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Mustafa K.

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Senior Network Design and Engineer

Frankfurt
Mustafa K.

Last position:

Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba

  • Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business-critical application system (MUREX) in the capital markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.

  • Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.

  • Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.

  • Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.

  • Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.

  • Acted as technical interface between the bank, service providers and consulting partners.

  • Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.

  • Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.

  • Initiated continuous improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.

  • Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.

  • Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.

  • Performed the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.

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Silvia F.

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Agile PM

Frankfurt am Main
Silvia F.

Last position:

Agile PM at Puma SE

  • Manage and oversee various software development projects between product management and agile dev teams of external service providers
  • Communicate with all stakeholders
  • Promote transparency and focus on project topics
  • Facilitate alignments between business units and external partners
  • Support product managers and product owners in preparing and managing requirements in workshops and tools
  • Use short feedback loops to optimize agile collaboration
  • Support hybrid and agile collaboration
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Ali K.

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SAP-FICO Project Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Ali K.

Last position:

SAP-FICO Project Manager at BAHAG AG

  • Finance: Managed and led multiple cash flow-related projects.
  • Implemented a standardized project management organization, including a resource plan.
  • Led the VAT change project in Slovakia.
  • Built a management dashboard for all internal projects.
  • Systems used: MS Office; Jira, Confluence.
  • Reference: Alexander Knoll, CFO – SAP FICO.
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Dieter K.

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SAP Senior Consultant

Nidderau
Dieter K.

Last position:

SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering

  • Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers

  • Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)

  • Customizing MM and SD

  • Project planning and control

  • Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets

  • Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)

  • Creating extensive documentation for internal staff

  • No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite

  • SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI

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Markus M.

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Project Manager / Senior Consultant (multiple projects)

Frankfurt am Main
Markus M.

Last position:

Project Manager / Senior Consultant (multiple projects) at gkv informatik

  • Project manager controlling the update to ISO 27001:2022 (certification from ISO 27002:2013 to ISO 27002:2022) including gap analysis, project planning, preparation of internal and external audits, and creation and maintenance of required documentation.
  • Coordination of adjusting existing measures and implementing new measures according to the new standard’s requirements, as well as continuous monitoring and adjustment of these measures.
  • Regular reporting to management on progress and risks.
  • Senior consultant supporting audit reviews with a focus on critical infrastructures (KRITIS), including resolving findings, creating and updating evidence documents, and amending provider contracts.
  • Senior consultant reviewing all deliverables and responsibilities of the IT provider according to the existing contract: identification of over 1500 deliverables & obligations (D&O), setup of a D&O tracker (claim register), and joint expert review with service owners for various service descriptions (e.g. IT service management, workplace and print services, application and desktop services, endpoint management, email including archiving, file services, software packaging, certification, distribution).
  • Senior consultant adjusting service scopes in existing service descriptions to enable end-to-end service responsibility of the provider, including identification and analysis of use cases, process analysis and optimization (incident, problem, change), as well as recording and documenting all software products in LeanIX and documenting the contract change.
  • Focused services: managed software service, application and desktop service, workplace and print services, web server service, container service, M365, SAP/Oscare, output management systems (OMS), telephony and omnichannel management service.
  • Project manager steering a benchmark based on the existing IT contract, including coordination of the entire benchmark process between the benchmarker, IT provider and client, review of benchmark results, and preparation and conduct of price negotiations with the IT provider.
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Martina T.

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MDM Support Specialist

Schöneck
Martina T.

Last position:

MDM Support Specialist at Paul Hartmann AG

  • Data entry according to specifications
  • Master data maintenance in SAP SD environment
  • Maintenance of prices in the SAP system
  • Continuous data matching and error analysis
  • Creating surveys/questionnaires with MS Forms
  • Analysis and evaluation of results and data
  • Creating simple workflows to automate processes
  • Documentation
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Reinhard G.

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IT Infrastructure / User Management

Raunheim
Reinhard G.

Last position:

IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – University Medical Center Frankfurt

  • User account management and creation in Active Directory
  • Group management and modification in Active Directory
  • Permission management on file servers
  • Exchange/Outlook support
  • VPN setup
  • System and product support: Windows 10, Windows 11, Office 2019, Office 365, Active Directory, TeamViewer, RSA VPN, Microsoft Teams, RSA Security Console, Deep Discovery Mail Inspector, ServiceNow, Macmon
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Leonid R.

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Business Analyst | Requirements Engineer (certified) | Requirements Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Leonid R.

