PHP Experts in Frankfurt
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Vladimir Filatov
Last position:
IT Consultant at ITZBund
- ITSM consulting, analysis and optimization of IT capacity with BMC TSCO / BMC Helix
- Drafting "Governance guidelines for operational capacity management"
Noel Lang
Last position:
Founder & Lead Engineer at ausbildung-in-der-it.de
- Platform established and running stably; deliberately reducing my involvement to refocus on an engineering mandate in the financial sector.
- Built an own SaaS learning platform from the ground up and scaled it to over 20,000 users (over 6,000 courses sold, B2C and B2B); end-to-end ownership from development through infrastructure to operations.
- Built a lab environment that provisions an isolated Linux container per user (Docker, Traefik, Go), including automatic provisioning and a dedicated subdomain per user.
- Integrated LLM features into the product and accelerated development end-to-end with AI-assisted workflows (Claude Code, Codex); CI/CD with automated tests.
Muhammad Usama
Last position:
Software Engineer at Absolutely Digital
Mustafa Kederoglu
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business-critical application system (MUREX) in the capital markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between the bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.
Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.
Onik Mia
Last position:
SAP SuccessFactors & S4HANA Consultant at Banking Industry
Extracted relevant infotypes from SAP HCM for migration to SuccessFactors Employee Central and mapping to ECP fields.
Configured P2P integration including BAPI setup and secured data exchange with HTTPS and OAuth protocols.
Set up foundational settings in Recruiting (REC) including roles, permissions, and job requisition templates.
Implemented Career Site Builder to create a branded candidate experience and integrated external job boards.
Configured candidate application workflows, screening, interviewing, and hiring communication templates.
Set up pre-screening questions and assessment tools including DHB sanction list checks.
Implemented automated background check and KYC integration with external vendors in the REC module.
Localized job requisition templates to reflect regional job titles and regulatory compliance.
Customized onboarding document templates and localized document archiving protocols (DRTM).
Adjusted onboarding forms to capture country-specific employee information including Form I-9.
Enabled Form I-9 remote document verification and integrated eVerify with SuccessFactors.
Set up automated reminders for employees and HR to complete I-9 sections within deadlines.
Configured pre-Day 1 access for new hires to complete tasks and mandatory trainings prior to start date.
Enabled e-signature integration for onboarding documents to support remote verification.
Technologies: SAP SuccessFactors, BTP, CPI, HCM onPremise, EC, ECP, REC, ONB, Form I-9, eVerify, S4HANA.
Dimitrij Neumann
Last position:
Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo
- Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
- Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
- DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
- Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
Svyetoslav Pidgornyy
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
Ulm Paunel
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Andreas Ilias
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
Umer Dilpazir
Last position:
Activation and Vocational Integration Program with Integrated Language Support at Berlitz
- Intensive language course with a focus on professional language content.
Alexey Lysenkov
Last position:
Frontend Styler at Finanz Informatik
- Implementation of business transaction layouts for the online banking UI in compliance with BITV (accessibility)
- Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, LESS
Illia S
Last position:
Front-End Developer at Tangram Internet Services GmbH
- IAUP (Interregional Academy of Personnel Management) commissioned the development of a distance learning system for its secondary school subdivision.
- Development of the website [link]
- Development of a billing system and integration with various payment systems
- Development of a distance learning system based on the open source Moodle solution
- Integration of the distance learning system into the user office on the [link] website
- Front-end: Vue.js v2, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
- Back-end: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), PHP Framework Laravel, Redis, Swagger, MySQL 8.x, PayPal API
- DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, GIT
Mario Steiner
Last position:
Expert in Web Analytics, Tag and Consent Management at Deutsche Bahn AG
- Conducting and analyzing web analytics
- Creating and editing tags and scripts in tag management as well as banners and other client-side web elements in consent management
- Technologies used in development: Tealium, JavaScript, IntelliJ, Git, Android Studio, Selenium, Appium, Adobe Analytics, Power Automate, Power App
Krunal Patel
Last position:
Technical Project Manager at Moon Technolabs Pvt. Ltd.
- Manage end-to-end delivery of software projects across healthcare, gaming, and communication domains.
- Serve as Project Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams.
- Oversee scope definition, sprint execution, and delivery tracking using Jira and Confluence.
