IBM CICS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IBM CICS
Vladimir E.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager / Freelancer at Deutsche Bank
- Engaged within the Information and Security Management division for a Proof of Concept (PoC) project focused on developing a Client Security Portal.
- Managed project resources across the UK, India, and Germany.
- Architected and deployed the PoC solution leveraging a modern Java stack, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Kubernetes, and Active Directory (Entra ID) for authentication.
- Implemented OAuth 2.0 for authorization.
- Ensured DORA alignment according to Deutsche Bank security rules and regulatory preparation.
Robert K.
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Manager in the IT Operations & Digitalization division „Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Functional management and further development of a team of 28 IT employees (internal & external) in the areas of HelpDesk / HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basic operations
- Management of external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basic operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introduction and establishment of regular communication formats (regular meetings, team and cross-departmental meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows / Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Support for transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Building and introducing digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Development and management of the „IT Operations DOS" department based on the company strategy
- Preparation of management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in Rentenbank committees and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, DSGVO, BSI, MaRisk)
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Burhan D.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG
With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.
- Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
- Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
- Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
- Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
- Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
- Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
- Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
- Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
- Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
- Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
- Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
- Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
- Implement the IT concept
- Document the infrastructure
Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot
Birgit S.
Last position:
Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer / Tester at BMW
Topics:
- Further development of the CRM system NKAM and technical separation of “direct” and “indirect” sales
- Redesign of the discount management area and outsourcing to another system.
- Designing numerous improvements on the wholesale side to reduce manual effort down to the level of user stories.
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
Christian W.
Last position:
Software Engineer, cross-platform Application Manager at International major bank
- Creating interfaces between the legacy platform and the new container solution
- Coordinating required contributions from line units
- Moderating regular status meetings with the software vendor
- Minimally invasive conversion of TWS scheduling from the old to the new platform
- Environment: IBM Mainframe, DB2, CICS, MQ, Red Hat Linux, Oracle, Kubernetes, Kafka, Helm, GitLab, Jenkins
Alex V.
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Matthias O.
Last position:
IT Project Manager at IT service provider
Implementation of anti-money laundering requirements under AMLA/KYC for an international major bank in Munich
Services provided:
- Clarification of the assignment and definition of the work package structure for the AMLA/KYC implementation project
- AI-supported project planning using a custom AI workflow for project management
- Preparation of the project management plan
- Resource and capacity planning
- Development of collaboration structures between the IT service provider and the bank client
- Agreement on responsibilities (RACI matrix)
- Management of 5 project members (core team)
- Project control, project monitoring, project reporting
- Communications management
- Escalation management
- Stakeholder management (11 stakeholders)
- Permanent member of the Steering Committee
- Project representation internally and externally
- Project reporting and management of decision-making bodies
- Project volume: 506 person-days (development effort)
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Organization and delivery of workshops
Methods: PMI PMBOK, EVM, GWG, DORA, BAIT, KANBAN, AML, AMLR, AMLA, GWG, KYC
IT environment: JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, Kantata Kimble, AI LLM Copilot, ChatGPT, anti-money laundering systems (custom-developed and SMARAGD)
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
Christian W.
Last position:
Technical Senior Tester and Test Manager at Christian Wegener Beratung
Creation and review of test conditions
Execution of functional tests
Defect management
Supplier management
Team coordination
Estimation of test effort and reporting
Test planning
Further development and new development of integrated schedule systems
Java web client/Linux server, Oracle Instantclient/Oracle Database Appliance Server, Unix, ESB – Enterprise Service Bus, SQL, TIBCO EMS – Enterprise Message Service/JMS, REST, Impero Guest
HP ALM / Micro Focus Quality Center, Citrix, JIRA, XRAY, Impero Guest, MobaXTerm, Confluence, Sharepoint, MS-Teams, MS-Office
Jörg S.
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)
Ulm P.
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Sebastian H.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager; Turnaround Manager & Coach at Statutory Health Insurance Fund
- Taking over the troubled project from the internal project management and successful turnaround of project phase 1 (cutover of approx. 1000 servers (VMs)/standard desktops, specialized desktops)
- Responsible project management for the successful phase 1 transition (planning in the shortest possible time followed by implementation (very successful with low ticket volume))
- Stakeholder management – taking over direct (daily before cutover) communication with the client from the Chief Operation Manager in the format of regular meetings in taskforce mode. Rapid rebuilding of the previously lost trust base and restoration of the client relationship for optimal satisfaction
- Taskforce mode to eliminate all existing issues/showstoppers before cutover
- Scope clarification, setup, and scheduling of phase 2 activities (e.g. silo/admin servers)
- Kick-off of phase 2 / handing the project back to the success line for the internal project management/line to handle the remaining defined topics
- Establishing, preparing, and conducting steering committees with V-1 management to align the guardrails
- Moderation of various regular meetings and operational workshops
- Participation in the lessons learned with the client to address dissatisfaction related to the internal project management (before my start! They are extremely satisfied with my work)
- Tools: Atlassian Suite (Confluence/JIRA), MIRO, Sharepoint; MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project)
Michael F.
