IBM Rational ClearQuest Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IBM Rational ClearQuest
Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Frank A.
Last position:
Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Engineering, Documentation, Training, Support at Private sector, small businesses, partnerships
- Restructuring of the network architecture/topology, followed by installation, setup and testing of the network at a small business.
- Resolution of server (permissions and roles) and connection problems (WAN, (V)LAN, WLAN).
- Infrastructure support and maintenance.
- Creation of documents such as manuals, architecture documents and design documents.
- Revision of manuals and technical documents, as well as creation of VBA macros.
- Use of AI and basic prompting, as well as formulation of AI requests.
- Adjustment of workflows due to legal requirements and optimization of existing workflows.
- Delivery of courses and training for adaptations, new features and changed workflows.
- Modeling basis: BPMN.
- System environment: MS Office 2019/365, Win10/11, Teams, Netgear (Switch), QNAP, Synology (NAS), Linux (Ubuntu).
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Gerold K.
Last position:
Software Project Manager at Pioneer Europe R&D Center
- Field: Automotive / Amplifier
- freelance
- Mercedes Benz AG: MBOS 2.0 Amp581
- Coordination of an international software team
- Setting up and adapting development structures
- Representing software topics in all committees and meetings
- Coordination of various software suppliers
- Software responsibility for VDA 6.3 Audit & ASPICE Assessment
Hendrik W.
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Adding/creating test specifications
- Performing regression tests
- Performing release tests
- Analyzing Jira tickets
- Identifying software defects and fixing them with C#
Muhammad Y.
Last position:
SynQ × AutoStore
- Enterprise WMS customisation for Albert Heijn and EDEKA.
- Owned end-to-end test planning, automation, and performance validation for logistics automation software serving high-volume grocery warehouse operations.
Alexander K.
Last position:
Software Tester at Buhl Tax Service GmbH
- AI-assisted creation of test cases and test data
- Creation of test cases based on requirements
- Execution of manual tests
- Defect documentation, retesting and tracking
Technologies & Tools: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr Scale
Frank E.
Last position:
DevOps at Lauck-IT
Operations and extensions of Azure DevOps pipelines
Operations and extensions of AWS services
Citrix (Windows 10, Bitwarden)
AWS: ECR, EKS, CloudFront CDN, Route 53, VPC peering and CNI upgrade, Atlas MongoDB, S3 buckets, static website hosting
Azure: build and deploy with DevOps pipelines
Josef W.
Last position:
Software Developer at SwissRe
- Contributed to developing an application for retrocession reporting focusing on front-end development with Microsoft Access and backend development with SQL Server
- Participated in agile software development using Azure DevOps
Bernd H.
Last position:
Deutsche Bahn
- Migration of the platform to X systems
- Analysis of changes related to TCP/IP communication
- Handling error tickets
- Installation and configuration of Xypro Security 1 attack detection
- Setting up an SNMP.v3 connection to send alert traps to Netcool (Tivoli)
- Installation and configuration of the RemoteAnalyst software
- Migration of master data and timetable data
- Setting up and monitoring MQ pipelines to external partners
Christian W.
Last position:
Technical 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
Further development and new development of integrated schedule systems
Java web client/Linux server, Oracle Instantclient/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
Jochen G.
Last position:
Senior Specialist Software Compliance at Inter Versicherung
- Designing processes for implementing regulatory IT requirements (VAIT, BAIT, DORA, MaGo) and establishing them within the IT organization
- Monitoring the execution of these processes, quality assurance and adaptation to new requirements
- Support and coordination of the annual audit regarding regulatory IT requirements (PwC)
- ITK governance
- Software lifecycle management
- Documentation and control of the IDV development process
- Process support and policy creation when setting up test management with regard to DORA and VAIT
- Policy creation for IAM processes
- Tools/Applications: ServiceNow, Confluence, Jira, M365, Loop, Connect, Omada
Frank S.
Last position:
Software and Database Developer at Frigosped GmbH
- Migrating the existing Delphi 2010 version to Delphi 10.4.
- All software products must be made Terminal Server capable.
- Support and further development of the in-house forwarding software until it is replaced by a newly purchased version.
- Technologies: Delphi 2010, Delphi 10.4, Advantage Database, DevExpress, GIT, Devart, OOP.
Stéphane T.
