Smalltalk Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Smalltalk
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 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
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
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
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.
Ingo C.
Last position:
Founder, freelance CMS expert at CMS Consulting Cousin
- Freelance work as a CMS expert
Volker L.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at DCR Consulting
- Planning and execution of complex data center migrations, relocations, and consolidations
- Planning and execution of complex SAP database migrations
- Project and program management
- Data center management
- Conducting IT infrastructure and data center assessments
- Optimization and consolidation of ICT infrastructure
- IT service continuity management
Andreas B.
Last position:
Senior Frontend Developer at Roadex
- Development of an app
- Technologies: React Native, Expo, SupaBase, TypeScript, GitHub, Trello
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
Use of information technology to implement and optimize business processes
Use of open source software to create business application solutions
Company-specific IT strategy consulting
Use innovative technologies in the company, rethink business processes
Realize and deploy 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 management consulting and digitalization consulting
Project management, SW-engineering, and modeling with UML, BPMN, and ER modeling
Software development in Python, JavaScript, SQL, Smalltalk, XML, and JSON
Instructor for professional and technical training
Use of software and system tools: Docker, Docker-Compose, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Rancher/Rancher OS, Git, GitLab, GitHub, VirtualBox, KVM, Qemu, 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, IT consulting, insurance, banking, asset management, mechanical engineering, tourism, trade, pawnshops, auction houses, publishing, standards institute, environmental management, information security and management, eGovernment software, vehicle sales and rental, as well as for international project service providers
Timo S.
Last position:
Lead Business Consultant and Lead Project Manager at IT-mo GmbH
- Role: Lead Business Consultant and Lead Project Manager
- Employed as Managing Director
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
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Statistics of experts using Smalltalk
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
7.3 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, Business Intelligence
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 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 19 Sep 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 (69%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Transportation (46%)
- Government and Administration (46%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Manufacturing (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Smalltalk is
Smalltalk is an object-oriented programming language and development environment built around live objects, message passing, and rapid feedback. It is used for long-running business applications, domain-rich systems, simulations, and tools where a clear model and fast iteration matter. Its image-based workflow lets professionals inspect and change a running system with unusual precision.
Platforms and dialects
The ecosystem includes Pharo, Squeak, VisualWorks, VA Smalltalk, and GemStone/S. These dialects share core ideas but differ in libraries, deployment models, tooling, and commercial support. Strong specialists understand the target dialect, image management, package conventions, and the migration path between older and newer environments.
- Pharo and Squeak package development
- VisualWorks and VA Smalltalk maintenance
- GemStone/S persistence and server-side systems
- Integration with SQL, REST, and messaging services
What companies build
Smalltalk supports financial, industrial, logistics, public-sector, and insurance systems that encode complex business rules. Teams use it for workflow applications, planning tools, knowledge systems, desktop interfaces, and services that must preserve established domain logic. Professionals can also expose mature Smalltalk functionality through APIs or connect it to modern front ends.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise helps when a company must protect valuable legacy logic while changing its architecture or delivery process. It is especially useful during dialect migrations, framework upgrades, production incidents, test expansion, and integration work. In Germany, remote collaboration can work well for image reviews and coding, while workshops or release work may benefit from on-site access and clear German or English communication.
- A Smalltalk image has become difficult to maintain
- Business rules need extraction into tested services
- A legacy client needs browser or API integration
- Internal knowledge is concentrated with one specialist
Skills around Smalltalk
Useful adjacent skills include object-oriented design, refactoring, automated testing, relational databases, REST, messaging, Linux operations, and continuous delivery. Depending on the platform, professionals may work with Seaside, Zinc HTTP Components, Spec, Morphic, VisualWorks frameworks, or GemStone/S. Experience with source control, package formats, deployment images, and observability is important for dependable releases.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals can explain a domain model before changing it and can make safe progress inside a live, interconnected image. They distinguish dialect-specific conventions from portable Smalltalk principles, write tests around business behavior, and document deployment steps. Look for evidence of careful modernization, clear communication, and the ability to balance preservation with practical change.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Smalltalk, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Smalltalk is used for business applications with complex rules, workflow systems, simulations, planning tools, and long-lived enterprise software. Its live development environment supports rapid inspection and change while the system is running. A specialist can also connect existing Smalltalk logic to APIs, databases, and modern user interfaces.
Smalltalk offers a more uniform object model and a highly interactive image-based environment than Java, C#, or Python. Java and C# often provide broader mainstream hiring pools and standardized deployment paths, while Python may be a stronger fit for data-focused work. The right choice depends on existing domain logic, ecosystem requirements, and the cost of replacing a mature system.
A strong Smalltalk professional often brings object-oriented design, refactoring, automated testing, SQL, REST, messaging, and deployment knowledge. Experience with Seaside, Zinc HTTP Components, Pharo tooling, VisualWorks, VA Smalltalk, or GemStone/S can matter depending on the system. Familiarity with source control and delivery automation also reduces operational risk.
The required depth depends on the system’s age, dialect, domain complexity, and release risk. A focused integration may suit a specialist who knows the relevant platform, while a dialect migration or core maintenance effort calls for someone comfortable reading unfamiliar images and protecting established behavior. Ask candidates to describe comparable modernization or rescue work rather than relying on a generic seniority label.
Smalltalk work can often be performed remotely because coding, image inspection, testing, and documentation are digital activities. On-site sessions may still help with domain discovery, access to protected environments, or release coordination. Agree early on working language, repository access, screen-sharing practices, and overlap with the internal team in Germany.
Bring in a Smalltalk expert when internal knowledge is limited, a production issue needs fast diagnosis, or a legacy application must connect to current services. Freelancers are also useful for dialect upgrades, test coverage, package restructuring, and documenting deployment knowledge. The clearest scope usually combines a technical outcome with the business behavior that must remain stable.
Ask a Smalltalk professional to explain how they inspect an unfamiliar image, isolate a change, and prove that important domain behavior still works. Good answers cover tests, version control, deployment recovery, and communication with subject-matter experts. A short review of representative code or a technical discovery session can reveal more than a list of tools.
Pharo and Squeak are open-source dialects with active communities and different library and tooling choices. VisualWorks and VA Smalltalk are commercial environments with their own frameworks, deployment practices, and support models, while GemStone/S focuses on persistent object systems. A suitable specialist should identify the exact dialect and version before estimating migration or maintenance work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 786 € 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 7.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (46%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (69%), and Banking and Finance (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Smalltalk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (85%), and Product Development (69%).
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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