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Kai P.

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Oracle Project Management and DBA

München
Kai P.

Last position:

Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG

  • Installation, maintenance and regular upgrade of the DB systems with 19x
  • Use of OPatch and RU 19.27 on RHEL 8x, SLES 15.x and Windows
  • DBA for DACH and European customers in production and last test environments (e.g. Konrad Adenauer) as well as others in CDB
  • Processes via Confluence
  • Support in operations for customers SR via Metalink
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Stefan W.

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Architect/Software Developer/Infrastructure

Ottobrunn
Stefan W.

Last position:

Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH

Task

  • Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
  • Creation of e-invoices with the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD format
  • UI/UX design Client-server system
  • Windows 11 Technology
  • Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
  • C#, MVVM Development tools
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
  • MSSQL Industry
  • Other
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Matthias L.

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Freelance Developer & Founder

Munich
Matthias L.

Last position:

Full Stack & AI Engineer at Elephant Technologies

Loom and Bloom

Python · TypeScript · n8n · Claude Code · Whisper · Gemini · Supabase · Notion · HubSpot · Digital Ocean

  • Built an end-to-end content pipeline: one Loom video → marketing images, bilingual LinkedIn posts, newsletter and Help Center updates.
  • n8n webhook → SSH → Claude Code session on a Digital Ocean VPS; three MCP servers (video, Notion, Supabase).
  • Whisper word-level transcription, ffmpeg screenshots, Gemini UI annotation, PIL device mockups.
  • Next.js upload UI plus a bilingual newsletter composer with HubSpot push.
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Anitha N.

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Senior Data Engineer

München
Anitha N.

Last position:

Senior Data Engineer at Accenture GmbH

  • Designed, developed, and configured scalable data applications aligned with business processes and technical requirements.
  • Architected scalable, cost-effective data architectures leveraging Snowflake across AWS, Azure and GCP, integrating dbt for data transformation and modeling.
  • Built and maintained robust ETL Data Pipelines, ensuring high data quality for seamless migration and cross-system integration.
  • Demonstrated strong expertise in SQL & Python with extensive experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and streaming data processing; proficient in Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and testing frameworks, with solid knowledge of data quality, observability, cost optimization, security, and data governance principles.
  • Led multiple data migration initiatives from SAP HANA to Snowflake using a modular dbt framework.
  • Designed and maintained end-to-end data transformation workflows using dbt on Snowflake, implemented layered data models, optimized performance, and ensured high-quality data delivery for business intelligence and reporting.
  • Managed development, QA, and production deployments through structured version control and release management using GitLab.
  • Integrated and centralized data from multiple sources including relational databases, flat files, Excel, and large-scale systems into Snowflake.
  • Applied strong expertise in Sales, Marketing, HR, and ERP data domains, developing and maintaining relevant KPIs and reporting solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions on schedule through proactive issue resolution and effective coordination.
  • Administered the Snowflake sandbox environment for Data Engineering division.
  • Trained colleagues transitioning into data roles on Snowflake and provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
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Antonio D.

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IT Consultant

Munich
Antonio D.

Last position:

Agile Project Manager at Openry GmbH

End Customer: Openry GmbH

E-commerce platform to globally commercialize high-quality Italian artistic productions. Several European shops are already operational and Asian markets soon coming up. My role as Agile Project Manager is to lead the complete team on both the customer and technical side (offshore) including strong strategic consulting, in a continuous delivery approach. As project in a small enterprise, the budget management aspects are particularly challenging, in a quest to deliver the maximum business value with minimal overheads. Technologies: Magento 2, M2E Pro, Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP (LAMP), Stripe

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Ernst H.

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Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD

München
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
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Sven H.

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Process Architect (Symbio, Signavio)

Munich
Sven H.

Last position:

Process Architect (Symbio, Signavio) at IT service provider for an international premium automaker

  • Analyzing, aligning and modeling business processes (BPMN 2.0) for the 'The New Retail' program in the areas of invoicing, tax, customs and accounting
  • Tracking user stories and their impact on processes
  • Point of contact for preparing the tool migration from Symbio to Signavio for the mentioned areas
  • Power user after the introduction of Signavio, point of contact and coach for other process modelers
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Thomas L.

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Consultant for AI, Electronics Development and System Integration

Unterhaching
Thomas L.

Last position:

Consultant for AI-driven process automation at Lumiz

AI-driven automation of purchasing on a printing company's website, including selecting delivery times, order options, ordering, payment, and uploading print data from the Lumiz Cloud.

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Peter S.

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Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses

München
Peter S.

Last position:

Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber

  • Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
  • Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
  • Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
  • Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
  • Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
  • Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
  • Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
  • Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
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Harald L.

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Project Management

Grünwald
Harald L.

Last position:

Project Management at Loocid LLC

  • Conducted a comprehensive due diligence review for a potential acquisition of a Swiss manufacturing company as part of a pre-merger analysis
  • Assessed production capacities and technical infrastructure
  • Evaluated integration possibilities into existing business processes
  • Performed risk assessment and developed recommendations for action
  • Documented the findings and presented them to management
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Vitor R.

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Test Coordinator Automation

Garching bei München
Vitor R.

Last position:

Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all

  • Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
  • Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
  • Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
  • Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
  • Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
  • Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
  • Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
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Markus O.

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Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer

Munich
Markus O.

Last position:

Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle

  • Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
  • Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
  • Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
  • Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
  • Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
  • Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
  • Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
  • Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
  • Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
  • Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
  • Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
  • Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
  • Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
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
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Meryem G.

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Test Manager-SPOT

Munich
Meryem G.

