Micro Focus UFT Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Micro Focus UFT
Karlheinz G.
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Christoph S.
Last position:
Test Manager at Logistics
- Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
- Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
- Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
- Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
Gor O.
Last position:
Senior IT Transformation Consultant and Business Analyst at Self-employed Consultant
Senior IT Transformation Consultant and Business Analyst with a focus on banking and large-scale transformation projects.
Many years of experience in analyzing, structuring, and implementing business requirements, as well as designing target states in complex IT landscapes.
Strong interface skills between business and IT, with a focus on translating business requirements into workable IT concepts and architectures.
Solid experience in designing and improving end-to-end processes, as well as creating business concepts and decision papers.
Proven project success in the areas of Identity & Access Management (IAM), post-merger integrations, IT infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
Confident in working with agile methods and artifacts.
Olaf T.
Last position:
BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
Herbert W.
Last position:
Business Analyst & Test Manager at Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG
Transformation of the core banking system landscape from host systems to a SAP-based architecture (SAP BP, CML, CMS, CYT) including the introduction of a building savings solution based on iBS – BASS as well as S/4HANA transformation (brownfield)
- Test management & control
- Responsibility for test management in the SAP Business Partner area incl. control of a test portfolio with >1,500 test cases
- Preparation and management of >5 test cycles / releases
- Functional and organizational management of test teams
- Ensuring stable test execution despite high system complexity and dependencies
- Integration & system stabilization
- Coordination of cross-system test activities in a heterogeneous architecture (SAP, MDM, host, surrounding systems)
- Support for the integration and stabilization of complex system landscapes with >10 connected systems
- Stabilization of synchronization between SAP Business Partner, MDM and host systems
- Ensuring stable data and process flows as a basis for functioning business processes
- Defect management & quality
- Functional analysis, prioritization and control of defects
- Conducting structured root cause analyses
- Sustainable reduction of critical errors in business-critical processes
- Architecture & systems
- Participation in architecture design as well as ongoing support and further development of the system landscape
- Setup and support of test systems
- Conducting load and performance tests
- Enablement & go-live
- Conducting >30 trainings with a total of >150 participants
- Enabling business departments to carry out tests and error analysis independently
- Ensuring go-live readiness of business-critical processes
- Active protection of productive releases through targeted test control and risk focus
- Critical project situations
- Leading task forces to stabilize critical interfaces and processes
Matthias O.
Last position:
IT Project Manager at IT service provider
Implementation of anti-money laundering requirements in accordance with AMLA/KYC for an international large bank in Munich
Services provided:
- Clarification of the assignment, definition of the work package structure for the AMLA/KYC implementation project
- AI-supported project planning using my own AI workflow for project management
- Creation of the project management plan
- Resource and capacity planning
- Development of collaboration structures between IT service provider and bank client
- Alignment of responsibilities (RACI matrix)
- Management of 5 project members (core team)
- Project control, project monitoring, project reporting
- Communication management
- Escalation management
- Stakeholder management (11 stakeholders)
- Permanent member of the steering committee
- Project representation internally and externally
- Project reporting, management of decision-making bodies
- Project volume: 506 person-days (development effort)
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Organization and running of workshops
Methods: PMI PMBOK, EVM, GWG, DORA, BAIT, KANBAN, AML, AMLR, AMLA, GWG, KYC
IT environment: JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, Kantata Kimble, AI LLM Copilot, ChatGPT, anti-money laundering systems (in-house developments and SMARAGD)
Vincent R.
Last position:
Freelancer at VINROTLAB.IO
- Consulting and creation of various web applications based on SharePoint and the React framework for different clients
- Development and testing of accessible apps for SharePoint
- Creation of various test cases for test automation
- Development of various solutions based on Azure
- Creation of various web services based on .NET
- Development of various SharePoint Framework solutions
- Development of various UI solutions based on SharePoint
- Consulting and creation of various Power Apps applications and Power Automate for the steel industry and an IT consulting company
- Support, consulting, and development with offshore teams for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and microservices for a logistics company
- Consulting, concept design, and development of microservices and web applications based on Microsoft technology and the React framework for a logistics company
- Consulting, concept design, and development of various SharePoint Framework solutions on SharePoint 2016 for logistics
- Consulting for the migration from SharePoint 2010 to 2016 for an IT consulting company
Aiman R.
