BITV Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used BITV
Falko M.
Last position:
Requirements Manager at Private company - for Umweltbundesamt
- Functional requirements management for DIVID, the Umweltbundesamt platform for administering the single-use plastics fund. Focus: entitled parties, sub-entitled parties, and benefit reports.
- Consolidation and analysis of specifications, Jira, Confluence, functional concepts, and UX designs. Independent structuring and delimitation of requirements, as well as identification of contradictions, gaps, and dependencies.
- Creation and quality assurance of implementable user stories with clear, testable acceptance criteria. Preparation of decision alternatives and coordination with business, development, UX, and QA through team refinement.
- Conducting manual and technically assisted accessibility tests. Coordinating findings with QA and the Product Owner for further planning and implementation.
- Result: more consistent requirements, clearly defined processes and stories, and transparent open decisions. Separation of assumptions from confirmed requirements; better basis for implementation, refinements, and QA test cases.
Tools used: Jira, Confluence
Wolfgang T.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager at itzbund
Project overview: The use of “Generative Pretrained Transformer” (GPT) technologies will greatly change the world of work in the coming years. ITZBund is developing a basic service for this purpose, which can be used by its 200 customers. This basic service is offered both on-premises and in the cloud. Launched in 12/23, production systems (based on the MVP) had already been successfully rolled out and operated for several authorities and federal ministries by 05/24.
Project metrics:
- 2024 budget approx. 20 Mio €
- approx. 70 people directly involved in the project
- regular (indirect) contact with approx. 80 people in the wider project environment
My main responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility as external project manager
- Project definition phase/ Project setup and establishment of the project organization
- Strategic and operational project planning, as well as project design and ongoing adjustments
- Ongoing coordination with the project owner and stakeholders at ITZBund
- Ongoing coordination with sub-project managers, agile roles, and other project team members
- Responsibility for project controlling, quality management, risk management, and change management
- Responsibility for providing the basic service in on-premises and cloud environments and its ongoing development
- Planning and leading several hypercare phases
- Collaboration and ongoing coordination with a federal ministry partner project and delivery of an MVP
- Coordination with the agile teams
- Coordination with operations, release, and deployment
- Responsibility for delivering initial customer projects
- Responsibility for developing AI governance
- Ensuring accessibility (BITV)
- Responsibility for setting up a sub-project for marketing activities
- Support in setting up an efficient proposal process
- Stakeholder management
Approach:
- V-Modell XT ITZBund
- Scrum
Tools used:
- Microsoft Office, Skype, MS Project, Confluence, Jira, Sharepoint, Miro
Giuseppe A.
Last position:
Embedded Software Development at Inheco
- AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Designed and built an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data to automatically analyze technical documents and error logs.
- Design & Implementation: Designed a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device used to control medical shaker systems.
- Architecture & Protocol Design: Built a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and defined resilient, hardware-level communication protocols, including multithreading and advanced error handling.
- Quality Assurance & DevOps: Automated testing with xUnit, ran integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintained technical documentation to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.
Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps
Lukas N.
Last position:
Senior Product Designer (Process & Workflows) at Streckenheld
- Designed role-based delivery assignment workflows, switchable between own fleet and partner carriers, with traceable status chains from „pending“ to „in delivery.“
- Designed AI-assisted route optimization, where dispatchers review drive-time-optimized route suggestions as drafts and apply them in one click.
- Designed a central planning interface for delivery and route management, bringing table view, map view, and route composition into a single workflow.
- Built interactive prototypes to align new product features early with stakeholders and engineering.
Key methods: AI-assisted Product Design, Workflow Design, Role-Based Workflows, Dashboard Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Logistics/Operations UX, Stakeholder Collaboration
Till W.
Last position:
UX Consultant at RumX
Conversion & UX Optimization of a Sales Platform
- Identified the biggest issues across the entire purchase process through a comprehensive UX audit.
- Increased conversion from 0.2% to 25% by developing an end-to-end purchase process, supported by a new information architecture and clearer messaging.
- Accelerated implementation with screen annotations that prevent misunderstandings between design and development.
- Reduced the purchase process drop-off rate from 85% to 15%.
Tools: Figma, MS-Clarity, interaction principles, heuristics
Liisa P.
Last position:
UX/UI Service Designer at Netze BW
- Analysis and structuring of complex service processes
- Development of customer journeys, user journeys, and service blueprints
- Moderation of workshops for requirements definition
- Derivation of an MVP with stakeholders
- Clear basis for decision-making
- Reduction of uncertainty in early project phases
Patricia R.
