IBM QMF Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IBM QMF
Martin S.
Last position:
MS Fabric Certification
MS Fabric certification with creation of pipelines and notebooks in Fabric using data from Azure, Azure Repos, Azure Boards, and GitHub. Data ingestion via OneLake Explorer, direct IP connection, and API (REST) are the main topics
Jürgen S.
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
Benedikt T.
Last position:
Actuarial Analyst at Standard Life
- creating realization concepts based on given technical business plans and actuarial requirements
- testing changes made to the policy administration system
- performing actuarial individual case calculations
- carrying out portfolio and system corrections
Marcel D.
Last position:
Software Developer / IT Tester at Continentale Krankenversicherung a.G.
Analysis, online COBOL software development and testing of dialog and batch programs in the Kranken Leistung (KL) project
Error analysis, bug fixing and ticket resolution (change requests and defects)
Documentation in collaboration with the contact office and the mathematics department
IT skills: Siemens Fujitsu BS2000, CCOM Emulation, Micro Focus Visual COBOL I and II, Eclipse IDE, UDS database system, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, ZULIP, UNIFY
Gerhard H.
Last position:
Application Developer at Lila Logistik
- Supported the application
- Developed applications in COBOL
- Extended customer and in-house requirements
- Assisted in ensuring smooth operation
- Methods/tools: COBOL, HP3000, MPE/XL operating system, IMAGE database, Whisper (development interface)
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)
Romuald G.
Last position:
Software Developer at Aluminium Norf GmbH
- Setting up a server to distribute production events from MES to the existing PPS
- Adding additional servers to the existing setup
- Reporting changes in packaging inventory to TWMS
Martin Z.
Last position:
Insurance
- Data migration of transaction data in the area of commission settlement from various proprietary IBM mainframe systems to the target application SAP ICM.
- Planning, implementation, and quality assurance of a batch process for data migration on various mainframe platforms from testing to production.
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Statistics of experts using IBM QMF
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Top industries
Insurance, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Master's degree or higher
25%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
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 Germany 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 Germany using IBM QMF
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 QMF experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Insurance (100%)
- Information Technology (75%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Banking and Finance (63%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Pharmaceutical (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What IBM QMF does
IBM QMF, short for Query Management Facility, is a reporting and query tool for IBM Db2 environments. It helps teams retrieve structured data, format business reports and give users controlled access to information without building every output from scratch. QMF is closely associated with IBM mainframe and enterprise data estates.
Core capabilities
QMF specialists work across the complete reporting flow, from query design to distribution and maintenance. They understand relational data, Db2 objects, authorization concepts and the operational needs of large organizations.
- Create and tune QMF queries for business reporting
- Design forms, reports and reusable procedures
- Connect outputs with Db2 tables, views and stored logic
- Maintain command procedures and reporting conventions
Where it is used
Companies use QMF where dependable access to governed operational data matters. Common settings include banking, insurance, manufacturing, transport and public services, including German organizations that continue to run critical workloads on IBM Z and Db2 for z/OS.
- Produce finance, risk and operational reports
- Support audit, compliance and management information
- Modernize established reporting without disrupting core systems
- Document recurring data requests and reporting workflows
When to bring in specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must change reporting quickly, preserve knowledge during a transition or connect QMF work with wider data initiatives. A specialist can review existing queries, resolve unclear dependencies and create maintainable outputs while the core environment remains stable.
This is also valuable during migrations, Db2 upgrades, reporting consolidation or periods when on-site mainframe knowledge is difficult to secure. Remote collaboration can work well when access, security procedures and documentation are prepared in advance.
Related skills and tooling
Strong professionals combine QMF knowledge with practical Db2 and IBM Z experience. Depending on the assignment, they may work with SQL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, RACF, stored procedures, batch scheduling and interfaces to downstream reporting or data platforms.
They should be able to read existing procedures, understand naming and access conventions, and explain results to both technical teams and business users. In Germany, clear communication in the working language and disciplined handling of protected enterprise data can be important for collaboration.
What quality looks like
Good QMF work is accurate, traceable and easy for the next specialist to maintain. A capable professional validates joins and filters against business definitions, checks authorization boundaries and considers the impact of queries on shared Db2 resources.
Look for examples of reports that survived operational use, not only isolated query writing. Strong specialists ask about data ownership, refresh expectations, output formats and support processes before changing established QMF assets. They leave clear documentation and test results with every significant deliverable.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about IBM QMF.
IBM QMF is used to query IBM Db2 data and turn it into structured reports, forms and reusable procedures. It is common in enterprise environments where users need controlled access to operational information running on IBM Z or other Db2 systems.
IBM QMF works close to Db2 and established transaction systems, which can make it effective for governed operational reporting with minimal data movement. Modern business intelligence tools usually offer richer visualization and self-service analysis, but they may require additional data pipelines, modeling and governance work.
IBM QMF work is stronger when combined with SQL, Db2 for z/OS, TSO, ISPF, JCL and enterprise security concepts. Knowledge of batch scheduling, stored procedures, data modeling and downstream reporting interfaces is also useful for assignments that extend beyond individual reports.
IBM QMF assignments vary from focused query changes to complex reporting modernization. The right specialist should have handled environments with comparable Db2 structures, access rules and operational demands rather than relying only on general SQL knowledge.
IBM QMF work can often be performed remotely when the company provides secure access, clear system documentation and a reliable process for testing changes. On-site collaboration may still help during production transitions, access reviews or workshops with mainframe and business teams in Germany.
IBM QMF access should follow the company’s security, segregation and change-control procedures. Before work begins, define permitted environments, data handling rules, review steps, rollback expectations and who approves changes to queries or reporting procedures.
IBM QMF deliverables should produce correct results, use efficient Db2 access paths and remain understandable to the support team. Ask the specialist to explain validation methods, performance considerations, authorization handling and the documentation included with the work.
IBM QMF professionals may deliver queries, forms, reports, procedures, documentation and tested changes to existing reporting assets. Depending on the assignment, they can also review legacy outputs, remove duplication, support migration planning or help business users refine reporting requirements.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects, 25% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 25% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects are Insurance (100%), Information Technology (75%), and Automotive (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM QMF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (88%), and Finance (88%).
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