XHTML Experts in Germany
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Michael H.
Last position:
Interim Head of IT / Transformation Manager at A German medium-sized industrial distributor, B2B e-commerce
Agile Transformation: introducing agile principles and transforming traditional IT departments into Scrum and Kanban teams
IT Operating Model: redesigning the IT organization and introducing modern delivery structures and roles
Flight Levels: building up Flight Levels practices within IT to align strategy, coordination and operational execution
Leadership & Coaching: recruiting Agile Coaches and coaching Scrum Masters and IT leaders
ERP Operations: acting as Interim Product Owner for the existing ERP landscape and ensuring business continuity
ERP Transformation: reorganizing and supporting the ERP migration as a Project Manager; Phase 1 (financial accounting) live since October 2025
Operational Core (ERP): establishing dedicated teams for ERP Support, Feature Development, and ERP Migration
Modern Workplace: initiating the transition towards a Microsoft 365-based cloud workplace environment
Integration: establishing a dedicated team to drive integration and connectivity initiatives
Warehouse Operations: building a cross-functional team to support logistics and warehouse-related capabilities
Maintenance & Operations (M&O): introducing a dedicated team for system engineering, security, stable operations and continuous improvement
AI Initiatives: identifying and promoting practical Artificial Intelligence use cases across the IT department
As Interim Head of IT for a German medium-sized industrial distributor, I am responsible for 31 IT employees and lead the digital and organizational transformation, reporting directly to executive leadership. I took over an IT department with almost no basic structures – no clear roles, processes, documentation or ticket system – and with significant technical debt that tied up most of its capacity. Introduced agile principles and ways of working in the IT organization and transformed the traditionally structured IT department into cross-functional Scrum and Kanban teams focused on transparency, collaboration, and customer value delivery.
Redesigned the entire IT organization by establishing a modern operating model, introducing new roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Solution Architect and strengthening the organization through strategic hiring and targeted capability development. Recruited and onboarded Agile Coaches to accelerate the transformation and personally managed and coached Scrum Masters as well as IT department leaders to foster servant leadership, self-management and a culture of continuous improvement.
Aligned IT-internal planning across eight teams to three Flight Levels based on Klaus Leopold (strategy, coordination, team), laying the foundation for later company-wide portfolio management. Consolidated the backlog of more than 10 workstreams and prioritized it by business value and cost of delay. Introduced a ticketing system to increase transparency and enable data-driven decision-making, flow-based work management, and greater accountability at all levels.
Established and supported multiple cross-functional teams, including the Operational Core (ERP) domain with dedicated streams for Support, Feature Development and ERP Migration, as well as teams responsible for Warehouse Operations, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) including system engineering and security, Modern Workplace, Data Quality and integration initiatives. Worked closely with Agile Coaches to support team development, remove impediments, and continuously improve delivery effectiveness.
Acted as Interim Product Owner for the operation and enhancement of the existing ERP landscape while supporting the ERP migration as a Project Manager. Reorganized the project organization and had the already negotiated contract with the implementation partner realigned with a focus on approach and overall responsibility; Phase 1 (financial accounting) has been live since October 2025. Collaborated with the selected implementation partner to design and establish the project organization and target operating model for the ERP transformation, introducing agile delivery structures and ways of working. Facilitated the alignment between business, IT and the external vendor and played a key role in negotiating the contractual framework and delivery model to ensure a sustainable foundation for the transformation program.
Initiated the strategic modernization of the workplace environment through the adoption of Microsoft 365 cloud capabilities, establishing the foundation for enhanced collaboration, scalability and future digital services.
Launched AI initiatives to identify practical business use cases and promote the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the IT department. Encouraged self-management and empowered teams to take ownership of decisions, delivery and continuous improvement.
Michael S.
Last position:
IT & Test Consultant at Testing Experts GmbH
AI Readiness - Part 3: Creating an e-book on the use of AI in software testing
- Designed and created an e-book on the sensible and safe use of AI in software testing from the perspective of an experienced test expert.
- Used generative AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro) as a sparring partner for structuring, wording suggestions and creating variations, with all content finally reviewed and approved using my own expertise.
- Developed practical insights into the opportunities and risks of AI in testing, with a special focus on collaboration between testers and AI instead of “tester vs. AI”.
- Title: “11 starke Gründe: Dream-Team statt Rivalen - Tester und KI sind gemeinsam unschlagbar”
- Subtitle: “Wie Mensch und Maschine im Softwaretest das perfekte Team bilden – und warum reines KI-Testing riskant ist.”
- Planned use of the e-book as a basis for workshops, customer meetings or internal training.
- Technology: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, many years of hands-on professional testing experience, common sense.
Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Gabriel K.
Last position:
NewMedia at TYPOworx GmbH
- Digital and print media designer, specialist focus: digital media, PHP development, TYPO3
- PHP, MySQL programming
- Full-stack (frontend & backend programming)
- IT consulting
- Web hosting, consulting, and IT services
- Software and internet projects
- IT system administration
- Linux and Mac system administration
Christian M.
Last position:
Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung
- Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
- Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
- Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
Christina A.
