Node.js Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Node.js
Mario Mohar
Last position:
Co-Founder and CTO at B2B SaaS Recruiting Platform
Complete build of a B2B SaaS platform for recruitment agencies
- Multi-source job aggregation via ATS APIs
- AI-assisted career page scraping
- Rule-based and AI-assisted matching
- Credit-based monetization model with Stripe integration
- Live in production since July 2026
Tech stack
- NestJS
- React
- PostgreSQL
- pgvector
- Claude AI
- Prisma
Hannes Bichler
Last position:
Library for Siemens Work Flow Canvas at ETM (Siemens subsidiary)
WFC is a web-based application and allows extensions in the form of TypeScript libraries.
- Programming and scripting languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, ControlScript from WinCC OA
Alexander Lechner
Last position:
Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien
- Teaching & presenting
- Communication
- Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
- Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
Michail Matjuchin
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Matthias K.
Last position:
Business Architect at E5GTEC
- Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
- Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
- Communication with PLCs
- Microservice architecture
- Unified architecture
- AI-based evaluations of sensor data
- Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
Michael Gonschor
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Christian Werner
Last position:
EHF.at
- Further development and ongoing maintenance of the existing WordPress site for EHF.at to revamp the responsive design and improve usability on mobile devices.
- Integration of WooCommerce into the existing site for full e-commerce functionality and digitization of the team sports apparel sales process.
- Implementation and configuration of an automated newsletter system to strengthen customer loyalty through regular updates and personalized offers.
- Ongoing maintenance including regular updates, performance optimizations, and security checks to keep the site up-to-date and functional.
- Project-related technical activities: PHP, CSS, and JavaScript.
Mubin Içyer
Last position:
Software Engineer, Freelancer at Siemens-Linz
- Designed and implemented simulation software for electrical power systems, focusing on dynamic element interaction and user interface optimization using C++, wxWidgets, Windows, and Visual Studio.
Jürgen Eckel
Last position:
Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH
- Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
Stefan Kohl
Last position:
Fullstack Developer (Freelancer) at Sciuto Software GbR
- Implementing a real-time procedural 3D/AR eyelash configurator using Three.js and MediaPipe
- Building a full-stack web application with React.js and Python
- Consulting on app and web development
David Moling
Last position:
Senior Technical Consultant at BMW Group
- Architecture and development of enterprise React 19 based documentation platform for automotive software systems
- Full-stack implementation of visualization tools & interactive diagram viewers
- Performance optimization initiatives including virtual rendering for 10,000+ node trees and Web Worker-based search functionality
- Designed and implemented modular plugin architecture enabling extensible document rendering system
- Technical consultation on Git-based architecture-as-code workflows and modern design patterns
- Ownership of critical features from design through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional enterprise teams
Maximilian Götz-Mikus
Last position:
Solo Developer / Founder at InvAPI
- Privacy-first, stateless e-invoice API providing AI-powered extraction, bidirectional format conversion (UBL/CII/ZUGFeRD), batch processing, and validation for German/Austrian e-invoice compliance
- Technologies: Nuxt 4, Vue 3, Nitro, TypeScript, Cloudflare (D1, R2), Stripe, OAuth, AI/LLM integration
Markus Furtlehner
Last position:
Managing Director & Senior Consultant at IT-Trail GmbH
- Custom development
- Web hosting
- Support
- DevOps
- Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS
David Lynn
Last position:
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Fractual
- Built and maintained a full-featured React Native mobile app and companion web portal supporting multi-role access and real-time collaboration for service teams.
- Developed a robust NestJS backend using TypeScript, adhering to scalable microservices patterns to support a dynamic task management system.
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL schemas, using advanced indexing and normalized data models to support patient tracking, tasks, and outcome reporting.
- Integrated Socket.IO to support real-time team communication, task status updates, and instant notifications across mobile and web platforms.
- Developed secure authentication workflows using AWS Cognito, including multi-role login, token refresh, and session timeout handling.
- Leveraged AWS S3 for secure document uploads (patient records, resource materials) with signed URLs and access control policies.
- Connected AWS SNS and SES to automate notifications for escalations, missed follow-ups, and appointment reminders.
- Engineered an admin analytics dashboard using React + Zustand for tracking user activity, case completion rates, and compliance metrics.
- Designed and implemented AI-driven features for task prioritization and patient risk classification using external API integrations.
- Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker, achieving automated testing, linting, and environment-based deployments.
- Followed Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retros) while collaborating with QA, BAs, and PMs to deliver high-velocity features.
- Led data protection efforts ensuring full GDPR compliance, including encrypted storage, session control, and user-consent management.
- Delivered a fully responsive UI using DaisyUI-style components for mobile and tablet-first designs, achieving high Lighthouse scores.
- Reduced support tickets by 40% by implementing detailed audit logging and a self-service helpdesk system in the admin interface.
Patrick Hopfner
Last position:
Lead Frontend Developer at DB Cargo
- customer portal for different user groups
- scrum team member
- planning & implementation of single page application
- planning & connection to REST API backend
- Stack: azure devops, vite, typescript, react, react-router, react-query, react-table, db-ui
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Statistics of experts using Node.js
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
35%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Chinese
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Node.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 Node.js does
Node.js lets teams build server-side JavaScript for APIs, backend services, real-time features, and tooling. It is common in products that need fast I/O, many integrations, or the same language across browser and server. Strong experts know when Node.js fits and when another stack is a better choice.
Typical projects
- REST and GraphQL APIs
- Real-time apps with WebSockets
- Microservices and middleware
- CLI tools and internal automation
- Server-side rendering for web apps
Ecosystem and tools
A good Node.js setup usually includes npm or yarn, TypeScript, Express, NestJS, Fastify, and testing tools like Jest. Professionals also work with logging, queues, caching, and deployment pipelines. They choose libraries carefully and keep runtime behavior predictable.
When companies need help
Teams bring in freelance Node.js specialists when a service slows down, an API becomes hard to maintain, or a new product needs to move quickly. In Austria, this often comes up in SaaS, e-commerce, and platform teams that need clear English communication and smooth remote collaboration. Experts can also join for audits, migration work, or short-term delivery spikes.
What strong experts know
Strong professionals write clean asynchronous code, manage error handling well, and understand event loops, streams, and memory use. They can structure services, review security risks, and keep dependencies under control. Good Node.js work is not only about shipping code. It is about making systems easy to extend and support.
Deliverables that matter
A capable Node.js expert should be able to hand over stable APIs, tested services, readable documentation, and deployment-ready code. Many projects also need database integration, authentication, monitoring, and background jobs. The best specialists think beyond the first release and design for change.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Node.js.
Node.js is used for backend services, APIs, real-time features, and tooling that benefits from fast event-driven I/O. Companies also use it for server-side rendering, internal automation, and integration layers between systems. It is a strong fit when JavaScript on both sides of the stack reduces friction.
Node.js is often chosen when a team wants a unified JavaScript stack and responsive I/O-heavy services. Python is often preferred for data-heavy work, while Java is common for larger enterprise back ends with stricter structure. The right choice depends on the product, the team, and the long-term support model.
A strong Node.js specialist usually knows JavaScript or TypeScript, asynchronous programming, testing, and API design. Useful adjacent skills include Express or NestJS, SQL or NoSQL databases, Docker, and basic cloud deployment. For production work, logging, observability, and security awareness matter a lot.
A simple service may only need a focused Node.js expert with clean coding habits and testing discipline. More complex systems need someone who can handle architecture, performance, background jobs, and deployment concerns. If the work touches payments, authentication, or heavy traffic, experience with production operations becomes important.
Yes. Many Node.js specialists work well remotely as long as the team agrees on language, review routines, and delivery expectations. For Austria-based companies, remote collaboration is common, but some projects may still prefer on-site workshops for discovery or handover.
Ask how the Node.js expert has handled similar APIs, tests, error handling, and deployment in past work. Also ask which framework they prefer, how they manage dependencies, and how they approach maintenance after launch. Clear answers are more useful than generic promises.
Look for clear structure, consistent naming, good test coverage, and careful handling of async flows in Node.js. Quality code should be easy to read, easy to extend, and free from fragile shortcuts. A strong specialist can explain trade-offs and show why the design fits the use case.
Express is still a common choice in Node.js projects, especially for lightweight APIs and services. But many teams now choose NestJS or Fastify when they want more structure, stronger typing patterns, or better performance characteristics. The best choice depends on the project size and the maintenance plan.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 834 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 35% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Chinese (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (45%), and Education (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Node.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (95%), and Operations (55%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Node.js
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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