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Patrick Schaub
Software Architect & Full-Stack Engineer
Freelance profile
Since 2016, I have worked as a freelance software architect, technical lead and full-stack engineer – remotely from Freiburg and on-site when useful.
- Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- mail@schaub.systems
- linkedin.com/in/schaubpatrick
- Self-employed
- since 2016
- Work mode
- Remote & on-site
- Languages
- German (native), English
Roles & focus areas
- Technical Product Owner & software architect
- Software development in a rail safety context (EN 50716)
- Senior full-stack engineer (React, Vue.js, Angular, TypeScript, Kotlin, Node.js)
- Legacy modernization without interrupting operations
- Containers, CI/CD and delivery (Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD)
- Code reviews, mentoring and architecture reviews
Engagement terms
- Time-and-materials or fixed-scope contracts, depending on the task
- Remote; on-site in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as needed
- Focused projects or longer-term team support
- Engagements through recruitment agencies are possible
All services
- 01
Full-Stack Development
Web applications, customer portals and internal tools – from the business requirement to integration with your existing systems.
- 02
Cloud & Infrastructure
Ship new versions safely and run your application reliably – with containers, CI/CD and suitable cloud services.
- 03
Technical Leadership
Interim tech lead: taking technical responsibility, preparing and documenting decisions – while contributing to the code.
- 04
Legacy Modernization
Renew established applications step by step instead of rebuilding what works – without interrupting operations.
Tech stack & skills
From client projects and my own software. Which of them make sense depends on your application.
- Frontend
- TypeScript
- React
- Vue.js
- Angular
- JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS
- SCSS
- Backend
- Node.js
- NestJS
- Kotlin
- Quarkus
- Java
- PHP
- Symfony
- Laravel
- Rust
- Go
- Data
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- SQLite
- TypeORM
- Doctrine
- Cloud & delivery
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- GitLab CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Quality
- Vitest
- Jest
- Cypress
- Selenium
- E2E Testing
- Ways of working
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Product Ownership
- Requirements Engineering
- Mentoring
Project history
Software projects for clients and my own software, most recent first – with period, role, contribution and technologies.
| Period | Project | Role | Tech stack |
|---|---|---|---|
| since 2023 | Digitaler BefehlBVU / DB InfraGO
| Full-Stack Engineer → Technical Product Owner | React, TypeScript, Kotlin, Quarkus, PostgreSQL, Docker |
| 2021–2023 | Web Tooling for Safety SensorsSICK AG
| Full-Stack Engineer | Angular, NestJS, XState, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker |
| 2020 | Headless Commerce for BELViNiBELViNi / Oetker Digital | Frontend Engineer | Vue.js, Vue Storefront, Magento 2, Cypress, Docker |
| 12/2018–06/2020 | Live Marketplace Frontend MigrationChrono24
| Frontend Engineer | Vue.js, TypeScript, jQuery, SCSS, Webpack |
| since 2018 | Print-on-Demand Operations SuitePrint-on-Demand Retailer · Own product | Product Development & Operations | PHP, Symfony, Rust, Tauri, React, Go |
| 2018 | Magento Frontend for ARTDECOARTDECO Beauty Group | Frontend Developer | Magento 2, JavaScript, SASS, Gulp |
| 2018 | White-Label Tariff Calculator for Utilitiesyay! digital | Frontend Engineer | Vue.js, JavaScript, SASS |
| 2018 | White-Label EV Management PlatformTEAG AG | Full-Stack Developer | PHP, Symfony, Doctrine, Twig, MySQL |
| 2017–2018 | Entertainment Portal with Payment & KYCpsmtec | Senior Full-Stack Developer | Vue.js, Laravel, Redis, MySQL, AWS, Kubernetes |
| 2017 | eLearning Modules for International BrandsSony, Lufthansa, Huawei & HUGO BOSS | Frontend Developer | Vue.js, JavaScript, SASS, Webpack |
| 2016–2017 | VW Car-Net Customer PortalVolkswagen AG
| Frontend Engineer | AngularJS, JavaScript, Java, REST APIs, Selenium |
| 2016–2018 | Marketing Website for an Instagram Analytics SaaSsquarelovin | Frontend Developer | HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Gulp |
| 2015–2016 | B2B Media Platform for Press Agencieskamera24 GmbH | Full-Stack Developer | PHP, Symfony, Node.js, ffmpeg, Docker |
| 2014–2015 | Symfony Business Apps for Security TechnologySecutech UG | Full-Stack Developer | PHP, Symfony, Doctrine, MySQL |
| 2011–2013 | IBM Lotus Notes/Domino OperationsS&W Group | System Administrator | IBM Domino, Windows Server |
Other activities
- since 2015Quality Assurance for AAA Entertainment Products · Keywords Studios · QA Engineer & Game Tester
Industries
- Rail & mobility
- Industry & IoT
- E-commerce
- Automotive
- Energy
- Media & entertainment
Profile as of September 2026 · Patrick Schaub · mail@schaub.systems · schaub.systems/en/freelancer/
Contact
Let's talk about your project.
Send me a short note about the task, the technical context and your planned timeframe. I'll get back to you personally.

Patrick Schaub
Software Architect & Full-Stack Engineer
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