REXX Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used REXX
Ensar Y.
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
Jürgen B.
Last position:
Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist at ALD Automotive Leasing Deutschland
- Database administration and performance tuning for Oracle databases on AIX 7.1, 7.2 with Oracle 12c and 19c
- Troubleshooting and resolution on RHEL 7
- Automation of operations with UNIX/Linux shell scripts, Perl programs, and PL/SQL
- Planning, preparation, execution, and customer-specific review of changes and upgrades for the LEASMAN and DOXIS applications
- Incident handling including communication with outsourcing service providers and business units
- Data exchange with Data Pump
- Visualization of database content and monitoring results
- Configuration of databases for Debezium and monitoring Debezium activities
- Preparation of Oracle databases for migration to cloud environments
- Implementation and monitoring of NIST requirements in databases
- Automation of release upgrades for the LEASMAN application
- Creation of operations manuals and instructions
- Generation of reports for GDPR information requests
Thomas M.
Last position:
Application Developer at Freelance
- Development of a new payment method
- Adaptation of SB programs for FRAUD provisioning
- Creation of programs for fraud processing
- Defect fixing and further development of SB programs
- Analysis and development as part of FRAUD for SB applications
- Requirement analysis
- Program development
- Quality assurance of the developed programs
- Testing of the developed programs
- Development of new batch applications
- Banks
- Assembler, Cobol2, DB2, File-AID, IBM mainframe, IBM ISPF, JCL, JES2, REXX, SQL, TSO, Xpediter, z/OS, IMS-DB, IMS-DC
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Statistics of experts using REXX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
42 years (Germany: 35 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
22 (Germany: 20)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using REXX
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.
REXX experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (100%)
- Banking and Finance (100%)
- Information Technology (100%)
- Chemical (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Education (33%)
- Insurance (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
REXX in use
REXX is a scripting language used heavily in IBM mainframe environments. Teams use it to automate batch steps, process text, call system services, and glue older tools together without changing stable core systems.
Typical work
- TSO/E and ISPF automation
- Batch job support and job control helpers
- Scripted data checks and report generation
- Integration with CLIST, JCL, and SDSF flows
It also appears in IBM VM and z/VM estates, where clear scripts save time in day-to-day operations.
Ecosystem and names
Searches often use REXX, IBM REXX, and TSO/E REXX. On some systems you will also see ooRexx, the object-oriented extension. Strong specialists know the language syntax, host commands, and the surrounding mainframe tools that make the scripts useful.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when old scripts break, a batch chain needs cleanup, or a team must document and extend code they did not write. Berlin-based teams often want someone who can work with local stakeholders in English and coordinate remotely with mainframe teams elsewhere.
What strong experts do
- Read and refactor legacy scripts safely
- Trace failures through logs and job output
- Add clear comments and maintainable structure
- Bridge REXX with system commands and utilities
Good professionals keep changes small, test on real flows, and understand the limits of the host environment.
Skills that matter
A strong REXX specialist also understands z/OS basics, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and common operations around datasets and job steps. They write code that is practical, easy to review, and safe to run in production-like environments.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about REXX.
REXX is used to automate mainframe work, especially in IBM environments. Companies rely on it for TSO/E and ISPF tasks, text processing, job support, and small utility scripts that keep operations moving.
REXX is the language name, while IBM REXX and TSO/E REXX point to the common enterprise context where it runs. In practice, searchers use these terms when they want help with mainframe scripting, host commands, or IBM tool integration.
A strong REXX specialist is useful when legacy scripts stop being understandable, batch steps need repair, or a mainframe process needs automation without a large rewrite. This is also common when internal teams need documentation before a handover.
A good REXX expert should know JCL, TSO, ISPF, and the basics of z/OS operations. Knowledge of SDSF, datasets, and host command behavior is often just as important as the language itself.
REXX is usually easier to read than CLIST and often better suited to structured text handling and reusable scripts. Compared with shell scripting, it is more at home inside IBM mainframe workflows and host command environments.
A REXX project needs someone who can read existing code, understand the surrounding system, and test changes carefully. For simple utilities, a focused specialist may be enough; for production batch flows, you want someone with broader mainframe context.
Yes, REXX work is often done remotely because most tasks involve scripts, job output, and text-based system access. In Berlin, companies may still prefer occasional on-site time for stakeholder interviews, access checks, or handover sessions.
A strong REXX freelancer explains how a script fits into the wider job flow, not just the syntax. Look for clear reasoning, safe change habits, and examples of fixing legacy code without disrupting production.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 734 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects have 42 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Banking and Finance (100%), and Information Technology (100%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used REXX
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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