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Olaf R.

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DevOps Architect / Consultant

Krefeld
Olaf R.

Last position:

DevOps Architect / Consultant at Authority with increased security requirements

  • Identification of requirements (legal, organizational, and technical)
  • Design of solution architectures
  • Evaluation of concepts and technologies
  • Preparation of decision templates
  • Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
  • Coordination of implementation
  • Review of implementations
  • Documentation
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Reza S.

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DevOps and Cloud Engineer

Erkrath
Reza S.

Last position:

DevOps and Cloud Engineer at Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group

  • Migration of backups and complete workloads to AWS and Azure, including setup and management of AKS & EKS clusters.
  • Automation with Terraform & ArgoCD, CI/CD pipelines implemented with GitLab.
  • System monitoring on OpenShift 4 (on-premise) with Grafana & Prometheus, use of CloudWatch and X-Ray for analysis and logging.
  • Building and maintaining secure network infrastructures (VPCs, SGs, WAF, ACLs), integration of Azure Log Analytics.
  • Close collaboration with infrastructure and development teams, maintenance of technical documentation with Confluence, ticket handling via Jira, and promoting cloud knowledge within the company.
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Nils S.

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Backend System and Web Client for Replacing Electricity Meters for Energy Suppliers

Heiligenhaus
Nils S.

Last position:

Backend System and Web Client for Replacing Electricity Meters for Energy Suppliers at Freelance

  • Design and implementation of a system for controlling the complete process of installing, removing, and replacing electricity meters by external service providers for an energy supplier

  • Automated retrieval of orders and available devices through defined interfaces (e.g. from SAP)

  • Orchestration of the process steps (assignment of meters, processing of meter data, transfer of updated information back to the source system) through a Spring-Boot backend

  • Provision of a React-based web client for operational tracking and control of orders, e.g. to continue failed process steps or resend notifications

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Matthias S.

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AI-Powered Web Development & SaaS Founder

Meerbusch
Matthias S.

Last position:

AI-assisted Web Development & SaaS Founder at Self-employed

  • Full focus on AI-augmented web development
  • Building and running three proprietary AI-native SaaS products (BrainButler, PageUpgrade, termin365)
  • Developing a self-hosted business stack for digital sovereignty
  • Daily workflow with Claude as engineering partner and Anthropic/OpenAI APIs for product features
  • Using RAG systems with custom vector databases and prompt engineering for complex multi-step pipelines
  • Tech stack: Python/FastAPI (backend), React/TypeScript (frontend), WordPress plugin architectures (PHP), multi-tenant systems with per-user encryption
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Abdelhak M.

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Network Architect

Düsseldorf
Abdelhak M.

Last position:

Network Architect at Bechtle Managed Services GmbH

  • Created as-is network documentation for a Bechtle customer
  • Analyzed existing configurations and adjusted them
  • Advised on Fortinet and Check Point products
  • Troubleshot complex routing, switching and application issues
  • Tools: MS Azure, FortiManager, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst, Cisco WLAN Controller, Citrix Netscaler SD-WAN, MS Visio, Checkpoint VSX, Wireshark
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Esmail S.

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Senior Load and Performance Tester

Düsseldorf
Esmail S.

Last position:

Senior Load and Performance Tester at Deutsche Bahn (DB-Netz)

  • Design, development, and execution of load and performance tests for the PRISMA project
  • Use of Apache Jmeter, Gatling, Apache ActiveMQ, Jms/Tibco Ems, SikuliX, Jython, Amazon AWS, PAN-Client
  • Methods: load tests, test automation
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Jan G.

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Master Data Application

Düsseldorf
Jan G.

Last position:

Master Data Application at confidential

  • Visualization, search, and maintenance of various types of master data, providing them via a REST API, and implementing a variety of import and export formats.

  • Implementation, architecture, project management.

  • Technologies and tools: Angular (Signals, Signal Store, swagger-codegen, standalone components), Java, PostgreSQL, ActiveMQ, JavaScript, Spring Boot (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data/JPA via Hibernate, Spring Security, Spring Modulith), JUnit, Flyway, QueryDSL, GraphQL, REST API, Node, npm, Maven, SonarQube, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Nexus, OpenAPI + Swagger UI, Keycloak, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Confluence.

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Ralph K.

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Risk Management / Standards Compliance / Requirements Engineer

Mülheim an der Ruhr
Ralph K.

Last position:

Self-Schooling

  • PLC Programmable Logic Controller / SPS Programmable Logic Controller
  • LD Ladder Diagram / Ladder Logic
  • ST Structured Text
  • CodeSys
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Kamran A.

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Product Owner Application & Platform

Duisburg
Kamran A.

Last position:

Product Owner Application & Platform at Hoffmann Group

  • Manage Sprint & Products Backlog
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies
  • Define Definition of Ready and Done
  • Define & drive Products vision, strategy & roadmap
  • Collaborate & coordinate with cross functional teams
  • Administration & Configuration of Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Trello, Bitbucket & Atlas)
  • Administration of ServiceNow
  • Training users with best practices
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Heinz-Dieter L.

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Consultant

Düsseldorf
Heinz-Dieter L.

