OSPlus Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OSPlus
Christian Frauer
Last position:
Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company
- Definition and setup of the subject areas
- Building a governance model for the department with the areas of responsibility
- IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
- Developing a communication strategy within the group
- Creating the IT strategy
- Designing templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent work
- Capturing strategic guardrails and grouping ongoing projects – deriving a roadmap for strategic planning
- Reviewing ongoing projects
- Creating staffing calculations and volume structure
- Defining job profiles
Jörn Menninger
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.
William Nguyen
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst/Requirements Engineer at Finanzen.Net/Finanzen.Zero
- Analysis of complex business processes and end-to-end user journeys in digital product and platform environments
- Gathering, structuring, and prioritizing business and technical requirements (Functional / Non-Functional Requirements)
- Translating business goals into actionable requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Conducting stakeholder interviews, workshops, and reviews with business teams, IT, UX, and management
- Creating and maintaining requirement artifacts (BRD, FRD, user stories, process models, decision papers)
- Ensuring consistency between business needs, technical implementation, and product vision
- Close collaboration with development teams to clarify business questions during implementation
- Support with impact analyses (A/B tests), change requests, and scope management
- Quality assurance of implemented requirements including acceptance criteria and business testing
- Advising on the further development of product strategy and roadmap structure
- Prioritizing backlog items based on business value
- Defining and sharpening product goals, KPIs, MVP definition, and other success metrics
- Evaluating new features, tools, and initiatives from a user and business perspective
- Facilitating decision-making between business, product, and technology
- Supporting go-to-market considerations and product positioning
- Sparring partner for product and stakeholder decisions at management level
- Dashboard creation, data modeling, BI report administration, and data analysis in Power BI
Matthias Ottowski
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 Bouendeu
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
Peter Merz
Last position:
Managing Partner without operational duties at pt plus GmbH & Co. KG
- full-service marketing agency for global technology companies
Leonid Ravin
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 Mourad
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 Witt-Surmann
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 Fuchs
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 Weiß
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 Nitze
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 Schindwolf
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 Lorenz
Last position:
Management Consultant with a Focus on Regulatory Reporting at DL Consulting
Wolfgang Cremer
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
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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
Finance, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Core banking use
OSPlus is a core banking system used in the Sparkassen world. It supports day-to-day banking work, from customer and account processes to payments, lending and branch operations. Companies bring in specialists when they need safe changes in a system that sits close to critical business flows.
Typical deliverables
- OSPlus configuration and process support
- Interface work with surrounding banking systems
- Support for migrations, releases and test cycles
- Help with incident handling and root-cause analysis
Strong experts know how to keep changes stable across connected applications and business units.
Ecosystem around it
OSPlus often appears together with OSPlus neo, FI services, payment interfaces, archive systems and reporting tools. Work rarely stays inside one module, because data and processes move across many banking applications. Good professionals understand these connections and can work with business teams as well as technical teams.
When companies hire
Teams usually look for freelance help when release pressure is high, internal knowledge is tied to a few people, or a change needs both speed and caution. In Germany, this often means support for savings banks, service providers and vendors that work inside the Sparkassen environment. Remote work is common, but on-site time can help during workshops, cutovers and sensitive coordination.
What strong specialists bring
- Clear understanding of banking processes and controls
- Experience with structured testing and release preparation
- Careful documentation and clean handover
- Calm handling of change in regulated environments
The best specialists do not only know the product name. They know how to keep operations stable while improving the system step by step.
Search terms and focus
People may search for OSPlus, OSPlus neo or Finanz Informatik when they need help. That is why strong profiles connect product knowledge with the surrounding banking setup, not just one tool. The right expert can join a project fast and work in German-speaking teams when the environment requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about OSPlus.
OSPlus is used for core banking work in the Sparkassen environment. It supports customer processes, accounts, payments, lending and related operational tasks. Companies usually need specialists who understand both the technical setup and the banking workflows behind it.
OSPlus is the broader core system name, while OSPlus neo is commonly used for newer user and process areas around it. In projects, both names may appear together because teams often work across the classic environment and newer interfaces. A strong specialist should know where the boundaries are and how the parts connect.
A strong OSPlus freelancer understands banking processes, release work, testing and interface coordination. Depending on the task, that person may also need knowledge of payments, lending, reporting or migration support. The best fit is someone who can work carefully in a regulated environment and document changes clearly.
OSPlus is not a generic software stack; it is closely tied to the Sparkassen banking world. Compared with more open core systems, the main challenge is often not just technical implementation but working within specific processes, standards and interfaces. That is why domain knowledge matters as much as tool knowledge.
A good OSPlus specialist often brings interface work, test support, business analysis and release coordination. Knowledge of payments, account processes, lending, reporting and data exchange is also valuable. In many projects, clear communication with business teams is just as important as technical depth.
Much OSPlus work can be done remotely, especially analysis, testing, documentation and interface coordination. On-site time in Germany can still help for workshops, go-live support and sensitive stakeholder alignment. Many projects use a hybrid setup.
Look for OSPlus experience that is tied to real project outcomes, not just product familiarity. Good signs are structured documentation, careful testing, understanding of banking controls and clean handover to internal teams. Ask how the person handled release issues, integration work and coordination with business users.
A OSPlus assignment often means working with stable processes, strict change control and many connected systems. Freelancers should be ready to learn the local setup quickly and communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders. German language skills can be important when the project is run in a German-speaking team.
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%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OSPlus
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