Altova XMLSpy Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Altova XMLSpy
Björn A.
Last position:
Project Manager at DB InfraGO
Elevator emergency call reorganization project: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls for all facilities of DB InfraGO passenger stations.
Objectives: Secure, redundant connection of all locations across Germany. Definition of the technical solution, documentation, subject-matter support and management of specialist and line organizations.
Identification and commissioning of technical solutions.
Management of documentation and approval of the technical solution in DB regulations.
Definition and tracking of the roadmap for describing the solution.
Preparation of a rollout plan to avoid shutdowns.
Coordination and implementation of decision proposals for steering committees.
Communication of the solution to all committees and regional areas.
Jorge E.
Last position:
Bittrich & Bittrich
- Extension and maintenance of the Doktree tax advisory document management tool
- Alfresco and Angular development
- Linux system maintenance
Frank S.
Last position:
Software and Database Developer at Frigosped GmbH
- Migrating the existing Delphi 2010 version to Delphi 10.4.
- All software products must be made Terminal Server capable.
- Support and further development of the in-house forwarding software until it is replaced by a newly purchased version.
- Technologies: Delphi 2010, Delphi 10.4, Advantage Database, DevExpress, GIT, Devart, OOP.
Stéphane T.
Last position:
Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management
- Testing interfaces between various systems
- Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
- Selecting and adapting suitable test methods and procedures based on the test strategy
- Preparing and running test sessions
- Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests
- Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
- Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
- Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
- Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
- Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
- Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
- Analyzing errors and error tracking
- Working closely with product management
Rainer D.
Last position:
Enterprise Architecture Management / Backend Software Developer at Polizei Hamburg
- Several projects in a police context
- Model and document police procedures/projects with Archimate (as-is/to-be) in the context of P20 (BKA)
- Create software architectures with microservices
- POC development with Springboot/Docker/Kubernetes
- Project size: 10 people
- Enterprise architecture management with Togaf and Archimate
- Backend software development Springboot
- DevOps with Kubernetes
- Implemented using: Java 17/21, Springboot 3, P20 architecture, Togaf, Archimate
Marcus W.
Last position:
Administrator, DevOps at KZVB
- Planned and implemented new network infrastructure (VLAN, LACP, DMZ, structured cabling)
- Migrated from VMware to KVM using Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM), including CPU pinning
- Hardened the entire environment using SELinux (KVM hosts, container hosts, database servers)
- Configured and operated the virtualization platform with OLVM and Ansible-based provisioning
- Containerized and redeployed critical services: WordPress, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Subversion with Apache + AD integration
- Developed Ansible playbooks for automated deployment and configuration management
- Integrated Foreman for repository and security management in the DMZ
- Produced technical documentation in Markdown; organized in Bookstack
- Coordinated with external vendors (e.g. HPE) for hardware installation and setup
- Delivered all contributions documented and reproducible in Markdown
Andreas K.
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
Knut N.
Last position:
Product Owner at Founding Phase
Development of a comprehensive web SEO tool from scratch. Product Owner, Vibe Developer, Tester
SEO, SEA, GEO, integrations: OpenAI, Google Search Console, PageSpeed API, Google Insight API, Google My Business, SerpAPI, payment provider API.
Claude Code, GIT, GitHub, PHP, MySQL, Alpine.js
Paul D.
Last position:
Test manager in a transformation project for a large client in the logistics sector at Deutsche Bahn
- Effective leadership and coordination of agile test teams with a focus on MaKo and MaBiS.
- Development, implementation, and optimization of test strategies and concepts.
- Conducting risk analyses and quality management for MaKo/MaBiS.
- Central coordination of test phases and transparent test closure reports.
- Systematic defect and process optimization, initiation of test automation.
- Setup and consulting for complex test data management (Editor, XML Spy).
- Application of agile test methods (TDD, BDD, exploratory testing).
- Clarification of contract tests, SIT, UAT, penetration tests, LPT, FAT, E2E, and market partner tests.
- Coordination with development teams (GISA, KISTERS) for risk addressing.
- Creation of training materials and knowledge sharing on JIRA/Xray and XML Spy.
- Close alignment with stakeholders and interdisciplinary strategy development.
- Mentoring junior testers and introducing new test tools.
- In-depth knowledge of project management and ITIL V3 / ITIL 2011.
- Experience with Omnitracker, JIRA/Xray, and XML Spy.
- Fluent in German and business-level English.
Vitor R.
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Jens H.
Last position:
#52 Test Manager in Safety-Critical Infrastructure at Telecommunications Company
- Network elements, network, operational and operator-related systems
- Supporting around 20 different products (managed agile)
- Requirements analysis and management (functional and non-functional)
- Test concept and planning (scope, test phases, effort, schedule, resources, organization, etc.)
- Aligning approach with clients and service providers
- Managing and assisting in creation of test cases for system, integration and end-to-end tests
- Guiding and supporting test execution
- Defect management and planning bug fixes with external providers
- Preparing and facilitating workshops
- Regular reporting and creating automated test reports
- Further development of agile testing methodology and configuration of supporting tools
- Conceptual support in developing a quality seal for rating product and service quality of internal and external providers
- Requirements engineering based on ISO/IEC 25010, Scrum, SaFE
- BMC Remedy, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira (including plugins Xray, Structure), Microsoft Office (incl. Visio), Obsidian, doxis document management system, Gitlab, Obsidian
Werner K.
Last position:
Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM
- Testing the SekIDP and related components
- Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
Max L.