Last position:

Consultant at CH Crypto Group

  • Advice on governance and information security topics: BAIT, MaRisk
  • Creating governance documents (policies, guidelines)
  • Developing emergency manuals
  • Based on BSI IT baseline protection standard 200-4 and ISO2700x

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Statistics of experts using Ubuntu

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years (Germany: 21 years)

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf have 20 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 21 years.

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 2.9 years)

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 0.7 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

18 (Germany: 15)

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf have completed 18 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Customer Service

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Audit, Business Intelligence

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Audit, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

71% (Germany: 82%)

71% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 11% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 82%.

Master's degree or higher

43% (Germany: 50%)

43% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf hold at least a Master's degree. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 50%.

Doctorate

14% (Germany: 8%)

14% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf have a doctorate (PhD). It is 6% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 8%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

83% (Germany: 96%)

83% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf speak two or more languages. It is 13% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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9% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf charge less than €560 per day.
9% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf charge between €560 and €640 per day.
36% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf charge between €720 and €800 per day.
36% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf charge between €800 and €880 per day.
9% of Ubuntu experts in Dusseldorf charge €960 or more per day.
<€560 €560-​640 €720-​800 €800-​880 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf using Ubuntu

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

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Daily rate avg. 761 €
Germany avg. 780 €

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 760 €
Germany median 792 €

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.

Ubuntu 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 (92%)
  • Manufacturing (58%)
  • Transportation (50%)
  • Government and Administration (50%)
  • Banking and Finance (42%)
  • Insurance (42%)
  • Retail (42%)
  • Telecommunication (42%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Ubuntu in practice

Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux distribution used for web servers, cloud workloads, application hosting, developer workstations and edge systems. Its predictable release model, package management and broad hardware support make it a practical foundation for both new infrastructure and existing estates. Ubuntu Server is common in production, while Ubuntu Desktop supports local development and technical work.

Core ecosystem

Ubuntu relies on APT and Debian packages for software installation and updates. Professionals work with systemd, Bash, SSH, networking tools, storage, permissions and firewall controls, alongside technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform and OpenStack. They may also use Ubuntu Pro features, cloud images and monitoring stacks across public or private environments.

Typical deliverables

  • Provision Ubuntu servers for web, database and application workloads
  • Harden SSH, user access, packages, firewalls and service configuration
  • Automate repeatable builds and deployments with Ansible or Terraform
  • Containerize services with Docker and prepare hosts for Kubernetes
  • Migrate workloads from other Linux distributions or unmanaged servers

When specialists help

Companies bring in freelance Ubuntu specialists during cloud migrations, data-center changes, platform modernization and incident recovery. They can establish reliable release processes, remove configuration drift and document operational standards. In Dusseldorf, remote collaboration often works well for infrastructure work, while on-site support can matter for hardware, network access or regulated environments.

What strong professionals know

Strong Ubuntu professionals understand Linux internals rather than only following installation guides. They can trace performance issues, interpret logs, manage processes, tune storage and networking, and explain operational trade-offs clearly. They also connect server decisions to application requirements, backup plans, observability, identity management and security controls.

Choosing the right fit

Look for evidence of production work that resembles your environment, including the Ubuntu release, cloud or virtualization stack, security expectations and deployment method. Ask how the specialist handles patching, rollback, secrets, backups and an outage under pressure. For teams in Dusseldorf, confirm availability for the required working hours, language expectations and any need for on-site coordination.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Ubuntu? These answers cover the essentials.

Ubuntu is used for web hosting, application servers, databases, cloud instances, containers, developer workstations and edge computing. Ubuntu Server is especially common where teams need a stable Linux base with strong package and cloud support.

Ubuntu shares Debian’s package foundations but usually offers a more guided release and cloud experience. Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its compatible alternatives may suit organizations that prioritize their established enterprise support model, while the best choice depends on software compatibility, support needs and existing skills.

A strong Ubuntu specialist often also works with Bash, Python, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git, cloud services and network security. Knowledge of monitoring, backup, identity management and databases is useful when the work covers a complete service rather than only the operating system.

The right level depends on the risk and scope of the work. Ubuntu installation on a controlled environment may need focused technical support, while production migration, hardening or incident response calls for a professional who has operated comparable systems and can plan rollback and recovery.

Yes, much Ubuntu work can be completed remotely through secure access, infrastructure-as-code and documented change processes. On-site collaboration in Dusseldorf may still be valuable for physical servers, restricted networks, handovers or teams that need regular German-language communication.

Before modifying Ubuntu, a freelancer should confirm the release, service dependencies, access paths, maintenance window, backups and rollback route. They should also review current configuration, package sources, monitoring and security controls instead of applying changes without operational context.

Quality Ubuntu work is reproducible, documented and easy to operate after handover. Look for tested automation, least-privilege access, clear logging, sensible patching, recovery procedures and explanations that connect technical changes to uptime, security and business requirements.

Ubuntu is widely used as a host and cloud image for container workloads and Kubernetes environments. It can provide a practical base, but the surrounding runtime, kernel settings, networking, storage, image security and cluster operations must be designed correctly for the workload.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 761 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Arabic (8%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (58%), and Transportation (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (75%), and Customer Service (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Ubuntu

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