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Manuel K.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer

Iserlohn
Manuel K.

Last position:

.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects

  • DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
  • E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.

Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#

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Kersten L.

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Senior Consultant · Full-Stack Engineer · Coding Architect · AI Engineer · Coach

Dortmund
Kersten L.

Last position:

Lead Architect / Lead Developer at Bettles: Sports Betting Platform

  • Complete greenfield rebuild across the whole stack — built AI-native: backend in Go and NestJS, PostgreSQL (CNPG) on K3s with GitOps/Terraform; frontend on Angular 22, zoneless.
  • Orchestrated coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) across the entire lifecycle — architecture, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation — driven by Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
  • “Bruno” — LLM commentator persona backed by RAG and MCP for a personality that stays consistent across all generations (match previews, post-match reports, his own virtual bets).

Angular 22 (zoneless, without Zone.js), Claude Code, Claude Code Skills, CNPG, Cursor, Design Tokens (Spec for Code), Docker, Gherkin, Git, GitLab, GitOps, Go, Google Gemini, Grafana, Hetzner Cloud, K3s, Keycloak, Kubernetes, Lighthouse, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), NestJS, Node.js, NPM, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, RAG, REST, Specification-Driven Development (SDD), Structured Outputs, Terraform, TypeScript, Vitest

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Hendrik B.

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Lecturer

Dortmund
Hendrik B.

Last position:

Lecturer at Front and Fullstack Development Lecturer

  • Teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, NodeJS, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Express
  • Designing and preparing lessons
  • Classroom teaching and one-on-one coaching
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Ilja L.

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead)

Unna
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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Jan-Niklas F.

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Founder

Bochum
Jan-Niklas F.

Last position:

Founder at Freundt Consulting GmbH

  • Porsche AG (2018 – 12/2019): Design and development of native iOS apps in motorsport/Formula E (e.g. travel app and enterprise warehouse management with SAP integration) and e-mobility (Porsche Taycan; development of a native Microsoft Excel data export).
  • StarFinanz / Sparkasse (05/2019 – 07/2021): Worked on the banking app (FinTS, HBCI, PSD2, Apple Pay); implemented Apple Pay; implemented a new TAN method; worked with the FinTS backend (PSD2); opened bank accounts via app (eID, VideoID, Authada); designed a new, modern banking experience.
  • eBay Classifieds and Adevinta (07/2021 – 06/2023): Packaging & Pricing (premium features for business customers): e.g. markdown; company page; advertising options; multi-tenant design system based on SwiftUI and UIKit.
  • Maschinensucher (07/2023 – 12/2023): Fullstack mobile (Android, iOS) and backend (PHP, Yii, Elastic Search) development; implemented search agent push notifications, InstantSearch, and modernized the design.
  • Bankverlag (02/2024 - Present): Consulting and fullstack development of white-label apps (iOS / Android / Java Spring Boot) for private banks.
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Henning P.

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IT consulting / development

Wetter (Ruhr)
Henning P.

Last position:

Siemens

  • Developed a reporting API with RESTful services and Spring Boot
  • LDAP integration
  • Migrated services to AWS
  • Bootstrap
  • Frontend development with Angular 14
  • JBoss
  • DynamoDB
  • S3
  • Athena

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Statistics of experts using Node.js

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 16 years)

Node.js experts in Dortmund have 21 years of professional experience on average. It is 5 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 16 years.

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 2.9 years)

Node.js experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average. It is 0.8 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 11)

Node.js experts in Dortmund have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 5 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

Node.js experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Top industries

Information Technology, Healthcare, Government and Administration

Node.js experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Information Technology, Healthcare, and Government and Administration.

Bachelor's degree or higher

60% (Germany: 89%)

60% of Node.js experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 29% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 89%.

Master's degree or higher

40% (Germany: 50%)

40% of Node.js experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 10% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 50%.

