Serilog Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Serilog
Oliver Fries
Last position:
Modernization of a multi-company backend system at Energy utility company
Enhancement and modernization of a mature Aspire backend application in the environment of a utility company, focusing on new business requirements, testing, legacy code cleanup, and stable backend delivery.
Core contributions & results Implemented new business requirements in the context of customer orders, subcontractors, and cross-company backend processes, and ensured consistent workflows in a distributed system landscape. Modernized existing backend components step by step and reduced technical debt through targeted legacy code cleanup, refactoring, and structured code reviews. Improved the testability of business-critical services by expanding automated tests with xUnit, AutoFixture, and clearer validation structures. Supported the further development of workflow automations and integration processes via microservices, messaging, and API-based communication. Took over source code from external firms, systematically checked code quality, and derived technical improvements for maintainability, stability, and integration. Worked in agile development processes with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps and supported cross-team alignment on architecture, quality, and implementation. Technical metrics Technologies & methods C#, .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, Aspire, Docker, RabbitMQ, gRPC, REST API, Swagger, Microservices, NServiceBus, AutoMapper, Autofac, xUnit, AutoFixture, FluentValidation, Entity Framework Core, MediatR, Redis, Consul, Serilog, SonarQube, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, GitLab, Google Protocol Buffers, IronPDF, Mailjet, Jira, Confluence, Miro, agile development, Scrum, code reviews, refactoring, legacy code cleanup, workflow automation, power grids
Hicham Mokhtari
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Buhl Data Service GmbH
- Backend development: .Net 8, C#, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework Core, REST Web APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Open API Swagger, Apache Airflow, Resharper, Git, Microservices, SOAP, gRPC, Hangfire, OAuth 2, GraphQL
- Interface development for document processing with SmartFix, Softexpansion and Natif.ai: C#, REST API, Resharper, Git
- Deployment: Azure DevOps YAML, Vanilla Helmchart, Rancher, Kubernetes Cluster, Linux Docker, Windows VM, Python
- Unit tests and integration tests
- Telemetry, Kibana, Grafana, Elastic Search
- Work in a Kanban team of 8 developers, 1 tester and one Product Owner
Holger Klink
Last position:
Data Migration Sage 100 to Odoo at LRT Automotive
- SQL database development, design, documentation of procedures, functions, and triggers
- Migration of data from the Sage Line 100 database to Odoo
- DB design with MS SQL Server and SQL (T-SQL)
- Use of Power Query and Excel
Manuel Reinfurt
Last position:
Cloud Architect & Lead Developer
- Responsible for the 5-head development team and Scrum + DevOps approach
- Designed and implemented the cloud architecture for the application landscape
- Lead development for the user management on Azure Cloud using .NET 8/C#
- Development for the user management frontend using React (TypeScript)
- Technologies: Azure AD, Functions, Storage, CosmosDB, Service Bus, AKS, Monitor, Pipelines, Key Vault, MSSQL, Bicep, App Service, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Cost Management
- Backend: .NET/C#; Frontend: Angular (TypeScript)
- Unit testing: NUnit, xUnit, Moq
- CI & CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- DevOps & IaC: Bicep, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
- Security & Compliance: ISO 27001, DevSecOps
- Software development approach: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban
Julian Kunert
Last position:
Software Analysis in Gaming at dzkraken.com
- Development of a plug-and-play solution for game server operators to collect, process, and display game server data
- Integration of a subscription-based payment system
- Technologies: C#-10, .NET5, SQL, .NET8, PostgreSQL, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, Entity Framework, TailwindCSS, OIDC, JWT, Stripe, OAuth2.0, Docker, Testing, Portainer, PowerShell
Marc Haid
Last position:
Senior Architect, Coach and Developer
Fixing issues in the application logic
Covering the changes with component tests
Analyzing and documenting the data structure of the different applications
Analyzing and documenting the parameters for configuring the applications
Analyzing and documenting the necessary measures to ensure the operation of the applications
Analyzing and designing the separation of the individual database structures
Analyzing and estimating the effort for planned enhancements
Analysis, maintenance and documentation of a heterogeneous legacy system landscape for a print media service provider
Technology: C#, VB.NET, C, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio 2010, JetBrains Rider, Visual Studio Code, arc42, Draw.io, Jira, GitLab
Johannes Knörzer
Last position:
Software Developer at Hoffmann Engineering Services GmbH
- Software development
- Technical design of software architecture and design (considering functional and non-functional requirements)
- Frontend and Backend
- Refactorings
- Code reviews
- Unit tests
- Automated integration tests
- E2E tests
Global Identity Services (GIS) is the identity provider for the Digital Services Platform (DSP). GIS is responsible for authenticating and authorizing end users and other DSP services by issuing security tokens. This includes:
- Identity management (e.g., user registration, password reset and change, user profiles)
- Management of roles and permissions
- Single Sign-On (SSO) across DSP services
- Management of OAuth resources and terms and conditions
Glenn Kintscher
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at knowledgepark GmbH
- Leading an eight-member team with a focus on actively promoting an agile mindset
- Supporting the introduction of Scrum within the team
- Planning, designing, and implementing the macro architecture of a distributed system landscape
- Documenting self-contained systems, microservices, and legacy applications
- Integrating third-party software components
- Special attention to scalability and reliability
- Ensuring traceable processes through event sourcing
- Developing multiple ASP.NET and Blazor applications in C# using .NET 5 to 8
- Applying strategic methods from Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Decoupling modules using the Mediator pattern (MediatR) and CQRS
- Continuously ensuring code quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Conducting code reviews via pull requests and pair programming
- Optimizing data storage and access with MS SQL Server, Redis, and EF Core
- Reducing costs and wait times through caching and automatic scaling
