Ubuntu Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used Ubuntu
Marcus B.
Last position:
Java and Quarkus Expert at Large German energy service provider
- Modernization of a large-scale Java enterprise application*
The project is modernizing a complex enterprise application that has grown over many years. The existing Spring-based legacy system runs on Java 8, OSGi, and Eclipse RCP and is being gradually migrated to a modern, maintainable architecture with Java 25 and Quarkus.
Marcus works on analysis, architecture, refactoring, and implementation. One focus is on untangling historically grown structures and dependencies and on building a clean, sustainable Java and Quarkus technology stack.
Tools & technologies: Java 8, Java 25, Quarkus, Hibernate ORM with Panache, EclipseLink, OSGi, Eclipse RCP, Maven, JUnit, Mockito, REST, JSON, Git, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, Jira, Confluence
Ljubomir O.
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail industry
- Software test application & integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies, and component interactions
- Test automation (FEAT framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting, and result analysis
- Functional safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage, as well as standards compliance according to EN50126/28/29
- Test automation for communication components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements analysis & shift-left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities, and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test design & test case development: Derivation of test conditions, coverage strategies, and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT), including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test, and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test data & configuration management (XML): Maintenance and adaptation of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-functional testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile development & defect management (JIRA, Confluence): Participation in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts, as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error analysis & debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system layers (application to bus)
- Model-based analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & test documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Alexander A.
Last position:
Onsite Support Administrator at Sana Kliniken AG
- Processing and coordination of IT tickets (Helix, Omnitracker) incl. VIP support and remote support (Microsoft Teams, RDP, FastViewer)
- Onsite support at the main location as well as support for modern conference and meeting room technology (e.g. MeetingBoard 75 Pro)
- User and rights management in Active Directory (Active Roles), Azure AD, Exchange and MDM
- VDI support and monitoring with Citrix Director and Aruba Networking
- Endpoint management and policy administration via Ivanti
- Deployment, configuration and lifecycle management of clients (Dell notebooks, iPhones, iPads)
- Hardware rollouts for new employees incl. shipping across Germany
- Asset and license management as well as organization of site migrations
Frank E.
Last position:
DevOps at Lauck-IT
Operations and extensions of Azure DevOps pipelines
Operations and extensions of AWS services
Citrix (Windows 10, Bitwarden)
AWS: ECR, EKS, CloudFront CDN, Route 53, VPC peering and CNI upgrade, Atlas MongoDB, S3 buckets, static website hosting
Azure: build and deploy with DevOps pipelines
Ernst H.
Last position:
Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD
- Support and further development of a complex process for creating XML documents for electronic invoices / E-Invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
- Automation of operational processes, process development and optimization
- Development of frontend applications with MS Power Apps
- Porting SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022
- SQL Server database administration
Narges D.
Last position:
Research Assistant at Hochschule München
Introduced an integrated approach for structural damage detection across concrete, steel, and glass using advanced technologies such as LiDAR and thermal imaging. Highlighted cross-material interactions to enhance diagnostics and enable predictive maintenance.
Developed an NLP-based medical note simplifier that transforms complex clinical instructions into plain, child-level English. Applied prompt engineering with Flan-T5 transformer models to extract patient-relevant actions and rephrase them into clear to-do items. Built dual Flask and Tornado backends with a printable web interface.
Daniel R.
Last position:
Software Engineer at DB InfraGO AG
- Development of dynamic web components for displaying KPIs, intelligent map applications, and operational process analysis tools
- Angular 18+
- Leaflet, MapLibre
- NestJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- PostgreSQL, GraphQL, RabbitMQ
- Gitea, Jenkins, Docker
Stephan P.
Last position:
Senior Embedded SW-Architect at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
- Collaboration with MB (Sindelfingen), NVIDIA (Santa Clara), MBRDI (Bangalore)
- Structure and signal modelling in Rhapsody
- Architectural decision records and requirement reviews
- Technologies: Confluence, Rhapsody, JIRA, DNG, Jama, Slack, GitLab, AWS CDW, Bazel, Docker, QNX
Celso K.
Last position:
SAP Commerce Cloud FullStack Developer at Spar
- Implementation of a GitLab CI/CD pipeline based on SAP Commerce Cloud 2211
- Development of a new B2C shop with Vue, Node and TypeScript to ensure scalability, extensibility and performance optimization
- Integration of Microsoft Azure Event Grid with SAP Hybris
- Implementation of BDD with Cucumber using Gherkin syntax to promote collaboration between development and business teams
- Support and customization of a Spartacus shop
- Technologies/Languages: Java, REST, OData, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cucumber, Node, Vue, TypeScript, Spartacus, GitLab CI/CD, Gradle, Maven, Ant, SonarQube
Alexandre S.
Last position:
Cloud Engineer at Dectris AG
- Build a scalable multi-region backend service in AWS to serve remote desktop virtual machines for scientific analysis
- Stack: AWS, GitHub, Terraform, Python, Rust
- Built and defined the core infrastructure of the backend system
- Defined and coded the virtual machines provisioning supporting Ubuntu and Rocky Linux desktop setups
- Programmed the API service running in ECS to manage virtual machines and build custom Docker images for users
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and transformation
Daniel D.
