Swift Experts in Berlin
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Benjamin Faas
Last position:
Freelance Product Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master & Agile Coach at Freelance
Freelance product owner, scrum master and agile coach in various projects spanning from local agencies to multinational corporations in diverse industries.
Last projects:
Adevinta: Technical Project Manager responsible for coordination of several sub-workstreams building the worldās largest classifieds multi-tenant platform.
Aroundhome (a ProSiebenSat.1 company): Product Manager implementing and verifying on the business side a concept for digital qualification of user requests for matching service providers.
Peek & Cloppenburg DĆ¼sseldorf: Product Manager Mobile advising on and guiding the rebuild of Android and iOS apps.
Visual Meta GmbH (an Axel Springer company), Berlin: Director Product co-leading the Product & Engineering department together with the Director Engineering.
Responsibilities at Visual Meta GmbH:
Define and deliver a 3ā5 year horizon product strategy including a product vision & mission connecting to existing company strategy and strategies from adjacent departments.
Refine an existing OKR process together with OKR master and directors of other departments to increase focus and outcome.
Support the Director Engineering in creating a platform transformation strategy to transform a monolithic on-premise tech stack into a service-oriented, cloud-based architecture and establish a domain-based organizational setup.
Accountability for a motivated and talented team of 5 head-level colleagues and 17 operational team members from product management, data and UX/UI design.
Key achievements at Visual Meta GmbH:
Defined and delivered a 3ā5 year horizon product strategy including a product vision & mission.
Increased focus within OKR process by moving from 10 company-level objectives to 2 and from several hundred team-level key results to a few dozen.
Created a career path framework for the product team defining roles and responsibilities from junior to head level positions.
Cristian Petra
Last position:
iOS Team Lead at Qlaunch Gmbh
- Contributed to the architecture design process, resulting in scalable and maintainable solutions for complex projects.
- Enhanced app performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Stayed current with industry trends to ensure implementation of best practices in app development.
- Led a team of iOS developers for timely completion of projects and achieving client satisfaction.
- Translated basic design plans into full iOS app frameworks, delegating project components to appropriate team members.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
Ipshita Chatterjee
Last position:
UX Design Associate at JP Morgan Chase
- Proposed a unified advisor experience to simplify customer interaction management and helped secure buy-in for full-scale development.
- Redesigned 3 critical financial service workflows, improving usability while meeting compliance and accessibility requirements.
- Worked closely with legal, engineering, and accessibility teams to take solutions from early concepts to production-ready designs.
- Identified and fixed a major bottleneck in the request-handling flow, reducing friction for support teams by 40%.
Flamur Abdyli
Last position:
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer at VR Smart Guide GmbH
- Enhance and develop the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in compliance with ISO 27001 and TISAX standards by continuously updating and refining the ISMS to align with evolving global standards.
- Ensure that security practices and policies are integrated into all business processes to achieve and maintain certifications.
- Lead the effort to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks across the organization, setting benchmarks for security measures.
- Oversee and refine security processes, with an emphasis on incident management and rapid response by developing and enforcing policies for rapid detection, investigation and remediation of security incidents.
- Train and lead the incident response team to handle breaches effectively, minimizing impact and ensuring swift recovery.
- Implement continuous monitoring solutions to detect and respond to threats in real time.
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments for internal and external IT projects, ensuring adherence to GDPR, DORA and other relevant standards.
- Oversee security evaluations for all IT projects to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate security measures from the planning phase through deployment to ensure all projects uphold the organizationās security standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to address findings and ensure that security risks are managed effectively.
- Serve as the principal security advisor to the IT department and senior management, offering insights on potential security challenges.
- Facilitate a culture of security awareness throughout the organization through training and regular communication.
- Lead security initiatives that align with the organizationās long-term strategic goals.
- Establish and oversee a robust third-party risk management framework to mitigate external security threats by regularly assessing third-party security practices and compliance and developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
- Provide regular updates and security briefings to the executive leadership and relevant committees, highlighting recent security incidents, responses, lessons learned and recommending strategic improvements.
Christian Golecki
Last position:
Product Owner ā Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS application platform at iApps Technologies GmbH
- Led the redesign of an iOS and Android B2B SaaS solution.
- Developed the product vision and strategy and designed the platform architecture.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create a user-centered, forward-looking product.
