BS2000 Experts in Germany
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Rico F.
Last position:
Recruiter / Trainer at Freelance
- Active sourcing and recruiting for individual assignments (Finance, IT, Procurement)
- Training of recruiting departments
- Training of specialists and managers for job application situations and interview techniques
- Application coaching and CV consulting
Jürgen S.
Last position:
IT – Consultant / Analyst / Developer / Tester / Support at Automotive manufacturer
- Analysis, software development/adaptation and testing of various transaction and batch objects
- Execution of specialist integration and regression tests on TEST and QA platforms under z/OS for subsequent implementation in production
- Hardware / software / tools: IBM-MVS, z/OS, JES2/3, TSO-ISPF, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL/PL, QMF, QMF for Work-Stations, SPUFI, FileAid, IMS-DB/DC, MFS, XPEDITER, COBOL, REXX, Windows-10, MS-Office-365, MS-Teams, batch job management via OPC, BETA92, RVS, BVB, ABL, DIALOGplus, PROBA, PRODPR (VW internal systems), JIRA, CONFLUENCE
Bernd H.
Last position:
Deutsche Bahn
- Migration of the platform to X systems
- Analysis of changes related to TCP/IP communication
- Handling error tickets
- Installation and configuration of Xypro Security 1 attack detection
- Setting up an SNMP.v3 connection to send alert traps to Netcool (Tivoli)
- Installation and configuration of the RemoteAnalyst software
- Migration of master data and timetable data
- Setting up and monitoring MQ pipelines to external partners
Bernhard S.
Last position:
Agile Business Analyst and Requirements Engineer at Deutsche Post DHL
- Agile project "PEPSi annual vacation planning MVP Lite" (digitalization project).
- Definition of state transitions for the JUP Lite functionality.
- Creation of user stories for login/logout and registration.
- Quality assurance of the business-side concept.
- Preliminary analysis for the transformation from the old PersPlan to DigiPEP.
- Tools used: Signavio, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, Mural, Miro, Conceptboard, MS Teams, Mattermost.
Alex O.
Last position:
Contractor at Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Data-analysis, Preparation, gathering and coordination of business requirements for retrieval of monthly- and long term (CLV – relevant) cost- and revenue-components per contract for a customer–base–grouping project (HUB–Project) for B2C-Postpaid-Controlling
- Concept and Implementation of cost- and revenue-KPIs calculation and corresponding CLV–reports (Oracle, Perl, SVN, MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, Serviceware Performance Analytics)
- Operational support of the HUB-Project – various ad-hoc reports, deployments, job-scheduling etc. (Oracle, SVN, BICSuite–Scheduler, DWSODA etc.)
- Analysis, implementation, retrieval and reporting of various physical and financial KPIs for B2P-Prepaid Business on an existing data-mart (Oracle, Perl)
Holger B.
Last position:
Business Analyst at BLS
- The AVANZA project provides the deployment and procurement of a modern, reliable system for efficient access and sales and supports smooth operations at the Lötschberg & Simplon car shuttle.
- Operations are sustainably secured and the further development of the car shuttle business model is supported.
- Developed a study with an evaluation of possible solution options.
- Supported the decision on options, evaluated the RFI, prepared procurement, concept created based on the chosen option.
Harald L.
Last position:
Project Management at Loocid LLC
- Conducted a comprehensive due diligence review for a potential acquisition of a Swiss manufacturing company as part of a pre-merger analysis
- Assessed production capacities and technical infrastructure
- Evaluated integration possibilities into existing business processes
- Performed risk assessment and developed recommendations for action
- Documented the findings and presented them to management
José B.
Last position:
Manager SAM Service Development at BWI GmbH
- Analysis of existing customer reports based on MS Excel and deriving improvement or automation measures
- Quality assurance role for the existing reporting
- Further development of existing reports from MS Excel to the BI system (MicroStrategy ONE). Created a suitable concept followed by implementation within a project
- Creation of a technical support manual for the automated reports
- Development and documentation of Nintex workflows to automate reporting
- Development and documentation of PowerShell scripts to integrate data sources into the MicroStrategy ONE BI system
- Connecting external data sources to SharePoint for automated regular updates of existing procurement master data
Esmail S.
Last position:
Senior Load and Performance Tester at Deutsche Bahn (DB-Netz)
- Design, development, and execution of load and performance tests for the PRISMA project
- Use of Apache Jmeter, Gatling, Apache ActiveMQ, Jms/Tibco Ems, SikuliX, Jython, Amazon AWS, PAN-Client
- Methods: load tests, test automation
Marcel D.
Last position:
Software Developer / IT Tester at Continentale Krankenversicherung a.G.
Analysis, online COBOL software development and testing of dialog and batch programs in the Kranken Leistung (KL) project
Error analysis, bug fixing and ticket resolution (change requests and defects)
Documentation in collaboration with the contact office and the mathematics department
IT skills: Siemens Fujitsu BS2000, CCOM Emulation, Micro Focus Visual COBOL I and II, Eclipse IDE, UDS database system, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, ZULIP, UNIFY
Wolfgang F.
Last position:
Delphi Software Developer at Goebel Instrumentelle Analytik
- Took over software development and further development of an HPLC and photometer control and evaluation system
- Skills: software development · software system engineering · Microsoft SQL Server · software design · Delphi · HPLC · analytics · PDF · product data management
Hellmuth V.
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator at Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives
- Analysis and inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
- Creation and derivation of the static software architecture
- Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
- Creation of the dynamic software architecture
- Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Silke W.
