Smalltalk Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Smalltalk
Andreas B.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at ELIONOVA AG
- Created an application to control measurement hardware with a Tauri application using React.JS and TypeScript on Raspberry Pi
- Developed a cloud application for storing and analyzing measurement results using Spring Boot and React.JS
- Built a Tauri application for printing ZPL labels on Windows
- Technologies: Java, JavaScript, Tauri, Rust, React.JS, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, REST API (JSON), Maven, CI/CD, PostgreSQL
Andreas G.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider
- Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
- Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
- Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
- Technical feature design for assigned tasks
- Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
- Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
- Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning
Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.
Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama
Martin P.
Last position:
Business Analyst and Test Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Tech & Services GmbH
- Analysis of affected business processes taking numerous stakeholders into account
- Interface analysis, architecture and system design
- Communicating and coordinating various subprojects and interface partners
- Creating epics and user stories, maintaining the backlog, workshops and review presentations
- Support during implementation between business departments and development
- Test management including strategy and approach definition
- Test case definition, execution and approval
- Cross-team organization of integration and acceptance tests
- Support of test environments
- Technologies and tools: Java, Angular, Kubectl, REST, AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, S4/HANA, Bruno
Andreas E.
Last position:
Consultant at Iteratec GmbH
Ensar Y.
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
Andreas V.
Last position:
IT Consultant, Software Developer and Project Manager at Alvarium Services
Information technology - consulting, projects, implementation
Odoo – Open Source ERP – consulting, projects, customization, module development
Digitalization consulting
Applying information technology to implement and optimize business processes
Using open source software to create business application solutions
Company-specific strategy consulting in information technology
Using innovative technologies in the company, rethinking business processes
Implementation and use of in-house industry-specific application solutions
ERP implementation, functional and technical ERP adaptation, and ERP module development (Odoo, ERPNext, Frappe Framework, Tryton Business Software)
Business consulting and digitalization consulting
Project management, SW engineering and modeling with UML, BPMN and ER modeling
Software development in the programming languages Python, JavaScript, SQL, Smalltalk, XML and JSON
Lecturer for subject-specific and technical training
Use of software and system tools: Docker, Docker-Compose, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Rancher/Rancher OS, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Virtualbox, KVM, Quemu, Jenkins, Visual Studio, VS Code, IDE PyCharm, Jquery, JavaScript libraries, various Smalltalk IDEs, ETL systems and Kali-Linux
Database management with PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases and Microsoft Access
Administration of operating systems: Windows desktop, Windows Server, Linux server, Linux desktop (Gnome, i3wm...) and Mac OS X
Industry experience in software development, recruiting, business consulting (IT), insurance, banking, asset management, mechanical engineering, tourism, retail, pawnshops, auction houses, print, standards institutes, environmental management, information security and management, eGovernment software, automotive sales and rental, as well as for internationally active project service providers
Hassan E.
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant at msg/Denios
- Support for the DENIOS S/4HANA greenfield transformation. - Role development based on the organizational model and structure. - Creation of roles based on process and steps in swimlanes. - Derivation of catalogs, spaces, pages and sections from process IDs. - User assignment via the organizational structure. - Authorization administration in the S/4HANA landscape with a Fiori-first approach. - Consulting and development in the S/4HANA greenfield area.
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Ingo C.
Last position:
Founder, freelance CMS expert at CMS Consulting Cousin
- Freelance work as a CMS expert
Ralf B.
Last position:
Implementation of a Middleware Solution at Utility provider
- Analysis of the existing software landscape
- Tool selection with evaluation of MuleSoft Anypoint and Talend Open Studio
- Evaluation of integration services on the Azure platform
- Setup of Azure App Services
- Proof-of-concept implementation of offer data import with MuleSoft and Spring Boot in Azure App Service
Michael S.
Last position:
Consultant, Architect, Developer at Self-employed
Timo S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager (IT infrastructure, especially data centers) at Akkodis
- Data center analysis
- Optimization of IT system architectures
- Preparing IT systems and services for migration
- Upgrading data centers
- Transformation of IT systems (technology and architecture)
- Design of new service models
- Planning, introduction, design, consulting, further development, and implementation of ITSM processes
- Supplier management
- ITSM consulting
- Planning, delivery, and coordination of IT infrastructure projects
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Statistics of experts using Smalltalk
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
7.5 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Smalltalk
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.