Last position:
Test Analyst (manual testing) – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Factoring) at ABC Finanz Bank Köln
- Planning, execution, and documentation of manual tests in the factoring module of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supported by AI-based tools for structuring
- Working in an agile project environment with two-week sprint cycles, including sprint planning, review, and QA coordination
- Implementation of progressive and regression test scenarios to cover new and existing functionalities
- Management and tracking of test cases and defects with TestRail and Jira (BAM tickets)
- Test coverage of central factoring processes: contact management, contract card, debtors, limit processes, company groups; payment transactions incl. journal entries, rebooking logic, and comment fields; testing and parameterization of the IKV/WKV components incl. reporting; portal tests in the TAS system (login, user management, feedback functions)
- Support for special modules and interfaces: in-house tiles, factoring dashboard, risk evaluation
- Test status maintenance and retest planning (Passed / Blocked / Partially Passed) in close coordination with business departments
- Quality assurance as part of data migration, including validation, deviation analysis, and follow-up documentation
Christian D.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Evangelisches Jugend- und Fürsorgewerk (EJF)
- Document analysis
- Preparation and visualization of results (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Consulting and recommendation for requirements analysis and management
- Presentation and handover
Olaf T.
Last position:
BI Architect in Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
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Statistics of experts using Altova XMLSpy
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
59%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Altova XMLSpy
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Altova XMLSpy 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 (97%)
- Banking and Finance (74%)
- Transportation (60%)
- Automotive (46%)
- Government and Administration (46%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Telecommunication (43%)
- Healthcare (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
XML authoring and analysis
Altova XMLSpy is a professional environment for creating, editing, validating and transforming XML. It supports schema-driven authoring, visual document views and detailed diagnostics for teams working with structured data. Companies use it to maintain reliable XML assets across integrations, publishing workflows and regulated data exchanges.
Schemas and validation
The tool works with XML Schema, DTD, Relax NG and Schematron, helping teams define rules and detect invalid content early. Strong specialists model reusable structures, manage namespaces and explain validation failures clearly. They also align schemas with business rules so data remains consistent between systems.
- Design and review XML Schema definitions
- Validate documents against complex rules
- Resolve namespace and interoperability issues
- Create repeatable quality checks
Transformations and queries
XMLSpy includes editors and debuggers for XSLT, XPath and XQuery. Professionals use these capabilities to transform XML into HTML, text or other structured formats, extract precise data and troubleshoot processing logic. They can also connect transformations to command-line or build workflows where repeatable output matters.
APIs and connected systems
XML projects often involve SOAP services, WSDL contracts, JSON, databases and message-based integrations. Experts combine XMLSpy knowledge with API testing, data mapping and integration design to trace problems across system boundaries. In German manufacturing, logistics, finance and public-sector environments, this can support long-lived interfaces and document flows.
- Inspect and test SOAP or WSDL-based services
- Map XML structures to JSON or database data
- Investigate malformed payloads and failed exchanges
- Document contracts for integration teams
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful during schema migrations, interface modernisation, partner onboarding and urgent validation problems. It also helps when internal teams inherit undocumented XML, need a clean transformation library or must prepare a dependable release process. Remote collaboration works well when files, rules and test cases are organised; on-site sessions can help with workshops and legacy-system discovery in Germany.
What strong specialists deliver
A capable Altova XMLSpy professional does more than edit documents. They ask how XML moves through the organisation, separate syntax errors from modelling problems and create test cases for edge conditions. Look for practical knowledge of namespaces, schema design, XSLT debugging, XPath expressions and version-controlled collaboration, along with clear technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Altova XMLSpy.
Altova XMLSpy is used to create, edit, validate and transform XML documents and schemas. It also supports XPath, XSLT, XQuery, WSDL, SOAP and related data formats, making it useful for integration, publishing and structured-data work.
Altova XMLSpy combines visual editing, schema design, validation, transformation debugging and service tooling in one commercial environment. Open-source editors can be flexible and cost-effective, but teams may need to assemble several tools and configure more of the workflow themselves.
A strong Altova XMLSpy specialist usually understands XML Schema, DTD, Schematron, XPath, XSLT and XQuery. Experience with SOAP, WSDL, JSON, APIs, databases, Git and automated testing is valuable when XML is part of a wider integration landscape.
The right Altova XMLSpy experience depends on the task. A focused document cleanup may need a specialist familiar with validation and transformations, while schema redesign or legacy integration requires deeper knowledge of data modelling, interface contracts and production troubleshooting.
Altova XMLSpy work is often suitable for remote collaboration because schemas, sample documents and transformation tests can be shared securely. On-site work in Germany can still help when specialists must run workshops, inspect restricted systems or coordinate closely with several business teams.
Ask for examples of schema design, validation rules, XSLT transformations and debugging work rather than relying only on tool familiarity. A strong Altova XMLSpy professional should explain trade-offs, reproduce issues with small test cases and document changes so another specialist can maintain them.
Altova XMLSpy can support XML-to-JSON work through transformation and query technologies, but the correct approach depends on the source structure and target rules. A specialist should check mixed content, namespaces, repeated elements and data types before choosing an XSLT, XQuery or integration-based solution.
Typical Altova XMLSpy deliverables include schemas, validated sample documents, XSLT or XQuery files, test cases, service definitions and concise technical documentation. For a maintainable result, the specialist should also explain assumptions, error handling and how future changes can be tested.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 746 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and French (34%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Banking and Finance (74%), and Transportation (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Altova XMLSpy in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (89%), and Quality Assurance (89%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Altova XMLSpy
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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