
Requirements Engineer
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Roberto S.
Last position:
Requirements Management & Compliance for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) at Please inquire
Technology company
- Analysis of CRA requirements
- Management workshop
- Development of recommendations
Result: Prioritized CRA readiness plan for compliance.
Matthias K.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer & Business Analyst at Media Company
Analysis of existing work, information and decision-making processes.
Identification and prioritization of suitable use cases for AI agents.
Elicitation of functional and non-functional requirements.
Design of collaboration between users and AI agents, including control and escalation mechanisms.
Support for the implementation of the AI agents and adapted keyboard hardware.
Business target vision for the AI-first transformation.
Structured and prioritized requirements for implementation.
Defined roles, interactions and control points between people and AI agents.
Preparation for the gradual automation of productive work processes.
Techstack: AI agents, LLMs, agent orchestration, RAG, APIs, automation, hardware
Markus M.
Last position:
Manager Underwriting & Actuarial Services at Ativa Pensionskassen Management AG
Ativa is the management company of Sammelstiftung Vita (Zurich Insurance’s occupational pension fund) and is responsible for around CHF 22 billion in assets.
- Created interactive Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions for senior management
- Implemented an underwriting tool based on Power BI (DAX)
- Built a cloud-based MS Azure SQL database and documented it
- Underwrote pension risks, including making decisions on acceptance, rejection and terms
Birgit S.
Last position:
Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer / Tester at BMW
Topics:
- Further development of the CRM system NKAM and technical separation of “direct” and “indirect” sales
- Redesign of the discount management area and outsourcing to another system.
- Designing numerous improvements on the wholesale side to reduce manual effort down to the level of user stories.
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
Loïc L.
Last position:
Certified ScrumMaster at Scrum Alliance
Marvin M.
Last position:
Co-founder & CTO · Freelance Software Engineer (AI & SaaS) at Self-employed
- Self-employed · Berlin, Germany
- Co-founded the company and own the entire technical side: product architecture, backend, frontend, infrastructure and operations.
- Designed and built the Automated Booking System (ABS) as well as the core platform and payment logic.
- Development of AI-powered SaaS products, from architecture through backend and frontend to production operation.
- Technical consulting on product architecture, data protection and permissible automation.
- Building, running and monetising my own API products for AI agents, each available as a REST interface and as an MCP server.
- Full ownership of architecture, infrastructure, billing, legal texts and go-to-market.
Michael P.
Last position:
Independent IT Consultant at Vamico GmbH
- Provided targeted consulting and support on IT delivery and integration topics.
- Designed, implemented and operated own software products (Rendita, vailuate) independently: requirements, architecture, testing, releases and ongoing development, implemented with AI support.
- Ongoing learning in AI, mainly through hands-on work with LLMs: API integration, agentic workflows with automated evaluation, Model Context Protocol; supported academically through the MSc study program in AI Transformation.
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
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
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.
Torsten F.
Last position:
Data Analyst, Requirements Manager at Isabellenhütte Heusler GmbH
Analysis of the existing reporting platform, including processes and governance topics, with stakeholders from Sales and Marketing.
Detailed analysis and evaluation of customer-defined requirements for existing reporting and new dashboards to be established.
Support for stakeholders in managing sales processes and identifying KPI trends at an early stage.
Use of Microsoft Power BI as the central analysis and reporting platform.
Development of a proposal for the required further development of processes and the Power BI platform.
Documentation of AS-IS business processes and derivation of company-wide KPIs, including coordination with stakeholders.
Analysis and assessment of the customer's Power BI platform.
Analysis of processes and data governance.
Documentation of AS-IS business processes.
Development of recommendations for further developing processes and the reporting platform.
Design and implementation of dashboards in Power BI.
Development of company-wide KPIs and coordination with stakeholders.
Microsoft Power BI.
Data analytics.
KPI definition and reporting.
Dashboard design and data visualization.
Stakeholder management and requirements management.
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
Martin G.
Last position:
Computer Science Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy, 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)
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Requirements Engineer statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years

Position duration
1.8 years

Positions per freelancer
16

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
76%
Doctorate
10%

Certifications per freelancer
5

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 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 (82%)
- Banking and Finance (54%)
- Automotive (51%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Government and Administration (44%)
- Insurance (43%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
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 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 829 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Requirements Engineer, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 76% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Requirements Engineer have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are German (100%), English (94%), and French (37%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are Information Technology (82%), Banking and Finance (54%), and Automotive (51%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Requirements Engineer are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (96%), and Product Development (91%).
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