OSPlus Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OSPlus
William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Christian F.
Last position:
Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company
- Defined and established the areas of responsibility
- Built a governance model for the department and its areas of responsibility
- IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
- Developed a communications strategy for the group
- Created the IT strategy
- Designed templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent ways of working
- Recorded strategic guidelines and grouped ongoing projects – derived a roadmap for strategic planning
- Reviewed ongoing projects
- Prepared staffing calculations and capacity planning
- Defined job profiles
Jörn M.
Last position:
Freelance Senior Business Analyst / Project Lead / Digital Strategy Consultant at Freiberuflich
- Freelance consulting for startups, fintechs, SMEs, banks, financial service providers, and established companies on strategic, organizational, and technological topics; focus on analysis, structuring, execution readiness, and stakeholder communication.
- Gathering, structuring, and prioritizing business requirements; translating business goals into actionable IT, process, data, and documentation requirements.
- Designing and improving digital platforms, user journeys, portal structures, information architecture, and data-driven product/content structures; strong fit for customer portals, partner portals, and B2B2C application journeys.
- Analyzing user, reach, search, and platform data to derive product, content, and platform decisions; structuring decision bases for management and delivery teams.
- Using Jira, Confluence, Excel, analytics, and automation tools; working in agile and hybrid delivery environments.
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)
Eric B.
Last position:
Quality Assurance Lead (QSV) at Federal Employment Agency
Supported the International Web Presence project of the Federal Employment Agency (IntWeb) in quality management, taking on responsibility for the quality of processes and project deliverables while adhering to BA standards. The project's main goals are to give professionals abroad a quick overview of their chances to move to Germany and to enable them to take the necessary steps in a consistently digital way.
Set the fundamental guidelines using the QA handbook
Summarized test results in QA reports for PLA
Analyzed project outcomes for improvement opportunities
Quality management of requirements analysis (especially processes, methods and tools)
Ensured compliance with SERA guidelines
Created a cross-project test concept
Agreed on sprint completion reports
Conducted formal reviews of deliverables according to guidelines and/or project plan
Acted as contact person for internal audit and external audits by auditors or the Federal Audit Office (BRH)
Technologies: JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, GitLab, Kubernetes
Wolfgang C.
Last position:
Owner at Cremer Consulting
- Design, rollout and initial population via AI of a cloud-based, group-wide central contract management database at the IT subsidiary of a leading European retailer, including integrated IT-supported contract processes
- Concept paper (pre-study) for operationalizing a central provider management (DORA, Supply Chain Act, EU Supply Chain Directive CSDDD) as part of the structural realignment of a digitalization partner within the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe
- Strategic establishment of a new central unit, including drafting functional requirement specifications for contract and process management and a document management system for a digitalization partner of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe
- Strategic organizational study in the public sector to implement the maturity model under the Public Health Service Digital Pact (process evaluation, task analysis, SWOT analysis, staffing assessment)
- Interim IT project leadership for a private building society to restructure project organization during the technical and strategic-process redesign of central end-to-end processes on the new technology platform of the website for the largest nationwide mortgage broker
- Ensuring strategic and operational readiness of Hessian vaccination sites as a program management consultant in the politically sensitive "Vaccination IT" project for the Hessian Ministry for Integration and Social Affairs
- Interim management of the IT project portfolio with partner associations at a data center as part of the multi-year professional development plan and annual IT planning
- Migration of legacy data from merged regional banks into the system landscape and delivery pipeline of the entire bank to reduce costs and optimize the business portfolio
- Coaching a consulting firm in establishing and growing the credit topic in financial services banking by integrating innovative blockchain technology
- Strategic economic realignment of conference centers in the D-A-CH region for sustainable viability, considering profitability requirements, including negotiation mandate for the sale of a conference center at a non-profit organization
Peter M.
Last position:
Managing Partner without operational duties at pt plus GmbH & Co. KG
- full-service marketing agency for global technology companies
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.
Nidal M.
Last position:
Technical Software Quality Assurance / Tester at DB Netz
- Create and execute technical test cases (installation, uninstallation, update/upgrade, failover and interface tests) in Windows and Linux infrastructure based on technical documentation
- Maintain test server environments in collaboration with environment management
- Perform manual smoke tests as well as functional and non-functional tests
- Analyze and document results
- Handle found defects, derive test cases and perform re-tests based on existing defects
- Extend technical test cases based on "lessons learned" from previous test phases
- Create and upload test cases in HP ALM
- Report to test management and fill in test statistics (templates)
- Document all test results and malfunctions in test reports in writing
- Advise on strategy for software/application improvements in collaboration with the project and the client
- Use test tools: HP TMT, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm
- Technologies: HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, Test Design Tools
Daniel W.
Last position:
Senior Developer / Deputy Project Lead at Finanz Informatik GmbH & Co. KG
Worked as a Senior Developer
Worked as a Deputy Project Lead
Technologies: Java (Spring), React
Environment: OSPlus, MKP
Developed various standalone tools
Developed unit and Selenium tests
Integrated REST APIs
Full-stack development
Managed and planned a project to migrate an existing application to a new software stack
Agile project approach
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.
