Requirements Engineer
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
Jürgen A.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Alexander K.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH
- Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
- Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
- Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
- Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
Daniel L.
Last position:
SQL, .NET and VBA Developer at Postfinance AG
- For the internal MIS, which gathers data in a complex, comprehensive system landscape and loads it into a central database via ETL, existing processes and packages had to be maintained and new KPIs analyzed, specified, and implemented.
Kathrin S.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
- Impact: Structured requirements analysis and quality assurance as a foundation for the further development of a software solution.
- Analysis, documentation, and coordination of requirements. Conducting stakeholder analyses, interviews, and workshops to gather and validate requirements. Conducting requirements reviews and working closely with business departments and development teams.
Techniques & Tools: Requirements Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, System Context Modeling, Requirements Reviews, Quality Scenarios, Miro, Jira, Confluence
Lorenz G.
Last position:
Business Analyst at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien
- Conducting a feasibility study on introducing an in-house DWH as a central data source
- Conducting workshops for current state analysis (processes, reports, KPIs) together with the clients
- Gathering and detailing business requirements including a target concept for an in-house DWH
- Coordinating and clarifying data deliveries and interfaces in meetings with stakeholders and data providers
- Developing initial data models as a basis for data quality and later implementation
- Drafting solution variants including architecture and operation options and decision basis
- Creating the business case including effort estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and decision report
Loïc L.
Last position:
Certified ScrumMaster at Scrum Alliance
Timo S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager / IT Demand Manager at Schuhmann IT-Consulting
- Managed (Scrum / Agile) and monitored IT projects, including project controlling, service provider management, reporting, risk management and coordination of all stakeholders
- Planned and supported the go-live and hypercare phase
- Captured, assessed and prioritized requirements for demand-oriented planning and management of IT resources
- Supported the introduction of the CRIF provider for real-time decision-making in sales, fraud prevention, sanctions list screening and scalable payment processes
- Prepared status reports and decision papers for the executive board
- Planned and managed IT projects for the implementation, optimization or migration of e-commerce systems (e.g. shop systems, payment integration, order to cash)
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams from development, UX/UI, marketing and logistics to deliver project objectives on time
- Analyzed requirements and prepared technical specifications in close coordination with stakeholders and external service providers
- Ensured the quality, performance and security of e-commerce platforms through testing, monitoring and continuous optimization
- Organized meetings with stakeholders, e.g. Demand Thinking, Warm-Up, Impact Board and program planning
- Managed and prioritized demands as well as DMP controlling and communication of results from the Impact Board and KPI analysis
Volkmar T.
Last position:
Consultant | Business Analyst – Requirements Engineer – Agile Coach - Designer at ÖBB BCC
- Redesign of system error messages for Jira & Confluence
- Evaluation and implementation of new system extensions
- Analysis and design of new business processes with UX expertise
- Support for the implementation of SAFe
Martin G.
Last position:
IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer at SECO
- Planning, implementation, and rollout of 7 eGov services for companies and job seekers for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (ALV)
Thomas M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer (SPC) - ONE.CRM VW Salesforce Solution at CARIAD SE / Diconium Strategy GmbH
- Rework demand, development and operational organizational set up for the Solution Train
- Rework requirement refinement process flow from strategic theme to user story
- Introduction of visualization tools (Canvas) of work dependencies over different requirement levels and Solution Train leadership coaching
Michael P.
Last position:
Strategy Consultant & Program Architect at Hypo Tirol Bank AG
- Portfolio Analysis & Migration Roadmap: Conducted structured analysis and risk classification of the HCL Notes infrastructure, created a prioritized migration portfolio with effort estimates as a key decision basis for management.
- Target Architecture & Modernization Concept: Developed the architecture strategy for retiring legacy applications, defined requirements for a centralized business process engine to reduce OPEX and licensing costs in the long term.
- Program Governance & Setup: Established roadmap and backlog structures as well as central project documentation (MS SharePoint), set up stakeholder management for the Notes decommissioning program.
Christian F.
Last position:
Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company
- Defined and established the areas of responsibility
- Built a governance model for the department and its areas of responsibility
- IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
- Developed a communications strategy for the group
- Created the IT strategy
- Designed templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent ways of working
- Recorded strategic guidelines and grouped ongoing projects – derived a roadmap for strategic planning
- Reviewed ongoing projects
- Prepared staffing calculations and capacity planning
- Defined job profiles
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Requirements Engineer statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years

