Node-RED Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Node-RED
Ali Desteli
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 Rouis
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 Yilmaz
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
Alexander Willer
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 Carton
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 Ashraf
Last position:
ParkProReakt at Justus Liebig University Giessen
- proactive instead of reactive symptom detection in Parkinson patients
- iOS development
- FHIR integration
- database structure
Miroslav Pavlovic
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 and management of the migration concept
Planning and execution of migration tests
Carrying out 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 manager/technical consultant for the logistics bus
Coaching 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 for performance visibility (2022-06-01 – 2023-10-31)
Performance visibility service development, network monitoring service for Telekom internal customers
Planning/integration/expansion of PV monitoring in 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 issues
Packet capturing/debugging
Preparation of customer and training documentation
Ilja Leyberman
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
18 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Flow automation
Node-RED is a flow-based tool for wiring services, devices, and data sources together. It is used for event handling, lightweight integrations, dashboards, and industrial automation. Companies bring in specialists when they need clear logic instead of large code-heavy systems.
Common work
- MQTT, HTTP, webhook, and API integrations
- IoT data routing and device control
- Alerting, monitoring, and notification flows
- Dashboard and rule-based process automation
It fits well where fast changes matter and processes must stay readable.
Ecosystem
Node-RED runs on Node.js and connects with a wide library of nodes, plus custom nodes when standard connectors are not enough. Strong professionals know function nodes, context storage, secure credentials, and how to keep flows maintainable. They also understand when to keep logic in Node-RED and when to move it into a service.
When to hire
Companies usually look for freelance help when a flow breaks, an integration gets messy, or a prototype must become production ready. In Germany, this often comes up in manufacturing, building automation, logistics, energy, and connected products. Teams also hire remote experts when internal staff know the process but need outside depth on Node-RED.
What good specialists do
A strong expert keeps flows simple, names nodes clearly, and avoids hidden dependencies. They test edge cases, handle retries and errors, and document the handoff so others can maintain it. Good work also covers security, version control, and stable deployment across environments.
Fits and limits
Node-RED is a good choice for orchestration, small services, and device messaging. It is not the best fit for very large business systems with heavy domain logic. Skilled specialists help decide where Node-RED should sit in the stack, and where a different service should take over.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Node-RED, in one place.
Node-RED is usually used to connect APIs, devices, and internal tools with event-driven flows. Companies use it for MQTT messaging, webhook handling, simple dashboards, alerts, and process automation. It is especially useful when the logic must stay easy to read and adjust.
Node-RED is often chosen when the work is closer to device logic, messaging, or technical integration than to office automation. n8n and Make are strong for business workflows, while Node-RED is common in IoT and control-layer tasks. The right choice depends on where the logic lives and who will maintain it.
A strong Node-RED specialist usually knows Node.js, JavaScript, JSON, HTTP, MQTT, and basic API design. For production work, security, logging, retry handling, and deployment habits matter too. If the project touches hardware or industrial systems, protocol knowledge is a big plus.
A small Node-RED prototype can be handled quickly, but production work needs someone who understands maintainability and failure handling. If the flow will run business tasks, control devices, or connect several systems, bring in an expert early. That avoids shortcuts that are hard to undo later.
Yes, Node-RED work is often done remotely because flows, APIs, and configurations can be reviewed online. For factory floors, labs, or building systems in Germany, on-site time may still help during setup, testing, or troubleshooting. Many teams use a mix of remote delivery and local access when needed.
Look for clear examples of flows that were built, debugged, and handed over for real use. A good Node-RED freelancer can explain node choices, error handling, deployment, and how they avoid fragile flow logic. Ask how they document work and how they manage updates over time.
No, Node-RED is common in IoT, but it also fits API orchestration, internal automation, notifications, and data routing. MQTT is just one of its strengths. Many teams use it anywhere a fast, visual integration layer is useful.
Yes, a Node-RED specialist can build custom nodes when standard connectors are not enough. They can also help with deployment choices, environment separation, and keeping credentials and configuration under control. That is often the difference between a demo and a stable production setup.
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 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Turkish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Node-RED in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Information Technology (75%), and Automotive (38%).
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 (75%).
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