- Design technical architectures and API strategies integrating Twilio, CRMs, and VoIP systems.
- Lead AI/ML projects implementing recommendation engines and automation workflows.
- Support pre-sales with effort estimation, technical documentation, and proposal reviews.
Stefan Dreßler
Last position:
Managing Director and System Architect at HelpSpace GmbH
- Development, operation, and sales of the HelpSpace helpdesk software
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Statistics of experts using PHP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
3.1 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 82%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 46%)
Certifications per freelancer
3 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 a server-side language used to build web applications, APIs, content sites and backend services. It powers everything from custom business portals to e-commerce systems and CMS-based websites. Strong PHP work is practical, maintainable and built for fast delivery.
What specialists deliver
- New features for Laravel or Symfony applications
- Refactoring legacy PHP into cleaner modules
- API integrations, authentication and data flows
- WordPress, WooCommerce or Magento customisation
- Testing, deployment and production support
Ecosystem that matters
PHP work often depends on Composer, PSR standards, PHPUnit, Twig, Doctrine and modern frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony. Good professionals know how to choose the right stack for the codebase, not force one pattern everywhere. They also understand caching, queues and database design.
When companies bring help
Freelance PHP expertise is useful when a release is blocked, a platform needs stabilising, or a team must extend an older codebase without breaking it. Frankfurt companies often need support for customer portals, finance-facing tools and content-heavy systems. Remote work is common, but on-site collaboration can help during audits, handovers or urgent workshops.
What strong PHP professionals do
A strong PHP specialist reads existing code quickly, spots risky dependencies and ships changes in small, safe steps. They write clear tests, handle edge cases and keep performance in mind. They also document decisions so internal teams can continue without friction.
Signs you need PHP expertise
- Slow releases because the codebase is hard to change
- Repeated bugs in the same area
- Older application versions need upgrading
- Integrations fail with payments, CRM or ERP systems
- No one feels confident touching the backend
Frequently asked questions
Questions about PHP? Start with the answers below.
PHP is mainly used for server-side web work: business applications, customer portals, APIs, CMS sites and e-commerce backends. It is common in systems built with Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, Drupal, Magento and similar stacks. Companies choose it when they need practical backend delivery and a broad ecosystem.
PHP is often chosen for web delivery where the codebase already exists or where a CMS or e-commerce stack is central. Compared with JavaScript backends, it is usually easier to find established patterns for content-heavy sites and classic server rendering. Compared with Python, it often fits more naturally into long-lived web platforms with existing PHP tooling.
A strong PHP specialist usually works comfortably with Composer, PHPUnit, Git, SQL and at least one framework such as Laravel or Symfony. For many projects, they also need experience with caching, queues, REST APIs and common hosting setups. If the project involves WordPress or Magento, plugin and extension work matters too.
Simple maintenance tasks may only need a focused PHP professional who understands the current codebase and can make safe changes. Larger rewrites, framework upgrades or integration work need someone who can assess architecture, testing and deployment risks. The key is not the number on a CV, but whether the specialist has done the same kind of work before.
Many PHP tasks can be handled remotely, especially feature work, bug fixing and upgrades. On-site time in Frankfurt can help when the team needs direct stakeholder input, access to internal systems or a fast workshop around a legacy platform. The best setup depends on the system, the deadline and how closely the specialist must work with your internal team.
A PHP freelancer focuses on the backend language, framework conventions and server-side delivery. A general web specialist may cover more front-end work, but not know how to stabilise a large PHP codebase, tune database access or manage framework-specific upgrades. For backend-heavy work, that deeper focus saves time.
Look for clear examples of work on live PHP systems, not just lists of tools. Good signs are stable code structure, sensible tests, clean pull requests and the ability to explain trade-offs in plain language. Ask how they handled a legacy module, a failed integration or a risky upgrade.
Yes, PHP remains a solid choice when the project is web-focused and the team wants a mature ecosystem. Modern versions, strong frameworks and broad hosting support make it suitable for new builds as well as long-term maintenance. It is especially effective when the application needs fast delivery and a simple deployment path.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 757 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Banking and Finance (55%), and Professional Services (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used PHP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (74%), and Operations (52%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PHP
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