Peter W.
Last position:
Business Analyst at Finanz Informatik GmbH & Co. KG
- Maintenance and further development of the OSPlus software in the cashier area
- Use of IBM Notes and HP Quality Center
Frank N.
Last position:
Developer at In-house development of the HAPPYLIST web application
- Fully developed a CRM system for contact management in network marketing
- Enabled configuration of tags, custom reminders, birthday reminders and more
- Application is productive
- Technologies and methods: Trello, Python, Django, Rest-Framework, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL
Rainer S.
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst at German Service Company for Financial Service Providers
- Support the business units with the administrative implementation of PPS processes in OSPlus applications
- Collaborate on OSPlus releases
- Provide support to business units on OSPlus application features
- Collaborate with Finanz Informatik and contribute to projects
- Training and onboarding in the area of OSPlus Portal/OSPlus_neo
- Create documentation and guides
- Create onboarding materials
- Administration of FDVG, document templates, securities, and basic administration for clients
Denny L.
Last position:
Management Consultant with a Focus on Regulatory Reporting at DL Consulting
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Statistics of experts using OSPlus
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 OSPlus
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.
OSPlus experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (100%)
- Information Technology (87%)
- Insurance (53%)
- Professional Services (53%)
- Automotive (27%)
- Energy (27%)
- Government and Administration (27%)
- Education (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core banking platform
OSPlus is the core banking platform developed and operated by Finanz Informatik for the German savings bank sector. It supports central banking processes such as account management, payments, lending, customer data and regulatory workflows. Companies use it when dependable integration across branch, digital and back-office channels is essential.
Banking processes
OSPlus combines standardized banking functions with configurable processes for Sparkassen organizations and their service providers. Specialists work on product setup, permissions, workflows, data structures and interfaces. They also help align business requirements with the platform’s operating model without disrupting critical financial services.
Ecosystem and tooling
The OSPlus environment often includes Finanz Informatik services, OSPlus Neo for digital banking and connected systems for payments, customer interaction, reporting and document handling. Relevant work may involve interface design, batch processing, data exchange, testing and release coordination. Strong professionals understand both the platform context and the surrounding banking architecture.
- Configure products, roles and banking workflows
- Connect surrounding applications and service interfaces
- Prepare test cases, releases and operational documentation
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance OSPlus specialists during core banking migrations, product launches, process redesigns and integration programs. External support is also useful when internal teams need capacity for testing, incident analysis or documentation. In Germany, close coordination with Sparkassen structures and Finanz Informatik processes can make domain knowledge especially valuable.
- A new product or channel must fit existing OSPlus processes
- Interfaces need analysis, redesign or reliable testing
- A transformation project needs independent delivery support
Skills that matter
Effective OSPlus professionals combine platform knowledge with banking operations, requirements analysis and structured testing. Depending on the assignment, they may also bring experience with payments, lending, data migration, API integration, release management or information security. Clear communication is important because business, IT and operations must agree on changes to regulated processes.
How to assess quality
Look for evidence of completed OSPlus assignments, not only general core banking experience. Ask how the professional handled requirements, test coordination, dependencies, production risks and knowledge transfer. A strong specialist explains platform constraints clearly, documents decisions and works productively with distributed teams, whether collaboration is remote or includes on-site workshops in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about OSPlus.
OSPlus is a core banking platform used by organizations in the German savings bank environment. It supports account administration, payments, lending, customer data, branch processes and connections to digital banking channels.
OSPlus is closely aligned with the processes, operating model and service landscape of the German Sparkassen sector. Compared with a more generic core banking product, it can offer stronger domain fit in that environment, while alternatives may provide different customization models or international coverage.
A strong OSPlus freelancer often combines platform expertise with payments, lending, requirements analysis, test management and data migration. Experience with Finanz Informatik services, OSPlus Neo, interface integration and release coordination can also be important.
The right level depends on the assignment. OSPlus configuration or process support needs practical platform familiarity, while migration, integration and production-critical work call for experience with dependencies, testing, operational controls and stakeholder coordination.
Yes, many OSPlus tasks can be handled remotely, including analysis, documentation, configuration preparation and test coordination. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, cutover planning or collaboration across banking, operations and IT teams in Germany.
Ask which OSPlus modules, processes and project phases the specialist has handled. Request concrete examples involving requirements, interfaces, testing, releases or incident resolution, and clarify their availability for remote work, workshops and knowledge transfer.
Quality in OSPlus work shows in traceable requirements, complete test coverage, controlled releases and documentation that another team can use. Strong professionals identify dependencies early and explain how their changes protect data quality and stable banking operations.
OSPlus Neo is the digital banking and customer-facing environment associated with the broader OSPlus landscape, while OSPlus also covers core banking processes and connected services. A project may involve one area or require specialists who understand how digital channels interact with the underlying platform.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 832 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (87%), and Insurance (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OSPlus in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (93%), and Quality Assurance (87%).
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