Last position:

IT Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer at S-Payment GmbH / Sparkasse (DSV-Gruppe)

  • Business analysis of payments for the introduction of Wero EPI in Germany.
  • Analysis and optimization of merchant processes in the context of acquiring and issuing.
  • Analysis of interfaces for instant payments.
  • Analysis of SCT-Inst processes, settlement mechanisms and reporting processes.
  • Identification and clarification of gaps in merchant processes.
  • Analysis and documentation of clearing and settlement processes.
  • OSPlus process analysis and documentation.
  • Coordination and alignment with scheme management as well as various payment service providers and financial institutions on merchant processes.
  • Preparation and follow-up as well as active participation in EPI meetings on technical coordination and regulatory topics in payments, including content familiarization and prioritization.
  • Preparation and documentation of project and steering committees in the EPI environment.
  • Creation of status reports for the subproject.
  • Maintenance and structuring of Confluence pages for project documentation.
  • Coordination and alignment with the issuing teams on individual customer processes as well as aligning with bank processes and acquirer processes in the Wero environment.
  • Communication with payment service providers regarding merchant and bank processes in the Wero environment.
  • Organizational support for project management in special tasks in the EPI and Wero environment.
  • Digital filing and documentation in Confluence and Microsoft Teams.
  • Planning, implementation and tracking of work packages and steps.
  • Quality assurance and project control.
  • Consulting on IT strategy, IT architecture and interface management in the EPI and Wero environment.
  • Technical environment: Jira, Confluence, XML, JSON, MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Draw.io, Innovator, 3rd-level support, ITIL, creation and updating of software documentation, interface management, OSPlus, Scrum, KYC, payment, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Wero, Microsoft Loop, Instant Payments, SCT-Inst.
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Jörn B.

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Project Management and PMO

Frankfurt
Jörn B.

Last position:

Project Management and PMO at TANKKARTEN | PAYMENT

  • Close collaboration with development teams to ensure alignment with project goals
  • Assessment of in-scope assets, requirements definition and support of the public tender process up to vendor selection
  • Creation and maintenance of UML sequence diagrams to document system interactions
  • Intensive use of Agile/Scrum methodology and the Spotify model
  • Development and implementation of cutover and rehearsal plans together with the application managers
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Björn A.

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Project Manager

Frankfurt
Björn A.

Last position:

Project Manager at DB InfraGO

  • Project Elevator Emergency Call Reorganization: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls across all DB InfraGO passenger station facilities.

  • Objectives: Secure redundant connectivity for all sites nationwide. Define the technical solution, document it, and provide thematic oversight and control of specialist and line organizations.

  • Identify and commission the technical solutions.

  • Manage the documentation and approval of the technical solution within DB regulations.

  • Define and follow up on the roadmap for the solution description.

  • Develop a rollout plan to prevent shutdowns.

  • Prepare, align, and implement decision proposals for steering committees.

  • Communicate the solution in all committees and regional departments.

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Andreas S.

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Project Management, Development and Test- (Defect-) Management

Offenbach
Andreas S.

Last position:

Project Management, Development and Test- (Defect-) Management at safarica.com

  • Creation and implementation of a multilingual, relational MariaDB database to reflect the requirements of a booking system designed for safaris in Africa
  • Testing the front- and backend functionality, registration of clients and suppliers, the editorial system and the payment workflow
  • Defect management and documentation via BugHerd
  • Implementation of an automatic internal deployment of deliveries provided by an external company via bash scripts
  • Coordination of external companies in the function of a project manager (Stakeholder Management)
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Peter V.

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IT Consultant

Weiterstadt
Peter V.

Last position:

IT Consultant at Evotec KG

  • Operation and administration of Windows 2016 / 2019 servers and domains
  • Infrastructure services (Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies)
  • Consulting, support and troubleshooting of customer systems
  • Documentation and concept design in the area of MS Active Directory
  • Updating operation, process and system documentation
  • Ticket handling (remote analysis and resolution via incident, change and problem management)
  • Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMware vSphere, CheckMK, Exchange 2019, PowerShell, Jira, Confluence, Office 365, Matrix42, NetApp, Ansible
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Özgür Ö.

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Lecturer/Coach

Hanau
Özgür Ö.

Last position:

Lecturer/Coach

  • Lead coach of a bootcamp for support staff
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Anna F.

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Quality Management Officer

Rosbach vor der Höhe
Anna F.

Last position:

Quality Management Officer at APS Services GmbH

  • Responsible for quality management of software products, including defining and managing requirements for new modules, performing quality assurance tests, creating and maintaining supporting documentation, and regularly communicating with clients to align and clarify requirements.

  • Projects: Development and enhancement of point-of-sale software and additional modules for climbing and bouldering gyms, trampoline parks, and leisure facilities.

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Statistics of experts using IBM Lotus Notes

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years (Germany: 27 years)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have 24 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 27 years.

Position duration

2.9 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt stay in a single position for 2.9 years on average. It is 0.4 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 17)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 17.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83% (Germany: 72%)

83% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 11% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 72%.