Last position:

Test Manager-SPOT at EON

  • Overall process definition, planning, training, tools, effective execution, and progress and quality measurement of test activities at the release level
  • Defining and improving the test process
  • Scheduling of releases
  • Coordinating alignment with release management for test setup and data provisioning
  • Coordinating migration test planning for Westnetz, Mitnetz, and EON Grid
  • Monitoring test progress, audit-proof documentation, progress tracking via defects, OSS reports, and incidents
  • Designing and coordinating potential test automation

IT environment: Jira Zephyr, Confluence, SIGMA, PowerBI

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Statistics of experts using Unix

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

25 years (Germany: 26 years)

Unix experts in Munich have 25 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 26 years.

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 3.2 years)

Unix experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average. It is 1.1 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 18)

Unix experts in Munich have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 18.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Unix experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

Unix experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Unix experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83%

83% of Unix experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

58% (Germany: 49%)

58% of Unix experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 9% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 49%.

Doctorate

25% (Germany: 11%)

25% of Unix experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 14% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 11%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Unix experts in Munich hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Unix experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97% (Germany: 98%)

97% of Unix experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 4 8 12 16
2 of the Unix experts in Munich charge less than €320 per day.
One of the Unix experts in Munich charges between €320 and €480 per day.
9 of the Unix experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
15 of the Unix experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
10 of the Unix experts in Munich charge €960 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Munich using Unix

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

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Daily rate avg. 817 €
Germany avg. 799 €

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 800 €
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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.

Unix 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 (58%)
  • Manufacturing (58%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Retail (42%)
  • Insurance (39%)
  • Telecommunication (39%)
  • Professional Services (37%)

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

About the technology

Unix foundations

Unix is a family of operating systems and a design philosophy built around small, focused tools, clear interfaces and reliable multiuser operation. Its command-line model, process controls, permissions and text-based configuration still shape modern infrastructure. Unix expertise often includes commercial Unix systems as well as Unix-like environments such as BSD and Linux.

Systems and workloads

Unix systems run core services where stability, automation and controlled access matter. They support web and application servers, databases, network services, storage, scientific workloads and internal platforms. In Munich, specialists may contribute to industrial, automotive, research, media or financial environments where dependable operations are essential.

  • Configure secure multiuser systems and service accounts
  • Operate web, database, mail and network services
  • Automate recurring work with shell scripts
  • Diagnose performance, process and storage issues

Tools and ecosystem

The ecosystem includes POSIX conventions, Bourne-compatible shells, SSH, cron, system logging and package management. Experts may also work with FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Solaris or AIX, depending on the estate. They commonly connect Unix hosts with Git, Ansible, containers, monitoring tools and cloud infrastructure while preserving command-line control.

When to bring in expertise

Companies usually seek freelance Unix expertise during migrations, platform upgrades, security reviews and operational backlogs. A specialist can stabilize inherited environments, document undocumented procedures or create repeatable automation without interrupting production. Remote work is often effective because administration is performed through secure access, while Munich-based on-site collaboration can help with data-centre systems, hardware or internal teams.

  • Move workloads between Unix, BSD and Linux environments
  • Harden access, services, networks and file permissions
  • Replace fragile scripts with tested automation
  • Prepare recovery procedures and operational documentation

What strong specialists deliver

Strong professionals understand the operating system beneath the application. They trace issues through processes, filesystems, networking and logs instead of applying isolated fixes. They write readable shell code, protect secrets, test changes, explain trade-offs and leave behind clear runbooks that another team can use.

Choosing the right professional

Review experience with the exact Unix family, shell environment and service stack involved in the assignment. Ask for examples of migrations, incident resolution, hardening or automation that resemble your operating constraints. Confirm access requirements, documentation standards and communication preferences; German or English may be relevant when teams in Munich collaborate with international operations.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Unix.

Unix is used for reliable multiuser computing, network services, databases, storage, research workloads and critical internal platforms. Its shell, permissions and process model make it well suited to controlled operations and automation.

Unix traditionally refers to operating systems descended from or certified against the Unix family, while Linux is a Unix-like kernel ecosystem and BSD systems provide their own Unix-like operating system base. The best choice depends on vendor support, existing applications, hardware, licensing and the team’s operating practices.

A strong Unix specialist often brings shell scripting, TCP/IP networking, SSH, filesystems, identity management, security hardening and monitoring skills. Experience with Ansible, Git, databases, containers or cloud services can also be important when Unix hosts support wider platforms.

The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the assignment. Routine scripting may need focused operational knowledge, while migrations, kernel-level troubleshooting, security changes or high-availability work call for a professional who has handled comparable production systems.

Unix administration is often suitable for remote collaboration through controlled SSH access, bastion hosts, monitoring and change-management procedures. On-site work in Munich can still be valuable for physical infrastructure, restricted environments, hardware changes or close coordination with internal operations teams.

Name the exact Unix or Unix-like environment, such as Solaris, AIX, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD or Linux, along with its shell and service stack. Include hardware, access controls, production constraints and required deliverables so the specialist can assess fit accurately.

Look for changes that are repeatable, documented and reversible, not just systems that happen to work after an intervention. A capable Unix professional explains root causes, protects access, tests automation and leaves useful monitoring, runbooks and handover material.

Before accepting a Unix assignment, clarify the operating system family, privileged-access process, maintenance windows, incident expectations and success criteria. Also confirm whether the work is remote or on-site in Munich, which language the team uses, and who owns approvals and production changes.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 817 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and French (24%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Automotive (58%), and Manufacturing (58%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Unix in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Product Development (71%), and Project Management (66%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Unix

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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