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Olfa A.

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Embedded Software Engineer | Model-Based Software Design | HIL/SIL/MIL Validation

Hanover
Olfa A.

Last position:

Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)

  • Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
  • Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
  • Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
  • Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
  • Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
  • Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
  • Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
  • Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)

Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git

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Priyanka S.

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Business Consultant (Software Engineering)

Hanover
Priyanka S.

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Business Consultant (Software Engineering) at Boehringer Ingelheim

  • Developed cloud-native enterprise applications on SAP Business Technology Platform using Node.js, SAP UI5, and RESTful APIs, delivering solutions across training management, procurement, employee information, and logistics domains
  • Served as the primary developer for the maintenance, enhancement, and production support of three enterprise applications, delivering new features, resolving production issues, and coordinating releases with business stakeholders
  • Experienced in leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Microsoft Copilot to accelerate feature development, generate code, prototype solutions, and support application migration and modernization
  • Designed backend services, domain models, and SAP Fiori/UI5 interfaces, implementing business workflows, role-based access control, validations, scheduling, reporting, and data import/export capabilities
  • Designed and integrated enterprise services with SAP SuccessFactors, SailPoint, ERP systems, and external Learning Management APIs, including automated synchronization for 11,000+ user data
  • Designed and implemented AMQP-based event-driven services processing up to 500 RFID parcel scan events per day for a logistics application
  • Managed deployments and application operations using CI/CD pipelines, SAP Solution Manager, SAP BTP Cockpit, Kibana, and cloud monitoring tools, performing root-cause analysis and resolving production incidents
  • Managed application dependencies by resolving npm package version conflicts and remediating critical and high-severity security vulnerabilities, ensuring production compliance and application stability
  • Collaborated with architects, business users, SAP governance teams, and distributed Agile teams throughout technical design, code reviews, sprint planning, documentation, and software delivery
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Britta F.

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Senior IT Consultant/ PM

Britta F.

Last position:

Project Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles / Aftersales

  • Independently responsible for the conception and cross-market rollout of a safety-relevant digitalization project for the centralized, transparent provision of vehicle and service data
  • Developed an integration concept for existing IT and workshop sy...
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Jens O.

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Senior UX Engineer · UI Libraries · Design Systems · Server-Side Rendering

Hanover
Jens O.

Last position:

Frontend Developer at Volkswagen Financial Services AG

Cross-brand design system

Focus: Analysis of the causes of recurring layout deviations in design system components. The cause was the integration of visual regression tests (BackstopJS) into the build and approval process: deviations were not blocked, and reference images were replaced without approval.

Recommendations for a controlled workflow with mandatory approval and test results as a prerequisite for merging. Contributed to the successor system based on Lit/Web Components.

Technologies: Lit, Web Components, SCSS, Gulp, BackstopJS, GitHub Enterprise, JFrog Artifactory

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Christian K.

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Service Catalog Manager

Hanover
Christian K.

Last position:

Service Catalog Manager at Deloitte Team

  • Worked in the IT infrastructure of the Deloitte team.
  • Planned assignment as Service Catalog Manager at an insurance company in Hannover.
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Laszlo A.

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Director Sales Central Europe & Account Manager

Garbsen
Laszlo A.

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Director Sales Central Europe & Account Manager at Baan Company

for Baan Front Office Solutions

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Willi Z.

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Data Analyst

Barsinghausen
Willi Z.

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Data Analyst

  • Analysis of process data
  • Data preparation with SQL
  • Development of reports & dashboards in Celonis
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Martin W.

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Partner

Langenhagen
Martin W.

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Partner at F&P Executive Solutions AG

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Mehtap R.

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Project Manager

Hanover
Mehtap R.

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Project Manager at MedTech company

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Dennis S.

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Lead Full Stack

Nordstemmen
Dennis S.

Last position:

Lead Full Stack at Self-employed

  • Billing software for the second-highest security authority of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Passed security clearance level 2
  • Frontend and backend development
  • Consulting on the introduction, design, implementation, and development of technical components
  • Code reviews, component testing, module testing, group module testing
  • Implementation of UI/UX design
  • Used technologies: HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Vue 3, PrimeVue, Webpack, Vuex, Momentum, Jest, NPM, Lodash, Java 17, Spring Boot, Lombok, GraphQL, JUnit, Maven, Keycloak, Python, Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Oracle SQL, Postman, Storybook, Microservices, Monorepo, Jira, Confluence, Scrum, GitLab, AWS, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code, Neovim, XLSX, responsive Webdesign, BITV 2.0 (U.S. Section 508) / WCAG 2.2
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Yenal Y.

