Matthias Friedrich

Driven by curiosity, building with purpose.

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

With 20+ years in professional software development, I transform complex business challenges into elegant technical solutions. I specialize in backend development, process automation, and cloud-native architecture that drives real business value. Expertise * Languages & Frameworks: Go(lang), C#/.NET, ASP.NET Core (amongst others) * Cloud Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture and technologies * Services: Engineering consultation, Rapid prototyping, Knowledge transfer I partner with forward-thinking organizations to build scalable, robust products that exceed expectations. Whether you're navigating cloud transformation or need a proof-of-concept that brings your vision to life, my sustainable development practices ensure solutions that evolve with your business. Let's connect to discuss how my technical expertise can accelerate your next project.

Experience

  • Cloud Software Engineer - Senior Professional at STACKIT
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • netgo (Berlin, Germany · Hybrid)
    • Cloud DevOps Engineer in Cloud Transformation
      Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr

      As a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer, I specialize in architecting and automating scalable cloud solutions. In my role, I further develop the cloud solution platform, driving innovation and efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives. My expertise lies in implementing robust cloud-enabled apps, introducing new cloud functionalities, and ensuring seamless software delivery.

    • Principal Tech Lead in Cloud Transformation (ad interim)
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr

      As a Principal Tech Lead, I am part of a cross-functional team responsible for developing the technical direction and strategy for cloud transformation initiatives and products. I am at the forefront of adopting and promoting industry best practices and emerging cloud technologies to ensure that cloud solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive. I develop tools and frameworks to assess and mitigate risks associated with cloud transformations and legacy software modernization, including security, compliance, and cost management.

  • Principal Software Engineer (Technical Lead) at Rapid Data GmbH
    Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr

    At Rapid Data GmbH, I conquered refactoring and architectural challenges in making legacy apps runnable on container-based infrastructures such as Kubernetes and Docker. I mainly worked with classic .NET Framework services and APIs and prepared migrations toward .NET 6. As an expert in refactoring legacy code, I shared my knowledge with fellows and enabled my team to kill technical debt effectively.

  • Senior Software Engineer at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH
    Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    I create innovative tailor-made prototypes and solutions in software at the Elia Innovation Hub "The Nest," using cutting-edge technologies such as .NET Core, C#, Docker, Kubernetes, as well as Azure.

  • Principal Software Engineer at SINC GmbH
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos