Bugzilla Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Bugzilla
Martin Petermann
Last position:
Business Analyst and Test Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Tech & Services GmbH
- Analysis of affected business processes taking numerous stakeholders into account
- Interface analysis, architecture and system design
- Communicating and coordinating various subprojects and interface partners
- Creating epics and user stories, maintaining the backlog, workshops and review presentations
- Support during implementation between business departments and development
- Test management including strategy and approach definition
- Test case definition, execution and approval
- Cross-team organization of integration and acceptance tests
- Support of test environments
- Technologies and tools: Java, Angular, Kubectl, REST, AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, S4/HANA, Bruno
Andreas Klös
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
Parthiban Mohanraj
Last position:
Quality Assurance Engineer at Hanon Systems GmbH
Define the QA strategy and plan for the above mentioned OEMs project.
Identify applicable processes, methods, and standards to be followed (eg, GS_95014, KGAS, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, etc.).
Plan reviews, audits, and assessments as per the strategy.
Check whether the project follows defined processes (System, software, mechanical, hardware, testing, change, configuration, problem, risk etc.) as per strategy.
Provide QA support to software process: software requirement analysis, software architectural design, software detailed design and unit construction, software unit verification, software component verification and integration verification, software verification processes.
Monitor compliance with organization-wide and project-specific standards.
Verify that deviations are documented and escalated.
Review work products (requirements, design docs, test cases, code, reports (MISRA, C0, C1, coding standards), etc.).
Check compliance with standards, templates, and checklists.
Ensure that bi-directional traceability exists (e.g., requirements ↔ design ↔ tests).
Give objective evidence (not influenced by delivery pressure) during assessments.
Identify non-conformances (process not followed, missing approvals, wrong standard).
Report deviations and track them until closure.
Verify that corrective actions are implemented (5why, Ishikawa, 8D, FMEA, FTA, DFM, DRP, PCC, LLBP, PDCA).
Provide QA status reports to management and project stakeholders.
Highlight risks related to process non-compliance.
Deliver objective evidence for assessments/audits (e.g., ASPICE, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO_PAS_8800).
Collect and analyze QA findings.
Suggest process improvements.
Support lessons learned activities.
Achieved ASPICE Level 1 and Level 2 for multiple Audi and Mercedes-Benz projects assessments.
Hendrik Wagner
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Add/create test specifications
- Conduct regression tests
- Conduct release tests
- Analyze Jira tickets
- Identify software defects and fix them with C#
Alexander Döhrmann
Last position:
Systems Engineer at infoteam AG
- Further development and maintenance of data management software in the nuclear sector
- Processing and resolution of problem reports
- Bug fixing and defect remediation
- Performance optimization of legacy code
- Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Specification and conceptual design of new features
- Modernization of legacy codebase to C++17
- Technologies & tools: C++, ClearCase, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Linux, Solaris, Shell-Script, VisualStudio
- Frontend – Smart Sensor Dashboard: development of a browser-based dashboard for real-time visualization of smart sensor data
- Technologies & tools: TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MQTT, VisualStudio
- Implementation of embedded safety software for a magnetic levitation elevator system
- Requirements engineering
- Documentation and implementation of safety software for the magnetic levitation elevator control system and the central management system
- Creation and execution of unit tests for all implemented modules
- Technologies & tools: C/C++, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, VectorCAST, MISRA-C, Lint, Doxygen, Git
David Kaselow
Last position:
IT Business Analyst at REWE digital
LOIS is the central integration platform that enables the processes between all REWE applications across the entire supply chain. As an IT Business Engineer, I support the NEO program in renewing the logistics integration platform "LOIS" for REWE and Penny in Germany and Europe.
