IBM Rational Quality Manager Experts in Germany
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Vitor Rodrigues
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Thomas Arends
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Karlheinz Weyh
Last position:
Interim Systems Engineering Department Head at Supplier of military power systems
- Leading the Systems Engineering department with over 30 employees in 3 teams
- Providing operational support in defining and implementing SE processes
- Analyzing existing approaches and identifying improvement potentials
- Planning resources and determining additional staffing needs
- Preparing process and role descriptions
- Coordinating collaboration with other departments
- Planning and coordinating employee training (MBSE, RE, DOORS)
- Systematically developing goals and templates to implement efficient requirement-based systems engineering for new development projects
- Building and maintaining model structures in DOORS
- Creating RM plan and user documentation
- Implementing specific approaches with DXL
- Environment and tools: DOORS, Excel, Power BI
Walid Haidari
Last position:
Senior Tester within the IT & Digital Roadmap at VTG-Aktiengesellschaft
- Consulting, planning, and adapting (extension and rebuild) of the existing test framework to cover necessary test cases as part of quality assurance for initiative implementations
- Executing cross-team manual test cases during regular sprint cycles
- Setting up test automation
- Advising front-end and back-end development on quality assurance aspects
- Building a framework for end-to-end test cases
- Performing software quality assurance across various projects within a program
- Supporting the creation of test cases
- Coordinating within the team with all relevant stakeholders
Isa Gündogdu
Last position:
SAP Test Lead Europe at Daiichi Sankyo
- Transformation project to S/4HANA
- Test management and coordination of functional tests for SAP
- Preparation and support of tests (SIT 1+2, MOCK 1+2, UAT) as part of the SAP S/4HANA rollout (SD, MM, FI/CO, MD)
- Creation of test strategies, test plans, and test cases to ensure system quality
- Monitoring and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) as well as ensuring the timely delivery of agreed performance indicators
- Coordination of the approach with test managers from other regions (US, JP)
- Planning of European test activities in the SAP implementation project in cooperation with test managers from the supplier
- Coordination of interdisciplinary business and technical test teams in Europe
- Business collaboration with global implementation partners
- Use of Tricentis qTest and ValGenesis as test management tools (for validation-relevant processes)
- Training functional consultants in testing and test tools
- Creation and evaluation of change requests, including effort estimation, prioritization, and tracking
- Reporting on test progress
Pavan Kumar Kuraganti
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at BASF via Tech Mahindra GmbH
- Led global test data setup and execution for FT, SIT, and UAT across SAP S/4HANA (FICO, MM, SD) using SAP Solution Manager (Test Suite), JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps
- Coordinated end-to-end testing across international teams (EU, SA, US, China, India), ensuring alignment with SAP testing standards and stakeholder expectations
- Translated business requirements into testable user stories and tasks, ensuring full coverage and traceability using SAP Test Management tools
- Managed project documentation and ensured compliance with SAP quality and audit standards
- Applied Agile methodologies leveraging Scrum and Kanban boards and integrating SAP testing into Agile sprints
- Delivered training and workshops on SAP testing processes and tools to foster cross-functional collaboration and transparency
- Oversaw SIT, UAT, and production rollout activities for SAP modules and adjusted test plans based on milestone reviews and stakeholder feedback
- Defined and implemented SAP test management strategies for CI/CD pipelines, integrating with automation tools like Tricentis Tosca and SAP CBTA
- Created real-time dashboards and reports using SAP Solution Manager, ALM, and JIRA to monitor test execution and support continuous feedback
- Demonstrated leadership in SAP test planning, execution, and team coordination to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across global rollout projects
Max Echt
Last position:
Tester, Test Manager at Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)
- Quality assurance of the "Telematics Infrastructure Messenger (TI-M)" application
- Introduction of test management for the TI-M product
- Reviewing test requirements (gematik specification)
- Creating test documentation
- Defining different test levels
- Designing test scenarios in coordination with subject matter experts
- Test data management
- Responsible for test case specification from user stories
- Responsible for performing manual tests on various platforms (iOS & Android)
- Conducting release and integration tests
- Bug analysis and documentation
- Retesting bugs
- Skills: test management documentation, requirements analysis, frontend testing, mobile testing, Jira (TestFLO), Confluence, agile processes, Telematics Infrastructure Messenger, accessibility
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Statistics of experts using IBM Rational Quality Manager
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
Test management
IBM Rational Quality Manager, often called RQM, is used to plan, run, and track software testing in a controlled way. It helps teams keep test cases, execution records, and approvals in one place. Companies use it when manual testing must stay traceable and consistent.
