IBM CICS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IBM CICS
Burhan Dinler
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
Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Birgit Stünkel
Last position:
Business Analysis, Requirements Engineer at BMW
Refinement of epics and user stories to achieve a higher degree of automation in CRM usage. Testing of new Discountsystem
Christian Wonneberger
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 Volnov
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 Ottowski
Last position:
IT Project Manager at IT service provider
Implementation of anti-money laundering requirements in accordance with AMLA/KYC for an international large bank in Munich
Services provided:
- Clarification of the assignment, definition of the work package structure for the AMLA/KYC implementation project
- AI-supported project planning using my own AI workflow for project management
- Creation of the project management plan
- Resource and capacity planning
- Development of collaboration structures between IT service provider and bank client
- Alignment of responsibilities (RACI matrix)
- Management of 5 project members (core team)
- Project control, project monitoring, project reporting
- Communication management
- Escalation management
- Stakeholder management (11 stakeholders)
- Permanent member of the steering committee
- Project representation internally and externally
- Project reporting, management of decision-making bodies
- Project volume: 506 person-days (development effort)
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Organization and running 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 (in-house developments and SMARAGD)
Vladimir Ergovic
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.
Ulm Paunel
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.
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.
Sebastian Hefczyk
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 Fuhrmann
Last position:
DACHSER SE
- Support and consulting in the authorization environment and license optimization
Christian Wegener
Last position:
Functional 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
Ongoing and new development of integrated scheduling systems
Java web client / Linux server, Oracle Instant Client / 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
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
Peter Ruppert
Last position:
System support / further development at Allianz
- Software management
- Release management, automated release deployment
- Handover of PL1 modules to Linux for MF-Pl1 compiler
- Maintenance of XINFO, Lexicon, DB design, migration
Axel Telthörster
Last position:
Migration of Host Programs to Decentralized Processing (Cobol to Java) at Freelancer
- Analysis of calculations in the legacy system (Cobol), reconciliation with specification and checking differences in the new system
- Managing change requests with Jira
- Basis for compare reconciliation: XML formats for further processing in Dopix (business: VS certificate, customer info, contribution statements)
- Automated XML comparisons via TWS jobs in various test systems
- Reviewing and documenting related utility programs and interface calls
- Reviewing legacy programs in terms of content, technology, and business logic
- Creating and extending JCLs for regression tests host <> decentralized
- Analyzing error cases and comparing with specifications for correctness
- Creating Jira tickets as requests or bug fixes for the Java programs
Technical environment:
- COBOL
- TSO/ISPF
- DB2/SQL (Spufi, QE2)
- IMS-DB/DC application development
- JCL, TWS (Tivoli), EJM Beta48 (AIX)
- Changeman (Extended Release Option)
- Citrix environment
- MS Office
- Ticket management with Jira
- Agile development
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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, Business Intelligence
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 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Core role
IBM CICS, also known as CICS or Customer Information Control System, is a transaction processing environment for mainframe workloads. Companies use it for high-volume online processing, legacy application support, and reliable back-end services that must stay predictable under load.
Typical work
- Maintain and extend CICS transaction programs
- Support COBOL, PL/I, and assembler-based workloads
- Handle CICS regions, sessions, and recovery settings
- Keep batch and online flows aligned with core systems
- Troubleshoot transaction abends and response issues
Tooling and stack
Strong specialists work with IBM z/OS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, MQ, RACF, and mainframe monitoring tools around CICS. They also understand CICS command-level programming, screen flows, and the links between online transactions and downstream services.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a CICS application needs urgent fixes, a release has to be stabilized, or an older system must be adapted without risk to production. In Germany, this is common in environments where mainframe systems still support banking, insurance, public sector, and industrial operations.
What good specialists do
Good professionals read legacy code quickly, trace transaction paths, and find the real cause of failures instead of patching symptoms. They document changes clearly, respect change windows, and work well with operations, testing, and business teams that depend on stable transaction processing.
Delivery focus
- Investigate performance bottlenecks and abends
- Refactor fragile logic without breaking interfaces
- Support integrations with MQ, DB2, and other mainframe services
- Prepare clean handovers and production-ready documentation
- Help teams bridge old CICS workloads with modern systems
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to IBM CICS.
IBM CICS is used for online transaction processing on IBM mainframes. It runs business-critical flows where fast response, data integrity, and predictable behavior matter more than flashy interfaces. You will usually find it behind payments, account updates, order handling, and other core records.
CICS is not a general cloud app runtime. It is built for stable transaction processing on z/OS, while newer platforms such as Java app servers or cloud-native services are often used for new front ends and loosely coupled APIs. Many companies keep CICS for the core and connect it to newer layers around it.
A strong Customer Information Control System specialist usually knows COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, MQ, and basic z/OS operations. They should also understand debugging, recovery, and how online transactions move through mainframe services. Clear documentation is a plus because these systems often live for a long time.
It depends on the task. A small change to a known program may need only focused expertise, while a region issue, migration, or production recovery needs someone who has seen many mainframe setups. For critical systems, it is better to hire a specialist who has worked on live CICS environments before.
Much IBM CICS work can be done remotely if secure access to the mainframe is in place. On-site time can help during production cutovers, audits, or when teams want closer coordination with operations. In Germany, many companies mix both, especially for sensitive core systems.
Look for someone who can explain transaction flow, region setup, abend handling, and recovery options in plain language. Good CICS professionals do not just edit code; they understand the business impact of a change and how it affects uptime and downstream systems. Ask for examples of production support and safe change work.
Yes. CICS often stays in place even when companies add APIs, new user interfaces, or integration layers. It is common to modernize around it first, then change the core carefully where it makes business sense.
Typical work includes fixing transaction errors, improving response time, updating screen flows, and supporting releases. Many freelancers also help with incident analysis, testing, and documentation around IBM CICS programs. If a company has an older but business-critical mainframe flow, this is exactly the kind of expertise it needs.
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 792 € 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 Business Intelligence (68%).
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