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Prasad Tilloo

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Solution Architect / Senior Manager – DTC E-Commerce Platform

Frankfurt
Prasad Tilloo

Last position:

Solution Architect / Senior Manager – DTC E-Commerce Platform at BRITA

  • Led discovery phase and POC for Shopware to Shopify Plus migration across EMEA markets, evaluating platform suitability, technical architecture, and multi-brand/multi-country capabilities against business requirements.
  • Designed reference architecture for Shopify Plus implementation incorporating headless front-end patterns (Vue.js, Nuxt.js), CMS integration (Magnolia), and Azure middleware (APIM, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus) for 11 EMEA markets.
  • Defined migration strategy analyzing data mapping, cutover approach, and zero-downtime deployment patterns using Varnish caching, GitOps pipelines, and CI/CD orchestration across six vendor teams.
  • Architected multi-tenant Shopify Plus governance model with centralized admin, localized storefront customization, and compliance controls (GDPR, data residency).
  • Prototyped AI-driven search optimization (LLM.txt, JSON-LD) for product discoverability in Google AI results, demonstrating post-launch performance opportunities.
  • Defined EMEA expansion roadmap for 15+ markets through C-level strategic workshops, identifying phased rollout, market-specific configurations, and resource requirements.
  • Tech Stack: React, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Magnolia CMS, Shopware, Shopify Plus, Azure (APIM, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Front Door), Varnish, SAP, MS Dynamics, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, Kafka
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Alessandro Dönicke

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Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design

Eschborn
Alessandro Dönicke

Last position:

Product Owner, Scrum Master & UX Design at YouniQode GmbH

  • Responsible for the strategic and operational management of digital agency projects with a focus on user-centered product development, agile team leadership, and continuous value delivery
  • Introduced and scaled agile processes (Scrum & Kanban) across multiple client projects
  • Developed user-centered B2B and B2C applications in close collaboration with stakeholders
  • Successfully delivered MVPs with iterative enhancements based on validated user insights
  • Technologies and methods: Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Figma, UX Research, User Testing, Design Thinking, Agile Coaching, Backlog Management, Epic Breakdown, User Story Mapping, Prototyping, Roadmap Planning, Stakeholder Workshops, HTML/CSS, WordPress, Accessibility (WCAG), GDPR, OKRs, Product Discovery, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, UX KPIs
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Gregor Staab

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Backend Developer

Frankfurt
Gregor Staab

Last position:

Backend Developer at Jurebus GmbH

  • Updating the codebase (PHP and Symfony) with the help of Rector
  • Building processes for quality assurance
  • Deployment incl. test runner
  • Using phpstan and php_cs to improve code quality
  • Introducing unit tests and integration tests
  • Further developing the software architecture while considering common design patterns to enable the iterative rollout of new features
  • Implementing Symfony Messenger to handle the software's many background processes efficiently and reliably
  • Optimizing and further developing a module for registering and processing incoming leads (via the API of a phone service provider)
  • Developing a module that automates the management of individual Google Ads campaigns based on various parameters (via the Google Ads API)
  • Technical planning and implementation of a new business model, taking into account the requirements of all involved company departments
  • Developing a module for managing contracts and Google Ads budgets
  • Developing a module for automatically controlling Google Ads campaigns based on the current budget status
  • Developing a customer portal for retrieving statistics and contract information
  • Modernizing the backend with Symfony UX Live Components
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Artur Sopelnik

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Senior Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Artur Sopelnik

Last position:

Senior Consultant at MHP - A Porsche Company

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Igor Propisnov

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Senior Frontend Developer

Rüsselsheim
Igor Propisnov

Last position:

Senior Frontend Developer at Objego GmbH

  • Within the project, Objego's digital platform for real estate management was further developed.

  • Further development of various software modules within the application.

  • Continuous improvement and optimization of existing functionalities to enhance performance and user experience.

  • Design and implementation of unit tests to ensure code quality and stability.

  • Close collaboration with the QA team to quickly fix bugs.

  • Implementation of new features in coordination with stakeholders and end users.

  • Active member of the Scrum team with a focus on agile methods and continuous improvement of the software.

  • Technologies: Angular 16/17, Material, Angular CDK, Angular Elements, Nx, NgRx, NgNeat, NgX-Translate, NgX-Charts, NgX-Lottie, NgX-Markdown, Sentry, Azure AI Form Recognizer, Lodash, Dayjs, Flatpickr, Lottie-Web, Mixpanel, RxJS, Prettier, ESLint, Webpack, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Husky, TypeScript, Node.js, Zone.js, Docker, Spring Boot, Git, Figma, Figma Token, Storybook, Jira, Confluence, Atlassian, Gitlab CI/CD, Codecov, Custom Design System, Mockoon.

