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Björn A.

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Senior Project Manager | Head of PMO

Frankfurt am Main
Björn A.

Last position:

Project Manager at DB InfraGO

  • Elevator emergency call reorganization project: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls for all facilities of DB InfraGO passenger stations.

  • Objectives: Secure, redundant connection of all locations across Germany. Definition of the technical solution, documentation, subject-matter support and management of specialist and line organizations.

  • Identification and commissioning of technical solutions.

  • Management of documentation and approval of the technical solution in DB regulations.

  • Definition and tracking of the roadmap for describing the solution.

  • Preparation of a rollout plan to avoid shutdowns.

  • Coordination and implementation of decision proposals for steering committees.

  • Communication of the solution to all committees and regional areas.

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Reinhard G.

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IT Infrastructure / User Management

Raunheim
Reinhard G.

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IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – Universitäts Medizin Frankfurt

  • User account management and creation in Active Directory
  • Group management and updates in Active Directory
  • Permissions 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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Mario S.

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Expert in Web Analytics, Tag Management and Consent Management

Frankfurt am Main
Mario S.

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Expert in Web Analytics, Tag Management and Consent Management at Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Conducting and evaluating web analyses
  • Creating and editing tags and scripts in the area of tag management as well as banners and other client-side web elements in the area of consent management
  • Technologies used in development: Tealium, JavaScript, IntelliJ, Git, Android Studio, Selenium, Appium, Adobe Analytics, Power Automate, Power App
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Marko P.

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IT Support Specialist / Admin

Frankfurt
Marko P.

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IT Support Specialist at Santander Consumer Bank

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Silvia F.

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Agile PM

Frankfurt am Main
Silvia F.

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Agile PM at Puma SE

  • Manage and coordinate various software development projects between product management and agile dev teams of external service providers
  • Communication with all stakeholders
  • Promoting transparency and focus on project topics
  • Facilitating alignment between business departments and external partners
  • Supporting Product Managers and Product Owners in preparing and managing requirements in workshops and tools
  • Using short feedback loops to optimize agile collaboration
  • Supporting hybrid and agile collaboration
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Mustafa K.

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Senior Network Design and Engineer

Frankfurt
Mustafa K.

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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 market area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.

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

  • Ensured proper integration of developed results in accordance 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 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 enhancements to guarantee efficient resource utilization and acceptable response times to users.

  • Provided network support in financial service organization and operational change preparation 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 role of network architect for medium-large projects involving team resources.

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Jörn B.

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Project Management and PMO

Frankfurt
Jörn B.

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Project Management and PMO at TANKKARTEN | PAYMENT

  • Close collaboration with development teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
  • Assessment of in-scope assets, creation of requirements, and support of the public tender process through the selection of a provider
  • Creation and maintenance of UML sequence diagrams to document system interactions
  • Extensive use of Agile/Scrum methodology and Spotify model
  • Development and implementation of cutover and dress rehearsal plans together with the application managers
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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 specifying and managing requirements for new modules, conducting quality assurance tests, creating and maintaining related documentation, and regularly communicating with customers to coordinate and clarify requirements.

  • Projects: IT development and enhancement of the cash register software and additional modules for the services of climbing and bouldering gyms, trampoline parks, and leisure facilities.

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Ali K.

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SAP-FICO Project Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Ali K.

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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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Martina T.

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MDM Support Specialist

Schöneck
Martina T.

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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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Leonid R.

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Business Analyst | Requirements Engineer (certified) | Requirements Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Leonid R.

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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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Andreas S.

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

Offenbach
Andreas S.

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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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Özgür Ö.

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Lecturer/Coach

Hanau
Özgür Ö.

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Lecturer/Coach

  • Lead coach of a bootcamp for support staff

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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

2.8 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt stay in a single position for 2.8 years on average. It is 0.5 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

15 (Germany: 17)

IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have completed 15 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 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

86% (Germany: 72%)

86% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 14% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 72%.

Master's degree or higher

29% (Germany: 43%)

29% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Master's degree. It is 14% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 43%.

