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Burhan D.

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Experienced IT and AI Architect

Niederkassel
Burhan D.

Last position:

Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG

With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.

  • Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
  • Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
  • Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
  • Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
  • Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
  • Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
  • Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
  • Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
  • Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
  • Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
  • Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
  • Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
  • Implement the IT concept
  • Document the infrastructure

Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot

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Sabahattin K.

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Senior Java Developer | Lead Developer | Architect | Team Lead

Diedorf
Sabahattin K.

Last position:

Sole responsibility (design, development, infrastructure, operations) at Own project busik.ch

  • Ride-sharing and bus platform, live and fully functional. Backend with Spring Boot 4.1 on Java 21, PostgreSQL with Flyway, and Testcontainers integration tests. Hosted in my own AWS account (ECS Fargate, ALB, ECR, IAM Least-Privilege) with CI/CD via GitHub Actions and OIDC federation without static credentials. Development fully AI-supported with Claude Code, including custom skills and project-specific memory. Spring Boot · Java 21 · PostgreSQL · Flyway · Docker · AWS ECS/ALB/ECR · CI/CD · GitHub Actions · Claude Code
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Priyanka S.

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Business Consultant (Software Engineering)

Hanover
Priyanka S.

Last position:

Business Consultant (Software Engineering) at Boehringer Ingelheim

  • Developed cloud-native enterprise applications on SAP Business Technology Platform using Node.js, SAP UI5, and RESTful APIs, delivering solutions across training management, procurement, employee information, and logistics domains
  • Served as the primary developer for the maintenance, enhancement, and production support of three enterprise applications, delivering new features, resolving production issues, and coordinating releases with business stakeholders
  • Experienced in leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Microsoft Copilot to accelerate feature development, generate code, prototype solutions, and support application migration and modernization
  • Designed backend services, domain models, and SAP Fiori/UI5 interfaces, implementing business workflows, role-based access control, validations, scheduling, reporting, and data import/export capabilities
  • Designed and integrated enterprise services with SAP SuccessFactors, SailPoint, ERP systems, and external Learning Management APIs, including automated synchronization for 11,000+ user data
  • Designed and implemented AMQP-based event-driven services processing up to 500 RFID parcel scan events per day for a logistics application
  • Managed deployments and application operations using CI/CD pipelines, SAP Solution Manager, SAP BTP Cockpit, Kibana, and cloud monitoring tools, performing root-cause analysis and resolving production incidents
  • Managed application dependencies by resolving npm package version conflicts and remediating critical and high-severity security vulnerabilities, ensuring production compliance and application stability
  • Collaborated with architects, business users, SAP governance teams, and distributed Agile teams throughout technical design, code reviews, sprint planning, documentation, and software delivery
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Thorsten M.

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Senior Test Engineers for an OpenShift Data and Analytics Platform

Anröchte
Thorsten M.

Last position:

Odoo Implementer at N.N.

As project manager for the Odoo implementation at a small company, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and training a fully integrated CRM and accounting system. Through structured requirements analysis, precise data migration, and targeted change management, I was able to complete the rollout in just eight weeks. The project led to a significant reduction in manual tasks, faster business processes, and increased real-time transparency.

Main Responsibilities

Requirements analysis and process mapping Configuration of Odoo modules: CRM, Sales, and Accounting Data migration (Excel/CSV → Odoo) and quality control Creation of workflows, automated email rules, and dashboards Conducting training sessions and providing support after go-live Project coordination (budget, schedule, stakeholder communication)

Key Achievements

Full implementation of the Odoo suite within the set timeframe (8 weeks) 30% reduction in accounting time and 25% acceleration of the lead-to-sale flow 100% customer satisfaction after go-live, based on survey results Successful migration of 100% of existing master data without data loss Establishment of a sustainable support infrastructure (3-month post go-live support)

Impact

Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and automated reports Increased efficiency and cost savings (≈ €8,000/month) Scalability for future growth (additional modules can be integrated seamlessly) Strengthened sales and finance departments through seamless process integration

This summary highlights how I created concrete and measurable value for the company through structured project work, technical expertise, and targeted training.

