IBM VisualAge Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used IBM VisualAge
Ola Van Dunen
Last position:
IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Peter Ruppert
Last position:
System support / further development at Allianz
- Software management
- Release management, automated release deployment
- Handover of PL1 modules to Linux for MF-Pl1 compiler
- Maintenance of XINFO, Lexicon, DB design, migration
Peter Neumann
Last position:
Pilot testing AI tools & sabbatical for house renovation
- Pilot testing local AI environments to explore local AI use cases and cloud-based AI solutions
- Evaluation of AI tools and techniques
- Use of local AI tools with own data sovereignty
- Prompt engineering
- Creation of example environments for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-image, text-to-video, and image-to-video
Tools: Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Elevenlabs, Github, Ollama, HuggingFace, Open WebUI, Faster Whisper, LibreTranslate, WSL, Docker Desktop, Shotcut, Audacity, Sound eXchange, Ffmpeg, Coqui TTS, Pinokio, Stable Diffusion Web UI, ComfyUI, OWL, Void Editor
Marcel Dicks
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
Roman Pintsuk
Last position:
IT manager, specialist and consultant; robotics specialist; business analyst; actuary at Righley Cooper GmbH
- IT manager, specialist and consultant
- Robotics specialist
- Business analyst
- Actuary
Dieter Möhrle
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Added a safety shutdown in the MISCEO product firmware when a certain delivery limit (cap) was reached.
Familiarized myself with the product and its firmware (C code and functionality).
Identified the code parts needed for the change.
Implemented the extension.
Tested and documented (only in the source code).
Target platform: embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
Jörg Schmidt
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)
Andreas Grutz
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT service provider
- Supported an agile team in the development of a new CRM tool
- Web frontend development (Angular 17 with MDB-Bootstrap, microfrontends, DDD)
- Backend development (C# & .NET 7-9, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, microservices, DDD)
- Coordination with stakeholders & product owners
- Assisted in sprint planning
Ralf Bergs
Last position:
Implementation of a Middleware Solution at Utility provider
- Analysis of the existing software landscape
- Tool selection with evaluation of MuleSoft Anypoint and Talend Open Studio
- Evaluation of integration services on the Azure platform
- Setup of Azure App Services
- Proof-of-concept implementation of offer data import with MuleSoft and Spring Boot in Azure App Service
Juri Skuratovski
Last position:
Software Development at Banking sector
- Extended an existing application with new customer requirements.
- AlmaLinux, Ubuntu; C, gcc; Oracle;
- Socket/TCP communication.
- CLion, Eclipse
- Git
Ilja Leyberman
Last position:
Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead) at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
- Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
- Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
- Realization of various prototypes
- Support in UI/UX and data analytics
- Development of frontend and backend solutions
- Kubernetes migration
- Building CI/CD pipelines
- Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
- Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
- Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
- Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
- Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones
Michael Schick
Last position:
Consultant, Architect, Developer at Self-employed
Martin Zschirnt
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 VisualAge
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
33 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Insurance, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using IBM VisualAge
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What VisualAge is
IBM VisualAge is an older IBM development environment used for building and maintaining enterprise software, especially legacy applications that still run critical processes. It appears in search as VisualAge, IBM VisualAge, VisualAge for Java, and VisualAge for Smalltalk.
Where it shows up
- Legacy business applications that must keep running
- Maintenance work on older Java or Smalltalk codebases
- Migration projects away from VisualAge tooling
- Integration with newer systems and services
Many companies keep these systems because they are deeply tied to business logic. In Germany, they often sit inside long-lived internal applications where stability matters more than new features.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals working with IBM VisualAge understand the old IDE, the language version in use, and the surrounding runtime and build setup. They can read unfamiliar code, trace dependencies, and work safely in systems with limited documentation.
- VisualAge project structure and tooling
- Legacy Java and Smalltalk code review
- Refactoring without breaking behavior
- Build, test, and deployment support
- Documentation for handover and audits
Why companies hire help
Teams usually bring in freelance expertise when a VisualAge system is hard to maintain, hard to modernize, or too risky to touch without specialist support. Common tasks include stabilizing releases, fixing old defects, preparing migrations, and keeping integration points alive while other parts of the stack change.
Migration and integration
VisualAge work is often part of a wider modernization path. Skilled specialists know how to map old modules to current Java or service-based designs, preserve business rules, and reduce release risk during the transition.
They also help connect older code with databases, file interfaces, queues, and internal APIs. That is often the difference between a stalled legacy system and a controlled upgrade plan.
Working in Germany
German companies usually expect clear communication, careful documentation, and a practical approach to legacy systems. On-site work can help when access is restricted or the codebase is poorly documented, while remote collaboration works well for analysis, cleanup, and migration planning. The best experts explain trade-offs plainly and keep the business impact visible.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about IBM VisualAge, in one place.
IBM VisualAge is mainly used to maintain older enterprise applications that still support real business processes. You also see it in migration work, where specialists need to understand the old code before moving it to a newer stack. In many cases, the goal is stability first and modernization second.
VisualAge is the broader IBM product family name, while VisualAge for Java is one of its better-known variants. Searchers often use both terms when looking for help with old IBM-based code. The right specialist should know which variant is actually in your environment.
A company should bring in IBM VisualAge expertise when the system is too old for the current team to handle safely. That often happens during defect fixing, release support, documentation recovery, or migration planning. A specialist can reduce risk when business logic is buried in legacy code.
A strong VisualAge specialist usually also knows legacy Java, Smalltalk, databases, and integration patterns. Experience with source control, batch jobs, and application servers is often helpful too. If a migration is involved, knowledge of modern Java and service design becomes important.
IBM VisualAge is much older and less flexible than modern Java IDEs and build tools. It was built for a different era, so teams often deal with older workflows, outdated dependencies, and harder-to-read code. That is why legacy-specific experience matters more than general Java familiarity.
Yes, much of the VisualAge analysis and maintenance work can be done remotely if the code, test access, and business context are available. In Germany, some companies still prefer on-site time for system walkthroughs or access-controlled environments. A good setup often mixes both.
Look for someone who can explain the system clearly, identify hidden dependencies, and propose safe next steps. A strong IBM VisualAge professional should be able to read old code, document it well, and avoid unnecessary changes. Clear risk thinking matters more than flashy tools.
Freelancers working with IBM VisualAge should expect older code, limited documentation, and careful change control. The work often involves investigation before implementation, plus coordination with business stakeholders who still rely on the system. Good communication is as important as technical skill.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 747 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects have 33 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Insurance (77%), and Banking and Finance (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IBM VisualAge in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (92%), and Project Management (85%).
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