PuTTY Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used PuTTY
Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Mahmoud Q.
Last position:
Information Security & GRC Expert at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
As a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), the world’s leading expert network, I provide organizations, investment firms, and consulting companies with expert discussions on demand – wherever specialized knowledge in information security, IT governance, and regulatory compliance is needed.
My assessments are based on many years of practical experience in highly regulated industries: from building and implementing information security management systems (ISMS according to ISO 27001), IT risk and vulnerability management, and business continuity (ISO 22301) to the practical implementation of European regulations such as DORA, NIS2, BAIT, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The cooperation is project- and discussion-based. I provide decision-makers with a practical perspective gained from real-world experience on cyber risks, security governance, and operational resilience – exactly when it is needed.
Anupriya P.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Telefonica Germany
(Maternity/Parental Leave: July 2023 – Aug 2024)
- Domain: Payment Domain | Client: Telefonica Germany
- Project: General Payment Service
The General Payment Service is responsible for processing of online payments via external payment service provider like Safer pay and PayPal
- Developed Design of Use (DOU) and interface contract documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance across system integrations
- Designed and delivered REST/SOAP web services with Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA, publishing Swagger contracts through WSO2 API Gateway to improve accessibility and governance.
- Spearheaded the on-premises to AWS Cloud migration, re-platforming from Oracle to PostgreSQL on AWS RDS and deploying services on EC2, improving scalability and cost efficiency.
- Containerized microservices using Docker and orchestrated deployments with Kubernetes, streamlining deployment pipelines and improving system reliability.
- Implemented proactive monitoring and logging via AWS CloudWatch and Kibana, ensuring stability and performance during cutover.
- Enhanced collaboration through code reviews and peer reviews, promoting maintainability and clean coding standards.
- Strengthened quality by writing comprehensive JUnit tests and preparing detailed test cases enabling early defect detection
- Delivered automated API testing with Ready API, Postman, and SOAPUI, and conducted performance testing with JMeter, ensuring reliability in high-transaction environments.
Archana R.
Last position:
Power BI Assistant at Cataliquent Projekt GmbH
- Evaluate, design, and implement Power BI solutions for Cat4 reporting, significantly improving reporting efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder visibility.
- Develop and maintain robust data integration interfaces between Cat4 and Power BI, eliminating manual processing bottlenecks.
- Configure and continuously optimise Power BI reports to deliver sharper management insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure full GDPR data protection compliance across Power BI reports, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Acquired in-depth product knowledge of CAT4, a globally deployed enterprise platform, enabling effective requirements analysis, solution design, and seamless Power BI integration across client environments.
- Developed and integrated scalable reporting templates within the CAT4 product interface, delivering new product features and enhancing data visualisation, reporting efficiency, and stakeholder visibility across global users.
- Trained and mentored staff on Power BI configuration and best practices, accelerating adoption and embedding a data-driven culture.
- Prepared clear technical documentation and delivered hands-on demonstrations to end users and clients, ensuring smooth adoption and confident use of Power BI solutions integrated with CAT4.
- Researched and recommended licensing strategies for cost-effective and scalable Power BI deployment.
SKILLS - BI & Visualisation: Power BI (Desktop, Service, Report Builder), DAX, Power Query
Project and Product Management Tool: CAT4
Alex V.
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Reginald L.
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, e.g. calendar, chat, and various tables
Michael U.
Last position:
Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach for Automated Driving at the Plant at BMW
- Analyzing and evaluating established corporate tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Project)
- Process redesign, transition support for external backend service providers
- Developing target agreements for the production plants involved worldwide
- Coordinating cross-functional requirements from plant teams and creating timelines with dedicated milestones (Gantt charts, etc.)
- Redesigning the project scope in Jira/Confluence and training in agile methods
- Carrying out requirements analyses and detailed development according to the V-model (project management)
Florian G.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & HealthCare Business Developer at CGI
- Responsible project manager for complex international infrastructure projects
- Coordinator and decision-maker for IT architects in network infrastructure and software with over 100 000 users
- Holistic project management
- Launch and implementation of initiatives
- Project management of international infrastructure projects with C-level reporting
- Leadership and coordination of IT architects
- Technical project management for merger and cloud transformation
- Execution of international software and hardware rollouts
- Implementation of IT security projects and compliance
- Working with key technologies (e.g. 5G/6G standard)
- Management of complex defense and aerospace projects (e.g. Ariane 6, Eurodrone)
- Establishment of the healthcare and life sciences business unit
- Creation and management of internal employee training
Yannide D.
Last position:
Development Engineer Test Automation at Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG
- Project: Thermomix Online Mock
- Manual execution of functional tests
- Implementation of automated end-to-end tests
- Execution of regression tests and analysis of results
- Further development of the QA website on the server using Express.js, Handlebars, and Node.js
- Further development of the test environment
- Technologies: Agile software development Scrum, Robot Framework, Python, JavaScript, Git (GitLab), VS Code, Jira, Confluence, Express.js, Handlebars, Phoenix/Elixir
Manish K.