Last position:
DACHSER SE
- Support and consulting in the authorization environment and license optimization
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Statistics of experts using IBM CICS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
33 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
65%
Master's degree or higher
35%
Doctorate
8%
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 IBM CICS
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.
IBM CICS 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 (91%)
- Banking and Finance (79%)
- Insurance (68%)
- Automotive (44%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Transportation (41%)
- Government and Administration (41%)
- Professional Services (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core role
IBM CICS, short for Customer Information Control System, is a transaction processing platform for IBM z/OS mainframes. It handles high-volume business transactions with strong consistency, security and recovery. Companies use CICS for banking, insurance, logistics, public services and other systems where dependable processing is essential.
What it supports
CICS runs applications written mainly in COBOL, PL/I and related mainframe languages. It manages transactions, screens, files, databases, queues and communication between connected systems. Experts also work with CICS web services, REST APIs, messaging and integration patterns that expose established business functions to newer applications.
- Maintain and enhance CICS transaction programs
- Connect CICS with Db2, IMS, MQ and external services
- Modernize interfaces without replacing core processing
- Diagnose performance, locking and recovery issues
Ecosystem and tooling
A strong CICS specialist understands the wider z/OS environment, including JCL, COBOL, VSAM, Db2, IMS, IBM MQ and security controls such as RACF. Depending on the estate, the work may include CICS regions, resource definitions, CICSPlex System Manager, monitoring tools and deployment processes. Knowledge of Git-based workflows and API management helps bridge mainframe and cloud teams.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful during CICS upgrades, application migrations, audit preparation and integration projects. Companies also bring in specialists when internal knowledge is retiring, incidents expose fragile transaction paths or a modernization program must protect existing business rules. In Germany, collaboration may involve remote delivery across teams or on-site work with operations and compliance stakeholders; German and English communication can both matter.
- Stabilize a critical CICS estate
- Plan a transaction or region migration
- Expose trusted CICS functions through APIs
- Transfer knowledge to an internal mainframe team
What strong experts deliver
The best professionals trace a transaction across program logic, data access, queues, system resources and external calls. They make changes cautiously, document dependencies and test failure recovery as well as normal processing. They can explain mainframe constraints to modern application teams without treating the existing estate as a black box.
Selecting the right specialist
Look for hands-on work with the specific CICS version, operating model and connected technologies in your environment. Ask for examples of production changes, incident analysis, performance tuning and integration delivery, while checking experience with your security and release controls. A good specialist will clarify transaction volumes, availability needs, interfaces, testing access and knowledge-transfer expectations before proposing an approach.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to IBM CICS.
IBM CICS is used to run transaction-heavy applications on IBM z/OS mainframes. It supports business processes such as account servicing, claims processing, reservations, payments and logistics while coordinating programs, data and connected systems.
CICS is designed for tightly controlled transaction processing within the IBM mainframe ecosystem. Alternatives may suit distributed or cloud-native workloads, but moving away from CICS can require substantial changes to COBOL programs, data access, security and operational procedures.
A capable IBM CICS specialist often works with COBOL, JCL, Db2, IMS, VSAM, IBM MQ, RACF and z/OS operations. API design, monitoring, automated testing and release management are also valuable when CICS applications connect to modern services.
The right level depends on the work. CICS maintenance may need focused knowledge of regions, resources and program flows, while a migration or modernization requires broader experience across z/OS, data, security, integration and production recovery.
Yes, IBM CICS work can often be delivered remotely when secure access, test environments and clear change controls are available. On-site collaboration may still help for sensitive production estates, operational handovers or workshops with German business and compliance teams.
Ask how the CICS professional has handled production incidents, transaction tracing, performance problems, recovery testing and controlled releases. Strong answers should connect program logic with data, queues, security and system behavior rather than focus on isolated code changes.
Customer Information Control System knowledge usually sits alongside COBOL and wider z/OS expertise, but the depth varies by specialist. Confirm whether the person can modernize interfaces, expose services through APIs and preserve established transaction rules during change.
For CICS, clarify the z/OS environment, connected databases, messaging, security model, region structure, access rules and release process. Also agree on documentation, testing, incident responsibilities and whether the assignment requires remote delivery, on-site presence or German-language communication.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 788 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects, 65% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 35% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects have 33 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (79%), and Insurance (68%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM CICS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (79%), and Project Management (68%).
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