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Nemanja M.

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Senior / Lead AI Engineer | Applied GenAI, RAG, AI Agents & AI Platform Engineering

Dortmund
Nemanja M.

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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.

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Laurin H.

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Software Architect (Freelance)

Bochum
Laurin H.

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Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure

  • Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
  • Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
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Ashwin P.

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Freelance Data Scientist

Dortmund
Ashwin P.

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Freelance Data Scientist at Mercor Intelligence

  • Architected and deployed end-to-end machine learning pipelines across classification and prediction datasets, ensuring robustness and reproducibility through MLOps best practices.
  • Contributed directly to LLM model output accuracy improvement by designing and engineering specialised prompts grounded in end-to-end ML and SciML pipeline logic.
  • Developed training data for large language models by formulating coding problems that models could not resolve and subsequently documenting the correct solutions.
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Alexander K.

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IT Migration Sub-Project Manager (Carve-out)

Witten
Alexander K.

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Company AI assessment at ATRON

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Dany-Armand D.

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Senior Data Scientist

Witten
Dany-Armand D.

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Senior Data Scientist at ibg NDT GmbH

  • Investigate the relationship between Eddy Current Testing (ECT) signals and microstructural properties
  • Detect latent patterns in ECT data that reflect intrinsic material characteristics
  • Develop and validate predictive models for microstructural classification and quantification, using hardness and case depth as benchmarks
  • Apply Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling for advanced data analysis
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Patrik G.

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Technical Lead Conversational AI

Dortmund
Patrik G.

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Technical Lead Conversational AI at CANCOM

  • Technical lead of a team developing agentic chatbot solutions (React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI)
  • Architecture design for multi-LLM dialog systems - focus on maintainability, UX, and autonomous execution
  • Stakeholder alignment, CI/CD processes, and AI integration at enterprise level
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Usama I.

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Owner / Founder

Dortmund
Usama I.

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Owner / Founder at Wizard Building Technologies

  • Established and managed an exporting company specializing in hand tools and building materials.
  • Successfully exported goods to Arab countries and worldwide.
  • Oversaw all business operations including procurement, sales, and logistics.
  • Built and maintained relationships with international clients and suppliers.
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Derek M.

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Expert in AI Process Automation | n8n | AI Automations Manager | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Olfen
Derek M.

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AI Automations Manager - Hardware Setup, Automation & Voice Agent at Autohaus Mazda

  • Setting up new desktop computers
  • Setting up a VPS for automation, databases and chat interface
  • Connecting to Azure AI Foundry
  • Developing various n8n workflows for email, social media and document management
  • Implementing a QA system (backups, error handling, HITL)
  • Setting up and optimizing an inbound voice agent
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Nicholas O.

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Management Consultant

Bochum
Nicholas O.

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Management Consultant at Freelance

  • Independent analysis and optimization of business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Responsible execution of projects in the areas of financial planning and operational excellence, including the preparation of final reports.
  • Close collaboration with clients and coordination of actions.
  • Advising multinational companies on synthesizing financial data from Turkey, economic models from Germany, and the realities of emerging markets in Kenya to create a truly global risk picture.
  • Bridging the gap between qualitative risk assessments and hard financial data. Developing models to estimate the potential financial impact of strategic risks (e.g., reputational damage, loss of key personnel).
  • Further developing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) beyond simply ticking off checklists to leverage risk information for strategic decisions, such as entering new markets with comprehensive risk awareness or acquiring companies with a complete understanding of their risk profile.
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Mesut Y.

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Solution Architect Computer Vision Store

Herne
Mesut Y.

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Solution Architect Computer Vision Store at Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland)

  • Expansion and support of the product portfolio for video analytics and computer vision
  • Requirements gathering and engineering
  • Consulting, project management and coordination of the pilot and international rollout
  • Tools: IP-based camera and video systems, Citrix administration, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Node-RED, Office 365, Age Verification, Qognify Umbrella, ThingsBoard, Xovis 3D sensors, AXIS cameras, GK checkout software, Atlassian JIRA
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Mohamad A.