Last position:
Head of Project Management and Consultancy at Systemtechnik GmbH
- Planning of projects and consulting services: professional, technical and commercial, focusing on transformation for public transport
- Identification and assessment of project risks with development of measures and recommendations for risk minimization and avoidance
- Evaluation of projects and reporting
- Execution of projects and delivery of consulting services on time, with required quality and within budget
- Project, hardware and consulting services forecasting
- Disciplinary and professional staff management
- Team development and coaching
- Resource planning across various locations
- Stakeholder management
- Client management with service and support
- Development of contingency plans
Thomas M.
Last position:
Application Developer at Freelance
- Development of a new payment method
- Adaptation of SB programs for FRAUD provisioning
- Creation of programs for fraud processing
- Defect fixing and further development of SB programs
- Analysis and development as part of FRAUD for SB applications
- Requirement analysis
- Program development
- Quality assurance of the developed programs
- Testing of the developed programs
- Development of new batch applications
- Banks
- Assembler, Cobol2, DB2, File-AID, IBM mainframe, IBM ISPF, JCL, JES2, REXX, SQL, TSO, Xpediter, z/OS, IMS-DB, IMS-DC
Stefan F.
Last position:
Software Developer at Friends of Bali
- Donors, bookings, sponsored children, orphanages, Word mail merge letters, tax office reports
- Knowledge: VBA, MS Word, DB design
- Products used: MS Access 2019, MS Word O365
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Statistics of experts using BS2000
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
39 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
2
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 BS2000
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.
BS2000 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 (100%)
- Automotive (71%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Government and Administration (65%)
- Aerospace and Defense (47%)
- Insurance (47%)
- Transportation (47%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core platform
BS2000 is a mainframe operating system originally developed by Siemens and continued by Fujitsu Technology Solutions. It runs reliable, highly available workloads for organizations that depend on consistent batch processing, transaction handling and long-lived business applications. The platform is commonly found in finance, public administration, manufacturing and logistics.
Application landscape
BS2000 environments support business-critical applications written in COBOL, PL/I, Assembler and other established languages. They handle workloads such as billing, accounting, inventory, production control, document processing and high-volume data exchange. POSIX support also enables selected Unix-like tools and application patterns alongside native BS2000 services.
Ecosystem and tooling
Professionals work across the BS2000 operating system, catalog and file management, job control, databases and system utilities. Relevant adjacent technologies include SESAM/SQL, openUTM, SORT, SDF and POSIX. Depending on the environment, specialists also use COBOL toolchains, Java integration, storage systems, monitoring tools, terminal access and interfaces to distributed applications.
When expertise matters
Companies typically bring in freelance expertise when internal knowledge is limited or a critical system is changing.
- Migrate or consolidate BS2000 workloads and storage
- Maintain COBOL applications and batch schedules
- Connect mainframe processes with modern services
- Upgrade operating system, database or middleware components
- Document fragile systems before handover
Delivery in Germany
Strong BS2000 professionals can stabilize production operations while preserving the behavior of established applications. They investigate performance, job dependencies, access controls, backup routines and recovery procedures without disrupting business services. In Germany, projects may combine remote analysis with on-site work during cutovers, audits or operational handovers, so clear German or English communication is valuable.
What quality looks like
A capable specialist understands both the platform and the business process behind it. They can read legacy source code, trace data across batch and transaction flows, diagnose failures from logs and dumps, and explain risks in practical terms. Look for evidence of controlled releases, tested recovery procedures, clean documentation and careful collaboration with operations teams.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about BS2000? Start with the answers below.
BS2000 is a mainframe operating system for dependable business-critical processing. Companies use it for banking, public administration, manufacturing, logistics, billing, accounting and other workloads that require stable batch and transaction operations.
BS2000 is a distinct mainframe environment with its own operating system concepts, tools and established application stack. Linux and Unix often offer broader open-source ecosystems, while IBM z/OS has a different vendor ecosystem; the right choice depends on existing applications, operational knowledge, integration needs and migration risk.
A strong BS2000 professional often combines operating system knowledge with COBOL, SDF, job control, SESAM/SQL, openUTM and POSIX. Experience with storage, monitoring, backup, security, Java or distributed API integration is also useful when the mainframe connects to newer systems.
BS2000 work requires practical familiarity with the specific environment, not only general mainframe knowledge. The depth needed depends on the task: a documentation assignment differs from a production migration, recovery redesign or complex COBOL modernization.
BS2000 projects can often be handled remotely through secure access, screen sharing, ticketing and controlled deployment processes. On-site presence may still be useful for data-center activities, cutovers, hardware work or workshops, and teams should agree on German or English communication needs early.
Ask a BS2000 professional to describe a comparable environment, the tools used and the safeguards applied during changes. Check whether they can explain dependencies, rollback plans, testing and operational handover clearly rather than relying only on platform terminology.
Siemens BS2000 refers to the technology's original vendor history, while Fujitsu continued its development and support under the BS2000 name. A freelancer should clarify the installed release, hardware context, middleware and local operating practices because these details affect the work.
A BS2000 specialist may deliver application changes, job-flow documentation, migration plans, interface designs, performance findings, recovery procedures or operational runbooks. Good deliverables are tested, traceable and understandable to both technical teams and the business owners of the affected process.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 731 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects have 39 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (41%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (71%), and Banking and Finance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used BS2000 in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Quality Assurance (88%), and Project Management (76%).
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