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Pierre G.

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Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support

Cologne
Pierre G.

Last position:

Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG

  • PRISMA project
  • Ansible automation
  • Windows third-level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
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Markus G.

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Full Stack Developer

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Markus G.

Last position:

Full Stack Developer at REWE Digital

  • A warehouse valuation system was reimplemented using Java, Spring Boot, and Camunda. The backend solution focuses on integration and batch calculations, the frontend on managing formulas and reviewing results.
  • Java 21
  • Spring Boot
  • JPA
  • Maven
  • REST
  • Kafka
  • PostgreSQL
  • DB2
  • Liquibase
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Keycloak
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Helm
  • Terragrunt
  • SonarQube
  • Angular
  • IntelliJ
  • JUnit 5
  • Mockito
  • Open API
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Stanislav S.

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Senior IT Consultant and Digitalization

Köln
Stanislav S.

Last position:

Interim CTO / IT Consultant (Cloud & App Security · AI & Web3) at Deutsche Bank Group; Startups

  • Spearheaded strategic and operational oversight of IT infrastructures to accelerate innovation and ensure audit-proof delivery.
  • Acted as key liaison between management, business departments, and engineering, actively engaging in coding, cloud architecture, and CI/CD to resolve critical path challenges.
  • Engineered and implemented an AI Governance Program to manage risks and ensure compliance with the EU AI Act, reducing AI use-case approval times from 8 to 3 weeks.
  • Delivered and deployed secure AI systems into production (RAG-based knowledge platforms), resulting in a 35% decrease in standard support ticket volume.
  • Established robust security standards and governance frameworks for APIs (OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) to guarantee compliance and system integrity.
  • Hardened cloud infrastructure by implementing Zero Trust principles and a comprehensive observability stack (logging/alerting), achieving 99.9% availability in a 24/7 on-call environment.
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Louis N.

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Specialist in Adobe Experience Manager & Microservices

Bergheim
Louis N.

Last position:

Specialist in Adobe Experience Manager & Microservices at Nguenkam Consulting & Engineering

  • Java 11/21

  • Springboot

  • Swagger/OpenApi

  • Azure Pipelines

  • Trivy Integration

  • Apache Sling

  • OSGI

  • Java Content Repository (JCR)

  • Apache Jackrabbit Oak

  • Adobe HTL

  • GraphQL

  • Maven

  • GitLab

  • IntelliJ

  • Azure Cloud

  • Azure DevOps

  • Terraform

  • AEM specialist in the Scrum team

  • Development and deployment of microservices via Open API interfaces

  • Operation of microservices in the Azure Cloud

  • Implementation of AEM modules and integration with microservices

  • Member of the knowledge transfer team and a backend coordination team

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Fatih K.

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Mobile App Developer

Köln
Fatih K.

Last position:

Mobile App Developer at ING Belgium

  • Part of a squad focused on intensive module development and integration
  • Close collaboration with other squads and teams to integrate modules and essential components
  • Use of SwiftUI and the Coordinator pattern to develop clean and understandable code
  • Creative collaboration with UX designers in Figma and implementation in code
  • Industry: Banking
  • Project language: English
  • Organizational form: Kanban
  • Tools: Azure, Confluence, Figma, Teams
  • Team size: 40 people
  • Version control: Git, GitFlow, Azure
  • App Store product: ING Banking
  • Programming languages: SwiftUI, Swift
  • Patterns: Coordinator, MVVM
  • Swift Package Manager
  • Localization: Yes
  • Testing: XCTest, XCUITest
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Sara S.

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Senior Software Developer with a Focus on UI/UX

Düsseldorf
Sara S.

Last position:

Senior Software Developer with a Focus on UI/UX at vGen GmbH

  • Development of an interactive prototype for the concept of an AI-supported Enterprise Architecture Management tool. The goal was to present complex relationships between IT systems, business processes, and departments in a way that is easy to understand and to support decision-making in the context of IT transformations.

  • The prototype combined data-driven analyses with guided questions and interactive visualizations. A central part was the integration of a RAG process to provide domain-specific EAM knowledge in context. The focus was on quick idea validation, user-centered interaction design, and the technical feasibility of a scalable overall concept.

  • Design, implementation, and validation of a RAG process for domain-specific EAM knowledge with Python, LangChain, and graph/vector databases (Neo4J, Milvus)

  • Business and technical requirements analysis as well as definition of an MVP

  • Development of the architecture and technology concept using Angular, Spring Boot, GraphQL, and Kubernetes

  • Design of an interaction concept and creation of a brand style guide with Figma

  • Development of interactive prototypes with Angular, Konva.js, and TypeScript

  • Integration of CI/CD processes with GitLab CI/CD

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Statistics of experts using OAuth

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

15 years (Germany: 19 years)

OAuth experts in Cologne have 15 years of professional experience on average. It is 4 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 19 years.

