IBM i Experts in Hamburg
in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AIHire experts who keep IBM i applications, Db2 for i, and RPG and COBOL workloads stable, secure, and ready for change. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Hamburg, who have recently used IBM i
Manfred B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Dominik P.
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Olaf M.
Last position:
Interim Manager Head of Finance at Euromobil GmbH
- Bridging the Head of Finance position until it was filled again
- Use of SAP R/3
- Hybrid working model
- 10% English
Timo W.
Last position:
Project Manager, Requirements Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect at Service Provider for Heat Quantity Measurement
Supporting integration testing
Writing and creating the cut-over script
Conducting workshops to clarify requirements
Gathering business requirements
Business process modeling
IT design
Project planning
Supporting migration tests
Executing a greenfield S/4HANA conversion. A DATEV application and an AS400 are to be replaced by an S/4HANA system in a public cloud. The DATEV system runs the general ledger and accounts payable. The AS400 handles accounts receivable and business partners. The payables and receivables will be migrated to S/4HANA and the DATEV solution decommissioned.
David P.
Last position:
IT Department Manager
- Client support, 2nd, 3rd level, server administration
- Project and process coordination
- Support of MS365 services
- Linux administration
- Provider management
Janina E.
Last position:
Finance Project Manager at Schluckwerder GmbH
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS in AS400 (Comarch)
- Reporting to the parent company in Ireland
- Further development of forecasting and budgeting
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using IBM i
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 28 years)
Position duration
1 year (Germany: 2.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 18)
Top business areas
Finance, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Accounting, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
40% (Germany: 73%)
Master's degree or higher
20% (Germany: 38%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 4)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Tourism (50%)
- Construction (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
IBM i in practice
IBM i runs core business systems on IBM Power servers. It is widely known through names like IBM i, iSeries, AS/400, and the older IBM System i line. Companies use it for order processing, finance, logistics, and other back-office workloads that must stay reliable.
Typical delivery
- Maintain RPG, COBOL, and CL programs
- Work on Db2 for i data models and SQL
- Support integration with web, API, and batch systems
- Improve jobs, prints, menus, and operator flows
Strong specialists keep the existing system working while making it easier to extend.
Ecosystem and tools
IBM i work often includes SQL, Db2 for i, CL, RPG, COBOL, and free-form RPG. Depending on the setup, experts may also use IBM Navigator for i, VS Code tools, Git, and integration layers that connect IBM i with modern services. Good professionals know both the language details and the operating model around libraries, jobs, and authority.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance IBM i expertise when a team is retiring, a release is risky, or a legacy application must connect to new software. In Hamburg, this often matters for logistics, trade, and manufacturing environments where IBM i still sits at the center of daily operations.
What strong specialists do
A strong IBM i specialist reads old code quickly, understands data dependencies, and plans changes without breaking production. They can explain trade-offs in plain language, document what they change, and work with internal experts who know the business rules but not the full technical history.
Delivery style
IBM i projects often need careful remote collaboration, with occasional on-site time for system reviews, handovers, or incident work. The best freelancers are comfortable working with local teams in Hamburg or fully remote when access and security allow it. They stay practical, precise, and focused on keeping critical systems stable.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about IBM i — answered in short.
IBM i is used for business-critical workloads that need stability, data integrity, and long service life. It often supports order entry, inventory, finance, billing, and other core processes built around Db2 for i and RPG or COBOL applications.
IBM i is the current operating environment on IBM Power systems, and many people still call it AS/400 or iSeries out of habit. Those older names usually refer to earlier generations of the same ecosystem, so search terms often overlap.
A strong IBM i specialist usually brings more than RPG knowledge. Look for Db2 for i, SQL, CL, COBOL, job control, security, data migration, and experience integrating with APIs or web services.
A strong IBM i freelancer can often cover a large part of a maintenance or modernization task, but complex programs may need help from internal business owners. The best results come when the specialist gets access to old code, data flow notes, and production constraints early.
Bring in IBM i expertise when the internal team is overloaded, key knowledge is leaving, or a change touches critical production code. It is also useful for audits, migrations, performance troubleshooting, and connecting legacy systems to new tools.
IBM i is different from typical open-systems stacks because it combines the operating system, database, and runtime in one tightly integrated environment. That can make it very stable for core business workloads, while open systems may offer more flexibility but need more moving parts.
Yes, IBM i work is often done remotely if the company has secure access, good documentation, and a clear change process. In Hamburg, some teams prefer an initial on-site meeting for system context, then continue remotely for analysis and delivery.
A good IBM i expert explains old code clearly, spots data and dependency risks, and writes changes that are easy to hand over. Ask for examples of maintenance, modernization, or recovery work, and check whether they understand both the technical stack and the business process behind it.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 874 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects, 40% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1 year.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Professional Services (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Finance (83%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
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.
Berlin 
Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg 
Munich Countries:
Request a free demo
Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.
Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!
Philipp Thomaschewski
FRATCH CEO
