Node-RED Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Node-RED
Jozsef F.
Last position:
Project Management for the Installation and Commissioning of Robotics and Automation Systems at Amazon
- Managing projects on site
- Coordinating various stakeholders (Operations, IT, Maintenance, suppliers, service providers)
- Leading technicians and external contractors
- Planning resources, schedules, and budgets
- Quality, risk, and safety management
- Conducting daily status meetings
- Escalation management and problem-solving
- Maintaining project tracking, ticket systems, and KPI dashboards
- Materials and spare parts management
- Preparing reports and project status updates
Environment: Infrastructure, Logistics
Benjamin S.
Last position:
Design and implementation of a new cloud service at Porsche AG
- Design of a new cloud service
- Requirements Engineering
- API Design (REST API, Kafka)
- Consulting on architecture, feasibility and effort estimation
- Implementation of a microservice architecture
- Implementation of a Spring Boot web service
- Development of REST APIs including business and persistence logic
- Kafka consumers and producers
- Various Excel upload/download scenarios
- Change Data Capture
- Cloud provisioning with IaC/Terraform
- Go-live with 30,000 users
- Operation, support and bug fixing for other services
Environment/tools: GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, IntelliJ, Spring Boot, Java, Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, Postgres, Apache Kafka, SAP Datasphere, JUnit, Debezium, Apache POI, Hibernate, JPA, Testcontainers
Ali D.
Last position:
Software Engineer Industrial IT & PLC at Yaskawa Europe GmbH
Designed and implemented the complete data flow architecture for the Mercedes-AMG battery case production line, from raw material processing to end-customer traceability.
Developed MQTT-based communication protocols for Siemens S7 PLC controllers to enable efficient real-time data exchange between machines and supervisory systems.
Architected a local Ubuntu-based industrial server, integrating Node-RED for data collection, MySQL databases running in Docker containers, and automated data pipelines.
Commissioned connectivity of 52 Siemens PLCs and 32 Yaskawa welding and handling robots.
Designed and implemented HMI and visualization systems to support operator interaction and production monitoring.
Designed a 2D digital twin of the production floor, visualizing real-time process data from 26 Siemens PLCs and 18 Yaskawa welding robots via Stromquelle interfaces.
Implemented data collection and camera-based measurement systems for welding quality control and automated defect visualization.
Designed and optimized MySQL database structures, including stored procedures for data processing and performance analytics.
Moslem R.
Last position:
Test Manager at Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG
- Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies, test methods, test processes, and test tools (Playwright, Selenium) for the calibration system, resulting in a 50% improvement in the accuracy and efficiency of testing processes.
- Carried out a thorough analysis of software requirements to ensure alignment with testing objectives and standards.
- Superintended the creation of a new software test environment and simulation conception, facilitating realistic testing scenarios.
- Planned and coordinated all test activities within an agile industrial environment, ensuring effective utilization of resources and timely delivery of 5+ high-quality software products.
- Led the continuous improvement of the test infrastructure and tools, leveraging innovative solutions to streamline testing processes.
- Tracked and reported test progress, employing effective defect management techniques to promptly identify and address issues.
- Enhanced and updated the software testing strategy for an ongoing project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Established effective coordination with the 17 stakeholders, fostering collaboration and communication, and integrating their input into the software testing strategy, resulting in improved project outcomes.
- Aligned the software testing strategy with the organization's development process landscape, ensuring seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development lifecycle.
- Directed activities based on the developed software testing strategy, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources efficiently to optimize testing efforts and achieve 100% of project milestones.
- Led and managed a project using agile methodologies, focusing on test and simulation systems to create realistic simulations for complex calibration rigs, ensuring software quality by reducing production time through efficient testing strategies, leading to on-time and on-budget project completion.
- Conducted comprehensive risk analysis to identify project-related risks and implement necessary changes to improve workflow.
- Prepared and delivered project closure reports and lessons learned to stakeholders, enabling continuous improvement.
- Proactively sought opportunities to enhance customer value by understanding their problems and implementing appropriate actions.
Mesut Y.
Last position:
Solution Architect Computer Vision Store at Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland)
- Expansion and support of the product portfolio for video analytics and computer vision
- Requirements gathering and engineering
- Consulting, project management and coordination of the pilot and international rollout
- Tools: IP-based camera and video systems, Citrix administration, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Node-RED, Office 365, Age Verification, Qognify Umbrella, ThingsBoard, Xovis 3D sensors, AXIS cameras, GK checkout software, Atlassian JIRA
Miroslav P.
Last position:
Managing Consultant at ICTT Digital Networks
TSI customer project data center migration (since 2024-07-01)
Inventory of active IT/OT components
Creation / management of the migration concept
Planning / execution of migration tests
Execution of the IoT migration (network, VPN gateway, firewall adjustments)
Service migrations (mobile services)
Re-design of outdated technologies / services
Integration into operations
Logistics Bus project at Daimler Truck and Mercedes Benz (2024-01-01 – 2024-06-30)
Development Lead / Technical Consultant for the Logistics Bus
Coaching of customers / TSI development teams and Product Owners
Creation / review of architecture designs and documentation
Project planning / customer meetings
Support for migrations from Java/WebSphere/JBoss to Kubernetes
Service Design Performance Visibility (2022-06-01 – 2023-10-31)
Performance Visibility service development, network monitoring service for internal Telekom customers
Planning/integration/expansion of PV monitoring for cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure)
Design/planning/implementation of Performance Visibility services based on NetScout / Kadiska software in customer environments
Agile project management / execution of PoCs (Proof of Concepts)
Design / architecture / concept creation
Diagnosis of network problems
Packet capturing / debugging
Creation of customer and training documentation
Alexander W.