Last position:
Freelancer at Self-employed
- Self-employed and freelance projects and IT services
- Concept development and UX design / web design / graphic design
- Creative, innovative, responsive and accessible design for websites and landing pages
- Development of designs / websites and landing pages with WordPress as well as WordPress Multisite installations and applications
- Maintenance and support of WordPress websites
- WordPress page builders: Elementor, WP Bakery, Gutenberg and others depending on the theme and project requirements
- Multilingual websites - WordPress - WPML plugin
- Performance optimization
- SEO analysis, technical SEO and SEO on-page optimization
- SEO audits, SEO analysis and evaluation, SEO keyword finding
- Software skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Office and other tools
Kyu-Wang L.
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a unified tax collection program for all federal states.
Tax collection involves collecting the taxes that have been assessed. This includes, for example, taking due dates into account, recording incoming and outgoing payments, and initiating reminders or refunds. Limitation periods and payment reminders are also important. BIENE handles all payment transactions with banks and accounting.
Set up the architecture and coordinated the provision of development and test environments at the Hannover site
Installed and configured the environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface coordination: coordinated and aligned the connection of software products from other departments and their test data
Migrated the application server, JDK, and Maven project structure
Coordinated environments and managed builds
Implemented external interfaces
Delivered business requirements
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designed and implemented a microservice architecture
Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines
Deployed applications on OpenShift
Created technical documentation and diagrams
Worked with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Set up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerized the application (automated deployment through the CI/CD pipeline)
Bernd H.
Last position:
Deutsche Bahn
- Migration of the platform to X systems
- Analysis of changes related to TCP/IP communication
- Handling error tickets
- Installation and configuration of Xypro Security 1 attack detection
- Setting up an SNMP.v3 connection to send alert traps to Netcool (Tivoli)
- Installation and configuration of the RemoteAnalyst software
- Migration of master data and timetable data
- Setting up and monitoring MQ pipelines to external partners
Hooman B.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at Möbel Roller GmbH
- Further development of the existing e-commerce platform based on SAP Commerce (Hybris) to meet the growing demands of digital commerce.
- Ensuring the scalability and performance of the backend, so the platform remained stable and efficient even under heavy user load.
- Development and integration of new OCC REST APIs and services for modular extensions and flexible adjustments, to implement new features quickly.
- Optimization of data flows and interfaces, which significantly improved platform efficiency and system performance.
- Ensuring a maintainable and scalable code base by using Clean Code principles, proven design patterns, and a future-proof architecture.
- Reduction of errors through extensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and load tests with Gatling, supported by the introduction of automated test processes.
- Improved system performance through targeted refactoring measures and efficient database queries, especially to handle peak loads.
- Use of modern cloud and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Grafana to ensure a stable and monitored infrastructure.
- Clear improvement in efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the platform, which now meets the demands of a dynamic and growing e-commerce market.
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.
Allal K.
Last position:
Java Senior Full Stack Developer at Insurance ÖRAG
- Further development of a policy administration system (contract/claims) for the legal expenses insurer ÖRAG.
- My role: Senior Software Developer.
- The team consists of 12 developers.
- Technologies used: Java 8/21, Java EE, Quarkus, WebLogic, JPA, RabbitMQ, JTA, CI, CD, Jenkins, DB2, Maven, Jenkins, GIT (bitbucket) later GitLab, Junit, Elasticsearch, Mockito, Jira, SonarQube, Scrum, React, Workflow
- Migration and modernization of legacy systems: rewrote C and C++ code in Java to improve maintainability, scalability, and performance. Refactored Python into Java, including optimization and integration into modern architectures.
- Study on the use of AI (Codex) for implementing a Java feature. The goal is to compare the time spent and productivity of AI-supported development with a classic implementation by a developer. The results should show how strongly the use of AI affects development time and efficiency.
- Development of the following tariff calculators for the years 2024/2026: private, companies, doctors, farmers, owner-occupied G + H, landlords, traffic, club, top managers, sales representatives, special criminal law, savings bank, municipal, BayGT, doctors, Dehoga
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
José J.
Last position:
Freelance iOS Developer at Freelancer
PAYBACK GmbH: PAYBACK app - a loyalty bonus program and customer card that allows users to collect points.
Enhanced the application's architecture by restructuring and modularizing it.
Refactored and improved complex features using SwiftUI and The Composable Architecture.
Maintaining, bug fixing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the app.
Facilitating and planning the onboarding of new developers and providing mentorship.
Assistance in the hiring process, including evaluation, interviews, and strategic planning.
Porsche Digital GmbH: Development of the Porsche Road Trip app that allows users to comfortably plan and navigate through spontaneous drives and individual road trips along curated premium routes.
KI Labs: Development of a MVP for a large automotive company.
Snapp Mobile Germany GmbH: Equitel Banking - Consumer digital banking app for Equity bank, one of the largest banks in Sub-Saharan Africa.
comdirect Mobox - Banking app to manage current, savings and credit card accounts for teenagers. Addressed technicalities of implementing playful UI with customizable options and various offline features.
