Jonas Schaude
Freelance Software Engineer
Jonas Schaude
Senior Software Engineer. Tech Lead. Software Architect.
I design and build maintainable software products across mobile, web and cloud — from architecture and technical leadership to hands-on development.

What I do
From complex requirements to sustainable solutions.
With over 10 years of experience, I help companies to build high-quality software through technical leadership, solid architecture and hands-on development.
Mobile & App Development
Native iOS development with Swift, SwiftUI and UIKit, Android with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and cross-platform solutions with Flutter.
Full-Stack Engineering
Web applications and backend systems with TypeScript, React, Node.js and modern cloud services.
Software Architecture
Architecture, technical ownership and modernization of software systems, with a focus on maintainability and scalability.
About
Engineering, architecture and product thinking.
I am a freelance software engineer and software architect based in Stuttgart, Germany. Over the past 10+ years, I have worked across mobile, web and cloud environments — from hands-on development to architecture, technical leadership and product ownership.I enjoy working on complex products where clear technical direction, maintainable code and pragmatic delivery matter.
Selected Experience
Representative projects from automotive, e-commerce and product development.
Mercedes-Benz AG
Function Owner / Product Manager
Q1 2024 - Q2 2026
Automotive Android Platform Product Ownership Technical Leadership System Integration
Technical ownership of multiple functions within an Android-based automotive platform. Responsible for requirements, system interfaces, backlog prioritization and roadmap development, while coordinating two international development teams and aligning solutions across product, architecture and engineering.
Otto GmbH
Lead iOS Developer / Full-Stack Developer / Epic Owner
Q2 2019 - Q4 2020
Q2 2022 - Q4 2023
Swift Kotlin AWS CI/CD Product Ownership
Development and technical leadership for a large-scale e-commerce application with several million users. Responsibilities included iOS and full-stack development, architecture, CI/CD, product ownership, stakeholder alignment and mentoring.
Travee (startup)
Software Architect / Mobile Engineer
Q1 2025 - Q4 2025
Swift Kotlin Multiplatform Clean Architecture AI
Architecture and product development for an AI-driven travel assistant. Established the iOS application architecture, contributed to Kotlin Multiplatform integration and helped shape the technical foundation for AI-assisted product development.
Selected Work
Personal projects and side work.
INQ
ERP-style business platform for managing customers, quotations, orders, invoicing, documents and operational workflows.
React TypeScript Node.js PostgreSQL Electron
Calance
Native iOS calendar app focused on clarity and quick access to upcoming events.
Swift SwiftUI WidgetKit
Soonflix
Archived project
Streaming companion app for Netflix, Prime Video and WOW, covering upcoming, new and expiring movies and TV shows.
Flutter Node.js MongoDB
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Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit this website or contact me. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:Jonas Schaude Softwareentwickler
Onstmettinger Weg 7
70567 Stuttgart
GermanyE-Mail: mail@jonasschaude.com
Phone: +49 151 403 349 35The controller is the natural or legal person who determines, alone or jointly with others, the purposes and means of processing personal data.
2. Data processing when visiting this website
When you visit this website, certain technical information is automatically processed in order to provide the website securely and reliably.This may include, in particular:- IP address
- browser type and version
- operating system
- date and time of access
- requested pages and resources
- referrer information, where transmitted by your browserThe processing of this data is necessary for the secure, stable and efficient provision of the website.The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. My legitimate interest lies in providing and securing this website.
3. Hosting
This website is hosted using Carrd.The hosting provider may process technical data generated when accessing this website, including IP addresses, metadata, communication data and website access information.External hosting is used in the interest of securely, reliably and efficiently providing this website.The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where processing is necessary in connection with a contract or pre-contractual measures, processing may additionally be based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.Hosting provider:
Carrd Inc.
USA
Website: carrd.co
4. Contact by email or telephone
If you contact me by email or telephone, the information you provide will be processed in order to handle and respond to your enquiry.This may include:- your name
- your email address or telephone number
- the content of your enquiry
- any other information you voluntarily provideIf your enquiry is related to a contract or pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.In all other cases, processing is based on my legitimate interest in efficiently responding to enquiries pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.Your data will be stored until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies, unless statutory retention periods or another legal basis require longer storage.
5. Storage period
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this Privacy Policy, personal data will be stored only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose.If you request deletion of your data or withdraw consent that you have previously given, your data will be deleted unless there are legally permissible reasons for continued storage, such as statutory tax or commercial retention obligations.
6. Legal bases for processing
Depending on the circumstances, personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
where you have given consent.Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or in order to take steps prior to entering into a contract.Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
where processing is necessary for the purposes of a legitimate interest and your interests or fundamental rights do not override that interest.
7. Recipients of personal data
Personal data is only disclosed to third parties where this is necessary for the provision of the website, the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation or where another legal basis permits such disclosure.Where service providers process personal data on my behalf, this processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection requirements.
8. SSL/TLS encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of data.You can recognise an encrypted connection by the https:// prefix in your browser's address bar.When SSL/TLS encryption is enabled, data transmitted between your browser and this website cannot easily be read by third parties.
9. Your rights
Under the GDPR, you have various rights regarding your personal data.In particular, you may have the right to:obtain information about personal data processed about you;
request correction of inaccurate personal data;
request deletion of your personal data;
request restriction of processing;
object to processing based on legitimate interests;
receive certain personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format where the legal requirements for data portability are met;
withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
10. Right to object
Where personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing on grounds relating to your particular situation.If you object, the personal data concerned will no longer be processed unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
11. Right to lodge a complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.You may in particular contact the supervisory authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or the place of the alleged infringement.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy where this becomes necessary due to changes to the website, the services used or legal requirements.The version published on this website is the current version.
Legal
Imprint
Information pursuant to Section 5 DDG
Provider
Jonas Schaude Softwareentwickler
Onstmettinger Weg 7
70567 Stuttgart
Germany
Contact
E-Mail: mail@jonasschaude.com
Phone: +49 151 403 349 35
VAT ID
VAT identification number pursuant to Section 27a of the German VAT Act (UStG):
DE351649809
Consumer dispute resolution
I am neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
Liability for Content
I am responsible for my own content on this website in accordance with applicable law. I make every effort to keep the information accurate and up to date, but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy.
External Links
This website may contain links to external third-party websites. I have no control over their content. Responsibility for linked websites lies with the respective operators.
Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, the content and works created by me on this website are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, modification or distribution beyond statutory permissions requires my prior consent.
Last updated: September 2026