Jack Schmidt - Freelance - Fullstack Engineer

Q: Where is Jack based?

Jack is based in Zug, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Jack speak?

Jack speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jack have?

Jack has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Jack has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Jack may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jack's latest experience?

Jack's most recent position is Freelance - Fullstack Engineer at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group .

Q: What companies has Jack worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jack has worked for SMG Swiss Marketplace Group , SPAR Business Services GmbH , Emma Matratzen GmbH , Dibooq GmbH , and AJNS Media GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jack most experienced in?

Jack is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Jack also has some experience in Energy , Retail , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Jack most experienced in?

Jack is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Sales . Jack also has some experience in Marketing , Human Resources (HR) , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Jack worked in recently?

Jack has recently worked in industries like Retail , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Jack worked in recently?

Jack has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Product Development .

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Zug, Switzerland

Experience

Sep 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 2 months

Freelance - Fullstack Engineer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

Supported the team in merging two real estate platforms into a unified Vue.js-based solution
Developed a custom SSR microservice architecture deployed on AWS Lambdas
Designed and implemented a map drawing feature
Took ownership of migrating the microservice from Vue 2 to Vue 3
Built a scalable SSR microservice architecture using AWS Lambda
Developed and implemented a critical map drawing feature for real estate visualization
Successfully migrated the microservice from Vue 2 to Vue 3
Gained deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Datadog, Sentry, and Vite
Technologies: Vue.js, Node.js, Vite, AWS Lambda, Datadog, Sentry, JavaScript

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

11 months

Salzburg, Austria

Freelance - Frontend Developer

SPAR Business Services GmbH

Replaced a legacy Hybris shop with a new Nuxt.js SSR application in a Monorepo
Took on architectural decisions for multi-language translations using Contentstack
Managed backend API communication and Vue Storefront middle layer support
Developed an alpha version of the shop
Contributed to CI/CD and server instance setup
Designed and implemented Contentstack webhooks and extensions
Supported backend-for-frontend (Express.js) setup
Documented concepts and ADS for content and product information services
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Contentstack, Hybris, architecture governance, Git, Docker, CI/CD, SAP, Azure, Jest, Prettier

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Freelance - Frontend Developer

Emma Matratzen GmbH

Replaced a legacy Magento shop with a Nuxt.js-based static site generation (SSG) shop
Followed MACH architecture principles
Built new features while optimizing the Monorepo platform
Created the My-Account section in a fresh Nuxt.js project
Developed integrations for commercetools, Contentstack, and tracking tools
Supported custom CI/CD pipeline deployment to AWS
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Contentstack, Docker, AWS, Figma, architecture governance

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Freelance - Frontend Developer

Dibooq GmbH

Supported a beta-phase Nuxt.js project with GraphQL integrations and Laravel backend
Designed and implemented a complex booking calendar
Enhanced GraphQL API integration
Contributed to calendar development and framework best practices
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Nuxt.js, Apollo GraphQL, Git, Docker

Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Frontend Developer

AJNS Media GmbH

Led administration and maintenance of a legacy frontend built with custom SSR in Vue.js
Replaced it with a new Nuxt.js SSR project hosted on AWS
Rebuilt the website and set up a private component library
Implemented a translation service using Lokalise
Worked closely with designers in a UX-driven environment
Supported the hiring process of new team members during rapid growth
Built and deployed a new Nuxt.js project replacing a legacy Vue.js solution
Developed a private component library and implemented a translation service with Lokalise
Gained extensive experience with AWS EC2 instances and Figma
Supported team scaling by participating in the hiring process
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Lokalise, Git, Docker, CI/CD, Jest, Vue Test Utils, Travis CI, Prettier, Scrum, Express.js, Feasibility Analysis, Atlassian JIRA, Atlassian Confluence, AWS, Figma, BEM

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Frontend Developer

Techniker Krankenkasse

Developed a health coach platform focusing on multi-language support and responsive design
Delivered key features in collaboration with backend teams
Improved SVG and CSS support for legacy browsers
Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Contentful, Git

Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

6 months

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Freelance - Full-Stack Developer

Manko Minus GmbH

Developed a dashboard to connect multiple platforms such as Monday.com and ZohoCRM
Created backend endpoints with Express.js and MongoDB
Designed the dashboard in Adobe XD
Implemented the frontend using Vue.js SPA
Built a fully functional dashboard to integrate multiple services
Independently designed and implemented both backend and frontend solutions
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Vue.js, MongoDB, Express.js, Git

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Freelance - Full-Stack Developer

Leanovations GmbH

Developed a custom CRM/intranet system inspired by Bitrix24
Implemented REST APIs using Slim Framework
Built a frontend with Nuxt.js
Gained professional experience with REST API development and Nuxt.js
Learned server management and security using Cloudflare
Technologies: JavaScript, Nuxt.js, PHP, MySQL, Git

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Freelance - UI/UX Designer / Frontend Developer

Aveon GmbH

Redesigned a self-hosted Vtiger CRM in a modern material design style
Collaborated with developers to explore design feasibility
Gradually took on frontend development tasks
Redesigned the CRM for a modern and user-friendly interface
Gained experience in PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS customization
Technologies: Adobe Creative Suite, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Vtiger

Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

1 year 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Sales & Marketing Director, Founder

Orange Two UG

Founded a B2B energy service provider
Designed the company website using WordPress
Implemented marketing strategies
Built a marketing strategy for online and offline channels
Gained expertise in customizing WordPress and working with MySQL databases
Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress

Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

2 years 1 month

Hanover, Germany

Sales & Marketing Director, Owner

Sunrise Advertising GmbH / Sunrise Distribution GmbH

Managed a medium-sized sales team with coaching and executive training
Led company expansion
Redesigned and customized the company website using WordPress
Successfully expanded company reach and increased sales efficiency
Developed web design skills and gained experience in WordPress customization
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, WordPress

Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

1 year 5 months

Germany

Country Head

Appco UK Ltd. / Appco Group Germany GmbH

Oversaw all German sales sites
Provided management training and centralized recruitment processes
Supported sales teams with accounting, marketing strategies, and operations
Trained and mentored managers across multiple locations
Gained expertise in large-scale team management and recruitment strategies

Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Regional Manager

Appco Group Germany GmbH

Supported site managers with product and sales knowledge
Established new locations in eastern Germany
Managed recruiting, accounting, and training for managers and team leads
Successfully opened new locations and trained site managers
Gained experience in team leadership and mentorship programs

Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

1 year 1 month

Leipzig, Germany

Location Manager

Appco Group Germany GmbH

Managed a team of 20–30 sales representatives
Conducted recruiting, training, and accounting
Reported directly to regional managers
Improved local sales performance
Built a high-performing team in a new location
Expanded skills in team management and accounting

May 2007 - Feb 2008

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Sales Manager

Appco Group Germany GmbH

Sold products directly to customers in supermarkets, airports, and door-to-door
Products included credit cards, energy services, telecom services, and charity products
Consistently exceeded sales targets
Learned effective sales techniques and basic NLP methods
Technologies: Direct Sales, Customer Communication, NLP Techniques

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Advertising (5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Professional Services (3 years), Energy (2.5 years), Retail (2 years), and Media and Entertainment (1.5 years).

Advertising

Information Technology

Professional Services

Energy

Retail

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (13 years), Product Development (7.5 years), Sales (7.5 years), Marketing (5 years), Human Resources (3 years), and Accounting (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Sales

Marketing

Human Resources

Accounting

Skills

Frontend Development: Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Vite
Fullstack Technologies: Node.js, Express
Cloud Architecture: Aws (Modern Cloud-based Solutions)
Programming Languages: Html (Since 2010), Css (Since 2010), Javascript (Since 2012), Typescript (Since 2019), Php (Since 2016), Pine Script (Since 2022)
Frontend Frameworks & Libraries: Vue.js (Since 2016), Nuxt.js (Since 2016), Angular.js (Since 2019), React/next.js (Since 2023)
Backend Frameworks & Tools: Node.js (Since 2016), Express.js (Since 2018), Fastify (Since 2022), Laravel (Since 2016)
Testing & Qa Tools: Jest (Since 2020), Vue Test Utils (Since 2020), Cypress (Since 2019), Vite Test (Since 2023)
Devops & Infrastructure: Docker (Since 2020), Aws (Ec2, S3, Cloud) (Since 2020), Aws Lambda (Since 2020), Github Actions (Since 2023), Ci/cd Pipelines (Since 2020), Datadog (Since 2022), Sentry (Since 2020)
Build Tools & Configuration: Webpack (Since 2016), Vite (Since 2022), Prettier (Since 2020), Eslint (Since 2018)
Cms & E-commerce Platforms: Contentstack (Since 2021), Contentful (Since 2019), Lokalise (Since 2020), Commercetools (Since 2021), Vue Storefront (Since 2022), Wordpress (Since 2013)
Databases: Mysql (Since 2016), Mongodb (Since 2019)
Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/kanban) (Since 2018), Clean Architecture (Since 2018), Mach Architecture (Since 2022), S.o.l.i.d. Principles (Since 2020), Tdd/bdd (Since 2020), Dry Principles (Since 2016), Bem Methodology (Since 2018), Ci/cd Practices (Since 2020), Version Control (Git) (Since 2016), Rest & Open Api (Since 2016), Feasibility Study (Since 2019), Effort Estimation (Since 2016)
Design & Collaboration Tools: Figma (Since 2020), Jira (Since 2018), Confluence (Since 2019), Notion (Since 2019)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Fachhochschule Potsdam

Bachelor of Arts, Interface Design · Interface Design · Potsdam, Germany

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

Wilhelm-Ostwald-Schule

University entrance qualification, technical disciplines · Technical Diploma · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2002

Georg-Mendheim-Oberstufenzentrum

State-certified commercial assistant, specializing in IT · IT System Clerk · Oranienburg, Germany

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Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jack based?

Jack is based in Zug, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jack speak?

Jack speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jack have?

Jack has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Jack has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Jack may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jack be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jack would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance - Fullstack Engineer, Freelance - Frontend Developer, Frontend Developer.

What is Jack's latest experience?

Jack's most recent position is Freelance - Fullstack Engineer at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group.

What companies has Jack worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jack has worked for SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, SPAR Business Services GmbH, Emma Matratzen GmbH, Dibooq GmbH, and AJNS Media GmbH.

Which industries is Jack most experienced in?

Jack is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Jack also has some experience in Energy, Retail, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Jack most experienced in?

Jack is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Sales. Jack also has some experience in Marketing, Human Resources (HR), and Accounting.

Which industries has Jack worked in recently?

Jack has recently worked in industries like Retail, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Jack worked in recently?

Jack has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Product Development.

What is Jack's education?

Jack holds a Bachelor in Interface Design from Fachhochschule Potsdam.

What is the availability of Jack?

Jack is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jack?

Jack's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.