- Identified market trends and analyzed feedback from stakeholders and customers.
- Developed a well-thought-out feature set.
- Led the product design and development process.
- Created Balsamiq wireframes.
- Conducted comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
- Defined the product roadmap and feature scope, managed and prioritized the backlog.
- Crafted and wrote epics and user stories.
- Briefed UI designers and reviewed and approved Figma layouts.
Bertrand Rothen
Last position:
Interim IAM Product Owner (Identity Management) at REWE digital GmbH
- Establishing Identity & Directory Management as a new (split-off) team & product within the IAM cluster.
- Leading the āIdentity & Directory Managementā product (8 people) as Product Owner.
- Concept for āDigital Identitiesā, i.e. IDs with n users/accounts and strategy for a modernized product offering.
- Upgrading APIs, migrating to a containerized infrastructure, rolling out international markets & standardized solutions across the REWE enterprise group.
- Tech: OpenTextā¢ (NetIQ) eDirectory & Identity Manager, LDAP, SAP HR/HCM, Docker/Kubernetes/Podman, REST APIs, Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID, postgresDB, Keycloak, Ansible, Cyberark (PAM), Apache Kafka, Jira, Confluence, Miro.
Kiran Dhuppe
Last position:
AI Engineering at Masterschool
- Fundamentals of AI and LLMs
- Build and deploy AI powered implementations with ChatGPT and Gemini
Jad Nohra
Last position:
Software Developer at Side Project
- Vram.run: Rust, TypeScript, HF Inference API with 19 providers, 220+ HW configs, and 30+ cloud GPUs. Search a model to see which API providers serve it, which GPUs can run it locally (and how fast), and what cloud rental would cost. Or search your hardware and see what fits. Also includes a Rust CLI.
- Psychotron: JavaScript, Web Audio API, AudioWorklet, Canvas 2D. Front-end for flash fiction audiobook with Web Audio DSP chain featuring pitch-shifting, 12-voice chorus, flanger, 13-band EQ, and convolver reverb. Includes a 2D canvas effect morphing engine and synchronized teleprompter.
- RecentWork: Swift, macOS, FSEvents, launchd. macOS daemon that watches project directories and maintains a flat folder of symlinks to recently modified files. Homebrew installable.
- Mini-llm: Bash, macOS, launchd, Ollama, llama.cpp, MLX, Open WebUI. Single command that turns a Mac Mini into a headless AI server.
- ThatSlop: JavaScript. Chrome/Firefox extension for AI content detection on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Smux: Bash, tmux. Human-friendly tmux wrapper that is Homebrew installable.
- Learn Rust Course: Rust. Course on Rustās memory model for C++ programmers, written from experience of transitioning from C++ to Rust at Irreducible.
Dennis Oberhoff
Last position:
Lead Software Engineer at Heinemann
- Led a team of four developers in a comprehensive rewrite of the Heinemann iOS app, successfully navigating a highly undocumented software environment.
- Implemented a frontend-first approach by adopting the backend-for-frontend (BFF) pattern, enabling frontend developers to lead API specification development for enhanced alignment and efficiency.
Shreyashi Sengupta
Last position:
Warehouse Assistant at Adecco GmbH
- Sorting of customer orders
- Packaging and warehouse assistance
- Working late nights and weekends (130 hours/month)
Christopher MƤuer
Last position:
Mobile & Full-Stack Engineer at Propstack GmbH
- Refactored the mobile app by reimplementing stores, models, API client, screens and components using Typescript
- Added performant on-device storage for stores as preparation for offline mode
- Integrated RNUILib to achieve a minimal and modern UI design quickly
- Implemented native packages to provide additional features such as displaying of caller IDs
- Planned feature development and UX improvements following initial refactoring and redesign
Calin Calin
Last position:
Gorillas
- Successfully migrated 99.9% of the users to the new app by automatically logging them in using the token retrieved from the old app.
- Facilitated more than 400k signups in the first 3 months after releasing the redesigned app by supporting phone, Apple, Google, and Facebook authentication methods implemented using Firebase.
- Helped more than 250k users successfully add their address by supporting search using Google Places and by selecting the exact location using Google Maps based on the service delivery zones.
- Skills: Firebase Auth, Google Places, Google Maps, Segment, Adjust, Braze, Rich Push Notifications
Mathias Vogler
Last position:
Senior Android Developer / Freelancer at Adevinta
- Further development of the classifieds app
- Android
- Kotlin
- Coroutines
- Jetpack Compose
Simon Akbari
Last position:
Incident Manager at Fourenergy GmbH
- Further development of the error handling process including adaptation to agile methods
- Managing critical errors, overseeing the resolution and rollout of fixes
- Training colleagues on the process flow
Sharvy Ahmed
Last position:
Senior Ruby Software Engineer at Toptal
- Toptal is an exclusive network of the top software developers in the world. Top companies hire Toptal talent for their most important projects.
- Designed and extended backend REST APIs for CRM, Inventory, and Automation platforms using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
- Improved architecture and CI/CD workflows; increased test coverage and tightened release cycles using AWS, Hetzner, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Linux, Unix.
- Containerized services with Docker and deployed using Kubernetes to support high uptime and horizontal scaling.
- Worked closely with product and design to translate specs into clear deliverables and ship fast.
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Statistics of experts using Swift
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years (Germany: 19 years)
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 3.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
11 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
87% (Germany: 84%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 45%)
Doctorate
7% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
94% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range ā its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Swift
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 ā half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancersā 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
Swift basics
Swift is Appleās modern language for apps and services across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Companies hire Swift specialists to ship native apps, shared business logic, and polished user interfaces that fit the Apple ecosystem.
Where it fits
- iOS and iPadOS apps
- macOS software
- watchOS and tvOS features
- SwiftUI screens and flows
- API integration and offline handling
Swift is often chosen when product quality, performance, and platform feel matter. It is also a strong fit for teams replacing older Objective-C code or adding new modules to an existing Apple codebase.
Tooling and ecosystem
Strong professionals work comfortably with Xcode, Swift Package Manager, XCTest, SwiftUI, Combine, and Appleās APIs. They also understand code signing, app store delivery, and the constraints of working inside Appleās release process.
When to bring in help
Companies often need freelance expertise for new app builds, feature expansion, legacy migration, performance tuning, or urgent bug fixing before a release. In Berlin, that can also include close work with product, design, and backend teams in English or German.
What good work looks like
Good Swift specialists write readable code, keep modules small, and test edge cases instead of only happy paths. They know how to balance SwiftUI and UIKit when needed, handle async work cleanly, and keep apps stable across device types.
Hiring signals
Bring in a Swift expert when you need:
- a new app or a major redesign
- migration from Objective-C
- a code review or rescue
- stronger test coverage
- support for Apple platform details
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Swift.
A strong Swift specialist builds native apps and features for Apple platforms. That often includes iPhone and iPad products, macOS tools, watch apps, and tvOS experiences, plus shared logic that supports several clients.
Swift is the newer language in the Apple ecosystem and is usually easier to read, safer to maintain, and better suited to modern app patterns. Objective-C still appears in older codebases, so many specialists need to work across both during migration or cleanup.
A Swift project often uses SwiftUI for new screens because it speeds up layout and state handling. UIKit still matters when a product needs older components, custom behavior, or a large existing codebase that has not fully moved over.
A good Swift freelancer usually knows Xcode, XCTest, Swift Package Manager, and Appleās signing and release flow. Depending on the project, backend APIs, concurrency, accessibility, and review of design handoff are also important.
You do not need a huge project to hire a Swift expert. Companies often bring one in for a new prototype, a fragile release path, a migration, or a hard bug that the internal team has not isolated.
Yes, Swift work is often remote as long as the team can share device builds, test accounts, and clear feedback. In Berlin, some projects still benefit from on-site sessions for planning, workshops, or release support, especially when product and design need tight coordination.
A strong Swift professional can explain architecture choices, testing strategy, and trade-offs in plain language. Look for code that is easy to read, careful use of Apple APIs, and a track record of fixing root causes rather than only patching symptoms.
A Swift project often needs outside help when releases slow down, bugs keep returning, or the codebase becomes hard to change safely. Other signs are weak test coverage, messy navigation, or a gap between the appās current shape and the product plan.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects is 91 ā¬, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 729 ā¬ based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects are English (100%), German (88%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Media and Entertainment (56%), and Banking and Finance (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Swift in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (94%), and Project Management (56%).
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