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REXX Experts in Berlin

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Hire experts who write and maintain REXX scripts, automate z/OS batch work, and keep IBM mainframe jobs stable. Find specialists who understand TSO, ISPF, JCL, and the interfaces around legacy business systems, with fast, precise matching from vetted, available freelancers.

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Jürgen Bargmann

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Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist

Falkensee
Jürgen Bargmann

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
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Thomas Minski

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Application Development

Berlin
Thomas Minski

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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Ensar Yilmaz

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Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL)

Berlin
Ensar Yilmaz

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 collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
  • Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operational 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
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Osama Aziz

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Interim Recruiter

Berlin
Osama Aziz

Last position:

Interim Recruiter at OBC- Osama Business Consulting

  • Active Sourcing via LinkedIn and Xing, direct approach
  • E2E recruiting (candidate screening, communication with hiring managers, initial interviews, offer presentation and contract negotiations with applicants)
  • Managed positions in IT: Software Development, Infrastructure, Product Owner/Project Manager, UI/UX Designer
  • Managed positions in Marketing and HR: Marketing Manager, CRM Manager, HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, HR Manager
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Nike Verena Heise

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HR Consultant (ad hoc)

Berlin
Nike Verena Heise

Last position:

HR Consultant (ad hoc) at NIIT Ltd. UK

  • HC 30
  • Administration
  • Consulting on German labor law
  • Support for international HR Business Partners
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Sebastian Heck

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Head of Human Resources

Kleinmachnow
Sebastian Heck

Last position:

Head of Human Resources at Sky Deutschland Customer Center GmbH

  • Strategically managed HR policies with a direct reporting line to executive management
  • Collaborated on pan-European projects to consolidate HR processes and projects
  • Supported campaigns to improve employee engagement
  • Responsible for implementing new system-based processes and tools in HR
  • Served as liaison to various departments of the parent company, Sky Deutschland
  • Held disciplinary responsibility for 5 employees in the HR department

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Statistics of experts using REXX

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years (Germany: 27 years)

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 2.3 years)

Positions per freelancer

17 (Germany: 16)

Top business areas

Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations

Top industries

Automotive, Chemical, Banking and Finance

Bachelor's degree or higher

40% (Germany: 70%)

Master's degree or higher

20% (Germany: 42%)

Certifications per freelancer

0 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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.

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Daily rate avg. 750 €
Germany avg. 845 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 780 €
Germany median 800 €

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

REXX in practice

REXX is a scripting language used for automation, data handling, and control tasks on IBM systems. Companies use it to simplify repetitive work, connect older tools, and keep operational processes readable. You will also see it as IBM REXX, Object REXX, or Classic REXX in real project work.

Typical work

  • Batch and job automation on z/OS
  • TSO and ISPF productivity scripts
  • Report formatting and text processing
  • Glue code around mainframe tools
  • Maintenance of long-lived legacy scripts

Ecosystem and tools

Strong REXX professionals work with the IBM mainframe stack, JCL, ISPF, TSO, and the surrounding utilities that keep production systems running. Depending on the system, they may also touch Object REXX, NetRexx, or platform-specific interpreters. Clear command of text parsing and job flow matters more than flashy syntax.

When companies need help

Companies bring in freelance specialists when an older script breaks, a batch process must be changed safely, or internal knowledge has moved on. This is common in Berlin teams that support enterprise IT, finance, logistics, or public-sector environments with mainframe dependencies. Remote work is often possible, but access and change windows can shape the setup.

What good specialists do

  • Read and improve existing code fast
  • Keep changes small and traceable
  • Understand system jobs and dependencies
  • Document quirks for future maintenance
  • Work carefully with test and production data

Fit for the role

A strong REXX expert is practical, precise, and comfortable with old code that still matters. They do not need to rewrite everything; they need to stabilize, adapt, and explain what the script really does. That is what keeps fragile automation reliable over time.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about REXX.

REXX is used for scripting, automation, and text processing, especially in IBM mainframe environments. It often handles batch jobs, command automation, report cleanup, and small control tasks that keep older systems efficient. In many companies, it is part of the daily operational tooling rather than a standalone product.

REXX is most closely associated with IBM mainframes, but it is not limited to them. Variants such as Object REXX and NetRexx have expanded where and how it appears. Still, the strongest demand usually comes from IBM-centric environments and the systems around them.

REXX is often chosen where existing IBM tooling, job control, and mainframe conventions already exist. Compared with Python, it is narrower in scope but can be easier to fit into legacy operations. Compared with shell scripting, it is usually better suited to structured text handling inside IBM environments.

A strong REXX specialist usually understands JCL, TSO, ISPF, and the surrounding mainframe utilities. Knowledge of z/OS conventions, file handling, and batch operations is often essential. In some projects, understanding legacy business rules matters as much as language syntax.

With REXX, you usually bring in help as soon as a script is business-critical, poorly documented, or tied to a failing batch process. Small changes can have wide effects in legacy systems, so waiting can increase risk. A freelancer is especially useful when internal knowledge is thin or time is tight.

Yes, much REXX work can be done remotely if access to the mainframe, test data, and change process is arranged well. Berlin teams often mix remote collaboration with limited on-site coordination for sensitive systems or release windows. Clear communication matters because the work is usually tied to operational constraints.

Look for someone who can explain existing REXX code in plain language, identify dependencies, and make safe changes without unnecessary rewrites. Good specialists leave clear comments, protect edge cases, and test against real job flow. They should also be comfortable working with older code that no one wants to touch lightly.

The answer depends on the environment. Some teams use CLIST, shell tools, JCL-driven steps, or newer scripting layers alongside REXX. A good freelancer should know when to keep the existing script and when a different approach would reduce maintenance risk.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 750 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects, 40% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 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 (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects are Automotive (57%), Chemical (57%), and Banking and Finance (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used REXX in their recent projects are Human Resources (57%), Information Technology (57%), and Operations (57%).

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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