Last position:
Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer at Warehouse Management Company
- Introduced test management with SolMan
- Implemented test automation with TOSCA
- Analyzed, created, and automated test cases
- Built regression test portfolio
- Stakeholder meetings and alignments
- Financial management
Nicole F.
Last position:
SAP FI Consultant & Test at DZB Bank
- Analysis and optimization of business processes in financial accounting
- Customizing in SAP FI (e.g. company codes, chart of accounts, payments)
- Integration with other modules such as CO, MM, SD
- Consulting on legal requirements (e.g. GoBD, UStG)
- Support with month-end and year-end closing
- Creation of test plans (system test, integration test, UAT)
- Definition of test cases (e.g. postings, payment runs, dunning runs)
- Selection of suitable test data and scenarios
- Manual testing of posting processes (e.g. customer invoice, payment run)
- Validation of automatic postings (e.g. for MM credit memo)
- Checking interfaces (e.g. to subsystems or non-SAP solutions)
- Documentation of defects in the test tool (e.g. Jira, ALM)
- Analysis and feedback to developers or the customizing team
- Retest after bug fixes
- E2E tests with SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
- Use of tools such as SAP CBTA or Micro Focus UFT
Carsten B.
Last position:
Test engineer at DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH)
- Conducted manual testing for claims creation, forwarding, repair cost calculation, parts selection and logging on the Gold.dat.de platform
- Automated key processes using ASKUI, including login, claim creation, calculations and parts selection
- Simulated user interactions (e.g., drag-and-drop) with ASKUI
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for early error detection
- Executed over 50 test scenarios and identified critical defects
- Reduced test time by 50% through automation
- Improved platform quality and user experience
Martin M.
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
Adem S.
Last position:
IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO at Trikolon Consulting GmbH
- Development and implementation of test concepts for complex, multi-layered systems
- Creation of regular management reports and presentations for stakeholders and clients
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of international test teams (coordination, coaching, resource planning)
- Responsibility for quality assurance across multiple test levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests)
- Design of test cases and test plans in Azure DevOps; ensuring traceability and coverage
- Use of BDD approaches (Gherkin/Cucumber) to prepare test automation
- Building a test automation architecture with Playwright and integrating new tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Performing API tests (REST) and tests for mobile/PWA applications
- Setup and maintenance of test environments across multiple stages (integration, QA, UAT, pre-production)
- Test data management (synthetic and production-like data), ensuring consistency and reproducibility
- Collaboration with DevOps teams for containerization (Docker/OpenShift) and CI/CD integration
- Working under SAFe & Scrum, closely coordinating with product owners and DevOps teams
- Active participation in PI plannings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Promoting an agile QA culture through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Introducing scalable test automation with Playwright → significant reduction of manual testing efforts
- Increasing test transparency through clean defect and reporting management in Azure DevOps
- Improved release quality through an end-to-end QA strategy and automated regression tests
- Strategic leadership of Trikolon Consulting GmbH and responsibility for finance, personnel, and business development
Jan P.
Last position:
Operational Readiness / Migration Lead at Worldline
Migration of SEPA direct debits, credit transfers & card clearing to Worldline's internal platform as part of the outsourcing contract
Definition of the MIGR strategy
Mobilization of the community (300+ experts at client & Worldline)
Creation of the MIGR runbook (100+ workshops)
Close collaboration with upstream project streams: BUILD & TEST, as well as with the operating units
Set up of the governance framework, capacity management & reporting
100% of SEPA DD, CT & CC transaction traffic migrated (7 months)
~80 migrations carried out with a success rate of 70% ("first-time right")
Set up technical & manual production monitoring
Established a "fast-track" incident management process in the MIGR & hypercare phases
Set up 20+ exception handling processes
Conducted trainings
Implemented SLAs & billing
Christian T.
Last position:
Quality Expert, Consultant & Enthusiast at Quality Consulting Taeschner
- Consulting and development of customized test strategies, quality concepts, and quality governance frameworks
- Advising on the use of artificial intelligence with a focus on AI-driven test strategies (test design, tools, automation)
- Testing AI systems and AI-powered solutions (e.g., guardrails, nondeterministic behavior, ethical and adversarial scenarios)
- Consulting and development of AI governance and compliance guidelines
- Analysis, design, and optimization of test processes
- Planning and conducting quality audits
- Preparation and facilitation of quality workshops
- Test management for digital ecosystems
- Quality management: business and process analysis
- Change, transition, and project management
- Identification and provision of suitable specialist resources
- Training seminars and courses for quality and test managers, product owners, and project managers on effective QA strategies and methods
- Professional mentoring and consulting for leaders in quality-focused management roles
- Teaching test fundamentals, design, and methods to IT professionals or career changers
Vitor R.