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Michael K.

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Enterprise Architect, Lead Architect of the transformation program and coach

Cologne
Michael K.

Last position:

Enterprise Architect, Lead Architect of the transformation program and coach at Swiss Ministry

  • Development of the overall architecture
  • Support for the respective workstreams in developing architectures in the areas of infrastructure, data centers, security, and network topology
  • Management of the architect pool
  • Support for program management in setting up the transformation project based on agile methods
  • Consideration of regulatory requirements for IT projects in the federal administration
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Syed A.

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Senior Software Engineer

Berlin
Syed A.

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Giant Eagle

  • Designed and developed AI-powered document processing solutions using Python, OCR, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate extraction, validation, and classification of financial documents, reducing processing time by 75%.
  • Built intelligent multi-stage workflow automation pipelines integrating AI services, machine learning models, and enterprise systems to streamline financial operations and improve data quality.
  • Developed reusable AI-driven transformation frameworks capable of processing structured and unstructured document formats (XML, CSV, JSON, TXT, DAT) and normalizing them into unified business schemas.
  • Designed and developed Python-based REST APIs and backend services supporting enterprise finance applications and high-volume data processing workloads.
  • Built scalable data synchronization pipelines between Oracle CFIN and SQL databases, incorporating machine learning models for cash-flow forecasting and AP/AR anomaly detection.
  • Architected and deployed Apache Airflow workflows to orchestrate AI-powered data pipelines, automating end-to-end processing from document ingestion through financial system integration.
  • Led the migration of critical enterprise integrations from MuleSoft to Python-based services, improving maintainability, performance, and operational flexibility while preserving complete data integrity.
  • Managed the full API lifecycle including solution design, implementation, documentation, deployment, monitoring, and production support for mission-critical financial systems.
  • Collaborated directly with finance stakeholders to identify business challenges, define solution requirements, and deliver measurable operational improvements through automation and AI-driven workflows.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional engineering and business teams to rapidly iterate on features, improve processes, and drive successful adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
  • Provided technical leadership through architecture reviews, technology decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across integration and automation initiatives.
  • Mentored developers, established coding standards, and contributed to improving software quality, maintainability, and delivery effectiveness across projects.
  • Provided production support during critical month-end and quarter-close financial processes, performing root-cause analysis and implementing rapid fixes to ensure system reliability and data accuracy.
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Kyu-Wang L.

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Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer

Lindlar
Kyu-Wang L.

Last position:

Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen

  • The goal of BIENE is to provide a uniform program for tax collection for all states.

  • In tax collection, the aim is to collect the assessed taxes. This includes handling due dates, documenting incoming and outgoing payments, triggering reminders or refunds. Statute of limitations and payment reminders also play an important role. All payment transactions with banks and accounting are mapped in BIENE.

  • Setting up the architecture and coordinating the provisioning of development and test environments at the Hanover location

  • Installing and configuring environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)

  • Interface tasks: coordinating and aligning the integration of software products from other departments and their test data

  • Upgrading application server, JDK, Maven project structure

  • Environment coordination and build management

  • Implementing external interfaces

  • Implementing business requirements

  • Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications

  • Designing and implementing microservice architecture

  • Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

  • Deploying applications on OpenShift

  • Creating technical documentation and diagrams

  • Working with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)

  • Setting up authentication and authorization for the application and users

  • Containerizing the application (automated deployment via CI/CD pipeline)

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Olaf T.

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BI Architect in a Kanban Team

Jessen (Elster)
Olaf T.

Last position:

BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA

  • Creation of automated tests.
  • Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
  • Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
  • Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
  • Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
  • Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
  • Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
  • Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
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Stephan H.

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Development, Tester

Darmstadt
Stephan H.

Last position:

Development, Tester at Telecommunications

  • Set up an operational contract information system. This is mainly used as an order management system - for migrating existing contracts as well as for creating and providing new contract bundles.

  • Sales agents can use it to order new services, modify existing ones and migrate service types, as well as provide price information to the customer.

  • This supports the marketing of new services as well as the replacement of old services for existing customers.

