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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.

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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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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 facilities as part of a team
  • Prepare and modify electrical circuit diagrams
  • Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
  • Analyze faults in electronic assemblies
  • Create PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
  • Identify and implement optimization measures
  • Prepare operating instructions
  • Ensure IT security for the entire operational technology
  • Support building technology
  • Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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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

  • Set up a server to distribute production events from MES to the existing PPS
  • Added further servers to the existing process
  • Reported changes to the packing inventory to TWMS
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Mohamad A.

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Network Security Systems Engineer

Bochum
Mohamad A.

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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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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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Andreas N.

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Freelancer

Bönen
Andreas N.

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Freelancer at Freelance work

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Yoav N.

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Freelance Software Architect

Moers
Yoav N.

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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.

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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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Manfred L.

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Senior Consultant Information Security

Dortmund
Manfred L.

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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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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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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 years)

Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.5 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 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: 84%)

90% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 6% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 84%.

Master's degree or higher

40% (Germany: 52%)

40% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 12% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 52%.

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 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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27% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge less than €640 per day.
36% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €800 per day.
18% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge between €800 and €960 per day.
9% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
9% of Microsoft Visio experts in Dortmund charge €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Dortmund are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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. 721 €
Germany avg. 861 €

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 29 Oct 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

Diagramming with Visio

Microsoft Visio is a visual diagramming application for turning complex information into structured drawings. Companies use it for flowcharts, process maps, organization charts, floor plans, network layouts, UML diagrams and technical documentation. Its templates, shapes and connectors help teams communicate how work, systems and responsibilities fit together.

Microsoft ecosystem

Visio works closely with Microsoft 365 and commonly fits into environments that use SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Power BI and Power Automate. Specialists may configure data-linked diagrams, import structured information, publish documents for collaboration and manage reusable templates. Familiarity with Microsoft Graph, Azure services or SQL sources can extend what a Visio solution delivers.

Common deliverables

  • Business process maps for operations, compliance and service design
  • Organization charts linked to structured personnel data
  • Network, infrastructure and system diagrams
  • Floor plans, evacuation layouts and facility documentation
  • UML, BPMN-style and technical diagrams for project teams

The right format depends on who will use the diagram and how often it must change. A strong professional balances visual clarity with reliable data, consistent notation and practical maintenance.

When specialists help

Companies often bring in freelance Microsoft Visio specialists when documentation is incomplete, a major process is changing or internal teams need diagrams for audits and transformation work. They can standardize scattered drawings, convert legacy files, build templates and connect diagrams to business data. In Dortmund, local industrial, logistics, service and public-sector organizations may also value on-site workshops alongside remote production.

Skills beyond Visio

Useful adjacent knowledge includes business process modelling, BPMN, UML, network fundamentals, information architecture and technical writing. Microsoft 365 administration, Excel data preparation, SharePoint publishing and Power Automate can make diagrams easier to update and share. Professionals should also understand accessibility, version control and permissions when documents support company-wide decisions.

Quality signals

Look for a portfolio that shows different diagram types, not only attractive screenshots. Ask how the specialist gathers requirements, chooses notation, handles revisions and keeps linked data accurate. Strong work has a clear visual hierarchy, meaningful labels, aligned shapes and documented conventions. For remote collaboration, precise feedback routines matter; for on-site work in Dortmund, workshop facilitation and clear communication in the required business language are equally important.

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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 visual documentation, including flowcharts, process maps, organization charts, network diagrams, floor plans and UML drawings. It helps teams explain relationships, responsibilities, workflows and technical structures more clearly than text alone.

Microsoft Visio is often preferred by companies already invested in Microsoft 365, Windows and desktop document management. Lucidchart and draw.io can offer convenient browser-first collaboration, while Visio is strong for Microsoft integrations, established templates and detailed diagram control.

A strong Visio specialist may also understand BPMN, UML, network notation, process analysis, Excel, SharePoint and Power Automate. Data modelling, technical writing and information design are valuable when diagrams must remain accurate and useful after handover.

The required Microsoft Visio experience depends on the deliverable. A simple organization chart may need basic diagramming skills, while data-linked process libraries, network documentation or reusable templates call for deeper knowledge of shapes, automation, standards and Microsoft 365 workflows.

Microsoft Visio projects are often suitable for remote work when source data, notation rules and review processes are available digitally. On-site sessions in Dortmund can still help with process discovery, workshops and stakeholder alignment, especially when diagrams describe physical operations or complex internal workflows.

Visio is better suited to diagrams that require connected shapes, structured layouts, reusable templates or links to data. PowerPoint is useful for presenting a finished visual story, but it is less practical for maintaining detailed process, network or organizational documentation.

Review whether the Microsoft Visio files are easy to read, edit and maintain, not just visually polished. Check the use of consistent notation, logical connectors, accessible labels, sensible page layouts and documented conventions, then ask for a short walkthrough of the editable source files.

Microsoft Visio may be described simply as Visio or as a Microsoft diagramming tool. Older documentation may refer to Visio Standard or Visio Professional, so a specialist should clarify the edition, licensing context, integration needs and file formats before starting.

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 721 € 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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