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
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Statistics of experts using Micro Focus UFT
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
76%
Master's degree or higher
12%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Micro Focus UFT
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Micro Focus UFT 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 (94%)
- Banking and Finance (79%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Insurance (39%)
- Government and Administration (39%)
- Telecommunication (39%)
- Transportation (36%)
- Automotive (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What UFT does
Micro Focus UFT is a commercial testing tool for automating functional and regression tests across enterprise software. Its current product identity is closely associated with UFT One, formerly known as Unified Functional Testing. It helps teams validate user journeys, business rules and integrations through repeatable tests.
Applications under test
UFT is used for browser-based, desktop and packaged enterprise applications. Specialists commonly automate workflows across SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Siebel and Windows interfaces, while also testing web services and APIs. In Germany, it often appears in large business systems where traceable regression coverage matters.
Ecosystem and tooling
Professionals work with UFT One, its object repositories, descriptive programming and supported add-ins. They may use VBScript, test data from spreadsheets or databases, service test capabilities and ALM or other test-management integrations. Strong automation also depends on stable environments, controlled test data and clear defect reporting.
When companies need specialists
- Replacing fragile manual regression suites with maintainable automated coverage
- Extending tests after an SAP, CRM or enterprise application release
- Connecting UFT execution with CI pipelines and test-management processes
- Reviewing object identification, synchronization and reusable components
- Preparing evidence for releases, migrations or major system changes
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal quality team lacks UFT capacity or needs focused help during a rollout. The right specialist can assess an existing suite, define priorities and leave behind documentation that the team can maintain.
What strong professionals bring
Experienced UFT specialists understand both automation mechanics and the business process being tested. They design resilient checkpoints, useful recovery logic and readable components instead of recording every screen interaction. They also know when UFT is suitable and when API, unit or browser-focused tools should cover another layer.
Collaboration and delivery
A project may involve test strategy, framework setup, scripting, execution analysis and handover. Remote work is practical when application access, environments and test data are available; on-site collaboration can help with restricted systems or workshops. Professionals in Germany may also need to align with local teams, regulated processes and German or English documentation requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Micro Focus UFT.
Micro Focus UFT is used to automate functional, regression and service tests for enterprise applications. It can validate workflows across SAP, web, desktop and other supported technologies, helping teams repeat important checks after changes.
UFT One is the product name commonly associated with Micro Focus UFT and its former name, Unified Functional Testing. A specialist should confirm the exact release, add-ins and integrations in the existing environment before changing or extending a test suite.
Micro Focus UFT offers broad support for enterprise interfaces and established functional-test workflows, while Selenium is primarily a browser automation framework and Tricentis Tosca emphasizes model-based testing. The better choice depends on application coverage, existing assets, team skills and governance needs.
A strong UFT One freelancer often brings VBScript, SQL, API testing and test-data management skills. Knowledge of SAP or CRM processes, CI pipelines, ALM or comparable test management, and defect analysis can be equally important.
Micro Focus UFT work ranges from fixing object recognition to designing a complete automation framework. The right level depends on risk and scope: a suite assessment may need focused product expertise, while a migration or enterprise rollout requires broader test strategy and integration experience.
UFT One projects can often be delivered remotely when secure access to applications, environments and test data is arranged. On-site sessions may still help with restricted systems, process workshops or coordination across German and international teams.
Ask a Micro Focus UFT specialist to explain how they handle synchronization, object changes, reusable components, test data and failed runs. Review examples of maintainable scripts, reporting and handover documentation rather than judging quality by recorded test volume alone.
Before engaging a UFT One professional, document the applications in scope, required add-ins, current framework, execution environments and release goals. Also clarify access constraints, ownership of test assets, reporting expectations and how the finished suite will be maintained.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 725 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects, 76% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 12% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (79%), and Professional Services (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Micro Focus UFT in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Product Development (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Micro Focus UFT
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