Last position:
Accessibility Expert at Volkswagen Financial Services
July 2024 - June 2025
- Accessibility expert in the field of UI/UX design, WCAG testing, and consulting for the Accessibility Strengthening Act
- Creation of an internal accessibility guide
Oskar Oldorf (project lead): "I had the pleasure of working with Patricia for over a year on a project focused on ensuring digital accessibility for the online presence of a company in the financial services sector. During that time, I got to know her as a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled colleague.
Patricia was responsible for independently conducting gap analyses and worked directly and efficiently with key stakeholders. Her role centered on assessing compliance with the BFSG and providing strategic guidance to editorial teams on creating accessible content.
What I particularly appreciated about Patricia was her ability to think beyond the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. She combines strong subject matter expertise with a keen eye for detail and a structured, thorough approach. Her input often sparked valuable discussions and helped us move our work forward in meaningful ways.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Patricia—especially for roles where precision, strategic thinking, and a high standard of quality are essential."
Stefan D.
Last position:
Frontend Developer – Sports Event and City Portal Projects at München Betriebs GmbH
- Developed an accessible, responsive website based on Figma designs for a major sports event in compliance with WCAG, BITV and EN 301 549
- Planned and set up the tool stack with Vite, Playwright, Docker and GitLab CI
- Worked on two existing projects (Vue.js & Nuxt), focusing on bug fixing, accessibility audits and developing new features
- Collaborated with Design and QA to consistently implement accessible UI patterns
- Advised on improving existing frontend architectures in terms of accessibility, performance and maintainability
Jens O.
Last position:
Frontend Developer at Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Cross-brand design system
Focus: Analysis of the causes of recurring layout deviations in design system components. The cause was the integration of visual regression tests (BackstopJS) into the build and approval process: deviations were not blocked, and reference images were replaced without approval.
Recommendations for a controlled workflow with mandatory approval and test results as a prerequisite for merging. Contributed to the successor system based on Lit/Web Components.
Technologies: Lit, Web Components, SCSS, Gulp, BackstopJS, GitHub Enterprise, JFrog Artifactory
Manuel S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Univention
Industry: digital sovereignty, public sector
Responsibilities:
- Project coordination (teams: consulting, development, testing, deployment/operations)
Products and standards:
- Jira, Confluence, Asana, Miro, Mural
- Open Source, Keycloak, Open Xchange, ownCloud
Yavus K.
Last position:
Lead Product Designer at LUXHUB
Open banking and payment platform in the European banking sector
- Conceptualization of my.LUXHUB: a unified customer portal that brings together several existing portals with central navigation and identity, including an audit and redesign of legacy interfaces
- End-to-end design of the FIGW (Fraud Intelligence Gateway) and Wero portals: data-intensive workflows, status and error states, batch operations
- Token-based Design System with semantic states and developer handoff documentation as a reference for all platform products
- Multilingual UX copy (DE, EN, FR) for payment-critical and regulatory flows
- Close collaboration with product management, engineering and stakeholders in a four-person design team
Dave M.
Last position:
Founder & Lead Designer at Dave Mooney Software
- Leading end-to-end UX for two AI SaaS products in closed beta, including LLM-interaction design, prompt-UX, and human-in-the-loop patterns with commercial distribution signed for launch in Q3 2026
- Built a self-built LLM reframing and RAG-correction pipeline powering multi-profile CV and case-study generation in production use
- Shipping real code alongside research, including Three.js/GLSL portfolio work, Figma-API tooling, and a Chrome MV3 extension for session-sync automation
Igor F.
Last position:
Lead Frontend Developer at Amcon Software GmbH
Technical leadership in the implementation of accessible frontend components with React and MUI
Analysis and refactoring of existing UI structures with regard to semantic HTML usage, ARIA roles, and keyboard navigation
Integration and use of accessibility testing tools such as Axe and Lighthouse
Close coordination with UI/UX design, backend development, and QA to ensure a consistent a11y-compliant user experience
Advising the client on implementing legal requirements according to BITV 2.0 / EU Directive 2016/2102
Improved the Lighthouse Accessibility Score from 55 to 98
Long-term improvement of the codebase through the introduction of reusable, accessible components
Positive client feedback and follow-up work for future a11y projects
Tools and technologies: React, MUI, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, WCAG 2.1 AA, Axe, Lighthouse, SCRUM, Agile, Jira, Bitbucket
Thomas D.
