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Rüdiger Schulz
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT
Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.
Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.
Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.
Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.
Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.
Santhosh Kannan
Last position:
Freelance Software Engineer at Zalando SE
- Support Authorization as a Service initiative for enterprise-scale authorization platform
- Incorporate comprehensive observability solutions into authorization infrastructure
- Provision and manage AWS infrastructure for authorization services
- Mentor development team on AWS and Kubernetes best practices
- Tech Stack: Java/Kotlin, Golang, Python, OPA, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
Maciej Rosiek
Last position:
Full Stack Developer (Freelancer) at Runbuggy
- Led development of RunBot AI assistant autonomously using LLM-powered workflow automation (React, TypeScript, Java, MongoDB, NATS)
- Architected TMS platform providing unified transportation management and real-time logistics visibility with AI processing pipelines
- Designed event-driven microservices architecture supporting marketplace
- Drove architectural decisions and technical leadership across full-stack platform development
Hamza Khan
Last position:
Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer)
- Acted as technical consultant to optimize multi-layer ensemble models combining ResNet, CNN-BiGRU-Attention, and XGBoost.
- Guided implementation of a Logistic Regression meta-learner to solve class imbalance problems, achieving 92.86% accuracy and 0.9644 AUC on PTB-XL and Chapman-Shaoxing datasets.
Nune Isabekyan
Last position:
Fractional CTO at OpsWorker
OpsWorker turns Kubernetes alerts into root-cause analyses, on top of the monitoring a team already runs. I lead the technical side: the agent architecture, the AWS infrastructure it runs on (fully inside EU regions), and the engineering decisions behind it, read-only in the cluster by default, human in the loop for judgment. The stack underneath: Amazon Bedrock and Bedrock AgentCore, agents built with the Strands Agents SDK, the Claude and OpenAI APIs, and the Kubernetes API.
Ibrahim Hilali
Last position:
Senior Full Stack / AI Engineer at Punktum Digital GmbH
- Context: Healthcare and laboratory teams required faster document analysis, treatment-planning support, and reliable AI workflows for MR/VR-assisted operations.
- Contribution: Built the AI healthcare platform, model/agent workflows, VR-glasses deployment platform, REST APIs, Next.js/React interfaces, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Impact: Delivered a production-ready AI product foundation that improved clinical document review, supported laboratory automation, and made VR fleet deployment manageable across environments.
Tech: TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, React, Java, Spring Boot, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
Ersin Keser
Last position:
Founder & Lead Architect at ORBYNT / 7Style
- Full automation of the software development process: ticket analysis → AI coding agents → pull request → automated code review → deployment
- Multi-tenant architecture with 82 database models and real-time WebSocket monitoring
- Integration of 40+ AI tools with Claude & GPT
- Tech stack: React, TypeScript, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, BullMQ
- Platform in productive use with paying customers
Marcus Brose
Last position:
Alpecin.de - Dr. Wolff Group
- Development of a component library based on a design system for several international brands such as Alpecin, Karex, Linola and Plantur 39
- Integration of headless CMS, PIM and commerce solutions
- UI/UX development
- Prototype development
- MVP development
- API design and development
- SaaS development (whitelabel/multi-tenant)
- Headless CMS integration
- Design systems Digital signage
- Internationalization (i18n)
- Javascript
- Component library
- Tailwind CSS
- Storybook
- HTML
- Vue 3
- Storyblok
- Github Actions
- SEO
- i18n Theming
- React
Alois Rietzler
Last position:
Senior Fullstack Developer at brandung GmbH
- Opt-in RAG extension over tenant-owned data sources (SharePoint, Confluence) on existing multi-tenant enterprise AI platform
- Architecture: ADRs, solution evaluations, permission strategy, cost modeling
- End-to-end SharePoint and Confluence connectors: OAuth consent flows, token refresh, metadata sync, search integration
- Permission resolution: ACL indexing at ingestion and query-time verification (document-level security)
- Elasticsearch hybrid search (semantic + keyword) with RRF scoring
- RAG chat with context injection and source citations
- Stack: Elastic Cloud, Elasticsearch, Docker, Northflank, Next.js, React, TypeScript, Prisma, Microsoft Graph API, Atlassian REST API, OAuth 2.0
Louis Guitton
Last position:
Freelance Solutions Architect and Machine Learning Engineer at Self-employed
- Develop and demonstrate solutions using GenAI software like langchain, vercel ai sdk, copilotkit
- Work with customers to understand their challenges and provide the best solutions based on open-source data products
- Build RAG and GraphRAG solutions using Neo4j, lancedb, and Postgres
- Deploy a LLMOps platform using kubernetes, terraform, helmfile, Arize phoenix, mlflow
- Architect and build data pipelines using dbt, Trino, Spark, Iceberg, Airflow, ArgoCD, terraform, kubernetes
- Delivered user-centred technical strategy for Agriculture 4.0 and precision livestock farming, helping my client secure funding from Bpifrance
- Delivered a prospecting tool for a leading French solar carport installer, using geospatial computing (GIS), speeding up the sales process
- Built digital twin architecture for solar carports and EV chargers, making real-time monitoring and smart charging possible
Daniel Suszczynski
Last position:
Engineering Leader & AI-Assisted Developer at Independent · Building with AI
- Building a full-stack e-commerce product using AI-assisted development, deliberately returning to hands-on engineering to validate how AI changes software development workflows and team dynamics.
- Exploring VP Technology, Head of Engineering, and Director of Engineering opportunities where hands-on AI experience meets organisational scaling expertise.
