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Nicolai Wolko

Lead Software Architect – Heise Developer Author

€1,200/day
Frauenfeld, CH
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nicolai

I am a software architect with over 15 years of experience in developing complex web and cloud systems. My focus is on Angular frontends, Django or NodeJS backends, and the integration of stable API interfaces on Unix/Linux systems, especially Docker.

Primarily, as a co-founder of WBK Consulting AG, I lead software projects for clients in Switzerland. Occasionally, you can read about me at Heise Developer or on my blog.

From time to time, I take on selected development or architecture assignments via MALT – especially when it comes to cleanly implementing reactive architectures, stabilizing existing systems, or integrating modern tools into existing platforms.

I work remotely, in a structured manner, and with a high standard of quality. Therefore, I prefer projects where I can contribute my many years of experience with excellent architecture and clean code – meaning maintainable and long-term viable. If the client is nearby, I am generally open to in-person introductions or meetings.

Tech Stack: Angular · TypeScript · NodeJS · RxJS · Django · Python · REST / GraphQL · CI/CD · Clean Code · Docker
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Basic

Can work on-site
Frauenfeld (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Wolko Bauer & Köppel Consulting AG
    Lead Software Architect / Co-founder
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2023 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
    Pfyn, TG, Switzerland
    Leading and architecting complex web and cloud projects in the Angular/Django and NodeJS environment.

    Focus on software architecture, API design, scalable frontend structures, and technical quality assurance.

    Responsible for project strategy, technical implementation, and coaching development teams.
    Angular API Integration Software Architecture & Refactoring DevOps Docker
  • WISS Schulen für Wirtschaft Informatik Immobilien
    Lecturer
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    July 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
    Zürich, Switzerland
    Teaching scalable web architectures, modern development processes, and systemic responsibility in software development.

    In my teaching at WISS, I convey practical concepts from daily work as a software architect: from clean code principles and architecture patterns to CI/CD strategies and maintainability approaches in modern frameworks like Angular and Django.

    The goal of the modules is to provide students with a deep understanding of the connection between technical quality, team organization, and sustainable software architecture.
    Software Architecture & Refactoring Clean Code System Architecture Docker DevOps
  • BMT Business meets Technology AG
    Head of Web / Cloud / Mobile
    DIGITAL AND IT
    July 2019 - December 2022 (3 years and 5 months)
    Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
    Leading and developing web and cloud systems for clients in the real estate, industry, and administration sectors.

    Responsible for architectural decisions, API design, DevOps processes, and frontend frameworks (Angular, Ionic).

    Introduction of modern CI/CD pipelines, expansion of cloud infrastructure, and technical leadership of several development teams.
    Angular API Integration NodeJS Cloud Docker

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Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg
    2013
    Bachelor of Engineering

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