Composer Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Composer
Harold T.
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
- Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
- Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
- Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
- Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
- Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
- Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
- Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
- Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
- Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.
Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS
Patrick D.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer
- SPA for automated communication of medical findings with role-based access (Sanctum)
- Server-side LLM integration (OpenRouter) with structured processing
- Automated sending via SMS/voice call (Twilio, ElevenLabs) with queue + status retry
- Full test coverage with 80+ documented test cases
Technologies: PHP, Laravel, LLM API (OpenRouter), Twilio, ElevenLabs, Laravel Sanctum, PHPUnit, Playwright, Docker, REST
Yannis V.
Last position:
Tutor at GFU Cyrus AG
- Unreal Engine, Unity, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, PHP, React, Vue, Laravel, Node.js, Flutter, Git, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML
- Unreal Engine 5 basics
- Development of augmented reality applications with Unity
- Software documentation
- and much more
Svyetoslav P.
Last position:
CTO at Skar Audio
- Main developer in an online retail company
- Built an online shop using the Next.JS React framework
- Integrated the site with dozens of third-party apps using REST and GraphQL APIs
- Built a backend for order management, warehouse management (with iPhone app), and supply management
- Automated invoicing and finances with QuickBooks
Kamel B.
Last position:
Senior TYPO3 Developer at IHK für München und Oberbayern
- Planning and implementing the upgrade of the existing TYPO3 installation to TYPO3 11, including switching to a Composer setup (Composer-based deployment)
- Migrating the underlying MySQL database
Ivan V.
Last position:
Senior DevOps Engineer at 58agents
- Provision Kubernetes infrastructure on Azure, GCP, or bare-metal at the hosting provider
- Design and implementation of REST and GraphQL APIs
- Cloud governance (cost, compliance, security)
- Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD as code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Container technologies (Docker, Helm)
- Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), Argo CD
- Deployment, scaling, and monitoring of microservices
- Distributed event streaming (Kafka)
- Message brokers RabbitMQ, MQTT
- Software development from scratch or further development of existing projects using PHP, Python, Go, C#, and Bash
Eugene K.
Last position:
Lead PHP Web Developer at Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH
- PHP application development for the following news portal CMS:
- lebensmittelzeitung.net
- textilwirtschaft.de
- horizont.net
- iz.de
- fvw.de
- ahgz.de
- horizont.at
- agrarzeitung.de
- food-service.de
- fashionmagazine.it
Anselm H.
Last position:
Freelance Fullstack Principal Developer at Fiberbase GmbH
Working as a full-stack (next.js, Postgres) engineer and consultant to build the core platform with underlying services for location-based comparisons and requests. I’m working on performance optimization on all ends (esp. Postgres queries) and writing product specification and architecture of the platform with another colleague.
Thomas H.
Last position:
Software Developer at IT-Spoon GmbH
- Full-stack development of new applications as well as error analysis and fixing
- Refactoring to a framework
- Customization of shop software
- Connecting the SAP interface and exporting data to the shop
- Production control with time scheduling
- Connecting invoicing to ZUGFeRD (electronic invoice transmission)
- Technologies used: PHP, MySQL, Symfony, Laravel, JS, jQuery, MSSQL, ZUGFeRD
Martin S.
Last position:
TallyUp at Gerd Thom GmbH
- Optimized the UI of the Android-based POS software 'TallyUp'
- Analyzed the existing interface and collected user feedback based on system and distributed systems design
- Developed new designs and features
- Implemented improvements using Angular and Ionic
- Used NestJS, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, MS SQL, RabbitMQ
- Technologies: TypeScript, Angular, Ionic, chart.js, Docker, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Stencil.js, Astro, Polymer, Shopware 5, Magento 1.x, Lerna, Storybook, Jenkins, Gitea, Material UI, Axios, Bootstrap, gulp.js, Bower, Deployer, Go, Handlebars, jQuery, OpenAI API, nginx, FrankenPHP, SonarQube, LokiJS
Julian H.
Last position:
Working Student / Master's Thesis Student Software Development at Scale GmbH
- Tech-Stack: Python, Qt, tensorflow.js, plotly, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Git
Ehsan A.