- Implementing background jobs using Hangfire
- Developing and integrating REST APIs
- Integrating RabbitMQ and NServiceBus for communication between systems
- Securing various REST APIs and web UIs with OAuth2/SAML/SSO and JWTs
- Developing cross-team technology standards
- Introducing architecture methods in agile teams
- Applying software craftsmanship and Extreme Programming (XP) principles
- Ensuring software quality according to ISO 25010 standards
- Implementing DevSecOps practices
- Migrating various legacy on-premises applications (Azure Stack & IIS) to Azure Cloud
- Modernizing existing application (from .NET Framework 3 & 4)
- Leading containerization with Docker and subsequent migration to Kubernetes
- Introducing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring production systems using Serilog, Prometheus, Grafana, and Application Insights
- On-call duty and implementing automated error detection
- Analyzing and fixing issues in production as 3rd level support
- Coaching and upskilling working students, interns, and other developers
- Designing and delivering internal training sessions
- Conducting event storming and user story mapping sessions
- Supporting the product owner with technical matters
- Optimizing workflows in Azure DevOps Services
- Requirements engineering in cooperation with relevant business units and domain experts
Jamal Baydoun
Last position:
Freelance Software Architect & Developer at IBM Deutschland GmbH / BWI GmbH
- Architecture, design and further development of a hybrid solution consisting of a Java backend with REST API and C# / WPF frontend
- Development of secure, distributed functions for classified message processing, categorization and encryption
- Integration of backend services with document management systems (DMS) for structured file storage
- Planning, setup and continuous optimization of Azure DevOps pipelines for automated deployment and quality assurance of distributed applications in a security-critical environment
- Technical coordination with Bundeswehr project managers and third-party providers of relevant software and interfaces, and documentation of the developed solutions
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Statistics of experts using Serilog
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Serilog
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
What Serilog does
Serilog is a structured logging library for .NET. It helps teams write logs as searchable events, not just plain text. That makes it easier to trace requests, debug production issues, and connect application logs with monitoring tools.
Where it fits
- Web APIs and backend services
- Microservices and distributed systems
- Background workers and scheduled jobs
- Cloud apps that send logs to files, consoles, or central systems
Core ecosystem
Strong specialists know sinks, enrichers, message templates, and log levels. They also know how to wire Serilog into ASP.NET Core, capture request data safely, and route logs to systems such as Elasticsearch, Seq, Application Insights, or plain files. Good configuration keeps logs useful and low-noise.
Why companies bring in freelance help
Teams usually need outside help when logging is inconsistent, too noisy, or missing in production. A freelance expert can clean up log structure, standardize event names, and improve observability without slowing delivery. In Germany, this often comes up in teams that run mixed on-site and remote collaboration and need clear handover documentation.
What strong specialists deliver
A good Serilog professional focuses on clarity, safety, and maintainability. They know how to avoid logging secrets, how to add context that helps support teams, and how to keep performance overhead under control.
Signs you need Serilog expertise
- Logs are hard to search or correlate
- Production incidents take too long to diagnose
- Different services log in different formats
- The team wants cleaner .NET observability
- You need better routing to sinks and alerting tools
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Serilog? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Serilog is used for structured logging in .NET applications. It turns log events into searchable data with fields, levels, and context, which makes troubleshooting and monitoring much easier. Teams use it in APIs, services, workers, and cloud-hosted systems where plain text logs are not enough.
Serilog is often chosen when teams need richer, more consistent event data than basic console-style logging provides. The built-in .NET logging abstractions are useful, but Serilog adds message templates, sinks, enrichers, and stronger control over log structure. Many projects use both together, with Serilog as the logging provider.
A strong Serilog specialist usually also knows ASP.NET Core, dependency injection, configuration, and observability tools. Experience with sinks such as Seq, Elasticsearch, Application Insights, or file-based logging is valuable. They should also understand how to redact sensitive data and keep log volume under control.
Serilog expertise matters when logging becomes part of production support, auditability, or incident response. If your team needs consistent request tracing, better correlation across services, or cleaner log output, outside help can save time. It is especially useful when an existing setup has grown messy over time.
Yes. Serilog work is often well suited to remote collaboration because the output is configuration, code, and documentation rather than physical setup. In Germany-based projects, teams often want clear written decisions, stable handover, and careful attention to language in logs and dashboards.
The most common comparison for Serilog is the built-in Microsoft logging stack. Some teams also look at NLog or log4net, especially in older .NET systems. Serilog is often preferred when structured events, flexible sinks, and readable message templates matter most.
Look for a Serilog professional who can explain log design, not just add a sink. Good work includes clear event names, useful context, safe handling of secrets, and a setup that is easy for the team to maintain. Ask for examples of production logging decisions, not only code snippets.
A Serilog engagement often includes configuration changes, sink setup, enrichment rules, and guidance for consistent log messages. You should also expect documentation on where logs go, how to query them, and what to avoid logging. In many cases, the best outcome is a cleaner logging standard the whole team can follow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and Arabic (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (89%), and Education (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Serilog in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Serilog
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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