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Tan Pham
Last position:
DevOps Engineer in the DevOps Team at Rise-World
- Implementation of specified DevOps solutions to automate infrastructure (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible) on-premises datacenter (Ovirt, Proxmox, Ceph Cluster, MinIO) and private cloud.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of CI/CD DevOps pipelines (GitLab, GitFlow) to support development process (Artifactory, Prometheus, Istio, service mesh, Helm Chart, OpenShift (Red Hat Enterprise) / Kubernetes cluster), Red Hat Satellite.
- Administration, setup, monitoring and patching of Linux infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise for Dev, Test and QA.
- Use of Scrum and Kanban methods.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of security standards for deploying on Dev, Test, QA and Prod stages of the new ePA applications.
- Development of new plugins and add-ons needed on current infrastructure.
- Database support.
- Data analytics support (Python, Spark, Pandas, Power BI, Splunk Enterprise).
- Implementation of best practices for DevSecOps and BizDevOps using GitOps (ArgoCD), Streamlit framework, Semaphore Ansible UI.
- Configuration and testing of iperf, uperf, sysbench using benchmark-operator for external source data and IoT/MDM devices, creating reports via ELK / OpenSearch.
- Building a new Databricks platform to collect and analyze big data from different sources and IoT devices into Hadoop framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Power BI, Apache Airflow).
- Building backend data aggregation and processing to automate configuration deployment between different OpenShift clusters and big data framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Django 2, Ansible Automation, Jira JSM).
- Building a new ML pipeline platform using Kubeflow, TensorFlow, KServe.
- Data extraction, transformation and loading from different data sources including structured and unstructured data to analytic DWH / big data cluster using Python, Pandas, Polars, Power BI, Django backend and PostgreSQL.
- Setup of new DevOps Test and QA HashiCorp Vault cluster for PKI and IAM.
- Configuration and testing of automated patching based on CVSS score, SIEM-integrated CVEs.
- Use of Nexpose and InsightVM to scan vulnerability events in network, host, container and application.
- Design and implementation of secure and scalable AWS architectures including VPC, EC2, S3, RDS and Route53 and similar setups on Azure and GCP.
- Automated system provisioning and deployment using CloudFormation templates.
- Configuration of IAM roles, policies and permissions to ensure secure access control.
- Patch management, backup automation and disaster recovery setup on AWS infrastructure.
- Monitoring and optimization of system performance using AWS CloudWatch and AWS Trusted Advisor.
- Support of VMware services (vSphere, Aria, Horizon) and the virtual desktop environment.
- Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and AWS CodePipeline with interface to Nutanix.
- Configuration of AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance and system events.
- Planning and execution of migration of on-premises applications to AWS cloud platforms.
- Deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS environments.
- Deployment of internal software packages between availability zones using AWS CodeDeploy.
- Building and deploying ML models using Scikit-learn, XGBoost and Spark MLlib including hyperparameter tuning, model evaluation and production deployment.
Minh Doan
Last position:
Project Manager / Business Analyst / Application Manager at Finance and Insurance
Introducing 5 different process applications for various teams
Release planning: scope and time management
Resource/capacity planning
Conducting sprint planning / retrospectives
Increment planning (multiple sprints)
Preparing steering committee meetings / reporting to the executive board
Coordinating / aligning with external suppliers / deliveries
Multi-project resource planning
Aligning with the business unit and development team
Identifying best practices with IBM BAW
Cost control and planning for the project team and external service providers
Collecting KPIs using LogScale
Analyzing application errors with LogScale / queries
Defining user stories / aligning requirements with the business unit and development team
Testing and defect tracking
UI/UX design of the application
Preparing and facilitating brown-paper workshop
Test concept, test data, test organization, test execution
Recording team velocity / metrics
Executing tests
Scripts for automated testing
Organizing tests with the business unit and IT
Recording and prioritizing defects
Setting up and operating the application
Setting up application monitoring with LogScale dashboards
Checking health endpoints with PowerShell
Post mortem analysis
Setting up incident management
Setting up problem management
Analyzing errors using LogScale queries and dashboard
Pre-processing data for AI
Conducting evaluation with AI language models (Meta Llama 3.3 LLM and deepset Haystack) and RAG
Installing runtime environments for LLMs (large language model)
Evaluating various LLMs
Installing RAG (retrieval augmented generation) and integrating with LLM
Extracting unstructured data with LLM and RAG
Project based on IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow), WebSphere Liberty, Domea, d.3, REST, LogScale (formerly Humio), Swagger, PowerShell, JIRA, Confluence, Lucom Interaction Platform (LIP), Mattermost, Jabber
Ingo Dettling
Last position:
Analytics at BaFin - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Frankfurt
- Introduction of methods for developing and automated deployment of cloud-native software and machine learning applications in OpenShift clusters
- Development of various programs in Python
- Technologies: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Tekton, Docker, PodMan, Airflow, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Python
Ulm Paunel
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Werner Keil
Last position:
Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM
- Testing the SekIDP and related components
- Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
Jörg-Ulrich Hammerbacher
Last position:
Data flows for health insurance providers
- Further development and creation of data flows for health insurance providers
- Data management across various storage systems (DB2, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, S3, custom APIs, ...)