- Open to advisory conversations on AI-augmented engineering teams, technology strategy, platform architecture, and organizational design.
- No registered business. No commercial activity.
Igor Kazarnovskiy
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer
Jonathan Stone
Last position:
AI-Powered Product & Business Development at Self-Employed
- Developed websites, CRMs, and micro-SaaS using Lovable, Claude Code/ VS Studio (Vercel, Next.js, React, Supabase)
- Developed an analytics service to unlock automation gains
Alexandr Kuĉun
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Insurance Industry Client
- Single-handedly executing end-to-end legacy system migration to modern stack, working autonomously with minimal supervision
- Converting stakeholder resistance into buy-in through regular demos and feedback sessions with initially skeptical internal teams
- Proactively identifying improvements to common libraries beyond project scope
Sascha Bach
Last position:
Professional Development at Career Break
Intensive upskilling program to expand into fullstack, AI, and accessibility - preparing for freelance Angular/React projects with Next.js, Redux, and LLM integration.
Key achievements:
React - The Complete Guide (incl. Next.js, Redux): Comprehensive course on React Hooks, Redux Toolkit, React Router, Next.js App Router, React Server Components, Form Actions (React 19), authentication, unit testing, TypeScript integration, and fullstack apps with HTTP requests.
Practical Prompt Engineering Masterclass: Hands-on masterclass on prompt design, chain-of-thought, few-shot prompting, and LLM optimization for AI-powered frontend features like accessibility checks.
Understanding TypeScript: Deep dive into TypeScript types, interfaces, generics, and integration with React/Next.js for type-safe, scalable codebases.
Design Thinking: Methods for user-centered design, ideation, prototyping, and iteration - applied to accessible UI/UX concepts.
Web Accessibility Training Course WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 Compliance: Detailed WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, BFSG requirements, audit techniques, ARIA widgets, and screen reader testing for compliant Angular/React applications.
New skills: Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, prompt engineering, WCAG, design thinking.
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Statistics of experts using Next.js
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 15 years)
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
10 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
97% (Germany: 88%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 49%)
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Speak two or more languages
95% (Germany: 96%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using Next.js
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 it is
Next.js is a React framework for building production web apps and sites. It adds routing, server-side rendering, static generation, API routes, and image handling on top of React. Teams use it when they need fast pages, strong SEO, and a clean path from content site to full product.
Where it fits
- marketing sites and landing pages
- SaaS front ends and customer portals
- content-heavy sites with CMS integrations
- dashboards, account areas, and e-commerce flows
It is a common choice for projects that need React, but also need better page delivery and simpler structure.
The ecosystem
Next.js work usually sits close to React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern CSS tools. Experts often connect it to headless CMS systems, auth providers, analytics, search, and payment services. They also work with the App Router, data fetching patterns, and deployment setups such as Vercel or container-based hosting.
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance Next.js specialists when a team needs to launch quickly, modernize an older React app, or fix performance and rendering issues. Berlin teams often use them for product launches, multilingual sites, or short, focused delivery alongside in-house experts. They are also useful when the internal team needs help with architecture or a migration from pages-based code to the App Router.
What strong experts do
A strong Next.js expert writes clear component structure, keeps rendering choices intentional, and avoids brittle data flows. They understand hydration, caching, route handling, and where server and client code should live. Good experts also leave readable code, stable builds, and enough tests for future changes.
How to judge fit
Look for experts who can explain why they chose SSR, SSG, or client-side rendering for a specific page. Ask for examples of routing, CMS integration, image optimization, and production debugging. The best specialists talk in concrete trade-offs, not vague best practices, and they can work well with product, design, and backend teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Next.js.
Next.js is used to build React-based sites and apps that need strong rendering, routing, and good performance. It fits landing pages, content platforms, product front ends, and authenticated user areas. Many teams choose it when they want React, but need more structure than a plain SPA.
Choose Next.js when SEO, first-page load, or content delivery matter, or when the app needs server rendering and static generation. Plain React can be enough for a simple client-only app, but it usually needs more setup for those concerns. Next.js gives teams those pieces in one framework.
A strong Next.js specialist usually works comfortably with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern CSS. They should also understand API integration, authentication, testing, and deployment. For many projects, headless CMS work and performance tuning matter just as much.
A small content site can be handled by a capable Next.js freelancer with solid framework experience and good React habits. A migration, multi-tenant product, or complex rendering setup needs someone who has shipped similar work before. The key is not just familiarity, but judgment about routing, data flow, and deployment.
Yes, Next.js work is often done remotely because most tasks are code, review, and deployment focused. Berlin teams may still want a freelancer who can join workshops on-site for planning, then work remotely during delivery. Clear communication in English is usually enough, and German can help in mixed internal teams.
Next.js is the React-based option, while Nuxt is the Vue equivalent and Remix takes a different approach to routing and data loading. Compared with plain React, Next.js adds more opinionated structure and more built-in web delivery features. The right choice depends on your frontend stack and the kind of app you need to ship.
A Next.js freelancer should deliver working pages, clean route structure, integration with APIs or CMS tools, and code that is ready for production. Good work also includes performance improvements, clear documentation, and sensible testing. For migration projects, expect help with refactoring and reducing technical risk.
A good Next.js expert can explain trade-offs clearly and show code that is easy to maintain. Look for experience with server rendering, caching, image handling, deployment, and real debugging under load. Strong specialists also ask good questions about content, traffic, and ownership before they start.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 772 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects, 97% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects are English (98%), German (93%), and Russian (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (53%), and Media and Entertainment (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Next.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (95%), and Project Management (38%).
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