What it covers
- Test plans, test cases, and test suites
- Manual test execution and status tracking
- Defect-linked evidence and audit trails
- Reporting for release and compliance reviews
Strong specialists know how to model the test process clearly, not just enter data into the tool. They understand how quality workflows connect to delivery work and where approvals, traceability, and evidence matter most.
Ecosystem fit
IBM Rational Quality Manager is often used with the IBM Rational and Jazz ecosystem, especially IBM Rational Team Concert and related lifecycle tools. In larger environments, it may also sit beside requirements and change management systems. That makes integration skill as important as test design.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when an RQM setup is new, messy, or tied to a release that cannot slip. Germany-based teams often need support for local delivery, while test coordination or administration can still be handled remotely. A good expert can stabilize workflows without disrupting active test work.
What strong experts do
- Clean up projects, templates, and permissions
- Align test cases with requirements and defects
- Support migration from older Rational setups
- Tune process steps for regulated teams
The best professionals know how to keep the process usable for testers while preserving control for leads and auditors. They can explain trade-offs, simplify the workflow, and avoid configurations that look neat but slow the team down.
Skills that matter
- RQM project setup and administration
- Test process design and traceability
- IBM Jazz toolchain knowledge
- Reporting and release readiness support
A strong IBM Rational Quality Manager specialist also understands how teams actually work day to day. That includes clear naming, stable permissions, sensible templates, and documentation that helps the next person take over.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around IBM Rational Quality Manager.
IBM Rational Quality Manager is used to manage software testing in a structured way. Teams use it for test plans, test cases, execution tracking, and evidence that supports release decisions. It is especially useful when traceability matters across quality, requirements, and defects.
Yes. RQM is the common short name for IBM Rational Quality Manager, and many teams still use both names. You may also hear it referred to as part of the IBM Rational or Jazz toolchain.
IBM Rational Quality Manager is often chosen for traceability, governance, and integration with the IBM lifecycle stack. Compared with lighter test tools, it can support more controlled processes and stronger audit needs. The trade-off is that setup and administration usually require more expertise.
A strong IBM Rational Quality Manager specialist usually knows test process design, reporting, and permissions management. Experience with IBM Rational Team Concert, requirements tools, and defect tracking is also valuable. In regulated environments, documentation and evidence handling matter too.
A project needs IBM Rational Quality Manager expertise when the setup is new, the process is inconsistent, or a migration is underway. External help is also useful when teams need cleaner reporting or better traceability before a release. Short engagements can be enough to fix the structure and hand it back to the team.
Yes. IBM Rational Quality Manager work is often suitable for remote delivery because most setup, process design, and troubleshooting can be done online. For Germany-based teams, on-site workshops can help at the start, but day-to-day support is often remote.
Look for someone who can explain how IBM Rational Quality Manager fits your test process, not just how to click through the screens. Good evidence includes clear project structure, sensible permissions, traceable test cases, and reporting that supports real decisions. Ask for examples from similar IBM Rational environments.
Not always, but even a small IBM Rational Quality Manager task can be sensitive if it affects workflows or reporting. Basic administration changes may need only focused expertise, while migrations, integrations, and cleanup work need broader experience. The more connected the setup, the more valuable a specialist becomes.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 801 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects are English (100%), German (86%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Banking and Finance (57%), and Insurance (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM Rational Quality Manager in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Project Management (86%).
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