- Documentation and training
- Planning and deployment of NiFi 2.x (major upgrade)
- Integrating Grafana for visualization, monitoring, and alerting
- Extensive use of the NiFi API to continuously monitor the system and its components
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Statistics of experts using IBM WebSphere
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years (Germany: 27 years)
Position duration
1.3 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
31 (Germany: 19)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 85%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 54%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using IBM WebSphere
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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 it is
IBM WebSphere is a family of middleware products for running enterprise Java applications and connecting them to business systems. It is still common in banks, insurers, public-sector systems, and other environments that need controlled deployments, messaging, and strict operations. Many teams still search for WebSphere Application Server or WAS when they mean IBM WebSphere.
Common work
- Application server setup and tuning
- Cluster, session, and deployment support
- Migration from older WebSphere or related Java stacks
- Integration with MQ, LDAP, databases, and SSO
- Release support for legacy and current enterprise apps
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know the wider stack around WebSphere, not only the console. That usually includes Java EE or Jakarta EE, JMS, JDBC, servlet containers, IBM MQ, LDAP, reverse proxies, and monitoring tools. They also understand build and release flows, because many WebSphere estates depend on scripted deployments and careful change control.
When to bring help
Companies call in freelance expertise when upgrades are risky, deployments fail, or older applications need to keep running while the platform changes. That is common in Frankfurt, where regulated industries often mix on-site coordination with remote support. The right specialist can stabilize incidents, document the setup, and reduce dependence on a few internal people.
What good experts do
Good professionals read logs quickly, separate application issues from platform issues, and work cleanly with server profiles, security settings, and cluster topology. They know how to handle performance bottlenecks, startup failures, and integration problems without guesswork. Clear documentation and safe change steps matter as much as technical depth.
Projects and outcomes
IBM WebSphere projects often focus on modernization without disruption. Typical deliverables include patching, configuration hardening, migration planning, deployment automation, and support for connected services like MQ or directory services. In Frankfurt, strong communication in English is often enough, but local teams may also expect German for coordination and handover.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about IBM WebSphere? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
IBM WebSphere is used to run business applications that need controlled server settings, security, and reliable integration with other systems. It is common in environments where Java-based services, messaging, and strict operations all matter. Many companies still depend on WebSphere Application Server for core internal or customer-facing workloads.
WebSphere is broader and heavier than a simple servlet container like Tomcat. It is chosen when a team needs full enterprise features such as clustering, managed security, messaging integration, and detailed administration. If the application is small, a lighter runtime may be easier to operate.
A company should bring in IBM WebSphere expertise when upgrades, migrations, or outages are too risky to handle with generalists. It is also useful when knowledge sits with one or two people and needs to be shared before a change window. Freelance specialists are often called for stabilization, documentation, and transfer of know-how.
A strong WebSphere specialist usually knows Java, application server administration, scripting, and integration basics. Useful adjacent skills include IBM MQ, LDAP, SSL/TLS, database connectivity, reverse proxy setup, and monitoring. On migration work, knowledge of deployment pipelines and release coordination also helps.
For production systems, WebSphere Application Server work usually benefits from proven experience rather than trial and error. Routine configuration tasks are manageable for a capable generalist, but clusters, security, and upgrade paths need someone who has seen real production issues. The more legacy the setup, the more practical experience matters.
Yes, many IBM WebSphere tasks can be done remotely, especially analysis, configuration review, scripting, and migration planning. On-site presence can still help when access is restricted, change windows are tight, or teams want hands-on support during a critical cutover. Frankfurt teams often combine both ways of working.
Look for clear explanations of what they changed, why they changed it, and how they verified the result. A good WAS freelancer can talk through server topology, logs, security, and deployment behavior without vague language. Strong work also leaves behind documentation that your team can use later.
Yes, IBM WebSphere is still relevant when older applications must stay stable during modernization. Many projects are not full rewrites; they are careful moves toward newer Java runtimes, better deployment methods, or improved operations around existing systems. The right specialist helps keep the old platform safe while planning the next step.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 840 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Transportation (100%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM WebSphere in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).
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