ITIL 4
  • Designing the ITIL 4 incident and change management processes
  • Creating information security policies for the bank
  • Support in the project for internal audit findings
  • Advising on the setup of the bank's internal control systems (ICS)
  • Advising on setting up ICS processes
  • Advising and supporting security architecture and risk analysis of the existing IT landscape, including IT security architecture, data management, data compliance & physical security
  • Advising and project leadership for the security concept of the bank's assets
  • Advising and support in contracts with external service providers to meet the bank's regulatory (BAIT; MaRisk; DORA; NIS2; GDPR) and information security requirements
  • Support in planning and implementing a SOC/SIEM and risk management
  • Support for the spam email team in analyzing and handling incidents
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Talha Y.

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Remote part-time worker & pensioner

Herne
Talha Y.

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Remote part-time worker & pensioner

  • Designing schematics, PCB layout, documentation
  • Reviewing, debugging and fixing schematics and PCB layout
  • Second source part searching and testing
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Peter B.

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Senior IT Infrastructure Architect

Sankt Augustin
Peter B.

Last position:

Senior IT Infrastructure Architect at IBM Germany

  • Providing, as a senior IT specialist, advisory to internal teams and gematik
  • Actively member of a new advisory & regulatory Design Authority team
  • Creating simplified overview diagrams of complex situations
  • Creating and updating documentation in the document tool Confluence
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Ulrich E.

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Technical Consulting in Electrical Engineering

Herdecke
Ulrich E.

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Technical Consultant in Electrical Engineering

  • Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications

  • Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units

  • Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation

  • Development of analog and digital circuits

  • Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines

  • Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring

  • Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)

  • Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters

  • Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners

  • Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device

  • Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning

  • Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)

  • Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers

  • Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items

  • Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring

  • Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)

  • Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment

  • Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents

  • Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees

  • Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)

  • Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer

  • System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety

  • Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice

  • Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant

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Andreas N.

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Freelancer

Bönen
Andreas N.

Last position:

Freelancer at Freelance Work

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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Visio

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

23 years (Germany: 25 years)

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund have 23 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 25 years.

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 3.1 years)

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.6 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.1 years.

Positions per freelancer

14 (Germany: 16)

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 16.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

90% (Germany: 85%)

90% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 5% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 85%.

Master's degree or higher

40% (Germany: 51%)

40% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 11% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 51%.

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 5)

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund hold 4 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
3 of the Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge less than €640 per day.
4 of the Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €800 per day.
2 of the Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charges between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charges €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Dortmund 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 Dortmund using Microsoft Visio

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

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Daily rate avg. 720 €
Germany avg. 863 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 680 €
Germany median 840 €

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.

Microsoft Visio 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 (69%)
  • Manufacturing (62%)
  • Automotive (46%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Telecommunication (46%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Professional Services (38%)
  • Retail (38%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Visio does

Microsoft Visio is a diagramming and visualization application for turning complex information into clear, structured graphics. Companies use it to document business processes, organizational structures, floor plans, network layouts, system relationships and technical workflows. Its templates, shapes and connectors help teams communicate how work and systems fit together.

Core deliverables

Visio specialists create diagrams that are easy to read, maintain and share across business teams. Typical deliverables include:

  • BPMN-style process maps and cross-functional flowcharts
  • Network, infrastructure and system architecture diagrams
  • Organization charts, floor plans and facility layouts
  • Data-linked diagrams for operational reporting
  • Documentation standards, templates and reusable shape libraries

Ecosystem and tooling

Microsoft Visio works closely with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams and Excel. Professionals may also use Visio for the web, Visio Data Visualizer, Power Automate and Power BI when diagrams need collaboration, structured input or operational context. Knowledge of UML, BPMN, Azure icons, network notation and Microsoft security practices adds value where diagrams support broader transformation work.

When to bring in expertise

Freelance expertise is useful when diagrams must support a migration, audit, process redesign or new operating model. Companies often need help converting scattered documentation into consistent visual standards, linking diagrams to business data or preparing files for collaboration across departments. In Dortmund, this can support manufacturing, logistics, public services and other organizations with complex operational structures.

Signs you need a specialist

Bring in a Microsoft Visio professional when:

  • Existing diagrams are inconsistent, outdated or difficult to update
  • Process owners need a shared notation and governance model
  • Network or application relationships are unclear during change projects
  • Business data must drive repeatable diagrams or visual reports
  • Teams need remote and on-site collaboration around the same documentation

What strong professionals bring

Strong specialists combine visual communication with process analysis and technical understanding. They select the right notation, keep layouts readable and build templates that other teams can use without constant rework. They also clarify requirements, protect sensitive information and deliver source files that remain editable. For Dortmund-based work, German communication may help with local stakeholders, while remote collaboration can work well when documentation, review routines and naming standards are agreed early.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Microsoft Visio, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Microsoft Visio is used to create structured diagrams for processes, organizations, networks, systems, facilities and technical documentation. It helps teams explain relationships and workflows that are difficult to understand in plain text.

Microsoft Visio is more specialized than PowerPoint for connected diagrams, formal notation, reusable shapes and data-linked visualizations. Lucidchart often emphasizes browser-first collaboration, while Visio can be the stronger choice for organizations already working in Microsoft 365 and needing established desktop and web workflows.

A strong Microsoft Visio specialist may also understand BPMN, UML, network notation, business process analysis and enterprise architecture. Experience with SharePoint, Excel, Power Automate, Power BI or Microsoft 365 governance is useful when diagrams connect to wider documentation and reporting processes.

The right level depends on the deliverable. A simple organization chart may need strong application knowledge, while a process repository or infrastructure documentation project calls for experience with notation, stakeholder interviews, data structures and documentation governance. Review comparable work rather than relying only on tool familiarity.

Yes. Microsoft Visio projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when source data, review responsibilities and file storage are defined clearly. On-site workshops in Dortmund can still be valuable for mapping complex processes or aligning several stakeholder groups.

Microsoft Visio may be less suitable when a team needs highly collaborative whiteboarding, rapid informal ideation or a design-heavy presentation graphic. In those cases, a dedicated collaboration or design tool may fit better, while Visio remains useful for controlled business and technical documentation.

Inspect whether the diagrams use a consistent notation, readable hierarchy and meaningful connectors. A good Microsoft Visio deliverable has editable source files, clear naming, sensible page structure and documentation that another team member can maintain without rebuilding the diagram.

A Microsoft Visio professional should clarify the target audience, required notation, source data, Microsoft 365 environment, access constraints and approval process. It is also important to agree whether the outcome is a single diagram, a reusable template set or a governed documentation system.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects are Information Technology (69%), Manufacturing (62%), and Automotive (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Visio in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (85%), and Project Management (85%).

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