Position duration

1.8 years (Germany: 1.7 years)

OAuth experts in Cologne stay in a single position for 1.8 years on average. It is 0.1 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 1.7 years.

Positions per freelancer

15 (Germany: 14)

OAuth experts in Cologne have completed 15 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 14.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

OAuth experts in Cologne have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

OAuth experts in Cologne are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

OAuth experts in Cologne earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 87%)

100% of OAuth experts in Cologne hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 13% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 87%.

Master's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 51%)

100% of OAuth experts in Cologne hold at least a Master's degree. It is 49% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 51%.

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 2)

OAuth experts in Cologne hold 4 professional certifications on average. It is 2 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, French

OAuth experts in Cologne most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of OAuth experts in Cologne speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2 of the OAuth experts in Cologne charge less than €640 per day.
One of the OAuth experts in Cologne charges between €640 and €720 per day.
One of the OAuth experts in Cologne charges between €720 and €800 per day.
One of the OAuth experts in Cologne charges between €800 and €880 per day.
One of the OAuth experts in Cologne charges between €880 and €960 per day.
One of the OAuth experts in Cologne charges €960 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​720 €720-​800 €800-​880 €880-​960 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Cologne 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 Cologne using OAuth

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

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Daily rate avg. 746 €
Germany avg. 742 €

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 760 €
Germany median 752 €

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.

OAuth 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 (71%)
  • Banking and Finance (57%)
  • Automotive (43%)
  • Retail (43%)
  • Telecommunication (43%)
  • Energy (29%)
  • Food and Beverage (29%)
  • Healthcare (29%)

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

About the technology

Access flows

OAuth is used to let one system grant another limited access without sharing the user’s password. In practice, specialists build sign-in and consent flows, protect APIs, and connect apps to identity providers such as Auth0, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Keycloak.

Common work

  • OAuth 2.0 authorization flows for web and mobile apps
  • API access with scopes, access tokens, and refresh tokens
  • OpenID Connect sign-in on top of OAuth
  • SSO integration with enterprise identity systems

When to hire

Companies bring in freelance OAuth professionals when login is failing, token handling is fragile, or a new app must connect to an existing identity setup. They are also useful during platform rebuilds, API launches, and security reviews where Cologne teams need short-term specialist support.

Strong skills

Good experts understand authorization code flow, PKCE, token lifetimes, redirect URIs, consent screens, and revocation. They also know how to read logs, trace failed handshakes, and spot mistakes in scopes, audience settings, or callback URLs before they reach production.

Tooling

Strong OAuth work rarely stands alone. It often involves OpenID Connect, JWT, SAML bridges, API gateways, reverse proxies, and cloud identity services.

  • Identity and access management setup
  • Federation between internal and external systems
  • Secure service-to-service access
  • Migration from legacy login schemes

Cologne delivery

In Cologne, OAuth specialists often support companies that run customer portals, internal business systems, B2B integrations, and media or commerce services. Some work on site for architecture sessions and rollout planning, while much of the implementation and testing can be handled remotely in English or German.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around OAuth.

OAuth is used to grant limited access to resources without handing over a user password. A freelancer may set up delegated login, API access, or third-party app connections so systems can work together safely. It is common in customer portals, partner integrations, and internal tools.

OAuth handles authorization: it decides what an app may access. OpenID Connect adds identity on top, so it can also confirm who the user is. Many projects use both together, which is why specialists often need experience with token flows and identity providers.

Hire OAuth expertise when login, consent, or token handling is central to the project. If the team must connect to an identity provider, secure APIs, or replace a fragile auth setup, a specialist is usually faster and safer. General backend help is often not enough for tricky flow and security issues.

A strong OAuth freelancer usually also knows JWT, OpenID Connect, SAML, and API gateway setups. They should be comfortable with cloud identity services, web security basics, and debugging redirect or callback problems. Experience with logs and test tooling matters as much as framework knowledge.

An OAuth task works best when the team can describe the app type, identity provider, required flows, and target APIs. The expert should also know whether the project needs browser-based login, mobile support, or machine-to-machine access. Clear scope reduces rework in security-sensitive parts.

Yes, most OAuth work can be done remotely because it depends on configuration, code, and testing environments. On-site time in Cologne is mainly useful for stakeholder workshops, access reviews, or complex rollout planning. Many teams mix remote implementation with a few focused local sessions.

Look for OAuth work that shows clean flow design, careful token handling, and clear reasoning about security trade-offs. Good specialists explain why they chose a flow, how they handle refresh tokens, and what they do for logout or revocation. They should also catch common mistakes like broken redirect URIs or weak scope design.

If users cannot log in, tokens expire too early, APIs reject valid requests, or external identity providers do not behave as expected, OAuth expertise is needed. Problems with consent screens, single sign-on, and callback handling are also common signs. These issues often hide in edge cases, not in the happy path.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 746 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Banking and Finance (57%), and Automotive (43%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used OAuth in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (86%), and Quality Assurance (86%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OAuth

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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