Plesk Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Plesk
Abdellatif L.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead at Euvia Travel GmbH (sonnenklar.TV)
- Technical lead of a four-person development team during the two-year redevelopment of the sonnenklar.TV travel portal with over 10,000 daily visitors
- Replaced an established legacy architecture based on Laminas (Zend Framework) and Elasticsearch with a headless platform based on TYPO3 LTS and MariaDB — consolidated two systems into one and significantly reduced operational and maintenance effort
- Built the frontend independently with Vue.js, Nuxt, TypeScript and TailwindCSS; developed most of the component library independently
- Migrated the editorial workflow for over 30 editors from a custom-built backend to the TYPO3 backend
- Significantly reduced loading times for core pages; continuous delivery via Jenkins and GitLab CI
Position ended due to operational reasons as part of staff reductions following the decline in demand in the travel industry.
Julian H.
Last position:
Working Student / Master's Thesis Student in Software Development at Scale GmbH
- Tech stack: Python, Qt, tensorflow.js, plotly, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Git
Christoph K.
Last position:
Business Case: Customer Operations Upsell Expansion at * confidential
- Establishment of as-is baseline performance and KPI framework
- Extrapolation of baseline-potential in relation to product, demand and organizational structure for t + 3 years into the future
- Development of measure-based improvements forecast
- Finalization of financial business modelling by including unit structure changes, commission scheme development and overhead costs
- Stack: Microsoft Excel
Patrick M.
Last position:
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- A series of interactive live online workshops designed to help students and recent graduates from the African diaspora prepare for the professional world, improve their problem-solving skills, and master tech skills.
Kristian G.
Last position:
2nd and 3rd-Level Support at Samhammer AG
- Call and ticket handling using ticketing systems
- Qualified user support
- Remote troubleshooting of hardware and software issues
- Software assignment and installation via remote access
- Support for users setting up computers and mobile devices
- User management for various applications
- Close cooperation with the client (2nd and 3rd-Level Support)
Andreas I.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
David B.
Last position:
Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
- CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
- Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
- Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
- Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
- Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
- Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
- Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
- Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
- Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
- Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
- Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
- Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
- Development of BCM strategy options
- Conducting awareness training
Karsten K.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Freelance IT Consultant
EvoBus / Daimler Buses (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
- Further development of existing pricing platform
- Refactoring the central pricing logic
Motorservice International (MSI) (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
- Further development of existing pricing platform
MAHLE (Spare parts)
- Further development of existing pricing platform
MANN & HUMMEL (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
HELLWEG Building & Garden Centers (Full assortment) Central pricing setup
- Analysis and documentation of pricing rules
- Setup of pricing for stores & online
- Software architect
- Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
- Support pricing platform
- Further development of pricing platform
PORSCHE AG (Spare parts & accessories) Pricing setup for headquarters and subsidiaries
- Analysis and documentation
- Setup of pricing for headquarters and stores
- Software architect
- Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
- Support pricing platform
- Further development of pricing platform
Guido S.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Industry
Migration of various Angular applications to Entra ID with Microsoft Authentication Library
Code analysis
Replacing KeyCloak access with MSAL (e.g. login, roles, etc.)
Connection to REST services
UI/UX improvements
Testing and bug fixing
Windows 10
Angular, Angular Material, Visual Studio Code, MSAL, Entra ID, Azure, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Javascript, HTML, CSS
Marcus R.
Last position:
Team Manager at dogado GmbH
- Team leader for Operations Mass Hosting in DACH, Finland and Norway
- Team leader for Engineering Mass Hosting in DACH and Finland
- Responsible for Webhosting & Mail for the dogado Group in DACH and Finland
- Managed a team of 12 Linux administrators, both technically and disciplinarily
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
Karsten G.
Last position:
Software Development at Siemens Mobility GmbH
- Maintenance and further development of several existing projects in the "AI-powered transportation" sector, based on React, REST-like APIs (Spring, Python) and various design libraries
- Responsible in the project for build processes, JavaScript development, architecture, coordination and communication with the design team
- Agile software development (Scrum, Kanban)
- Technologies: React, TypeScript, Ant Design, Node.js, Yarn, Vite, i18n, Postgres, Keycloak, Jest, Cypress, Storybook
- Tools: IntelliJ, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Confluence, Jira
Andreas E.
Last position:
AI Coach and Consultant at Studio 8 Dortmund
- Setting up and consulting a startup for organizational development (AI-supported)
- Vision and mission workshops
- Marketing roadmap and process design
- Development of sales processes (sales funnel, lead generation)
- Brand building and social media omnichannel strategies
- Content generation for audio, video, and posts (AI-supported)
- Agile consulting and SAFe implementation
- Atlassian consulting and setup of Confluence and Jira (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
- Setup of a podcast and video studio including live streaming setup
- Selection and implementation of hardware and software
- Website creation and brand building
- CMS implementation based on Typo3
- Consulting in sales, marketing, and social media
- Supporting companies in the efficient use of AI technologies
- Strategy development and consulting on implementing AI strategies
- Change management and supporting teams in AI adoption, including training
- Technical expertise in machine learning, data processing, and large language models (LLMs) like Llama, Claude, and OpenAI GPT
- Selection, fine-tuning, and integration of LLMs into business processes
- Consulting on ethics and governance for responsible AI use
- Conducting tailored training for executives and teams
- AI analysis of various large language models (Llama, OpenAI, Mistral)
- Creation and training of custom GPTs focused on organizational development (product vision, OKR, agile maturity)
- Development of a chatbot on agile maturity
- Development of an AI-generated survey to assess organizational agility
- Setup of local offline GPTs with a focus on data protection and GDPR compliance
- Conducting AI workshops for SMEs and mid-sized companies
Andreas M.