Wael Mansour
Last position:
Test Manager at Schwarz IT
- Design, planning, and test case analysis
- Integration testing
- Coordination of UAT in the lab and on site
- Creation of HW and SW test catalogs
- Communication of test results from REST services with the SAP team
- Support for branches in the EU until rollout
- Coordination of defect management and SW updates with the involved vendors
- Checking the configuration of the charging stations in the backend software for different countries
- Continuous reporting of the quality status to project management
- Documentation of the user manual in English and German
- Tools: Confluence, be.Energised, OCPP Postman, OPI, CCV (payone.elavon), Excel, it4you
Adem Susam
Last position:
IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO at Trikolon Consulting GmbH
- Development and implementation of test concepts for complex, multi-layered systems
- Creation of regular management reports and presentations for stakeholders and clients
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of international test teams (coordination, coaching, resource planning)
- Responsibility for quality assurance across multiple test levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests)
- Design of test cases and test plans in Azure DevOps; ensuring traceability and coverage
- Use of BDD approaches (Gherkin/Cucumber) to prepare test automation
- Building a test automation architecture with Playwright and integrating new tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Performing API tests (REST) and tests for mobile/PWA applications
- Setup and maintenance of test environments across multiple stages (integration, QA, UAT, pre-production)
- Test data management (synthetic and production-like data), ensuring consistency and reproducibility
- Collaboration with DevOps teams for containerization (Docker/OpenShift) and CI/CD integration
- Working under SAFe & Scrum, closely coordinating with product owners and DevOps teams
- Active participation in PI plannings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Promoting an agile QA culture through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Introducing scalable test automation with Playwright → significant reduction of manual testing efforts
- Increasing test transparency through clean defect and reporting management in Azure DevOps
- Improved release quality through an end-to-end QA strategy and automated regression tests
- Strategic leadership of Trikolon Consulting GmbH and responsibility for finance, personnel, and business development
Peter Sperber
Last position:
Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber
- Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
- Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
- Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
- Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
- Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
- Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
- Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
- Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
Ivan Atanasov
Last position:
Module Lead ML KH (Project Manager / Test Manager) at BMW AG
- Overall responsibility for the quality of module KH
- Technical leadership and coordination of a module lead team
- Analysis of design models and alignment of technical requirements
- Preparation of risk analyses and presentations, and presenting them to decision-makers
- Test management, development, coordination and approval of current test cases and their prioritization for test events
- Test planning for different test phases
- Coordination of test phases with other departments to ensure relevant aspects of business operations
- Prioritization of handling existing bugs/tickets
- Tracking and validation of the quality of problem management
- Consistency checks, planning, prioritization and sorting of tickets
- Preparation and coordination of required test data
- Tracking ALM (QC) processes and their implementation at module level
- Collaboration with interface partners for bug fixes
- Ensuring effective communication within the team and with interface partners
- Coordination of tasks when processing tickets in ML KH
- Tracking, assignment and clarification of bug-fix scheduling
- Close collaboration and management of suppliers (at module level), the development department, and external partners
- Planning, development, execution and evaluation of functional tests
- Conducting functional end-to-end tests
- Weekly reports on current test and defect status to management committees
- Planning and executing performance and load tests to ensure that SOA applications meet expected performance and scalability requirements
- Developing test strategies and test plans for SOA-based applications
- Defining test objectives and criteria to ensure services meet requirements
- Integration of test automation
Manish Kumar Jaiswal
Last position:
Freelance Senior Solutions Architect at YoungIT
- Worked with a UK based organisation offering a range of free sexual health services such as STI testing, treatment and contraception across the UK
- Created a Liferay DXP based customer facing portal (version 7.4) over Liferay Experience Cloud
- Designed and developed Liferay modules
- Managed Liferay Experience Cloud and release management
- Coordinated with different teams and helped other team members on Liferay challenges
- Engaged in discussions with business and stakeholders on expectations
- Implemented architectural best practices
David Bleyer
Last position:
Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
- CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
- Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
- Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
- Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
- Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
- Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
- Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
- Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
- Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
- Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
- Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
- Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
- Development of BCM strategy options
- Conducting awareness training
Vitor Rodrigues
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 Hagemeyer-Lee
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
Manuel Schneider
Last position:
Project Manager at Univention
Industry: digital sovereignty, public sector
Content:
- Project steering (teams: consulting, development, testing, deployment/operations)
Products and standards:
- Jira, Confluence, Asana, Miro, Mural
- Open Source, Keycloak, Open Xchange, ownCloud
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Statistics of experts using Bugzilla
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
20
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
74%
Master's degree or higher
26%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Bugzilla
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Issue tracking
Bugzilla is a mature issue tracking system used to record defects, feature requests, and workflow state across a software product. It fits teams that need clear ownership, comments, flags, and audit history for every ticket. Strong experts know how to shape it around real release processes, not just log bugs.