Position duration
1.9 years

Positions per freelancer
15

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
76%
Doctorate
12%

Certifications per freelancer
5

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
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Requirements Engineer experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Government and Administration (43%)
- Insurance (37%)
- Telecommunication (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Defining the Requirements Engineering Process
A professional requirements manager bridges the gap between business stakeholders and technical development teams. They systematically elicit, analyze, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements to ensure that software development projects align with corporate objectives. By translating vague business ideas into precise technical specifications, they prevent scope creep and costly development errors.
Core Deliverables in Project Delivery
- Detailed software requirement specifications (SRS) and system models
- Structured product backlogs containing clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Interactive wireframes, process diagrams, and UML use case models
- Traceability matrices linking business goals to technical test cases
- Gap analyses comparing legacy systems with planned target architectures
Essential Tools and Methodologies
Experienced specialists rely on standard tools like Jira, Confluence, Enterprise Architect, and Doors to manage complex dependency networks. They are experts in agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban, as well as traditional waterfall systems. Their methodology includes running structured workshops, utilizing design thinking principles, and applying IREB standards to ensure consistency and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
When Companies Hire Freelance Requirements Engineers
Organizations typically bring in external expertise during the initiation phase of major digital transformation projects, legacy migrations, or custom software developments. A freelance specialist provides immediate capacity and unbiased analytical skills to resolve conflicting stakeholder demands. They are particularly valuable when internal teams lack the time or specialized training to document complex workflows before development begins.
Key Competencies of Top Professionals
- Mastery of elicitation techniques including stakeholder interviews and workshops
- Strong analytical thinking to identify hidden system dependencies and risks
- Excellent communication skills to negotiate between business departments and IT developers
- Solid understanding of software architecture, APIs, and database structures
- Certification from recognized bodies such as the International Requirements Engineering Board
Impact on Project Success and ROI
By establishing a single source of truth before coding starts, these professionals minimize expensive rework and developmental delays. They ensure that the final software product meets actual user needs and compliance standards. This structured approach accelerates the overall time-to-market and optimizes budget allocation across the entire development cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Requirements Engineer? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A freelance Requirements Engineer acts as the crucial link between business stakeholders and IT development teams. They are responsible for gathering, analyzing, prioritizing, and documenting technical and functional specifications to ensure software products are built according to business needs.
While a business analyst focuses on broad organizational processes and business strategies, a requirements engineer focuses specifically on defining the detailed technical specifications and system behaviors for software development. The latter translates high-level business goals into precise, developer-ready documents.
They utilize standard frameworks such as IREB and UML modeling. Depending on the project environment, a requirements manager will write structured user stories with clear acceptance criteria for agile teams or compile comprehensive software requirement specifications for traditional waterfall projects.
They regularly work with project management and documentation software such as Jira, Confluence, Jama Connect, and IBM Rational DOORS. They also use modeling tools like Enterprise Architect or Miro to create visual process flows and system architectures.
Hiring a freelance business analyst and requirements specialist provides immediate, highly specialized expertise for the critical startup phase of a project without long-term overhead. Freelancers bring valuable external perspective, diverse industry experience, and can start immediately to prevent project delays.
Look for formal certifications such as the CPRE from the International Requirements Engineering Board. Additionally, evaluate their past portfolio of successful software launches, their familiarity with your industry domain, and their ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
Yes, a system analyst can work highly effectively in a remote setup by utilizing digital collaboration boards, virtual workshops, and video conferencing. However, brief initial on-site workshops can be beneficial for aligning complex stakeholder groups at the start of a project.
To ensure a smooth start, companies should prepare high-level project goals, list key stakeholders, grant access to existing system documentation, and outline the current technical environment. This allows the incoming analyst to begin structured elicitation sessions immediately.
The average hourly rate for Requirements Engineer is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 850 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Requirements Engineer, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 76% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Requirements Engineer have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are German (100%), English (93%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are Information Technology (83%), Automotive (50%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are Information Technology (95%), Project Management (95%), and Product Development (90%).
FRATCH Requirements Engineer main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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