Master's degree or higher

17% (Germany: 42%)

17% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Master's degree. It is 25% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 42%.

Doctorate

8% (Germany: 6%)

8% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have a doctorate (PhD). It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 6%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 4)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 4.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

96% (Germany: 98%)

96% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt speak two or more languages. It is 2% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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4 of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge less than €640 per day.
6 of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €640 and €800 per day.
5 of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €800 and €960 per day.
6 of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charges between €1280 and €1440 per day.
One of the IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charges €1440 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280-​1440 €1440+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using IBM Lotus Notes

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

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Daily rate avg. 814 €
Germany avg. 846 €

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 €
Germany median 800 €

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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

IBM Lotus Notes 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 (96%)
  • Banking and Finance (83%)
  • Automotive (46%)
  • Transportation (46%)
  • Manufacturing (46%)
  • Professional Services (42%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Energy (33%)

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

About the technology

What IBM Lotus Notes is

IBM Lotus Notes is a client application and collaboration environment for email, calendars, document databases and workflow applications. Its server-side foundation, IBM Domino, supports structured information, access control and business processes across departments. The product was formerly known simply as Lotus Notes and is now commonly called IBM Notes in some environments.

Business applications

Companies use Notes and Domino for business applications that combine forms, documents, approvals and notifications. These systems often support regulated or process-heavy work where teams need controlled access and an auditable history.

  • Workflow and approval applications
  • Document management and case records
  • Shared mail, calendars and team workspaces
  • Departmental databases with role-based access

Ecosystem and skills

Effective work with IBM Lotus Notes includes LotusScript, Formula Language, JavaScript, XPages and Domino Designer. Specialists may also handle Domino server administration, replication, directory services, mail routing, templates and integrations with REST services, databases or enterprise identity systems. Familiarity with legacy code and current Domino releases is valuable during maintenance and modernization.

When to bring in experts

Freelance expertise helps when an internal team must stabilize a critical application, resolve replication or access problems, or prepare a migration. It is also useful when documentation is incomplete and business knowledge is tied to long-running Notes databases.

  • Upgrade or consolidate Domino environments
  • Refactor LotusScript and workflow logic
  • Assess migration paths to Microsoft 365 or web applications
  • Connect Notes data with external business systems

Frankfurt collaboration

Organizations in Frankfurt may rely on IBM Lotus Notes for banking, insurance, logistics, manufacturing or professional services workflows. A local specialist can support workshops and access-sensitive work on site, while remote collaboration suits code reviews, documentation, testing and planned maintenance. Agree on German or English communication, support windows and data-access procedures before work begins.

Quality indicators

Strong professionals can explain both the technical design and the business process behind a Notes application. Look for evidence of clean LotusScript, carefully managed access rights, reliable replication, tested backups and clear migration documentation. Ask how they separate urgent production fixes from sustainable modernization, and how they validate changes with business users.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about IBM Lotus Notes — answered in short.

IBM Lotus Notes is used for email, calendars, document databases and custom workflow applications. Many organizations still depend on Notes and Domino for approvals, case management, records and department-specific processes that are difficult to replace without careful analysis.

IBM Lotus Notes provides tightly integrated document databases, forms, security and workflow in an environment that many companies have operated for years. Microsoft 365 and web applications may offer broader cloud collaboration, but a replacement must account for application logic, permissions, replication, archived data and business rules.

A strong Lotus Notes specialist often brings Domino administration, LotusScript, Formula Language, JavaScript, XPages and directory management. Integration experience with REST services, SQL databases, identity systems, Microsoft 365 and migration tooling is also useful.

The right IBM Notes professional depends on the scope and risk of the system, not simply its age. A small template change may need focused application knowledge, while a migration or production stabilization effort calls for experience with Domino architecture, replication, security, testing and user adoption.

Much IBM Lotus Notes work can be done remotely, including code review, documentation, testing and planned administration. On-site sessions in Frankfurt may still help with restricted environments, stakeholder workshops or systems that cannot be accessed externally. Clarify language, access controls and support hours early.

Ask an IBM Lotus Notes professional to explain a comparable application, including its data model, access design, replication strategy and release process. Good answers should cover testing, backup validation, monitoring, documentation and how changes are communicated to business users.

With Lotus Notes, undocumented agents, inherited permissions, replication conflicts and tightly coupled workflows can create hidden risk. A careful specialist inventories applications and dependencies, identifies business-critical data, tests integrations and defines rollback steps before making major changes.

IBM Domino knowledge is essential because Domino provides the server, database, security and application services behind many Notes environments. A professional who understands both the Notes client and Domino can diagnose issues across the full stack and make better decisions about maintenance, upgrades or migration.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 814 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 17% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Automotive (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (79%), and Operations (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM Lotus Notes

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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