Last position:
Managing Director at ESIS-ERP GmbH
- Took over management of the company
Ioan Liviu P.
Last position:
IT Specialist/Application Developer at HST Systemtechnik GmbH / Axel Zangenberg GmbH
- Development of web applications and integration with the Work4All ERP/CRM system using Node.js (Express.js, Socket.IO, TypeScript, Angular, Material, Angular Flex)
- Development of web applications with PHP (without framework)
- Frontend development with HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, JSON, Bootstrap, complex forms and data tables
- Database work with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB and others
- Collaborative work using Agile/Scrum and version control with Git
- Configuration, maintenance, migration and backup of CMS (Joomla, Mediawiki, Piwik/Matomo)
- System administration until 2019: maintenance and configuration of servers (Windows, Linux), clients and network
- Virtualization with VMware ESXi and Veeam Backup & Replication
- Initial steps in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Plesk
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
30%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Plesk
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Plesk 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 (94%)
- Retail (44%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Banking and Finance (31%)
- Transportation (31%)
- Education (25%)
- Manufacturing (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Plesk at a glance
Plesk is a web hosting control panel for managing servers, websites, domains, mailboxes, databases and subscriptions through a graphical interface. Companies use it to simplify hosting operations across Linux and Windows environments. The product is also known as Plesk Panel and was formerly marketed as Parallels Plesk Panel.
Hosting tasks
Plesk specialists configure and maintain shared hosting, virtual private servers and dedicated environments. They set up customer subscriptions, DNS zones, SSL certificates, backups, mail services and resource limits. Its interface helps teams delegate routine administration without giving every user direct server access.
Ecosystem and tooling
Plesk connects with common hosting and infrastructure tools through extensions, APIs and command-line utilities. Relevant expertise often includes:
- WordPress Toolkit, staging and site cloning
- Apache, Nginx, PHP handlers and database services
- DNS, mail delivery, SSL automation and firewall configuration
- REST API, CLI automation and subscription templates
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful during a hosting migration, a server redesign or a change in provider. Specialists also support teams when many customer environments need consistent configuration, monitoring or backup policies. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while on-site support may matter for internal infrastructure and German-language operations.
- Moving websites, mailboxes and databases with limited downtime
- Hardening a server and reviewing access permissions
- Standardizing plans, extensions and deployment workflows
- Diagnosing performance, DNS or mail delivery issues
What strong specialists deliver
Strong Plesk professionals understand the panel and the server beneath it. They can distinguish a control-panel setting from an operating-system, web-server or application problem. They document changes, test recovery procedures and use automation where repeatable work would otherwise create configuration drift.
They should also explain trade-offs clearly. A reliable specialist will assess hosting architecture, customer isolation, update policies and backup restoration rather than simply applying default settings.
Choosing the right fit
Assess specialists against the environment they will actually support. Ask about Plesk migrations, multi-tenant hosting, WordPress operations, mail systems and incident response. Practical evidence includes a clear migration plan, documented rollback steps and an explanation of how access, updates and backups will be controlled.
Adjacent skills can be decisive: Linux or Windows Server administration, Apache and Nginx, PHP, MySQL or MariaDB, DNS, TLS, virtualization and scripting. For a small website move, focused Plesk experience may be enough; a hosting platform redesign calls for broader infrastructure judgment.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Plesk, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Plesk is a control panel for operating web hosting environments. It lets teams manage websites, domains, mailboxes, databases, SSL certificates, backups and subscriptions from one interface. It is used by hosting providers, agencies and companies running multiple web properties.
Plesk and cPanel both simplify server and hosting administration, but they differ in interface design, supported operating systems, extension ecosystems and typical hosting workflows. Plesk is often considered for mixed Linux and Windows environments, while cPanel is strongly associated with Linux hosting. The right choice depends on the existing server stack and operational preferences.
A strong Plesk specialist should understand Linux or Windows Server, Apache, Nginx, PHP, databases, DNS, TLS and email delivery. Scripting, virtualization, firewall configuration and backup recovery are also valuable. These skills help diagnose problems that the panel itself cannot solve.
A simple website setup may need focused Plesk configuration experience. A migration, multi-tenant hosting environment or major server redesign requires broader knowledge of DNS, mail, databases, security and rollback planning. The specialist should be matched to the risk and scope of the environment, not just to the panel interface.
Yes. Plesk administration is commonly performed remotely through controlled access, documented procedures and secure communication. On-site collaboration can still help when a company has internal infrastructure, strict access policies or teams that prefer German-language coordination.
Ask a Plesk specialist to explain a comparable migration or hosting setup in practical terms. Look for clear backup and rollback procedures, sensible access controls, documented changes and an understanding of the underlying operating system. Quality is shown by safe, repeatable operations rather than by simply knowing where settings appear in the panel.
Plesk supports WordPress management through its WordPress Toolkit and related hosting features. Specialists can use it for installation, staging, cloning, updates, security checks and backup workflows. The quality of the result still depends on the server configuration, themes, plugins and deployment process.
Plesk work combines product knowledge with hands-on server operations. Professionals may configure extensions, automate tasks through the API or CLI, troubleshoot mail and DNS, and support migrations across hosting environments. Clear documentation and careful handling of customer isolation are essential when several sites or tenants share infrastructure.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 765 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 30% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Retail (44%), and Professional Services (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (81%), and Project Management (69%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Plesk
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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