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Shiny R Development

Hanover
Yenal Y.

Last position:

Shiny R Development at RadixITS Gbr

  • Implementation and mapping of regulatory requirements (CSRD, ESRS) in Shiny dashboards and backend functions
  • Design and development of data-driven modules in Shiny incl. ESG metrics and reporting templates
  • Integration of data sources (SQL, SAP HANA, APIs, CSV/Excel) via DBI, odbc, httr and readr
  • Creation of interactive visualizations with plotly, highcharter and DT (DataTables)
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Lukas S.

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Freelance AI Consultant

Hannover
Lukas S.

Last position:

Freelance AI Consultant at Sontheimer Consulting

  • Helped 10+ SMEs to take their first steps in AI
  • Held over 30 workshops on AI strategy and AI training
  • Conducted audits through the identification and evaluation of AI uses
  • Developed dedicated AI strategies and roadmaps for transformation
  • Implemented AI workflows, AI agents and dedicated AI solutions
  • Developed AI product roadmaps
  • Delivered interactive trainings on prompting, EU AI Act, benefits and challenges of AI
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Jan-Philipp S.

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IT Project Management Coach (Freelance)

Wunstorf
Jan-Philipp S.

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IT Project Management Coach (Freelance) at The Project Coach

  • Set up and manage complex project and rollout structures (SAP, cloud, portfolio) for large public sector programs
  • Provide professional leadership to interdisciplinary teams (up to 30 people)
  • Coaching and advising project and program managers
  • Facilitation of national and international workshops and committees
  • Set up and manage backlog, risk, and dependency management; meeting and agenda structures
  • Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate steering formats
  • Coordinate individual transformation projects across multiple broadcasters
  • Use various project and portfolio management tools (ServiceNow, Planview, Cplace, Clarity, Jira, Confluence)
  • Develop rollout scenarios; manage pilot and full-scale go-live
  • Responsible for change and communication concept, as well as organizational training (train-the-trainer, key-user network)
  • Central control and harmonization of rollout activities across five broadcasters; standardization of project management methods, risk management, and integration management
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Bastian B.

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Software Developer

Hannover
Bastian B.

Last position:

Backend Developer at SupplyOn AG

In this project, I support the software development of various modules of the supply chain management solution. My responsibilities include the technical implementation and optimization of collaborative SCM processes that help companies make their supply chains more efficient, transparent, and resilient. This modular software platform facilitates communication and Collaboration with suppliers is standardized and digitized, enabling seamless traceability of quality data and supplier evaluations. Technically, I focus on development with Go/Golang for scalable backend services and on the use of Kafka for real-time messaging and event processing. I design and extend GraphQL interfaces for efficient data communication between microservices and support automated build and deployment management using Docker and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines. Data is stored in the modules I work on using a PostgreSQL database.

Technical focus: Go/Golang, Kafka, GraphQL, Docker, Gitlab, CI/CD, DevOps, PostgreSQL, JIRA, Miro

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Statistics of experts using Jira

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years (Germany: 20 years)

Jira experts in Hanover have 19 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 20 years.

Position duration

2 years (Germany: 2.9 years)

Jira experts in Hanover stay in a single position for 2 years on average. It is 0.9 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 13)

Jira experts in Hanover have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 13.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Jira experts in Hanover have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance

Jira experts in Hanover are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Jira experts in Hanover earn their certifications most often in Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

95% (Germany: 90%)

95% of Jira experts in Hanover hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 5% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Master's degree or higher

58% (Germany: 55%)

58% of Jira experts in Hanover hold at least a Master's degree. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 55%.

Doctorate

16% (Germany: 6%)

16% of Jira experts in Hanover have a doctorate (PhD). It is 10% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 6%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Jira experts in Hanover hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Jira experts in Hanover most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

92% (Germany: 97%)

92% of Jira experts in Hanover speak two or more languages. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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9% of Jira experts in Hanover charge less than €640 per day.
14% of Jira experts in Hanover charge between €640 and €720 per day.
14% of Jira experts in Hanover charge between €720 and €800 per day.
23% of Jira experts in Hanover charge between €800 and €880 per day.
23% of Jira experts in Hanover charge between €880 and €960 per day.
18% of Jira experts in Hanover charge €960 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hanover 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.