Last position:
Senior Developer at AboutYou GmbH
- Integration of payment methods and optimization of the checkout process
- Coordination of interdisciplinary teams, resulting in a 30% increase in user retention
Sascha J.
Last position:
Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting
- Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
- Create vision and business case
- Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
- Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
- Co-develop product and service portfolio
- Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
Christoph S.
Last position:
Staatsministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten
- Development of the Ibalis portal and payment procedures for applying for and paying out EU funding.
- Publicly accessible portal, e.g. for farmers.
- Projects over the last ten years were carried out according to Scrum.
- Technologies: Spring, Wicket, Hibernate, Postgres, JSON, XML, REST, Bitbucket, Podam, Buckets, JUnit, Gradle, Intellij, Bamboo, Swagger.
Volker R.
Last position:
Architect and Senior System Administrator at International Trading Company
- Analysis and optimization of the VMware environment for operation in a critical infrastructure environment
- Planning and execution of updates for the VMware and hardware environment in a critical infrastructure environment
- Deployment of Skyline Health Diagnostics
- Review of existing documentation
- Training and onboarding of new internal staff
- Support for migration and upgrade projects
- Preparation for moving scripts in the virtualization environment to GitLab
- Ticket handling with ServiceNow
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Statistics of experts using Ubuntu
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2.4 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
91% (Germany: 81%)
Master's degree or higher
65% (Germany: 48%)
Doctorate
13% (Germany: 8%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
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 Munich 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 Munich using Ubuntu
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.
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 (89%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
- Education (37%)
- Insurance (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Ubuntu foundations
Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux distribution published by Canonical. Companies use Ubuntu Desktop for professional workstations and Ubuntu Server for web applications, APIs, databases, containers and internal services. Its predictable release model, package management and broad hardware support make it a practical foundation for many environments.
Server and cloud use
Ubuntu Server runs workloads in data centres, private clouds and public cloud environments. It supports virtual machines, container hosts, Kubernetes nodes, CI runners and edge systems. In Munich, companies across manufacturing, mobility, media and software may use Ubuntu as part of hybrid infrastructure that connects local systems with cloud services.
Ecosystem and tooling
Ubuntu work commonly includes the APT package system, systemd, Bash, SSH and security controls such as AppArmor and uncomplicated firewall. Strong specialists also work with:
- Ansible for repeatable configuration
- Docker and Kubernetes for container operations
- Nginx, Apache and database services
- Terraform and cloud-init for infrastructure automation
When to bring in expertise
Companies often seek freelance Ubuntu expertise during cloud migrations, server hardening, platform upgrades or incident recovery. External support is also useful when a team needs reliable automation, a standard operating system image or a clear runbook for handover. Remote collaboration works well for shell access, documentation and monitoring; on-site work can help with physical infrastructure and regulated environments.
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced Ubuntu professionals understand more than command-line administration. They design repeatable environments, manage users and permissions, tune services, investigate logs and plan backups and recovery. They also document decisions, automate routine work and explain operational risks clearly to teams working in English or German.
Evaluating the right fit
Look for evidence of comparable Ubuntu environments rather than familiarity with the distribution alone. Ask how the specialist handles patching, least-privilege access, secrets, observability and rollback plans. A practical assessment can include reviewing an infrastructure design, diagnosing a failed service or explaining how Ubuntu would be maintained across development, testing and production.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Ubuntu.
Ubuntu is used for desktops, web servers, application platforms, databases, cloud instances, container hosts and edge devices. Companies also use Ubuntu Server for development, testing, production workloads and automated infrastructure.
Ubuntu is often compared with Debian, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise. It shares Debian’s package heritage while offering broad cloud support, a large community and commercial backing from Canonical; the best choice depends on support requirements, existing tooling and workload constraints.
A strong Ubuntu specialist often brings experience with Bash, SSH, networking, systemd, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes and infrastructure monitoring. Knowledge of cloud services, Terraform, CI/CD, identity management and security practices is valuable when Ubuntu supports a wider platform.
The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the work. A simple server setup may need focused configuration expertise, while a migration or production platform calls for proven skills in automation, security, high availability, observability and recovery planning.
Yes, much Ubuntu work can be completed remotely through secure access, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring and clear documentation. On-site collaboration in Munich can still be useful for hardware, private data centres, network dependencies or teams that need direct workshops.
Review comparable systems, ask for concrete deliverables and discuss how access, secrets, backups and handover will be managed. A good Ubuntu professional can explain trade-offs plainly and show how changes will be tested, documented and rolled back.
Ubuntu is widely used as a host operating system for Docker and Kubernetes workloads. Its package ecosystem, cloud images and security features support container platforms, but the specialist must still manage kernel updates, resource limits, networking, storage and cluster operations correctly.
A capable Ubuntu freelancer can show structured automation, readable documentation and a disciplined approach to security and change control. Useful evidence includes infrastructure code, incident reports, service hardening examples and explanations of how monitoring and recovery were implemented.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 792 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Automotive (63%), and Manufacturing (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (70%), and Quality Assurance (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Ubuntu
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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