Last position:
Senior FullStack Developer at Modix GmbH
- Conduct daily 15-minute standup Scrum meetings, pick up tasks from the Jira storyboard, design, develop, and maintain web applications using PHP8, Symfony APIs, React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Docker, Redis caching, and Git, as well as write test cases
- Write clean, efficient, reusable, and secure code following best practices
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Integrate third-party APIs, services, and payment gateways
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Design and manage MySQL databases
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and security guidelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Use GitLab for deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines
- Contribute to architecture planning, system enhancements, and new features, and document using Jira Confluence
- Continuously research new PHP technologies, frameworks, and development trends
Daniel W.
Last position:
Web Developer and Linux System Administrator at Freelancer
- Consultation on setting up a web server with Apache2 and PHP FPM and an email server with Postfix and Dovecot for Learn4good Ltd.
- Programmed website under-construction.bermudafunk.org in collaboration with a designer and client for bermuda.funk Freies Radio Rhein-Neckar e.V.
- Consultation and network setup on-site including switches, routers, Wi-Fi, network monitoring, firewalls, and installation of sFirm banking software for The Swiss Quality Consulting GmbH
- Consultation on website management and development, email migration from Outlook to cPanel, image optimization, and setting up Square payments for The JABA Group Ltd.
- MS365 consultation, email setup, and document synchronization for PK reno GmbH
- Development and integration of WooCommerce plugins, B2B shop setup, and custom shipping label export for Nurso GmbH
- Minor changes implementation for existing Kirby system for Julia Rautenhaus
- Analysis and fixing of WordPress website after broken updates for Alina Frey
- Linux server hardening, updates, and throughput optimization for 3proxy servers for Lietparkas UAB
- Malware removal from hacked WordPress website for Timo Horn
- Cold email outreach system setup with Postfix and Dovecot and script development for Aman Ketebo
- Customized Docker container creation based on AlmaLinux with ImageMagick 7 and consultation on Docker installation for Henry Hook
- Plesk hosting environment management, code fixes, external supplier integration, and content support for First Class Corporation
- Shopify theme customization, feature development, and payment integration consultation for Youro GmbH
- Intel camera support on Ubuntu after upgrade for Making stories with a lesson
- NginX configuration support on Windows Servers for a NodeJS application for ARMBRUSTER empiric it
- Competitor email verification mechanism analysis for Casey Monaghan
- Plugin development and API connector to Inswitch for freelance website payments for Mediaquotes
- Private XMPP server setup on Raspberry Pi for Antonio Codespoti
- WordPress website recovery after broken plugin update for A & R Tennis
- Microsoft account and Office/Outlook migration support for Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ferdinand Müller
- Customization and performance optimization of client websites for sk.design
- VPN configuration and hacked server cleanup for Xisio Informationssysteme GmbH
- PeerTube server setup and maintenance for Lupin Vondosky
- Lightweight WordPress booking solution programming tailored to client needs for AP Online Marketing
- Code refactoring, bug fixing, and business/technical consultation for RentAfrika
- SellYourSaas setup and deployment infrastructure configuration for I-Motion SARL
- Server, email, GitLab, project management, password management software, and VPNs setup and maintenance for Markus Sattler
- Custom development for over 10 WordPress projects for TOGEMAXX media & webdesign
- WooCommerce shop setup and FTP supplier product import development for SERVOMED GmbH
- Open-source contributions to Whonix components, iptables to nftables migration, shutdown inhibition investigation, and IPv6 support addition for ENCRYPTED SUPPORT LP
- Custom feature development, performance optimization, update management, email delivery support, plugin bug fixes, and translations for KU Europe GmbH
- Custom plugin/theme development, server infrastructure management, support for 100+ WordPress websites, API connector development, deployment script setup, VPN configuration, DNS, email, and web hosting support for giftGRÜN GmbH
- Server setup, web and email hosting migration, and website maintenance and development for Eisbaden.de
- Custom WordPress and Shopify development for EcomPlus GmbH
- Hacked website recovery and hosting migration for Be Brave gUG
- Finalization of development tasks left incomplete by another developer for Medicare Consulting GmbH
- Recovery of unbootable hacked server for SK-Software, Entwicklung & Beratung
Hobby projects:
- Development and running of a web chat application
- Development and running of an email service
- Development and running of a darknet link list
- Development and running of a darknet web hosting platform
- Code contributions to open source projects such as LMMS, Audacity, and Ubuntu
Fahrettin K.
Last position:
Senior Frontend Engineer at Freelancermap GmbH
- Implemented a completed section in the refactoring of the existing portal
- Client-side: React, TypeScript, JEST, SASS, Node.js, Accessibility, React Server Side Rendering
- Server-side: PHP, Symfony, MariaDB
- Infrastructure: Docker/Docker Compose, Bitbucket, Jira
- UI / UX: Figma
- DevOps
Dmitry T.
