Play Framework Experts in Germany
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Santhosh Kannan
Last position:
Freelance Software Engineer at Zalando SE
- Support Authorization as a Service initiative for enterprise-scale authorization platform
- Incorporate comprehensive observability solutions into authorization infrastructure
- Provision and manage AWS infrastructure for authorization services
- Mentor development team on AWS and Kubernetes best practices
- Tech Stack: Java/Kotlin, Golang, Python, OPA, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana
Paul Webster
Last position:
Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH
As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.
- Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
- Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
- AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
- Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
Celso Kurrle
Last position:
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer at Spar
- Implementation of a GitLab CI/CD pipeline based on SAP Commerce Cloud 2211
- Development of a new B2C shop with Vue, Node and TypeScript to ensure scalability, extensibility and performance optimization
- Integration of Microsoft Azure Event Grid with SAP Hybris
- Implementation of BDD with Cucumber using Gherkin syntax to promote collaboration between development and business teams
- Support and customization of a Spartacus shop
- Technologies/Languages: Java, REST, OData, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, Node, Vue, TypeScript, Spartacus, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Ant, SonarQube
Christina Soh
Last position:
Global Sales Operation Leader | Sales Enablement GTM at Infios GmbH (Körber Software Supply Chain GmbH)
- Responsible for managing the operational efficiency of selling within the business unit and ensuring all CRM processes, sales analytics and KPIs are driving an increased level of sales achievement.
- Manage change communication with tight collaboration across departmental stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively within Körber, including the executive team, product management, support, marketing, services and sales.
- Plan and monitor scope by ensuring that needs are within the SOW's scope and communicating any variances for inclusion in the Salesforce change process.
- Identify opportunities and weaknesses within territories/market verticals and propose solutions to create value, increase operational efficiency and grow revenue.
- Oversee the entire GTM process; identify opportunities for efficiencies, integration and overall effectiveness for supporting product sales play.
- Create sales play framework, structure and processes; drive implementation and operationalization.
- Conduct sales enablement training and onboarding for new sellers (30-90-120 plan).
- Act as a liaison between the sales team and internal support members (product, marketing, etc.) to ensure sales cycle efficiency and consistent sales play process execution.
Jan Helwich
Last position:
Technical Co-Founder at Telemarie UG
- Technical Leadership & SW Architecture: Conducting trade-off analyses for technology stacks and leading the design and implementation of the software architecture, including mobile and backend solutions. Facilitating Event Storming workshops for DDD and software architecture.
- Strategic Direction & Organizational Development: Playing a key role in defining the strategic direction of the product and organization, exploring new models such as steward ownership.
- Lean Startup & Agile Development: Introducing Lean and Agile principles, implementing lean prototypes, and ensuring adherence to Lean Startup processes, iterative development from product/solution fit to product/market fit.
- Team Building & Collaboration: Facilitating workshops, retrospectives and future workshops to collaboratively develop tactics and strategies.
- Technologies: Flutter, JS/TS, React, Google Cloud, Firebase, Android, iOS.
- Organizational Methods: Lean startup, lean canvas, lean agile, event storming, retrospectives.
Patrick Von Oppen
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at adesso SE
- My main task was to update and further develop the newly acquired Adesso Sports Platform
- Took over project and team leadership
- Adjusted the cloud infrastructure to reduce costs
- Led the technical takeover of the project
- Trained new employees
- Oversaw and supported mobile development
Henning Petersen
Last position:
Backend Systems Development at Deutsche Bank/DWS/Morgenfund
- Developed backend systems for the DWS Investment App, a white-label investment solution (robo-advisor), and an investment solution for institutional clients.
- Java 8-17, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, OpenAPI 3.0, JPA, JDBI, Oracle, Hazelcast, JXLS, Apache POI, Apache PDFBox, Apache Kafka & Avro, Active MQ, Elasticsearch, React Native, Spock Test, IntelliJ IDEA, Kubernetes, Helm, Microservices/Netflix-Stack, TeamCity, Splunk.
- Kanban team, continuous integration.
- Migrated existing applications from Deutsche Bank's private cloud environment to Azure as part of a carve-out.
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Statistics of experts using Play Framework
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Telecommunication
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Play Framework
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
Web apps
Play Framework is used to build fast, stateless web applications and backend services in Scala or Java. It fits products that need clear routing, template-based pages, and clean API layers. Companies use it when they want a modern server-side stack with strong support for asynchronous work.
What it covers
- REST APIs and JSON services
- Server-rendered business portals
- Real-time features with WebSockets
- Background jobs and integration layers
- Admin tools and internal systems
It is common in products that connect web frontends to complex business logic. In Germany, it often appears in enterprise software, media, logistics, and finance projects where teams need maintainable services and solid test coverage.
Ecosystem
Play Framework works well with sbt, Scala, and Java. Strong professionals know routing, dependency injection, configuration, testing, and persistence choices such as Slick or JPA-style access. They also understand HTTP, JSON handling, sessions, and how to keep services easy to deploy.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance Play specialists when a platform needs rescue, a release is blocked, or a service must be extended without breaking existing behavior. They are also valuable when a team needs a fast handover from older Play 1 or early Play 2 code, or when a new module must fit an established codebase.
What strong specialists do
A good Play professional writes simple controllers, keeps domain logic out of web layers, and tests behavior at the right level. They know how to trace performance issues, spot dependency conflicts, and work with asynchronous flows without adding complexity. Clear code, stable builds, and predictable delivery matter most.
Why companies choose it
Play Framework is a practical choice when teams want a web stack that stays close to HTTP and avoids heavy ceremony. It can support public applications, partner integrations, and internal tools with the same codebase style. For remote work in Germany, good communication in English is often enough, while on-site projects may also expect German for stakeholder contact.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Play Framework? Start with the answers below.
Play Framework is used for web applications, APIs, and backends that need clean request handling and good support for asynchronous work. It is a strong fit for products with forms, dashboards, integrations, and real-time features such as WebSockets.
Play Framework is usually lighter and more web-centric than Spring Boot, with less ceremony around routing and controllers. Compared with Jakarta EE, it often feels more direct for teams that want a focused framework rather than a broad enterprise stack.
Play Framework supports both Scala and Java well, so the better choice depends on your codebase and team skills. Many projects choose Scala for concise domain code, while Java is common when the broader service landscape is already Java-based.
A strong Play Framework specialist usually knows sbt, REST design, JSON, testing, and one persistence approach such as Slick or JPA. In real projects, they should also understand authentication, caching, logging, and deployment basics.
Play Framework work can start with a focused specialist if the project is small and the architecture is clear. Larger or older codebases usually need someone who has already worked on migrations, performance tuning, and production support.
Yes, Play Framework specialists often work remotely because the framework is code-driven and fits distributed delivery well. For companies in Germany, remote collaboration works best when expectations, review habits, and communication language are set early.
A good Play Framework professional can explain routing, async behavior, testing strategy, and deployment choices in plain language. Look for clean controllers, stable APIs, and code that separates web concerns from business logic.
Ask whether the Play Framework specialist has worked on your version, your persistence layer, and your deployment setup. It also helps to ask how they handle legacy code, security, test coverage, and handover to the rest of the team.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 776 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (71%), and Telecommunication (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Play Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Product Development (86%), and Business Intelligence (57%).
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