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Network Security Systems Engineer

Bochum
Mohamad A.

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Systems Engineer for Network Security at Bechtle AG

  • SD-WAN solution by Aruba – Swiss energy company (330 sites): design and implementation of an SD-WAN branch solution with Aruba 9004 gateways, encrypted overlay, policy-based routing, WAN load balancing, and centralized management via Aruba Central.
  • LAN/WLAN & security – schools in Germany (9 sites): deployment of Aruba switches & AP-505, FortiGate 80F firewalls; setup of Checkmk monitoring, incident and change management, and secure admin access (BeyondTrust).
  • Multi-site security – energy billing company (20 sites): deployment of a complete Fortinet solution (FortiGate HA cluster, FortiSwitch PoE, FortiAP), IPsec remote-access VPN via FortiClient, centralized management via FortiCloud, IntraID authentication, operations and incident management.
  • Data center migration – German client: migration of data center switches (Mellanox), firewall cluster, and OfficeConnect switches to a new data center; securing configurations, implementing HA designs, testing, monitoring, and coordinated change and incident processes. Setup of two new 6300 M VSX clustered switches.
  • Data center security – university hospital: implementation of a high-availability FortiGate 400F firewall cluster across three data centers; security policy design, operational support, and change/incident management.
  • Enterprise campus & network access control – manufacturing company in Germany: introduction of Aruba ClearPass NAC, setup of a VSX-based switching architecture, secure WLAN access with MPSK, and integration into existing networks.
  • EU client (Germany & Poland) – Sophos firewalls: operations, incident and change management of Sophos firewalls including IPsec VPN; troubleshooting and ongoing optimization of security configurations.
  • Network modernization – pharmacy client in Germany: design and rollout of core and access switching (Mellanox, Aruba Instant On), migration from Sophos to Fortinet firewalls, network segmentation, and security hardening.
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Karzan M.

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PhD Researcher – HVAC Fault Diagnosis

Pulheim
Karzan M.

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PhD Researcher – HVAC Fault Diagnosis at Eindhoven University of Technology

  • Conducting research on HVAC fault detection and diagnosis using Diagnostic Bayesian Networks.
  • Developing diagnostic frameworks that combine expert knowledge with data analytics to improve system reliability.
  • Integrating occupant feedback as a symptom input for enhanced fault diagnosis.
  • Collaborating with industrial partners on real-world system validation.
  • Publishing research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Energy and Buildings) and presenting at international conferences.
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Yoav N.

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Freelance Software Architect

Moers
Yoav N.

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Freelance Software Architect at Freelance Consultant

  • Various small consultations, e.g. concepts and arcitectures.
  • Updating my Matlab, Linux, IPv6, Cyber-Security, C++ (up to 23) and Python skills.
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Hendrik B.

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Lecturer

Dortmund
Hendrik B.

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Lecturer at Front and Fullstack Development Lecturer

  • Teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, NodeJS, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Express
  • Designing and preparing lessons
  • Classroom teaching and one-on-one coaching

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Statistics of experts using Python

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 16 years)

Python experts in Dortmund have 18 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 16 years.

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 5.1 years)

Python experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 1.9 years on average. It is 3.2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.1 years.

Positions per freelancer

13 (Germany: 10)

Python experts in Dortmund have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 10.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Python experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Healthcare, Education

Python experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Information Technology, Healthcare, and Education.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

Python experts in Dortmund earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

89% (Germany: 94%)

89% of Python experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 94%.

Master's degree or higher

56% (Germany: 69%)

56% of Python experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 13% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 69%.

