IBM i Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used IBM i
Thomas P.
Last position:
Change Manager / Sales Transformation at SEFE
- Organizational Change Management as part of a group-wide, supranational sales transformation, serving as the core of a broad restructuring of business-critical areas, with end-to-end control of the change process and long-term embedding and securing the future readiness of sales.
- Initiation and end-to-end steering of the sales transformation program, including in-depth analysis to identify, assess, and strategically involve all relevant stakeholders, making tactical use of their specific business interests and influence.
- Conducting advanced, detailed change impact analyses to predict the organizational effects of the transformation, deriving a tailored change strategy, and developing a change roadmap and a change story as the core narrative of the campaign.
- Designing and implementing an integrated communication and action plan to ensure maximum transparency, effectively manage unspoken expectations, and actively guide a change process that is clear and understandable for all stakeholders.
- Active management of all transformation phases, including the setup of robust monitoring mechanisms for continuous progress analysis and forecasting based on recommended and jointly defined KPIs.
- Establishing an agile analysis and adjustment cycle to continuously assess the effectiveness of implemented measures, identify challenges early, and fine-tune the change strategy in time.
- Conducting precise gap analyses to identify skill gaps in the sales team in the context of the new strategic direction, and deriving and developing targeted qualification measures (e.g. coaching, training).
- Comprehensive reduction of resistance to change by turning opposing stakeholder mindsets into proactive change-driving change ambassadors.
- Deep and sustainable realignment of sales structures and processes in full alignment with the company’s overall goals.
- Qualitative and quantitative improvement of sales efficiency and performance as a direct result of the implemented transformation initiatives and capability-building programs.
Peter S.
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Joseph W.
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Walter R.
Last position:
Management Consultant & IT Consultant at Self-employed
- Advising companies and leaders with a focus on organizational development, process clarity, decision-making, and guiding change processes.
- Analyzing existing structures, identifying optimization opportunities, and developing sustainable solutions at the intersection of people, processes, and IT, with tailored support as needed.
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
António José R.
Last position:
QM Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Setup of QM system ISO 9001:2015
Christian M.
Last position:
Senior Feature Engineer - Banking at start.me app e.U.
- Requirements engineering & business analysis
- Architecture responsibility for core banking extensions
- Interface modeling for third-party systems (TiGital, ESA, ÖNB)
- AML, KYC & payment reporting
Michael H.
Last position:
Interim Lead Developer DWH at Insurance
- Technical leadership of the development for a near real-time data warehouse of an insurance company
- Ensure stable operation
- Analyze and fix errors for ongoing operations
- Optimize and tune SQL queries and ETL jobs
- Revise scheduling in Automic (UC4)
- Coordinate with business units and external clients for further developments
- Data modeling and programming for sales management
- Tune PostgreSQL queries and functions for balance data queries
- Create hotfixes and releases
- Plan and coordinate deployments
- Execute test runs and analyze the results
- Handover activities to internal teams
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
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Statistics of experts using IBM i
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
90%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using IBM i
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IBM i experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (70%)
- Information Technology (70%)
- Manufacturing (70%)
- Retail (60%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Pharmaceutical (40%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Automotive (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
IBM i foundations
IBM i is IBM’s integrated operating system for Power Systems, combining the operating environment, database, security and storage management in one platform. It is widely used for dependable transaction processing and is also known through its earlier names AS/400, iSeries and OS/400. Its integrated design reduces the number of separate components a company must operate.
Business workloads
IBM i systems run core processes where accuracy and continuity matter. Typical workloads include:
- Finance, accounting and payment processing
- Wholesale, distribution and inventory control
- Manufacturing, order management and logistics
- Retail, membership and service operations
Many applications remain central to daily work because they encode detailed business rules accumulated over time. Experts can preserve that logic while improving interfaces, integrations and maintainability.
Languages and tooling
The ecosystem includes RPG, COBOL, CL and SQL, with Db2 for i as its integrated relational database. Strong specialists understand IBM i objects, libraries, jobs, subsystems, journals, authorities and backup procedures. They may also use free-format RPG, web services, REST APIs, Node.js, Java, PHP or development tools such as Rational Developer for i.
Modernization work
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a long-running IBM i application needs a controlled technical change. Common assignments include:
- Refactoring fixed-format RPG into maintainable free-format code
- Exposing business functions through REST or SOAP services
- Connecting Db2 for i with ERP, web and mobile systems
- Improving source control, testing and deployment workflows
In Austria, specialists may support manufacturing, trading and financial operations remotely, with on-site workshops when process knowledge or system access requires closer collaboration.
When to hire specialists
Freelance support is useful during succession planning, application upgrades, integration projects and periods when internal IBM i knowledge is limited. It can also help before a migration decision, since a careful assessment may show that targeted modernization is safer than replacing a stable core system. Clear documentation, access rules and a defined handover make remote collaboration more effective.
What strong experts bring
The best professionals combine platform knowledge with an understanding of business processes. They trace dependencies across RPG programs, files, queues and external interfaces instead of changing isolated components without context. Look for practical evidence of safe releases, recovery planning, performance analysis, testing and clear communication in German or English where Austrian teams need it.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about IBM i, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
IBM i is used for reliable business applications such as accounting, distribution, manufacturing, retail and order processing. Its integrated Db2 for i database and strong security model suit systems that handle important transactions and structured operational data.
AS/400 and iSeries are earlier names associated with the IBM platform now called IBM i. The names still appear in company documentation and searches, so a specialist should understand the history as well as the current operating environment.
IBM i offers a tightly integrated environment and proven transaction processing, while Linux and cloud systems provide a broader choice of infrastructure and services. The right decision depends on application dependencies, modernization goals, operational risk and the value of existing business logic.
IBM i work often involves RPG, COBOL, CL, SQL and Db2 for i. Depending on the assignment, useful adjacent skills include REST APIs, JavaScript or Node.js, Java, PHP, source control, automated testing, Power Systems administration and integration with ERP or warehouse systems.
For IBM i, the right level depends on the change rather than a fixed career threshold. A small SQL report may need focused platform knowledge, while a core-system modernization requires someone who can understand legacy code, dependencies, release controls and business processes.
IBM i projects can often be handled remotely when secure access, documentation and a test environment are available. On-site sessions can still help with process discovery, workshops and handover, while German or English communication should match the team and stakeholders.
Ask an IBM i specialist to explain a comparable change, including impact analysis, testing, deployment and rollback. Strong answers show how they protect existing business rules, document dependencies and verify results with users rather than focusing only on code changes.
OS/400 or IBM i projects can differ greatly in age, tooling and operational practice. A freelancer should clarify the IBM i release, languages in use, source and deployment process, access constraints, integration points, recovery expectations and who owns business validation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects is 128 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,021 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and Spanish (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (70%), Information Technology (70%), and Manufacturing (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Operations (90%), and Project Management (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM i
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.
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Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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