Doctorate

7% (Germany: 6%)

7% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt have a doctorate (PhD). It is 1% 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 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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21% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge less than €640 per day.
25% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €640 and €800 per day.
21% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €800 and €960 per day.
25% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
4% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge between €1280 and €1440 per day.
4% of IBM Lotus Notes experts in Frankfurt charge €1440 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Frankfurt 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.

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. 802 €
Germany avg. 848 €

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 29 Oct 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 (33%)
  • Telecommunication (33%)

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

About the technology

Legacy Workflow and Document Database Architecture

IBM Lotus Notes, historically integrated with the Lotus Domino server engine and now developed as HCL Notes, combines document-oriented data storage with rapid application development. It powers workflow automation, secure messaging, and complex document approval cycles across enterprise environments through rich client interfaces.

Core Ecosystem Tools and Extension Languages

The platform relies on proprietary NSF databases, access control lists, and custom business logic. Experienced professionals navigate a diverse development stack to keep systems performant and secure:

  • LotusScript and Formula language for internal business logic
  • Domino Designer for custom workflow forms and views
  • Java and XPages for modernizing web-based Domino interfaces
  • DQL (Domino Query Language) for querying unstructured records
  • Enterprise integration via REST APIs and third-party middleware

Critical Maintenance and Decommissioning Projects

Enterprises engage external specialists when internal institutional knowledge fades. Engagements typically center on stabilizing older Domino servers, resolving access directory issues, patching security vulnerabilities, and mapping out decommissioning paths without risking regulatory non-compliance.

Migration to Modern Cloud Platforms

A primary demand for specialists involves migrating historical records to modern targets such as Microsoft SharePoint, Power Platform, or custom SQL architectures. Specialists parse proprietary NSF containers, preserve document parent-child hierarchies, and transfer complex encryption settings without losing historical data integrity.

Frankfurt Industry Landscape and Infrastructure

In Frankfurt and the greater Rhine-Main region, legacy Domino deployments persist across financial services, insurance institutions, chemical firms, and logistics hubs. Organizations here maintain strict data retention standards, frequently requiring specialists fluent in German regulatory frameworks who can provide on-site security clearances.

Qualifications of Seasoned Domino Specialists

Distinguished professionals combine infrastructure administration with deep application logic understanding. They quickly diagnose replica conflicts, decipher undocumented LotusScript, and devise safe extraction pipelines that extract business data while keeping operational systems stable during transition periods.

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Frequently asked questions

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

A strong IBM Lotus Notes professional must demonstrate mastery of Domino Designer, LotusScript, and Domino administration. They should understand formula syntax, XPages, and security hierarchies, alongside modern data extraction tools required to integrate or offload NSF data.

HCL Technologies acquired the software line from IBM, making HCL Notes and Domino the direct continuation of the classic platform. Current versions offer updated web capabilities and REST APIs, though many enterprises still run legacy releases that require backward-compatible maintenance.

Many organizations built decades of customized operational workflows inside Lotus Domino that resist easy replication in off-the-shelf software. High switching costs, regulatory compliance records, and tailored approval routings often justify keeping the platform running until complete migrations are viable.

Migrating out of Lotus Notes requires systematic data extraction because rich-text fields and embedded metadata do not map directly to relational tables. Specialists use dedicated ETL tools and custom export routines to transform NSF repositories into SharePoint lists, relational databases, or cloud document libraries.

While application development and script analysis can happen remotely, Frankfurt institutions frequently require IBM Lotus Notes specialists on-site for initial data auditing. Highly regulated environments, particularly within banking and logistics, mandate local compliance checks and secure intranet access.

The absence of updated documentation in legacy IBM Notes applications represents the steepest hurdle. Seasoned specialists must reverse-engineer undocumented script libraries, agent triggers, and user roles before undertaking server upgrades or database consolidations.

Securing Domino environments involves locking down internet protocols, refreshing expired cross-certificates, and enforcing strict execution control lists. Specialists isolate legacy servers behind secure network zones while auditing ACL settings across all hosted databases.

Seek specialists who demonstrate experience in both classic IBM Lotus Notes internals and target platforms like modern SQL or cloud stacks. Proven experience with NSF extraction scripts, metadata mapping, and data archiving standards ensures a seamless transition.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 802 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 29% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% 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 2.8 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 (63%).

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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