  • In addition, existing data is imported, processed (ETL) and provided via services for further use in the portal front end.

  • Analysis of the business and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)

  • Further development / creation of the front-end components (React/JavaScript)

  • Design and implementation of the business logic

  • Creation of the functional and technical component documentation

  • Test execution / test automation (Cypress, test coverage)

  • Team size: 8 people

  • Technologies: React, JavaScript, Rest (JSon), Yaml, Markdown, MariaDB (SQL), Docker, Swagger, Cypress

  • Tools: Webstorm, ReactDeveloperTools, VisualStudioCode, Word, DBeaver, Git/GitLab

  • Work management: GitLab

  • Platform: Linux

  • Build management: GitLab

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Rainer L.

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Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer

Cologne
Rainer L.

Last position:

Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse

  • Automation of the database major / minor releases for the TKeasy project

  • Concept for database major / minor release automation

  • As-is analysis

  • Evaluation of Redgate Flyway functionality

  • Concept creation

  • Products: Redgate Flyway, GitHub, Quest, Erwin Data Modeller, Oracle, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence

  • Skills: Docker, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Redgate Flyway, Major Releases, Minor Releases

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Oliver O.

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Embedded Software Engineering - Automotive

Kaufbeuren
Oliver O.

Last position:

Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier

Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.

  • MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
  • Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
  • EB Tresos
  • Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
  • VS Code
  • Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas

ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.

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Jorge E.

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Senior Consultant

Neetze
Jorge E.

Last position:

Bittrich & Bittrich

  • Extension and maintenance of the Doktree tax advisory document management tool
  • Alfresco and Angular development
  • Linux system maintenance
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Alexander K.

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Senior Fullstack Developer

Darmstadt
Alexander K.

Last position:

Senior Fullstack Developer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG)

  • Further development and maintenance of a complex sales platform with a focus on digital closing processes, customer portal interactions, and document generation for financial and insurance products
  • Development and maintenance of microservices with Spring Boot 3 and Kotlin
  • Frontend development with Angular 20 for displaying products, applications, and documents
  • Execution of end-to-end tests with Playwright and integration tests with WireMock
  • Creation and optimization of Quartz jobs and CronJobs
  • Refactoring of the security configuration in a multi-realm Keycloak setup with a custom filter chain, permission evaluator, and factory routing
  • Creation of dynamic emails with Thymeleaf
  • Extensive error analysis with Application Insights, Log Analytics, and direct SQL debugging
  • Introduction of a dynamically controlled security architecture with flexible token handling depending on path and realm
  • Stabilization and clear structuring of the closing process for complex product models
  • Significantly improved maintainability and readability of the code through modular refactorings
  • Higher test stability and depth through combined use of Playwright, WireMock, and integration tests
  • Targeted performance optimization through analysis of Hibernate statistics, query tuning, and use of SQL execution plans
  • Technologies used: Java 21, Kotlin, Spring Boot 3, Angular, TypeScript, REST API, JSON, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Liquibase, Keycloak, OAuth2, GitHub Actions, Testcontainers, Azure Application Insights, Thymeleaf, Tilt, Microsoft SQL Server
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Joaquim L.

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Freelance ABAP Developer, Logistics

Bonn
Joaquim L.

Last position:

Freelance ABAP Developer, Logistics at Cheplapharm

  • Tested integration of TIBCO EBX with SAP S/4HANA via TIBCO BusinessWorks – proof of concept
  • Implemented use case: communication between TIBCO EBX and SAP S/4HANA via IDocs to exchange material master data and business partner data
  • Customized, configured, and implemented inbound and outbound processing in the SAP S/4HANA environment for communication with the TIBCO EBX software interface
  • Distributed classes, characteristics, and values between TIBCO BusinessWorks and SAP S/4HANA and customized the inbound processing
  • Documented the technical components

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Statistics of experts using WSDL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

WSDL experts in Germany have 26 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.2 years

WSDL experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

17

WSDL experts in Germany have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication

WSDL experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of WSDL experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

58%

58% of WSDL experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

8%

8% of WSDL experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

WSDL experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

WSDL experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

95%

95% of WSDL experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 4 8 12 16
3 of the WSDL experts in Germany charge less than €640 per day.
12 of the WSDL experts in Germany charge between €640 and €800 per day.
13 of the WSDL experts in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the WSDL experts in Germany charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the WSDL experts in Germany charges between €1280 and €1440 per day.
2 of the WSDL experts in Germany charge €1440 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280-​1440 €1440+

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 WSDL

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

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Daily rate avg. 797 €

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 €

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.