Last position:
Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH
- Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
- Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
- Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
- Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
- Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
- Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
- Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
- Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
- Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
- Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
- Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
- Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community
Daniel C.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at BotCraft GmbH
- Building the company with a focus on connectivity for IIoT and Industry 4.0, iRPA/process automation, advanced robotics and smart systems, sensors and services
- Project management and software architecture for IoT gateway development (since 2020) with protocol translation, IT/OT convergence and GRC
- Developing RPA bots for automating and monitoring industrial processes with an agent-based AI approach (since 2020)
- Implementing unsupervised clustering and anomaly detection for time series data in big data streaming pipelines (since 2021)
- Introducing a Docker-based release train for OTA updates with DevSecOps and CI/CD (since 2018)
Mohammad A.
Last position:
ParkProReakt at Justus Liebig University Giessen
- proactive instead of reactive symptom detection in Parkinson patients
- iOS development
- FHIR integration
- database structure
Ilja L.
Last position:
Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead) at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
- Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
- Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
- Realization of various prototypes
- Support in UI/UX and data analytics
- Development of frontend and backend solutions
- Kubernetes migration
- Building CI/CD pipelines
- Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
- Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
- Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
- Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
- Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones
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Statistics of experts using Node-RED
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
90%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 Node-RED
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Node-RED experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (90%)
- Information Technology (80%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Education (30%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Insurance (30%)
- Media and Entertainment (30%)
- Professional Services (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Node-RED does
Node-RED is a visual, flow-based programming tool for connecting devices, APIs and services. Its browser editor lets teams assemble nodes into event-driven workflows, while JavaScript functions handle custom logic. The runtime is built on Node.js and can run on servers, gateways, containers or edge devices.
Typical applications
Node-RED is used to move data between operational technology and business software without building every integration from scratch.
- Connect sensors, machines and gateways through MQTT, OPC UA or Modbus
- Transform events and route them to APIs, databases and dashboards
- Automate alerts, approvals and operational workflows
- Prototype IoT services and production-ready integration flows
Ecosystem and tooling
A strong Node-RED specialist understands the Node-RED runtime, palette management and flow deployment. Common surrounding tools include Node.js, npm, Docker, Kubernetes, Git and CI pipelines. Experience with MQTT brokers, REST APIs, WebSockets, SQL databases and time-series storage is often important.
The wider ecosystem also includes dashboard nodes, Home Assistant integrations, cloud services and industrial connectors. Secure credentials, environment settings and reusable subflows help keep larger installations manageable.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must connect systems quickly, modernise an existing automation layer or move a proof of concept into dependable operation. Companies in German manufacturing, logistics, energy and building automation may need professionals who can work across IT and operational environments.
- Replace fragile scripts with maintainable flows
- Integrate legacy equipment with modern APIs
- Add monitoring, logging and failure handling
- Prepare flows for handover and ongoing maintenance
Delivery and collaboration
Projects commonly include flow design, connector selection, data mapping, JavaScript functions, test cases and deployment documentation. A specialist should clarify message formats, timing, retries, access rights and ownership before building the first flow.
Remote collaboration works well when repositories, environments and device access are organised. On-site work can add value for factory equipment, gateways or commissioning; German-language communication may matter when local operations teams are involved.
What strong experts bring
Strong Node-RED professionals think beyond the visual canvas. They know when a flow is appropriate and when logic belongs in a dedicated service, and they can explain those decisions clearly. They apply version control, modular subflows, structured naming and safe credential handling.
Quality is visible in readable flows, controlled error paths, useful logs and repeatable deployments. The best experts also test reconnect behaviour, duplicate messages, offline devices and changing payloads before handover.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Node-RED, in one place.
Node-RED is commonly used to connect devices, APIs, databases and business applications through visual event-driven flows. Companies use it for IoT integrations, industrial data pipelines, alerts, dashboards and workflow automation.
Node-RED provides a visual flow editor and ready-made connectors, which can shorten integration work and make message paths easier to inspect. Custom Node.js services offer finer control for complex domain logic, high-scale processing or APIs that need a fully code-based structure; many projects use both.
A strong Node-RED specialist often works with Node.js, JavaScript, npm, Docker and Git. MQTT, REST, OPC UA, Modbus, SQL, cloud services, Linux operations and industrial networking are valuable depending on the systems being connected.
The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the integration. A simple API flow may need focused Node-RED knowledge, while production or industrial work calls for experience with security, monitoring, retries, deployment and device failures.
Node-RED can support production systems when flows are designed, tested and operated with appropriate controls. Teams should define deployment practices, access management, backups, observability, error handling and a plan for scaling or separating heavy processing.
Node-RED projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when the specialist has secure access to repositories, test environments and relevant APIs. On-site work in Germany can be useful for factory equipment, edge gateways or commissioning, while language needs depend on the teams involved.
Ask a Node-RED professional to explain a flow architecture, message lifecycle and failure strategy in clear terms. Review examples of modular flows, test coverage, logging, credential handling and documentation rather than judging only the visual appearance of the canvas.
Node-RED is a strong choice for flexible integrations, rapid prototyping and data movement across varied systems. A dedicated integration platform may suit strict governance and large enterprise estates, while PLC logic remains essential for real-time control and safety-critical machine behaviour; the right design can combine them.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 798 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and Spanish (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects are Manufacturing (90%), Information Technology (80%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (80%).
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