Last position:
Freelance Senior Solutions Architect at YoungIT
- Worked with a UK based organisation offering a range of free sexual health services such as STI testing, treatment and contraception across the UK
- Created a Liferay DXP based customer facing portal (version 7.4) over Liferay Experience Cloud
- Designed and developed Liferay modules
- Managed Liferay Experience Cloud and release management
- Coordinated with different teams and helped other team members on Liferay challenges
- Engaged in discussions with business and stakeholders on expectations
- Implemented architectural best practices
Yannick T.
Last position:
Cloud Architect at Anonymous
- Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to ensure a scalable, repeatable, and secure Azure infrastructure
- Implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
- Management of container and server environments and AKS
Charles J.
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers environment, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
Bent-Ove G.
Last position:
KMS system integrator at Soorce Professionals GmbH
- installation and maintenance of communication systems on marine vessels
- advanced security checks
- building cluster environments using VMware ESX servers, DataCore, and Dell hardware
G P.
Last position:
Oracle Apps Technical Consultant, Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion SCM Migration Specialist at LTIMindtree India PVT LTD.
- Client: Terex Corporation
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Statistics of experts using PuTTY
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 9 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using PuTTY
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 9 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
PuTTY 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 (95%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Banking and Finance (63%)
- Manufacturing (49%)
- Telecommunication (47%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Insurance (40%)
- Government and Administration (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
PuTTY at a glance
PuTTY is a lightweight Windows client for secure remote access to servers and network equipment. It supports SSH, Telnet, serial connections, and related transfer tools through the wider PuTTY suite. Companies use it to manage Linux hosts, configure switches, access embedded devices, and troubleshoot infrastructure without a full desktop environment.
Protocols and tools
The core PuTTY client handles SSH authentication, encrypted sessions, terminal settings, port forwarding, and key-based access. Its ecosystem includes PuTTYgen for creating and converting keys, PSCP for secure file copying, and PSFTP for interactive file transfers. Strong specialists also understand OpenSSH, X.509 concepts, terminal emulation, and Windows credential handling.
Typical assignments
- Configure SSH sessions, saved profiles, host keys, and proxy settings
- Create, convert, and deploy private keys with PuTTYgen
- Transfer files with PSCP or PSFTP and validate permissions
- Connect to switches, routers, firewalls, and serial consoles
- Document repeatable access procedures for operations teams
PuTTY appears in infrastructure support, data centres, manufacturing environments, hosting operations, and embedded-device projects. In Germany, specialists may support both local facilities and distributed teams that manage mixed Windows and Linux estates.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance PuTTY expertise when access is inconsistent, key formats need migration, or a team must standardise secure connections across many systems. A specialist can review session settings, resolve authentication failures, improve handover documentation, and separate temporary troubleshooting access from durable operational practice.
Adjacent capabilities
Useful expertise extends beyond the client itself. Look for professionals who can work with Linux shells, Windows administration, SSH servers, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, serial hardware, scripting, and access-control policies. Familiarity with OpenSSH helps them diagnose whether a fault lies in PuTTY, the destination host, the network, or the credentials.
Quality indicators
Strong PuTTY professionals explain the security impact of each setting rather than copying a saved session blindly. They verify host keys, protect private keys, use least-privilege accounts, and leave clear records of approved connections. For remote work, concise documentation and reliable screen-sharing matter; on-site work may be important when serial consoles, isolated networks, or physical equipment are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about PuTTY? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
PuTTY is used to connect securely to remote servers and network devices through SSH, as well as to equipment through Telnet or serial links. Companies also use related tools such as PuTTYgen, PSCP, and PSFTP for key management and file transfers.
PuTTY is primarily a Windows graphical client with saved sessions and integrated terminal settings, while OpenSSH is commonly used from command-line environments and is built into many Unix-like systems. The right choice depends on operating systems, automation needs, key formats, and how much interactive configuration the team requires.
A strong PuTTY specialist should understand SSH servers, Linux permissions, Windows security, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and public-key authentication. Experience with serial consoles, network equipment, scripting, and OpenSSH makes fault isolation much more effective.
For a simple session setup, a specialist who understands SSH authentication and host-key verification may be sufficient. Complex migrations, recurring access failures, or network-device work call for a professional who has handled infrastructure troubleshooting and documented secure operating procedures.
PuTTY is well suited to remote collaboration because specialists can review configuration files, guide secure session setup, and troubleshoot through controlled screen sharing. On-site support can still matter when the assignment involves serial hardware, isolated networks, or equipment that cannot be accessed remotely.
PuTTY itself provides the terminal session, while PSCP and PSFTP in the same tool family support secure file copying and interactive transfers over SSH. A qualified professional should also check destination permissions, key handling, transfer logs, and whether a managed file-transfer process is more appropriate.
Ask how the specialist verifies host keys, protects private keys, handles proxy and port-forwarding settings, and records connection changes. A capable PuTTY professional can explain security decisions clearly and distinguish a client-side problem from an SSH-server, network, or credential issue.
PuTTY is a focused client, not a complete privileged-access, monitoring, or configuration-management platform. It works well for direct administration and troubleshooting, but larger environments may combine it with bastion hosts, central identity controls, session auditing, automation, and infrastructure-management tools.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 690 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 38% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Automotive (63%), and Banking and Finance (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used PuTTY in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (72%), and Project Management (63%).
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