Certifications per freelancer

0 (Germany: 2)

Node.js experts in Dortmund hold 0 professional certifications on average. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Dutch

Node.js experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and Dutch.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Node.js 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 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Node.js experts in Dortmund charges less than €560 per day.
One of the Node.js experts in Dortmund charges between €640 and €680 per day.
One of the Node.js experts in Dortmund charges between €680 and €720 per day.
4 of the Node.js experts in Dortmund charge €760 or more per day.
<€560 €640-​680 €680-​720 €760+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Dortmund 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 Dortmund using Node.js

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 743 €
Germany avg. 729 €

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 800 €
Germany median 720 €

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.js 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 (100%)
  • Healthcare (71%)
  • Government and Administration (71%)
  • Education (57%)
  • Manufacturing (57%)
  • Automotive (43%)
  • Banking and Finance (43%)
  • Insurance (43%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Node.js is

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime for running server-side code on Chrome’s V8 engine. It is used for APIs, backend services, streaming, and real-time features where a non-blocking event loop helps handle many requests smoothly.

Where it fits

  • REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Real-time chat, dashboards, and notifications
  • Microservices and serverless functions
  • BFF layers for web and mobile apps
  • CLI tools and automation scripts

Teams choose Node.js when they want one language across browser and server, or when they need fast iteration on network-heavy products.

Ecosystem and tools

A strong Node.js setup usually includes Express or Fastify, npm or pnpm, TypeScript, linting, testing, and container-friendly deployment. Professionals also work with frameworks like NestJS, message queues, and database drivers for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.

When to bring in help

Companies bring in freelance Node.js specialists when an API is unstable, a service needs refactoring, or a new product has to move from prototype to production. This is common in Dortmund-based teams that work with logistics, industrial software, media, or internal business systems and need reliable collaboration in English or German.

What strong specialists do

Strong professionals write clean async code, manage errors carefully, and keep services easy to test and maintain. They understand package management, security updates, performance bottlenecks, and how to shape modules so future changes stay simple.

What to look for

  • Clear use of async patterns and streams
  • Practical testing with unit and integration coverage
  • Experience with deployment, logging, and monitoring
  • Familiarity with Express, Fastify, or NestJS
  • Solid habits around security and dependency control

The best experts explain trade-offs plainly and can work with product, backend, and frontend teams without friction.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Node.js, in one place.

A strong Node.js specialist usually builds APIs, real-time services, background jobs, and server-side features for web apps. It is also common for CLI tools, integration layers, and lightweight microservices where fast I/O matters more than heavy CPU work.

Node.js is often chosen when a team wants JavaScript on both sides of the stack and needs fast delivery for network-heavy applications. Python, Java, and .NET may fit better for other workloads, but Node.js stands out for event-driven services, web APIs, and products that need many concurrent connections.

A strong Node.js freelancer usually knows TypeScript, Express or Fastify, testing tools, REST or GraphQL, and SQL or NoSQL databases. For modern teams, knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, caching, queues, and cloud deployment is also valuable.

The answer depends on scope, but Node.js projects need more than basic JavaScript when they touch authentication, scale, observability, or distributed systems. For a greenfield API or a rescue project, look for someone who has already shipped production services and can explain their decisions clearly.

Yes, Node.js work is often well suited to remote delivery because the stack is easy to review through code, tests, and clear API contracts. For Dortmund teams, on-site or hybrid collaboration can help during discovery or handover, but day-to-day implementation is usually effective remotely.

In practice, Node.js and Node refer to the same runtime. Searchers use both names, so a good specialist should be comfortable with either term and with the surrounding ecosystem, including npm, Express, and TypeScript.

A strong Node.js professional writes code that is easy to test, handles errors well, and avoids fragile dependencies. Look for clear project examples, a sensible approach to performance and security, and the ability to explain how they would keep a service stable after launch.

A Node.js freelancer is a good choice when you need specific expertise for an API launch, a migration, a performance issue, or short-term delivery pressure. This works well when the scope is clear and you want someone who can start quickly without a long ramp-up.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Node.js in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Node.js in their recent projects, 60% 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 Node.js in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Node.js in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Dutch (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Node.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (71%), and Government and Administration (71%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Node.js in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Operations (71%).

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