WSDL 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%)
  • Banking and Finance (62%)
  • Telecommunication (49%)
  • Government and Administration (46%)
  • Insurance (38%)
  • Professional Services (38%)
  • Transportation (35%)
  • Automotive (32%)

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

About the technology

What WSDL defines

WSDL, short for Web Services Description Language, is an XML-based contract for describing web services. It specifies available operations, message formats, data types, bindings and service endpoints. Systems use this contract to understand how to communicate across a network.

SOAP service contracts

WSDL is closely associated with SOAP web services, especially in enterprise environments where strict contracts and predictable message exchange matter. A well-structured document helps teams keep service providers and consumers aligned while supporting validation, documentation and code generation.

Ecosystem and tooling

WSDL work often spans XML Schema, SOAP, HTTP, XPath and enterprise integration tools. Specialists may use Java or .NET frameworks, API gateways, service registries and contract-testing tools alongside WSDL files.

  • Define operations, messages and bindings
  • Model complex XML data types
  • Generate client or server code
  • Validate SOAP requests and responses

Typical delivery work

Companies bring in WSDL expertise when they need to connect older enterprise services with newer applications or replace fragile integrations. Common assignments include:

  • Creating or revising service contracts
  • Integrating ERP, CRM or payment systems
  • Troubleshooting namespace and schema errors
  • Migrating services without breaking consumers

When freelance expertise helps

External professionals can add value during integration projects, platform migrations, and urgent production fixes. Germany-based teams may prefer on-site collaboration for workshops or regulated environments, while remote work is effective for contract design, testing and documentation when communication is well organised.

Signs of strong specialists

Strong WSDL professionals understand the contract beyond its XML syntax. They can explain how namespaces, imports, XSD types, SOAP headers, authentication and fault handling affect real integrations. They test against actual consumers, document compatibility decisions and separate contract changes from implementation details.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to WSDL.

WSDL describes the interface of a web service in a machine-readable XML document. It tells clients which operations are available, which messages they accept, how data is structured and where the service can be reached.

WSDL commonly describes SOAP services, while SOAP defines the message and communication model. A WSDL contract can specify bindings, headers and faults so different systems can exchange structured requests consistently.

WSDL remains relevant in enterprise integrations that depend on strict contracts, XML schemas, formal faults and established SOAP tooling. REST with OpenAPI is often simpler for newer web APIs, but replacing an existing WSDL service can create compatibility and governance risks.

WSDL work benefits from knowledge of XML Schema, SOAP headers, namespaces, HTTP, authentication and contract testing. Experience with Java or .NET service frameworks, enterprise integration tools and API gateways is also useful.

WSDL tasks range from editing a simple contract to coordinating complex services with many consumers. The right specialist should have handled comparable schemas, integrations and release constraints rather than relying only on familiarity with XML syntax.

WSDL projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because contracts, schemas, test messages and logs can be shared digitally. On-site sessions in Germany may still help when teams need architecture workshops, access to restricted systems or close coordination with business owners.

WSDL quality shows in clear contracts, consistent namespaces, reusable schema types and predictable fault definitions. Ask for evidence of interoperability testing, backward-compatibility checks, generated client validation and documentation that explains integration decisions.

WSDL specialists should clarify the existing contract, service consumers, schema dependencies, authentication method and required compatibility. They should also confirm whether the assignment covers design, implementation, testing, documentation or production support.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 797 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (16%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (62%), and Telecommunication (49%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used WSDL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (89%), and Project Management (65%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WSDL

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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