IBM i Experts in Switzerland
to modernize core business systems with vetted, available freelancersHire experts who maintain RPG and COBOL applications, integrate Db2 for i with modern services, and support IBM Power environments. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers for your IBM i project.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used IBM i
Banashankari N.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager, Data and Integration Platform at MCH Group, Group IT
Led implementation of an Azure cloud-based, event-driven enterprise integration platform connecting Salesforce, Momentus(event) and ERP applications. Reduced overall costs by 60%, lowered operational errors to under 1%, and delivered on time.
- Led the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery using agile and hybrid methods - platform vision, feasibility, technical blueprint, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, rollout and business adoption.
- Built the engineering team from the ground up, leading teams across Switzerland, Bulgaria and India using Scrum and Kanban; established Jira, Confluence, Asana and SharePoint for delivery and reporting.
- Established and managed frequent steering meetings, reporting that gave stakeholders transparency and drove key decision-making.
Hanspeter J.
Last position:
Lead Salesforce Consultant DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating, and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing customers' business processes, and designing and implementing solutions in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures using Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding my skills to stay current with Salesforce's new features
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and strengthening the team's expertise in new areas
- Actively helping to define and align my role within DXC's best practices
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce org assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Serving as a single point of contact for global SFDC contacts
- Coordinating projects with the EMEA and global headquarters
- Preparing proposals and presales work with Salesforce Account Executives and client partners for global accounts
Matthias L.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at POCTIM Leicht
- Consulting, leading, and contributing to projects for efficiency improvement, restructuring, process improvement, process outsourcing, and cost reduction in production, quality, and logistics
- Interim management, especially in SMEs
- Lean management
- Bridging vacancies
- Management and process consulting as a Lean Trainer
- Technical Project Manager (IPMA Level D)
Patrick N.
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Peter S.
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Christoph W.
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Martin D.
Last position:
Helpdesk Employee at Hays (Switzerland) AG
- Working in first-level support
- Handling all requests from internal and some external customers by phone, email and web
- Initial analysis of requests and initiating solutions within the incident management process
- Escalating issues to the appropriate specialists
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Statistics of experts using IBM i
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 (100%)
- Information Technology (86%)
- Retail (86%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Insurance (57%)
- Energy (43%)
- Transportation (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
IBM i at a glance
IBM i is an integrated operating system for IBM Power Systems. It combines the operating environment, security model, database services and business application foundations in one platform. Formerly known through names such as AS/400 and iSeries, it remains central to transaction-heavy systems where reliability and data consistency matter.
Business systems
Companies use IBM i for core applications that manage orders, production, inventory, finance, logistics and customer records. RPG and COBOL workloads often run alongside SQL-based services, APIs and web interfaces. In Switzerland, manufacturers, distributors, financial businesses and other established companies may rely on these systems for daily operations.
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists understand both the traditional stack and current IBM tooling. Their work may include:
- RPG, COBOL and CL application maintenance
- Db2 for i queries, data models and performance tuning
- IBM Power infrastructure, partitions and security
- APIs, web services and integration with Java or .NET systems
- Git-based workflows, CI pipelines and change management
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful when a company needs to replace a departing specialist, deliver a release without disrupting operations or connect established applications to newer services. It also helps during migrations, audits, performance issues and upgrades. Clear documentation is essential when business knowledge is concentrated in a small internal team.
Modernization paths
IBM i modernization does not always mean replacing the core system. A practical approach can expose existing business logic through APIs, improve user interfaces, introduce automated testing and connect Db2 for i with cloud or analytics services. Specialists should explain trade-offs between refactoring, integration and full replacement before recommending a path.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine detailed knowledge of RPG or COBOL with SQL, system operations, security and integration skills. They protect data integrity, understand batch and interactive workloads, and communicate clearly with business owners. For remote work across Switzerland, written documentation, reliable release routines and clear language expectations help keep collaboration effective.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about IBM i.
IBM i is used to run dependable business applications for areas such as manufacturing, distribution, finance, logistics and retail. It commonly supports order processing, inventory, accounting, production planning and other transaction-heavy operations.
IBM i offers an integrated environment with strong security, database services and stable transaction processing. A replacement may provide a newer user experience or broader cloud features, but it also introduces migration risk, data conversion work and the need to rebuild mature business rules.
A capable IBM i specialist may also work with RPG, COBOL, CL, SQL and Db2 for i. API design, Java or .NET integration, IBM Power operations, security, testing and release management are valuable when the system connects to modern applications.
IBM i work can range from a focused program change to a broad modernization effort. The right level of experience depends on system complexity, documentation quality, production risk and whether the professional must understand both legacy code and current integration patterns.
IBM i assignments can often be completed remotely when secure access, testing environments and release procedures are ready. On-site sessions may still help with discovery, operational handover or collaboration with teams that work closely with production systems. Language expectations should be agreed early.
Ask a IBM i freelancer to explain a comparable system change, their approach to testing and how they protect production data. Look for clear reasoning around RPG or COBOL, Db2 for i, incident handling, documentation and communication with non-technical stakeholders.
IBM i modernization may include API enablement, interface renewal, SQL improvements, automated testing, source control and integration with cloud or analytics services. A sound plan starts with application dependencies and business rules rather than assuming that every component should be replaced.
AS/400 is the former name many professionals and companies still use when referring to IBM i environments. That background can be relevant, but companies should confirm current experience with IBM Power systems, Db2 for i, supported tooling, security practices and the specific RPG or COBOL version in use.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 933 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (57%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Retail (86%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Project Management (86%), and Finance (71%).
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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