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Robert Barisic

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Lead Developer & Consultant

Friedrichsdorf
Robert Barisic

Last position:

Lead Developer & Consultant at BIOCOM AG

  • Solo full-stack developer for upgrading a Rails 4 legacy application to Rails 7, including deployment setup via Capistrano and NGINX configuration

  • Delivered a custom admin dashboard with ChartJS reports, PDF generator and CSV batch importer via Administrate

  • Implemented new features for reporting, import, data management and GDPR compliance, redesigned core components

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Statistics of experts using Shopware

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

15 years (Germany: 18 years)

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 2.5 years)

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing

Top industries

Information Technology, Retail, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or higher

80% (Germany: 81%)

Master's degree or higher

20% (Germany: 34%)

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 90%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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.

Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using Shopware

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

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Daily rate avg. 720 €
Germany avg. 772 €

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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Shopware at a glance

Shopware is a commerce platform for online shops, content-rich storefronts, and B2B buying flows. It is used for custom checkout logic, product data, promotions, and multilingual sales setups. Companies often bring in Shopware specialists when the shop must grow without losing control.

What teams build

  • New Shopware 6 shops and migrations from Shopware 5
  • Storefront themes, CMS layouts, and landing pages
  • Payment, shipping, ERP, CRM, and PIM connections
  • B2B catalogs, customer-specific pricing, and approval flows
  • Search, filtering, and catalog performance improvements

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong professionals know the Shopware core, Symfony, Twig, Doctrine, and modern PHP. They work with the Administration, Storefront, plugins, APIs, and deployment pipelines. Many also understand version upgrades, testing, and how to keep extensions stable across releases.

When companies need help

Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team lacks Shopware depth, a migration is risky, or a launch date is close. It also helps when the shop must connect to complex back-office systems or when a Frankfurt company wants someone who can work smoothly with German-speaking stakeholders and remote teams.

What strong specialists deliver

Good Shopware experts do more than code features. They read the business setup, keep the customer journey clean, and avoid custom work that breaks later updates.

  • Clear technical decisions
  • Stable plugins and maintainable customizations
  • Clean handover and documentation
  • Attention to performance, SEO, and checkout flow

Frankfurt project fit

In Frankfurt, Shopware work often sits close to retail, wholesale, and cross-border commerce. The best experts can join on-site when needed, but they also handle remote delivery well. They should be able to discuss requirements in plain English and work with local teams without friction.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Shopware is used to build online shops, product catalogs, and content-driven commerce sites. It fits teams that need flexible shopping flows, custom promotions, and integrations with business systems. Many projects start with a standard storefront and then add plugins, B2B logic, or multi-store setups.

Yes, Shopware is often chosen for B2B shops because it can handle customer-specific pricing, approval steps, and account-based buying. It also works well when catalogs are large and purchasing rules are more complex than a basic webshop. A strong specialist can shape the storefront around those rules without making maintenance painful.

Shopware is usually picked when a company wants more control than Shopify and a lighter setup than a very heavy Magento project. It is a strong fit for custom storefronts, German-speaking commerce teams, and projects that need Symfony-based extension work. The right choice depends on your systems, your team, and how much customization you need.

A good Shopware professional usually knows PHP, Symfony, Twig, and API integration work. Experience with databases, testing, deployment, and shop performance also matters. For many projects, it helps if the specialist understands ERP, PIM, search, and payment providers too.

A small theme update may need only one focused specialist, while a migration or complex integration needs broader Shopware experience. Shopware 6 work is especially sensitive when plugins, custom code, or data models are involved. If the shop is tied to core revenue, choose someone who has handled similar release risks before.

Yes, Shopware projects are often delivered remotely, especially for plugin work, upgrades, and system integrations. On-site time in Frankfurt can still help at the start of a project, during workshops, or around launch. The best setup is usually a mix of remote delivery and direct contact with local stakeholders.

Look for clean plugin structure, safe upgrade paths, and evidence that the specialist thinks about maintainability, not just quick fixes. A strong Shopware 6 freelancer can explain how changes affect the storefront, the Administration, and future releases. Good documentation and clear handover are also strong signs.

Yes, many Shopware specialists support migrations from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6. That work usually involves data transfer, theme rebuilding, plugin review, and checking custom business rules. The key is to find someone who knows which parts can be reused and which should be redesigned.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware 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 Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (38%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (75%), and Professional Services (63%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Shopware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Marketing (63%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Shopware

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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