Last position:
Senior Test Analyst – Test Automation - Test Management
- Testing interfaces between various systems
- Planning and coordinating test activities for features/improvements
- Selecting and adapting suitable test methods and procedures based on the test strategy
- Preparing and running test sessions
- Analysis, design, implementation, and documentation of manual and automated software tests
- Creating test cases and test scenarios using systematic test case specifications
- Performing and documenting system tests, regression tests, and smoke tests
- Monitoring and analyzing the executed test cases
- Maintaining and supporting the infrastructure and test data
- Analyzing and fixing error states related to test automation
- Documenting and tracking deviations, as well as supporting root cause analysis
- Analyzing errors and error tracking
- Working closely with product management
Martin P.
Last position:
Business Analyst and Test Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Tech & Services GmbH
- Analysis of affected business processes taking numerous stakeholders into account
- Interface analysis, architecture and system design
- Communicating and coordinating various subprojects and interface partners
- Creating epics and user stories, maintaining the backlog, workshops and review presentations
- Support during implementation between business departments and development
- Test management including strategy and approach definition
- Test case definition, execution and approval
- Cross-team organization of integration and acceptance tests
- Support of test environments
- Technologies and tools: Java, Angular, Kubectl, REST, AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, S4/HANA, Bruno
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Statistics of experts using IBM Rational ClearQuest
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using IBM Rational ClearQuest
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IBM Rational ClearQuest 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 (86%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Telecommunication (58%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Insurance (42%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ClearQuest does
IBM Rational ClearQuest is an enterprise change and defect management system. It captures requests, incidents, defects and approvals in structured records, then routes them through controlled workflows. Companies use it to make changes traceable across software, hardware and regulated business processes.
Core workflow design
ClearQuest specialists configure record types, states, actions, permissions and validation rules. They design schemas that reflect release governance, escalation paths and audit requirements without making daily work unnecessarily difficult. Strong work includes clear ownership, dependable transitions and reporting that teams can trust.
Tools and integrations
The platform is commonly connected with IBM Rational tooling and wider enterprise systems. Relevant expertise can include:
- Schema administration and workflow customization
- ClearQuest Web and client configuration
- Report design, queries and metrics
- Integrations with source control, build and test systems
- Data migration, upgrade planning and environment support
Where companies use it
ClearQuest appears in long-running development and maintenance programs where historical records and formal approvals matter. It supports aerospace, automotive, industrial, telecommunications and other complex environments, including teams operating under strict quality or compliance processes. In Germany, specialists may need to coordinate remote delivery with on-site stakeholders and established internal procedures.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance ClearQuest professionals during migrations, schema redesigns, release transitions and support backlogs. They also help when internal knowledge is concentrated in a few people, reporting no longer reflects the process, or integrations have become difficult to maintain. A focused review can expose workflow gaps before they affect delivery.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine ClearQuest knowledge with process analysis, scripting, data quality and careful stakeholder communication. They document changes, test permissions and transitions, protect historical records and explain trade-offs in practical terms. German and English collaboration skills can be valuable when business, quality and technology teams work across locations.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around IBM Rational ClearQuest.
IBM Rational ClearQuest is used to manage defects, change requests, incidents and approvals through configurable, traceable workflows. It is especially useful when organizations need formal ownership, audit history and consistent release controls across complex programs.
ClearQuest is often chosen for its deeply configurable workflows, record history and governance controls in established enterprise environments. Jira may offer a more flexible modern experience for many teams, but the better choice depends on existing integrations, migration risk, process complexity and reporting needs.
IBM Rational ClearQuest work often benefits from skills in schema design, SQL, scripting, data migration and API or integration work. Familiarity with source control, testing processes, release management and IBM Rational tools helps a specialist understand the full delivery chain.
ClearQuest projects need practical experience with the specific schema, integrations and governance model involved, rather than a generic tool overview. A specialist should be able to inspect the current setup, identify dependencies, test changes safely and document a maintainable solution.
IBM Rational ClearQuest can usually be configured and supported remotely when secure access, documentation and test environments are available. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, legacy system access or coordination with quality and operations teams in Germany.
Look for a specialist who can describe comparable schema changes, migrations, integrations and testing practices in concrete terms. For ClearQuest, ask how they protect historical data, control permissions, validate workflow transitions and hand over documentation.
Rational ClearQuest environments often suffer from overcomplicated schemas, inconsistent data, obsolete integrations or reports that no longer match real processes. A capable professional separates urgent defects from structural issues and creates a controlled improvement plan.
IBM Rational ClearQuest remains relevant where organizations depend on established workflows, historical records and regulated change control. A specialist can assess whether optimization, integration or a carefully planned migration is the safest path for the current environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 748 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 58% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects are German (98%), English (95%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Automotive (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational ClearQuest in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Quality Assurance (89%), and Project Management (84%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM Rational ClearQuest
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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