Last position:
Interim Management / Project Management at Freelancer
- Design and integration of complex applications based on market and segment-specific customer journeys
- End-to-end project management from software/process design to rollout
- Stakeholder management and requirements engineering
- Business and process analysis
- Business strategy and business development
- UI/UX design and management
- Accessibility according to WCAG 2.0 and BITV 2.0
- CRM/CMS integration and digital marketing management
- Design thinking and software integration management
- Kanban, Scrum and agile methods
- Planning, design and integration of marketing experience platforms and marketing planning platforms
- Definition of customer journeys and conversion optimization
Florian B.
Last position:
Senior UI/UX Designer at T&P | LIMS Laborsoftware
- Conceptualization and design of a user interface for a complex laboratory software
- Transformation of the existing Windows software into a web-based solution
- Research, development and documentation of personas, user journeys & flows in a scientific lab environment
- Development of a standalone design system
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Statistics of experts using BITV
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Government and Administration, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
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 BITV
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.
BITV 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 (90%)
- Government and Administration (61%)
- Media and Entertainment (52%)
- Banking and Finance (48%)
- Retail (48%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Insurance (45%)
- Healthcare (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What BITV covers
BITV is short for Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung, Germany’s regulation for accessible information technology in the federal public sector. It defines accessibility requirements for websites, intranets, documents and mobile applications, drawing heavily on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Specialists translate these requirements into practical design, development and testing work.
Typical deliverables
BITV work affects the complete digital service, not only its interface. Experts may deliver:
- Accessibility audits for websites, portals and applications
- BITV and WCAG conformance reports
- Accessible PDF and office-document remediation
- Statements on accessibility and feedback mechanisms
- Remediation plans for public digital services
Standards and tooling
Strong BITV specialists understand WCAG success criteria, semantic HTML, ARIA, keyboard interaction, focus management and responsive design. They use automated checkers as an early signal, then validate findings through manual keyboard checks, screen readers, zoom, contrast review and structured user testing. Knowledge of EN 301 549 and accessible document workflows is also valuable.
When companies need help
Public authorities, agencies and suppliers often bring in freelance expertise before a new service launches or when an audit exposes barriers. Germany-based organisations may need support aligning product teams, procurement requirements and accessibility statements. A specialist can also establish repeatable checks within an existing delivery process.
What strong specialists do
The best professionals connect legal expectations with clear technical actions. They explain why a barrier matters, reproduce it reliably and give teams fixes they can maintain. They distinguish critical issues from cosmetic findings, test with assistive technologies and document decisions so accessibility remains part of future releases.
Working with BITV professionals
BITV projects benefit from close collaboration between accessibility specialists, UX teams, content professionals and software teams. Remote work is effective when experts receive staging access, design files, representative documents and decision-maker availability. On-site sessions can help with workshops, procurement reviews or training, while German-language communication is often important for public-sector stakeholders and formal documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about BITV? Start with the answers below.
BITV sets accessibility requirements for information technology in Germany’s federal public administration. It applies to digital services such as websites, intranets, mobile applications and electronic documents, helping people with disabilities use them independently.
Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung uses WCAG as a central technical reference and connects those success criteria with German public-sector obligations. A BITV assessment therefore needs more than an automated scan: it should include manual checks, assistive technology testing and appropriate documentation.
BITV primarily addresses federal public-sector information technology, but its requirements are also a useful benchmark for organisations delivering public services. Companies working on government contracts, public portals or regulated services often need specialists who understand both accessibility practice and procurement expectations.
A strong BITV specialist often combines WCAG interpretation with semantic HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, UX research and content design. Experience with screen readers, keyboard-only use, accessible PDFs and EN 301 549 makes the assessment more complete.
The right Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung professional depends on the scope and risk of the service. A focused document review may need a different profile from a full audit of a public portal, remediation programme or accessibility process across several product teams.
BITV audits and remediation can usually be delivered remotely with access to staging systems, design files, documents and test accounts. On-site workshops can still be useful for public authorities or teams that need German-language training, procurement support or joint review sessions.
Look for a BITV professional who links each finding to a specific user impact, reproducible steps and a practical remedy. Good work combines automated tools with manual keyboard and screen-reader testing, separates confirmed barriers from warnings and provides clear evidence for follow-up.
A BITV specialist is most effective before design and implementation decisions become fixed, but can also improve an existing service after an audit. Involving the expert early helps teams build accessible components, content and testing into the delivery process instead of treating accessibility as a final correction.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 732 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Government and Administration (61%), and Media and Entertainment (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used BITV in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (94%), and Quality Assurance (65%).
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