Workflow control
Bugzilla often becomes the backbone of triage and approval. A good setup can support product teams, QA, support, and release managers without losing traceability.
- Custom fields and bug states
- Assignment rules and flags
- Email notifications and templates
- Saved searches and dashboards
Ecosystem
Bugzilla integrates with source control, test systems, mail servers, and identity providers. In many environments it also sits beside Git, CI pipelines, and wiki tools, so specialists need to understand both the product and the surrounding toolchain. The best professionals keep the process simple and consistent.
When companies hire help
Freelance expertise is useful when a Bugzilla instance needs cleanup, upgrades, better permissions, or a workflow that matches how teams really work. Companies also bring in specialists for migration from older tracking systems, report tuning, and admin handover.
- Slow or messy triage
- Broken email flows
- Overgrown custom workflows
- Migration or integration work
What strong specialists do
Strong Bugzilla professionals ask how bugs move from report to fix, who approves changes, and what data each team needs. They can improve configuration without adding complexity, and they document decisions so support does not depend on one person. In Germany, that matters for teams that collaborate across office and remote settings.
Typical deliverables
A solid engagement usually produces a cleaner configuration, better search and reporting, and more reliable notifications. It may also include admin notes, workflow maps, and guidance for release or support teams. For many companies, the value is a tracker that is easier to trust every day.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bugzilla? Start with the answers below.
Bugzilla is used to track defects, enhancement requests, and workflow status across a product or platform. Companies rely on it when they need a clear history of each issue, who owns it, and what happens next. It is especially useful when release decisions depend on careful triage and traceability.
Bugzilla is usually chosen for structured defect tracking and tight control over bug workflows. Compared with Jira, it can feel more focused and less broad, while other trackers may put more emphasis on boards, agile planning, or cross-team project management. The right choice depends on whether your team wants a specialized bug tracker or a wider work management tool.
A strong Bugzilla specialist understands configuration, permissions, email handling, and workflow design. Helpful adjacent skills include Linux administration, web server setup, databases, and Git-based delivery processes. If the project includes migration or integration, experience with APIs and scripting is valuable too.
A simple Bugzilla cleanup may only need someone who knows the platform well and can work through configuration carefully. More complex work, such as migration, custom workflow design, or integration with test and identity systems, needs deeper experience. The key is practical work on live issue-tracking setups, not just general software knowledge.
Most Bugzilla work can be done remotely because it centers on configuration, process review, and system access. On-site time can help when many teams need workshops to agree on workflow changes or reporting needs. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common when stakeholders want quick process alignment but the technical work stays remote.
If your Bugzilla instance has confusing states, missed notifications, duplicate fields, or reports nobody trusts, outside help is useful. The same is true when teams work around the system instead of using it. A specialist can often simplify the setup without interrupting ongoing support work.
A good Bugzilla specialist explains the workflow in plain language and shows how each change helps users. Look for clear documentation, careful handling of permissions, and a setup that stays easy to maintain. Good work reduces friction for reporters, triagers, and release owners alike.
Freelancers working with Bugzilla should be ready to review existing workflows, clean up legacy settings, and coordinate with QA or support teams. They should also expect questions about integrations, notifications, and reporting. The best engagements are the ones where they can improve both the process and the system behind it.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Bugzilla in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 791 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Bugzilla in their recent projects, 74% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 26% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Bugzilla in their recent projects have 28 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 Bugzilla in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and French (41%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Bugzilla in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Automotive (78%), and Manufacturing (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Bugzilla in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (95%), and Quality Assurance (92%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Bugzilla
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg 
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