Deutsche Bahn AG - Development of a prototype for the next generation of companion app for train travellers.
optile GmbH: KPI Dashboard - KPI tracking of online payments for merchants that use optile's online payment solutions.
Every Interaction: Watchy - Composer of Apple Watch screenshots, which allows users to export the composed image and share it.
Illia S.
Last position:
Front-End Developer at Tangram Internet Services GmbH
- IAUP (Interregional Academy of Personnel Management) commissioned the development of a distance learning system for its secondary school subdivision.
- Development of the website [link]
- Development of a billing system and integration with various payment systems
- Development of a distance learning system based on the open source Moodle solution
- Integration of the distance learning system into the user office on the [link] website
- Front-end: Vue.js v2, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
- Back-end: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), PHP Framework Laravel, Redis, Swagger, MySQL 8.x, PayPal API
- DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, GIT
Dietmar B.
Last position:
Freelance Developer at Hirschmann/Belden
- Extension of test software for functional testing of IO modules in WPF with MVVM
- Configuration and extension of a specialized WPF control from Nevron
- Connection to Siemens PLCs via Siemens OPC UA Client and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs via Codebix OPC UA Client
- Integration of various data sources via REST API and JSON
- Development of stored procedures, views, and triggers for PostgreSQL and SQL Server with ADO.NET and Entity Framework 6
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Statistics of experts using XHTML
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using XHTML
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
XHTML 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 (93%)
- Retail (55%)
- Automotive (48%)
- Telecommunication (45%)
- Media and Entertainment (38%)
- Education (34%)
- Banking and Finance (34%)
- Manufacturing (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
XHTML foundations
XHTML, short for Extensible HyperText Markup Language, applies XML rules to HTML documents. It requires properly nested elements, closed tags, quoted attributes and a well-formed document structure. This discipline makes markup easier to validate, transform and process consistently.
Where it fits
XHTML is used for structured web pages, content templates, email layouts and interfaces that must follow strict markup rules. It appears in legacy web applications, publishing systems, documentation portals and projects that exchange content with XML-based tools.
- Convert inconsistent HTML into valid XHTML
- Create accessible page structures and reusable templates
- Prepare content for XML transformation or syndication
- Maintain markup in older web applications
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong XHTML work connects markup with CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, schemas and validation workflows. Specialists may also work with server-side rendering, content management systems, accessibility checks, browser compatibility and automated build pipelines. Familiarity with HTML5 helps them assess when strict XHTML rules still serve the project.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance XHTML expertise during legacy migrations, template refactoring, accessibility improvements or platform replacements. External support is useful when invalid markup causes rendering issues, when XML integrations need dependable input, or when an internal team must document and standardize a large template set.
- Audit documents against the chosen XHTML rules
- Refactor templates without breaking styles or scripts
- Trace validation and browser-rendering problems
- Define markup conventions for distributed teams
What strong professionals deliver
Good professionals treat XHTML as part of a wider delivery system rather than as isolated page syntax. They clarify the document type, test output with validators and browsers, preserve semantic structure, and explain trade-offs between strict XML serialization and modern HTML practices. Their work remains readable, maintainable and compatible with connected content systems.
Collaboration and project fit
XHTML projects benefit from clear examples, validation requirements and access to existing templates, stylesheets and publishing workflows. Remote collaboration works well when repositories, issue tracking and review criteria are organized; German companies may also value specialists who can coordinate with local product, content and compliance teams. The right scope depends on the age of the system, integration needs and quality risks.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about XHTML? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
XHTML is used to express web content with XML-style rules and a strict document structure. Companies may use it for legacy websites, reusable templates, publishing workflows, email layouts or content that must pass through XML tools.
XHTML requires well-formed markup, including correctly nested and closed elements, while HTML5 is more forgiving and offers modern semantic and application features. The better choice depends on browser targets, existing systems, validation needs and whether XML processing is part of the workflow.
A strong XHTML professional usually understands CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, accessibility and browser testing. Experience with content management systems, server-side templates, version control and automated validation is also valuable.
The need depends on the task rather than the markup alone. A template cleanup may need focused validation and refactoring skills, while a migration or XML integration calls for deeper knowledge of legacy code, transformations, testing and release risks.
XHTML work is often suitable for remote collaboration because templates, validators and review changes can be shared digitally. On-site sessions can still help when the specialist must inspect internal publishing workflows or coordinate closely with content and product teams in Germany.
Ask for examples of structured markup, validation reports and explanations of how browser behavior was tested. A capable XHTML specialist should also show semantic thinking, careful handling of CSS and scripts, clear documentation and an approach that avoids unnecessary changes.
XHTML can still make sense when a project depends on XML processing, strict validation or an established XHTML-based publishing system. For a new browser-focused application, HTML5 is often more practical, so the decision should follow the system’s integrations and maintenance goals.
A specialist needs the current templates, document type or serialization rules, validation expectations and a clear description of connected systems. For XHTML work, access to representative pages and known browser, accessibility or transformation issues makes the first review much more accurate.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 774 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Retail (55%), and Automotive (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used XHTML in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Product Development (93%), and Project Management (52%).
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