Smalltalk 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 (100%)
- Professional Services (75%)
- Banking and Finance (58%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Retail (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Smalltalk in practice
Smalltalk is a pure object-oriented programming language and development environment built around live objects, message passing, and rapid feedback. Companies use it for long-lived business applications, domain-heavy workflows, simulations, financial systems, and software that must remain adaptable over time.
Dialects and environments
The ecosystem includes Pharo, Squeak, VisualWorks, VA Smalltalk, and Dolphin Smalltalk. Strong specialists understand the differences between dialects, image-based development, package management, and the tools used to move changes safely between development, testing, and production.
- Pharo and Squeak application work
- VisualWorks and VA Smalltalk maintenance
- Image, package, and deployment management
- Integration with databases, APIs, and messaging systems
Typical project work
Smalltalk expertise appears in modernization programmes as well as new domain applications. Professionals may refactor legacy code, expose services, improve user interfaces, connect external systems, or preserve business rules while replacing fragile surrounding components.
- Legacy application assessment and remediation
- REST, SOAP, database, and message-bus integration
- Automated testing and regression protection
- Migration toward web, cloud, or service-based architectures
When companies need specialists
A company may need freelance support when a key Smalltalk system depends on scarce internal knowledge, when a release is blocked by difficult legacy code, or when a modernization effort must protect established processes. In Germany, specialists often work remotely with distributed product teams, with on-site collaboration where domain workshops or system handovers require it.
Skills beyond syntax
Effective professionals combine deep object-oriented design with practical knowledge of the selected dialect and its deployment model. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, REST, JavaScript, Linux, version control, automated testing, CI pipelines, application servers, and integration patterns. Clear documentation matters because much of the system’s value may be embedded in business rules rather than technical frameworks.
Choosing the right expert
Look for evidence of production work in the relevant dialect, not only general programming experience. A strong specialist can explain the image and package workflow, identify risks in unfamiliar code, establish tests before refactoring, and describe how changes reach production. Ask for examples of integrations, upgrades, performance investigations, and knowledge transfer, then confirm availability, communication style, and German or English language expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Smalltalk, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Smalltalk is used for business-critical applications with complex rules, long product lifecycles, and a need for rapid change. Common areas include finance, logistics, manufacturing, public administration, education, and specialised enterprise software.
Smalltalk offers a highly interactive, object-oriented environment in which code and objects can be inspected and changed while the system runs. Java and .NET usually provide broader mainstream tooling and hiring pools, while Smalltalk can be a strong choice when an existing domain model and mature application are central to the project.
Smalltalk dialect choice depends on the existing application, deployment target, team, and vendor commitments. Pharo and Squeak suit open ecosystems and exploratory work, while VisualWorks and VA Smalltalk are often relevant to established enterprise systems; a specialist should assess the current image before recommending a change.
A strong Smalltalk freelancer often brings SQL, REST and SOAP integration, JavaScript, Linux, automated testing, version control, and CI knowledge. Experience with the application server, database, messaging layer, and operational processes is especially useful when the system is being modernised.
The right level of Smalltalk expertise depends on the codebase, dialect, risk, and delivery goal rather than a fixed period of experience. A maintenance task may need focused dialect knowledge, while a migration or major refactoring benefits from someone who has handled production releases, testing strategy, and legacy dependencies.
Smalltalk work can usually be handled remotely when source access, environments, documentation, and communication routines are in place. On-site sessions in Germany can still help with domain discovery, team handover, security reviews, or access to systems that cannot be exposed remotely.
Ask a Smalltalk specialist to explain a real refactoring, integration, deployment, or production incident without relying on vague claims. Good answers cover tests, image and package management, rollback planning, dialect constraints, business impact, and how knowledge was documented for the internal team.
Smalltalk professionals should expect meaningful differences between Pharo, Squeak, VisualWorks, and other dialects in libraries, tools, packaging, and deployment. Experience can transfer, but a freelancer should verify the target environment and be ready to learn its conventions before changing shared code.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 760 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 78% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 7.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (75%), and Banking and Finance (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Product Development (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Smalltalk
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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