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Average rates of experts in Hanover using Jira

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 816 €
Germany avg. 807 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €
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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.

Jira 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 (84%)
  • Banking and Finance (52%)
  • Insurance (48%)
  • Professional Services (48%)
  • Automotive (44%)
  • Manufacturing (40%)
  • Healthcare (32%)
  • Government and Administration (32%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Jira does

Jira is Atlassian’s work management and issue tracking software. Teams use it to plan product work, manage software delivery, track incidents and coordinate business projects. Jira Software supports agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban, while Jira Work Management covers structured work beyond software teams.

Core capabilities

Jira experts shape the system around how a company actually works. They configure projects, issue types, screens, permissions, workflows, boards, reports and dashboards. They also establish conventions for statuses, priorities, components, versions and custom fields so that teams can work consistently without making every request a manual administration task.

Ecosystem and tooling

Jira is closely connected to Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo and other Atlassian products. Specialists may also work with Jira Service Management, marketplace apps, REST APIs, webhooks, automation rules and identity providers. They understand how to connect delivery data with documentation, source control, release processes, support queues and business reporting.

  • Configure Scrum, Kanban and service projects
  • Build workflows, screens, forms and approval paths
  • Integrate Jira with Confluence, Git tools and business systems
  • Automate recurring updates, notifications and transitions

When companies need expertise

Companies often bring in freelance Jira professionals during a new implementation, a migration from another tracker or an Atlassian Cloud transition. Support is also valuable when teams have inconsistent workflows, unreliable reporting, excessive customisation or permissions that no longer reflect the organisation. In Hanover, specialists may support local industrial, logistics, public-sector and technology teams while coordinating with remote stakeholders.

What strong professionals deliver

Strong Jira specialists begin with process discovery rather than copying a default template. They translate team needs into maintainable configurations, document decisions and test changes before release. They know when to use native Jira features, when an app is justified and when a simpler workflow will create better adoption. Their work leaves teams with clear ownership and a system that can evolve.

Collaboration and outcomes

A freelance Jira expert can work on site in Hanover, remotely or in a blended setup. The right arrangement depends on workshops, access requirements, time zones and the number of teams involved. Good collaboration includes a defined backlog, regular stakeholder reviews, administrator handover and practical guidance for users. The result is dependable planning, traceable work and reporting that supports decisions instead of adding administration.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Jira.

Jira is used to plan, track and report on work. Software teams use it for backlogs, sprints, bugs and releases, while other teams use it for service requests, approvals, operational tasks and cross-functional projects.

Jira offers deeper workflow, issue tracking and agile configuration than Trello or Asana, which can be simpler for general task management. Azure DevOps is a strong alternative for organisations centred on Microsoft development tools, while Jira is often preferred when the Atlassian ecosystem and broad marketplace are important.

A strong Jira freelancer may also understand Confluence, Jira Service Management, REST APIs, webhooks, automation and identity management. Experience with Git, CI/CD, reporting and agile facilitation is useful when Jira must connect delivery work with technical or operational processes.

The required experience depends on the scope. A basic project setup may need configuration and user guidance, while migrations, complex permissions, integrations or multi-team governance call for a specialist who has handled comparable Jira environments.

Yes. Jira configuration, documentation, testing and support can usually be completed remotely, with workshops held online. On-site sessions in Hanover can help when teams need process discovery, training or alignment across departments.

Jira Service Management fits service desks and operational teams that need portals, request types, queues, approvals and service workflows. A Jira specialist can assess whether it supports the required incident, change and asset processes without unnecessary customisation.

Ask for examples of workflow design, migrations, integrations and documentation, not only screenshots of configured projects. A capable Jira professional explains trade-offs clearly, tests changes, controls permissions and shows how users and administrators will maintain the setup.

Freelancers working with Jira should clarify the Atlassian hosting model, project ownership, access rules, existing customisations and decision-makers before changing the configuration. Clear documentation and handover matter because workflow changes can affect reporting, automations and several teams at once.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 816 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (32%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Banking and Finance (52%), and Insurance (48%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hanover, Germany who have used Jira in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (80%), and Project Management (80%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Jira

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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