
Shopware Expert in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Shopware
Daniel W.
Last position:
Frontend Lead & Product Owner
Ingo S.
Last position:
Plugin for Shopware at Self-employed
Developed the “Cost Transparency” plugin for Shopware 6 that extends product details with an interactive graphic illustrating different shares of the total price
Technologies: Shopware, PHP, Twig, CSS, JavaScript
Markus L.
Last position:
Affiliate Marketing Consultant at Vetain GmbH
Vetain.de
Building and expanding the existing affiliate network
- Affiliate audit of the existing network – quality and potential analysis => strategy recommendation for future sustainable growth
- Commissioned / agency contract for building a new affiliate network
- Tracking setup (first-party, server-to-server, post-view) including tracking tests + review of ePrivacy & TDDDG requirements
- Profitability analysis, commission model calculation, partner acquisition, campaign planning, building the affiliate network
Marco G.
Last position:
Business Analyst - Payroll Services Rhineland at Shell Deutschland GmbH
- Product Owner of middleware migration project from 3rd party vendor to inhouse solution
- Technical definition of ruleset to collect payroll relevant shift data from 3rd party vendor and apply allowances based on complex operating agreements
- Streamlining payroll processes to ensure flawless payouts
Alexander K.
Last position:
PMO Marketing & E-Commerce at DICTUM GmbH
- Led the marketing project management office focusing on e-commerce projects and coordinated all marketing activities for the Shopware store
- Managed SEM agencies for optimized campaign execution and efficient budget allocation
- Implemented traditional project management with clear work packages and milestone planning
- Carried out SEO optimization measures that led to significant improvements in organic traffic
- Created targeted copywriting for landing pages with high conversion rates
- Established structured processes for landing page creation and content distribution
- Linked marketing activities to e-commerce goals to boost overall performance
Stefan G.
Last position:
Freelance Product Owner / Manager at Self employed
- Working on [link] and [link]
- Temporary Product Owner / Product Manager
- Project management
- Jira/Confluence setup/configuration
- Requirements engineering
- User story mapping, backlog creation and prioritization
- Scrum Master for hybrid and remote teams
Luca D.
Last position:
CTO & Co-Founder at Lucent Data GmbH
- Built a warehouse native customer data platform from scratch
- Successfully onboarded the first customer
- Built the first engineering team of 3 engineers
- Raised 1M€ in venture capital
Cyprien A.
Last position:
Systemberatung.it GmbH
Development of a Shopware 6 plugin to display a standalone spare parts search within Shopware
Model selection via VIN/full-text search and dropdown menus
Selection of desired component groups
Selection of required spare parts from an exploded view or parts list
Garage extension:
Added a 'Garage' menu item in the header
Storage of the vehicle ID in the user profile
Ability to add, filter, and remove multiple vehicles
Adding vehicles by VIN (VIN-search REST endpoint) or by the garage's filter options
Daniela F.
Last position:
Senior Communication and Presentation Designer at BCG Digital Ventures
- Design of internal presentations, screens and various communication media
Martin S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at COSMO CONSULT Unternehmensgruppe
- Consulting and operational project management for e-commerce with a focus on shop tech
- Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Shopify
Juliane S.
Last position:
Senior FP&A Manager at Appinio GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Shopware
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years (Germany: 19 years)

Position duration
2 years (Germany: 3.2 years)

Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Media and Entertainment

Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
78% (Germany: 80%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 39%)

Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 92%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using Shopware
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.
Shopware 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 (91%)
- Retail (64%)
- Media and Entertainment (55%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Advertising (45%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Energy (27%)
- Fashion (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Shopware at a glance
Shopware is an open commerce platform for building online stores, marketplaces and connected retail experiences. Its core supports product catalogs, customer accounts, checkout, promotions and content-led shopping. Companies use Shopware 6 for flexible commerce projects that need more control than a hosted storefront usually provides.
Storefronts and sales channels
Shopware can power direct-to-consumer shops, business commerce portals and multi-brand operations. Specialists shape responsive storefronts, product detail pages, search, navigation and checkout flows around a company’s customer journey. Sales channels can connect web shops with marketplaces, social commerce, point-of-sale systems and other digital touchpoints.
- Launch a Shopware 6 storefront
- Configure products, variants, rules and promotions
- Support B2C, B2B and multi-channel commerce
- Improve merchandising, search and conversion paths
Ecosystem and integrations
Shopware work often spans the administration interface, Store API, API-first sales channels and the Symfony-based application stack. Specialists work with PHP, Twig, JavaScript, Vue, SQL and caching tools, depending on the project. They also connect ERP, CRM, PIM, payment, shipping, tax, analytics and marketing systems through APIs or tailored integrations.
When companies need support
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team is moving from another commerce system, extending Shopware beyond standard features or preparing a high-volume launch. Berlin companies may need on-site workshops alongside remote delivery, especially when commerce, operations and marketing teams must align. A specialist can also take ownership of upgrades, incident resolution, performance work or technical documentation.
- Migrate catalogs, customers and orders
- Replace or modernize legacy plugins
- Integrate ERP, PIM, payment and fulfillment workflows
- Prepare releases and monitor production systems
What strong specialists deliver
Strong Shopware professionals understand both commerce operations and application behavior. They clarify requirements, choose native features before adding custom code, and document decisions that affect upgrades. Their work includes maintainable plugins, clean data models, tested integrations, reliable deployment pipelines and measurable improvements to the customer experience.
Choosing the right fit
Review work that resembles your catalog structure, sales model and integration landscape. Ask how the specialist approaches Shopware 6 upgrades, plugin compatibility, API security, testing, caching and rollback plans. For teams in Berlin, agree early on working language, time-zone overlap, workshop attendance and access to staging systems. The best fit can explain trade-offs clearly to both technical and commercial stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Shopware, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Shopware is used to create online stores, B2B commerce portals, multi-brand shops and connected sales experiences. Companies use it for product management, checkout, promotions, content, customer accounts and integrations with operational systems.
Shopware gives companies more control over hosting, custom application logic and integrations than a typical hosted Shopify setup. Compared with Magento, it can offer a more focused commerce stack, while the right choice depends on catalog complexity, internal skills, operating model and required extensions.
A strong Shopware specialist often works with PHP, Symfony, Twig, JavaScript, Vue, SQL, REST APIs and the Store API. Useful adjacent experience includes ERP or PIM integration, payment services, search, cloud hosting, CI/CD, analytics and technical SEO.
The required level depends on the scope. A standard configuration may suit a specialist familiar with Shopware administration, while migrations, custom plugins, checkout changes and complex integrations require proven Shopware 6 delivery experience and strong knowledge of the surrounding systems.
Yes, much Shopware work can be delivered remotely through shared issue tracking, repositories, staging environments and regular video sessions. On-site workshops in Berlin can help with discovery, process mapping or stakeholder alignment, while language expectations and meeting overlap should be agreed before the project starts.
Ask for examples involving a similar commerce model, catalog structure or integration landscape. Discuss upgrade planning, plugin quality, testing, security, performance, deployment and support, then assess whether the specialist explains technical decisions in terms your commercial and operations teams can use.
Shopware can support B2B requirements such as customer-specific catalogs, pricing, roles, approval processes and account workflows when configured or extended appropriately. A specialist should confirm which needs are covered by native capabilities, which require extensions and how the solution will integrate with ERP and sales processes.
A maintainable Shopware implementation keeps custom logic isolated, uses documented APIs and avoids unnecessary changes to the core. Automated tests, clear plugin boundaries, upgrade checks, deployment controls and useful technical documentation make future releases safer and reduce operational effort.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 755 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Retail (64%), and Media and Entertainment (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are Product Development (91%), Information Technology (82%), and Marketing (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Shopware
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