Compuware Xpediter Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Compuware Xpediter
Hans-Dieter Große-Kreul
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation, working with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, API, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow and Auto-GPT as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools to intelligently transform classic software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Jürgen Schoemaker
Last position:
IT Consultant / Analyst / Developer / Tester / Support at Automotive Manufacturer
- Analysis, software development/customization, and testing of various transaction and batch objects
- Conducting functional integration and regression tests on TEST and QA platforms under z/OS for later production implementation
- Hardware / Software / Tools: IBM MVS, z/OS, JES2/3, TSO-ISPF, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL/PL, QMF, QMF for Workstations, 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
Gerhard Haunstetter
Last position:
Application Developer at Lila Logistik
- Supported the application
- Developed applications in COBOL
- Extended customer and in-house requirements
- Assisted in ensuring smooth operation
- Methods/tools: COBOL, HP3000, MPE/XL operating system, IMAGE database, Whisper (development interface)
Christian Krah
Last position:
Service Catalog Manager at Deloitte team
- Worked in the IT infrastructure of the Deloitte team.
- Planned assignment as service catalog manager at an insurance company in Hanover.
Romuald Gackowski
Last position:
Software Developer at Aluminium Norf GmbH
- Setting up a server to distribute production events from MES to the existing PPS
- Adding additional servers to the existing setup
- Reporting changes in packaging inventory to TWMS
Thomas Minski
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
Jörg Schmidt
Last position:
Software Developer at Commerzbank
- Created interface programs between mainframe and distributed online screens
- Modified and created batch programs for daily data processing
- Provided advice on program setup, database structures, and programming tools
- Performed error analysis for the overall project
- System: OS/390, ISPF, TSO, IMS DB, IMS Connect, COBOL, DB2, SQL, SPUFI, IBM debug tool, Confluence, Jira, Eclipse, Rational Developer for Z Systems (RDZ)
Bernd Höhler
Last position:
Deutsche Bahn
- Migration of the platform to X systems
- Analysis of changes regarding TCP/IP communication
- Handling error tickets
- Installation and configuration of a Xypro Security 1 intrusion detection system
- Setting up an SNMP v3 connection to send alert traps to Netcool (Tivoli)
- Installation and configuration of the RemoteAnalyst software
- Import of master data, schedule data
- Setting up and monitoring MQ pipelines to external partners
Wolfgang Haupt
Last position:
Developer at Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung
- Enhancing and maintaining systems in the policy environment
- Enhancing and maintaining systems in the claims environment
- Enhancing and maintaining systems in the health insurance environment
- Technologies: COBOL, VSE, JCL, CA Sort
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Statistics of experts using Compuware Xpediter
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
45 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Top industries
Insurance, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
33%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Compuware Xpediter
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
Xpediter in practice
Compuware Xpediter is a mainframe debugging tool used to inspect and control application flow while programs run. Teams use it to isolate faults in COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, and mixed workloads without guessing. You may also see it searched as Xpediter or Compuware Xpediter.
What it helps teams do
- Trace execution in batch jobs and online transactions
- Inspect variables, storage, and file activity during a live run
- Validate fixes before code reaches production
- Reduce time spent reading dumps alone
It fits naturally into z/OS delivery work where stability matters and changes must be precise.
Ecosystem around it
Strong professionals usually know more than the tool itself. They understand JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, datasets, and common mainframe application patterns, plus how Xpediter is used alongside source control and change management. That mix matters when the issue is not obvious from the code.
When companies bring in specialists
Companies look for freelance help when an incident needs quick root-cause analysis, when a release is blocked by a stubborn defect, or when in-house teams need extra hands on a legacy system. In Germany, this often comes up in banking, insurance, logistics, and industrial environments that still run critical workloads on z/OS.
What good work looks like
A strong Xpediter specialist works cleanly and leaves a clear trail. They can explain what they changed, what they observed, and what still needs attention.
- Uses breakpoints and watchpoints with purpose
- Reads program flow, not just error messages
- Documents findings in a way other experts can act on
- Knows when to move from debugging to code or batch analysis
Remote or on-site
Much of the work can be done remotely if access, test data, and support channels are ready. On-site collaboration can help when a production issue touches several teams or when local policy requires close coordination. The best experts adapt to the process already in place.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Compuware Xpediter? These answers cover the essentials.
Compuware Xpediter is used to debug and inspect mainframe programs while they run. It helps experts trace control flow, check field values, and pinpoint where a batch job or online transaction goes wrong. That makes it useful for fixing defects before they spread into production.
No. Xpediter is often associated with COBOL, but it is also used with PL/I and Assembler workloads. In many shops, the same specialist may use it across multiple mainframe languages because the real task is finding the fault in the execution path.
Compuware Xpediter lets experts interact with a running program, while dump analysis starts after the failure has already happened. Both approaches matter, but Xpediter is usually better when you want to observe state, step through logic, and test a fix quickly. Dump review still helps when the incident already left a clear footprint.
A strong Xpediter specialist should know JCL, TSO/ISPF, file handling, and common z/OS application structures. They should also understand source control, release flow, and how batch and online jobs behave in a mainframe environment. Those skills make debugging much faster and safer.
Projects that use Compuware Xpediter often need someone who has already worked on live mainframe incidents, not just read the manuals. The exact depth depends on the task: a simple defect review needs less than a release-stopping production issue. For critical systems, companies usually want proven debugging judgment.
Yes. Xpediter work can often be done remotely from Germany if secure access, test data, and clear communication paths are in place. On-site presence is mainly useful when several local teams must coordinate around one urgent issue or when access rules are strict.
Ask whether the Compuware Xpediter specialist has worked on the same language mix, the same z/OS setup, and similar incident types. Look for clear explanations, disciplined debugging steps, and the ability to document findings for other experts. Good communication matters as much as tool knowledge.
Yes. Compuware Xpediter is the full product name, and many searchers shorten it to Xpediter. Some people also refer to the broader Compuware context when they mean the same debugging tool in a mainframe environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects is 84 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 674 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects, 33% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects have 45 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 Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and Spanish (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects are Insurance (89%), Information Technology (89%), and Banking and Finance (78%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Compuware Xpediter in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (78%), and Finance (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Compuware Xpediter
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