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
Frank A.
Last position:
Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Engineering, Documentation, Training, Support at Private sector, small businesses, partnerships
- Restructuring of the network architecture/topology, followed by installation, setup and testing of the network at a small business.
- Resolution of server (permissions and roles) and connection problems (WAN, (V)LAN, WLAN).
- Infrastructure support and maintenance.
- Creation of documents such as manuals, architecture documents and design documents.
- Revision of manuals and technical documents, as well as creation of VBA macros.
- Use of AI and basic prompting, as well as formulation of AI requests.
- Adjustment of workflows due to legal requirements and optimization of existing workflows.
- Delivery of courses and training for adaptations, new features and changed workflows.
- Modeling basis: BPMN.
- System environment: MS Office 2019/365, Win10/11, Teams, Netgear (Switch), QNAP, Synology (NAS), Linux (Ubuntu).
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.
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 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
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
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.
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, such as a 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
Nidal M.
Last position:
Functional Software Quality Assurance / Tester at DB Netz
- Creation and execution of technical test cases (installation, uninstallation, update/upgrade, failover, and interface tests) in Windows and Linux infrastructure based on technical documentation
- Support of test server environments in cooperation with environment management
- Execution of manual smoke tests as well as functional and non-functional tests
- Analysis and documentation of results
- Processing of identified defects, deriving test cases, and carrying out re-tests based on existing defects
- Extension of technical test cases based on "lessons learned" from previous test phases
- Creation and upload of test cases in HP ALM
- Reporting to test management and completion of test statistics (templates)
- Written documentation of all test results and malfunctions in test reports
- Advising on the strategy for improving the software/application in cooperation with the project and the customer
- Use of test tools: HP TMT, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm
- Technologies: HP ALM, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, SoapUI, Putty, MobaXterm, Test Design Tools
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
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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
41%
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 29 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 29 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
Remote terminal access
PuTTY is a lightweight Windows client for connecting to remote systems through SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, serial lines and raw sockets. Companies use it to administer Linux servers, network equipment, firewalls and embedded devices without installing a full Unix-style desktop environment.
Secure connection work
Strong PuTTY specialists set up reliable access policies rather than treating the client as a simple terminal window. They configure host keys, public-key authentication, passphrases, session profiles, proxy settings and terminal behavior while keeping credentials and connection data under control.
- Configure SSH sessions for servers and network devices
- Import, verify and rotate host keys
- Set up key-based authentication with Pageant
- Troubleshoot ciphers, tunnels and connection failures
Tools around PuTTY
PuTTY is commonly used with PuTTYgen for key creation and Pageant for agent-based authentication. Related tools such as PSCP and PSFTP support secure file transfers, while Plink enables command-line access and scripting. Specialists also work with OpenSSH, PowerShell, Windows Terminal and configuration management tools.
Where companies use it
PuTTY appears in infrastructure operations, hosting, telecommunications, manufacturing and industrial environments. In Germany, it is often part of mixed Windows and Linux estates, data-centre operations and network maintenance workflows. Freelance support can help when teams need secure remote access without changing established procedures.
- Support server migrations and infrastructure handovers
- Standardize access to switches, routers and appliances
- Document repeatable connection and recovery procedures
- Connect serial consoles during device commissioning
When to bring in expertise
External professionals are useful when access problems span clients, servers, firewalls and identity systems. They can review inconsistent session settings, replace unsafe shared credentials, create repeatable scripts and support a migration from Telnet to SSH. They can also work remotely with an internal team or join on-site operations where hardware access is required.
What quality looks like
A capable PuTTY professional understands the remote system as well as the client configuration. They distinguish authentication failures from routing, DNS, firewall and host-key problems, and they explain the fix clearly. Look for careful security practices, documented changes, practical knowledge of SSH and adjacent experience with Linux, networking, Windows and automation.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about PuTTY? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
PuTTY is used to open remote terminal sessions to servers, network devices and embedded systems. It supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, serial and raw connections, with SSH generally preferred when secure administration is required.
PuTTY offers a focused graphical interface for saved sessions, serial access, key handling and SSH connections on Windows. OpenSSH is often stronger for native command-line automation, while Windows Terminal provides a broader terminal environment rather than a dedicated connection client.
A strong PuTTY specialist should understand SSH authentication, Linux administration, Windows security, TCP/IP networking and firewall behavior. Experience with PuTTYgen, Pageant, PSCP, PSFTP or Plink is valuable when projects include keys, transfers or automation.
The required depth depends on the assignment. Basic session setup needs familiarity with SSH and the target system, while migrations, key-management reviews and network troubleshooting call for a professional who can diagnose the complete access path and document secure procedures.
PuTTY configuration, session testing and access documentation can usually be handled remotely when the required systems are reachable through an approved support route. On-site work may be necessary for serial consoles, isolated networks or equipment that cannot be accessed remotely. German and English collaboration are both common, depending on the internal team.
PuTTY is useful when teams need direct SSH, serial or Telnet access with detailed session settings and local key integration. Browser consoles can simplify occasional access, but they may offer less control for recurring infrastructure work or connections to devices outside a cloud provider.
Ask the professional to explain host-key verification, key storage, session hardening and the difference between SSH and Telnet. Good work includes a clear access design, tested connection profiles, minimal credential exposure and documentation that another team member can follow.
Common PuTTY issues include rejected keys, changed host keys, incorrect usernames, blocked ports, proxy errors and incompatible terminal settings. A capable professional checks the client, network path, server configuration and authentication method instead of changing random session options.
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 688 € 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, 41% 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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