PHP Experts in Dortmund
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Dortmund, who have recently used PHP
Nemanja Milenković
Last position:
AI Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer at Intelycx
Manufacturing intelligence platform with enterprise workflows, RAG, real-time AI assistant features, and multi-repository backend architecture.
- Built and extended production AI/backend services with Django, DRF, FastAPI, GraphQL, Celery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and WebSockets across a modular multi-repository platform.
- Contributed to ARIS V2, a real-time manufacturing AI assistant using LangChain, LangGraph, MCP tool orchestration, planning/execution flows, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Qdrant, and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch-backed retrieval.
- Supported rollout expansion from ARIS V1 in 4 of 17 client production plants to ARIS V2 currently active in 13 of 17 plants, increasing real-world deployment coverage to more than 50% of the client footprint.
- Worked on document-grounded RAG functionality including ingestion, OCR, chunking, embeddings, indexing, retrieval, reranking, and grounded answer generation for industrial workflows.
Stack: Python, Django, DRF, FastAPI, LangChain, LangGraph, GraphQL, Celery, WebSockets, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Qdrant, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Docker.
Manuel Kübler
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#
Diego Espinoza
Last position:
RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format
- Development of software and system support for RPG development.
- Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
- Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
- User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.
Volker Döch
Last position:
Developer at DV-Consulting und Entwicklung Volker Döch
- New development of a web app to manage and configure counting devices for large events
- Technologies: .NET 10, C#, Blazor, MudBlazor, MySQL, Git
Manfred Liebetrau
Last position:
Senior Consultant Information Security at Creditplus Bank AG
- Designing the information security process based on ITIL 4
- Designing the ITIL 4 incident and change management processes
- Creating information security policies for the bank
- Support in the project for internal audit findings
- Advising on the setup of the bank's internal control systems (ICS)
- Advising on setting up ICS processes
- Advising and supporting security architecture and risk analysis of the existing IT landscape, including IT security architecture, data management, data compliance & physical security
- Advising and project leadership for the security concept of the bank's assets
- Advising and support in contracts with external service providers to meet the bank's regulatory (BAIT; MaRisk; DORA; NIS2; GDPR) and information security requirements
- Support in planning and implementing a SOC/SIEM and risk management
- Support for the spam email team in analyzing and handling incidents
Rafael Kolloch
Last position:
Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead at IBM Deutschland
- Further development and release support of a white-label e-prescription component for health insurance companies
- Technologies: Android (Kotlin), Kotlin Multiplatform, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, StateFlow, Gradle, ProGuard
Jan-Niklas Freundt
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.
Henning Pankratius
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 PHP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
1.6 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 82%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 46%)
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 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 PHP
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
PHP in practice
PHP is used to build server-side web applications, content-heavy sites, APIs, and internal tools. It still powers a large share of the web, especially systems that need fast delivery, broad hosting support, and simple deployment.
Common stacks
PHP work often centers on Laravel or Symfony, plus Composer, PHPUnit, and modern tooling around static analysis and testing.
- New web applications
- API backends
- CMS customisation
- Legacy code refactoring
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance PHP specialists when a product needs urgent fixes, a framework migration, or clean handover on old code. In Dortmund, that often fits teams that want local collaboration for planning, while keeping implementation remote when it is practical.
What strong specialists do
Strong professionals write maintainable code, understand request flow, and work well with databases, caching, queues, and authentication. They also spot where older PHP patterns slow delivery and can move a codebase toward clearer structure without breaking what already works.
Deliverables
A PHP project may include backend modules, REST endpoints, CMS extensions, payment flows, admin areas, and performance improvements. Specialists should also be comfortable with tests, deployment scripts, and documentation so the team can keep shipping after the engagement ends.
Hiring signals
Look for experts who can explain trade-offs in plain language and who have shipped production PHP systems, not just demos. Good signs are clean code reviews, sensible use of the framework, and a clear approach to debugging, security, and long-term support.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about PHP.
PHP is used for server-side web work: content sites, e-commerce, admin panels, APIs, and custom business applications. It is also common in WordPress and many other CMS-based systems where fast changes and reliable hosting matter.
PHP is often chosen when a team wants mature web conventions, broad hosting support, and a large ecosystem around Laravel and Symfony. Compared with Node.js or Python, it is frequently a better fit for CMS-heavy projects and for teams that need straightforward deployment and maintenance.
A strong PHP specialist usually knows Laravel or Symfony, Composer, PHPUnit, and common database tools such as MySQL or PostgreSQL. Depending on the project, knowledge of caching, queues, REST design, and static analysis also matters.
You need a more experienced PHP expert when the codebase is old, the architecture is messy, or the release risk is high. That is also true when you are migrating frameworks, untangling custom CMS logic, or improving performance without changing core features.
Yes, PHP work is well suited to remote delivery because most tasks happen in code, tests, and clear tickets. In Dortmund, some companies still prefer on-site sessions for discovery, handover, or stakeholder workshops, then keep the build phase remote.
Look at how the PHP freelancer explains past work, tests edge cases, and handles security, maintainability, and deployment. Good specialists show production examples, not just snippets, and can describe why they chose a certain framework pattern or database approach.
For many projects, PHP is still a solid choice, especially when the product needs fast development, strong CMS support, or a proven web stack. It is less about fashion and more about whether the technology fits the delivery model, the team, and the long-term maintenance plan.
A capable PHP professional often brings SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, and basic DevOps skills. For more complex systems, you also want experience with authentication, caching, message queues, APIs, and working inside a framework-driven architecture.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 723 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Banking and Finance (75%), and Manufacturing (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (75%), and Operations (50%).
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