Last position:
Web Software Engineer at Freelancer
Third-side integration development (REST: Amazon, OpenAI, Etsy, Shopware, Prestashop, etc)
Performance optimization (Refactoring, SQL analysis)
LMS development and deployment (Moodle)
Cloud deployment automation (Amazon, Azure, Gitlab CI/CD, Docker)
Backend and Frontend development (Laravel, VueJs)
Collaboration with partner-developers (national and international)
Shirtigo GmbH
GRELLARTIG Digital GmbH
velpTEC edutainment GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Composer
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Composer
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.
Composer 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 (97%)
- Retail (60%)
- Education (40%)
- Banking and Finance (37%)
- Media and Entertainment (37%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
- Energy (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
PHP Dependency Management
Composer is the standard dependency manager for modern PHP applications. It reads composer.json and composer.lock files, resolves package requirements, installs libraries and creates the autoloader that connects application code with its dependencies. Teams use it to make builds repeatable across local machines, testing environments and production.
Framework Ecosystems
Composer sits at the centre of major PHP ecosystems, including Laravel, Symfony, Laminas and WordPress projects that rely on structured packages. Strong specialists understand Packagist, private repositories, semantic versioning, PSR standards and autoloading rules. They can also connect Composer workflows with Git, Docker and continuous integration pipelines.
Typical Deliverables
- Define dependency constraints and maintain lock files
- Create, publish and consume reusable PHP packages
- Upgrade framework and library dependencies safely
- Configure private repositories and deployment installs
- Diagnose conflicts, abandoned packages and autoloading errors
These tasks support web applications, APIs, content platforms, ecommerce systems and internal business tools. The work often includes technical documentation, automated tests and a clear upgrade path for future releases.
When Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance Composer specialists when dependency updates have become risky, installations differ between environments or a legacy PHP codebase needs controlled modernisation. They are also useful when a team is splitting a monolith into packages, moving to a new PHP framework or preparing a reliable release process. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or complex projects may benefit from occasional on-site workshops and clear German or English documentation.
Quality Signals
A strong professional looks beyond running composer install successfully. They review version constraints, transitive dependencies, security advisories, lock-file discipline and the effects of updates on application behaviour. They distinguish a quick workaround from a maintainable package strategy and explain trade-offs in terms that both technical and business stakeholders can use.
Working with Freelancers
Before engaging an expert, define the PHP version, framework, repository setup, deployment target and current dependency problems. Share composer.json, composer.lock, build logs and test coverage where possible, with secrets removed. A capable specialist will turn that context into concrete deliverables, such as a dependency audit, upgrade plan, package structure or automated installation workflow, and will leave the team able to maintain it.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Composer? These answers cover the essentials.
Composer manages PHP libraries and their dependencies, installs compatible package versions and generates autoloading configuration. It is used in applications, APIs, command-line tools and frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony.
Composer records dependencies in project files and resolves their relationships automatically, while manual copying offers little control over versions or transitive packages. It also supports repeatable installation, autoloading and integration with automated builds.
A strong Composer specialist usually understands PHP, semantic versioning, Packagist, PSR standards and Git. Experience with Laravel or Symfony, Docker, CI pipelines, testing and deployment makes the expertise more useful for production work.
The required depth depends on the task. A routine dependency update may need focused package-management experience, while resolving conflicts in a large legacy application calls for broader PHP, framework, testing and release-management knowledge.
Yes, most Composer tasks can be completed remotely through repository access, documented environments and CI logs. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, complex releases or collaboration with teams that prefer German-language communication.
Ask for examples of dependency upgrades, package design or build stabilisation, then discuss the decisions behind them. Good Composer work includes controlled constraints, reproducible installs, security awareness, useful tests and documentation that another specialist can follow.
Composer can replace ad hoc library loading, clarify outdated dependencies and expose conflicts that block upgrades. A specialist can introduce lock-file discipline, improve autoloading, isolate reusable packages and plan incremental migration without changing the whole application at once.
Private Composer packages require attention to repository access, authentication, package metadata and version release practices. Specialists should be comfortable with private registries or VCS repositories and should design permissions and deployment credentials without exposing secrets.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 725 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Retail (60%), and Education (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Composer in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (87%), and Project Management (43%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Composer
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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