Doctorate

28% (Germany: 12%)

28% of Python experts in Dortmund have a doctorate (PhD). It is 16% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 12%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 2)

Python experts in Dortmund hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Turkish

Python experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and Turkish.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Python experts in Dortmund speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Python experts in Dortmund charges less than €320 per day.
2 of the Python experts in Dortmund charge between €320 and €480 per day.
3 of the Python experts in Dortmund charge between €480 and €640 per day.
5 of the Python experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €800 per day.
6 of the Python experts in Dortmund charge between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the Python experts in Dortmund charge €960 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Dortmund using Python

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 710 €
Germany avg. 725 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €
Germany median 760 €

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.

Python 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 (65%)
  • Healthcare (55%)
  • Education (50%)
  • Professional Services (50%)
  • Manufacturing (45%)
  • Energy (35%)
  • Automotive (30%)
  • Insurance (30%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Python does

Python is a general-purpose programming language used to build web services, internal tools, automation, data products and machine learning systems. Its readable syntax supports fast delivery, while a broad standard library and mature open-source ecosystem help teams maintain complex software.

Where it fits

Python runs behind customer-facing applications, research workflows and operational systems. Companies use it for APIs, backend services, test automation, reporting, scientific computing and intelligent features. It also connects well with SQL databases, cloud services, message queues and front-end applications.

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong Python specialists work across frameworks and libraries rather than relying on the language alone. Common tools include Django, FastAPI, Flask, Celery, Pydantic, NumPy, pandas, PyTorch and scikit-learn. They also use Git, pytest, package managers, containers and CI pipelines to ship dependable releases.

When expertise helps

Freelance expertise is useful when a team needs to extend an existing codebase, deliver a focused product or bring structure to a data initiative. Typical assignments include:

  • Creating REST and event-driven APIs
  • Automating business and infrastructure workflows
  • Building data pipelines and analytical services
  • Integrating machine learning models into applications

Working in Dortmund

Companies in Dortmund can use Python for digital products, industrial processes, logistics, research and business operations. A freelance specialist may work remotely with an existing team or collaborate on site when workshops, access requirements or close stakeholder contact make that valuable. Clear English is common, while German can support local communication.

What strong specialists bring

Quality depends on more than syntax. Look for professionals who can explain trade-offs, design clear interfaces, write meaningful tests and monitor production behavior. They should understand security, performance, dependency management and deployment, and should be able to improve an existing Python system without creating unnecessary complexity.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Python.

Companies use Python for web backends, APIs, automation, data processing, scientific software and machine learning products. It is also effective for connecting services, generating reports and turning prototypes into maintainable internal tools.

Python usually offers a shorter path from idea to working software and has especially strong data and machine learning libraries. JavaScript is often central to browser applications, Java is common in large enterprise systems, and Go can be a strong choice for lean, highly concurrent services; the right option depends on the existing architecture and operational needs.

A capable Python specialist often brings SQL, API design, Git, testing and container knowledge. Depending on the assignment, useful adjacent skills include Django or FastAPI, cloud deployment, pandas, PyTorch, message queues and infrastructure automation.

The required depth depends on the system, not a fixed number of years. A small automation task may need focused scripting and testing skills, while a production platform requires proven design, security, observability and deployment experience with Python.

Yes. Python projects usually work well remotely when repositories, environments, documentation and communication routines are organized. On-site collaboration in Dortmund can still help with discovery workshops, sensitive systems or close work with operational teams.

Ask the specialist to explain a relevant system, including its trade-offs, tests, failure handling and deployment process. Review code structure, documentation and maintainability rather than judging only whether a Python script produces the expected output.

Python is widely used to prepare data, train models, expose inference services and monitor machine learning workflows. A production-ready solution also needs sound data contracts, reproducible environments, model versioning, security and a plan for drift and retraining.

A Python freelancer should clarify the business outcome, current architecture, supported runtime, deployment model and ownership of the code. They should also ask about data access, quality expectations, review practices and whether the work involves a new service or an existing codebase.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 710 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 28% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Turkish (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects are Information Technology (65%), Healthcare (55%), and Education (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Python in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Product Development (70%), and Quality Assurance (65%).

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