SOAP Experts in Austria
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Jörg P.
Last position:
Process Manager (70%) / Business Analyst (30%) at T-Mobile Austria GmbH (Magenta)
- BSS system implementation for B2B / transformation of the central B2B system landscape
- End-to-end business responsibility for defining, structuring and prioritizing key B2B business processes as part of a complex BSS transformation.
- Work in an agile, SAFe-like setup with multiple teams involved, along with regular coordination with business, IT, solution design and architecture.
- Translation of business requirements into implementable epics, features, user stories, process models and acceptance criteria as the basis for technical implementation.
- Close collaboration with solution design and architecture to assess technical dependencies, interfaces, data flows and system impacts.
- Management of target process design as the basis for implementation in Infonova BSS.
- Interface management between business departments, IT, architecture, development and operational units, including facilitation of cross-functional workshops.
- Ensuring process consistency, governance, decision-making capability and business acceptance as part of the system implementation.
Vladislav F.
Last position:
Senior Test Automation Engineer / Test Manager at Stadt Wien – WUKSEA
- Creation of test scenarios, manual test cases and test data using boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning
- Execution of functional and non-functional tests (manual with Postman and web application, automated with WebDriver, JUnit and NUnit)
- Setup, automation and maintenance of the Test Automation Framework with Java, Spring Boot, Selenium and Cucumber in IntelliJ (system, regression, smoke, UI and integration tests for web frontend and SOAP API backend interfaces)
- Automation of backend NUnit test cases in Visual Studio
- Test management: development and implementation of the test strategy and test plans, test coordination, quality responsibility and prioritization of risk-based tests, as well as documentation management in Confluence
- Detailed analysis and quality assurance of requirements
- Creation and maintenance of Jenkins pipelines, quality assurance during build & deployment
- Close cooperation with business analysts, developers, testers and test management
- Identification, creation and tracking of errors/defects, as well as careful test documentation
- Reporting of test results and defect reports
- Monitoring of test processes and continuous improvement
- Verification of test data and test results in a PostgreSQL database in pgAdmin
- Support with effort estimates and backlog prioritization
- Analysis and debugging of development code
System environment: Java, JUnit, Spring Boot, Selenium, Cucumber, JavaScript, Jenkins, C#, NUnit, Postman, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, xRay, pgAdmin, PostgreSQL, SonarQube, Maven, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, CI/CD, SOAP API interfaces
Peter S.
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Namik D.
Last position:
Test Manager / Test Automation Engineer at Sky Deutschland GmbH
- Implemented and maintained 443 automated test cases with a 99% pass rate (441/443)
- Enabled CI for test automation: automated runs on review/merge, reporting via Xray
- Introduced accessibility and performance checks and established them in reporting
- Served as QA lead in daily operations with stand-ups, Kanban progress tracking, prioritization, and targeted task distribution
- Handled defect triage and stakeholder communication with daily triage, QA status analysis, and actionable recommendations
- Developed and maintained a stable regression suite for CRM/Salesforce flows (UI/E2E and near-API validations)
- Integrated CI/CD using Jenkins pipelines with Groovy (IaC)
- Maintained QA documentation, test conventions, and processes in Confluence, aligned across the team
- Conducted Salesforce Einstein chatbot testing with intent/topic validation and output checks, and used Robot Framework/Python suites for continuous quality monitoring
- Technology stack: Jira, Xray, Confluence, Jenkins, Groovy, Git, Java, Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, TypeScript, Postman, REST, Salesforce, Google Cloud, Lighthouse, Evinced, Scrum/Kanban, BDD (Gherkin)
Michael L.
Last position:
Software Developer at ProjektPro GmbH
- Optimized the performance of a large FileMaker solution
- Optimized performance in cloud and on-premise solutions
- Optimized the REST API
- Bug fixing and documentation
- Part of a large Scrum team
Jaroslav A.
Last position:
Child care, personal development and learning
Nikolaus J.
Last position:
Integration Architect at CECIL
Designed an API-first omnichannel integration, linking WhatsApp Business API with Salesforce Marketing Cloud to unify customer data across multiple platforms.
Automated customer onboarding and engagement workflows using Marketing Cloud Journeys, SSJS, and Azure Functions.
Developed a middleware layer to sync WhatsApp interactions with Sales Cloud for seamless customer experience tracking.
Patrick W.
Last position:
NAV Consultant/Developer at AMEOS Gruppe
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017
- L2, L3 Support
- Migration/Update preparation of NAV 2017 to BC 25
- Individual programming
Attila D.
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Research Data Evaluation
- Custom anonymized research data analyzer, providing insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and developed back- and frontend.
- Delivered end-to-end solution.
- Accelerated research timeline by 2 months.
Armin F.
Last position:
Head of AI & Data Science at Ascent DACH
- Lead architect for AI and ML projects including GenAI, LLM-based apps and forecasting solutions
- Guided customers through solution scoping, architecture design, and PoCs across various industries (Pharma, Insurance, Logistics, FMCG)
- Delivered production ML pipelines using Azure ML, MLflow, and MLOps best practices
- Responsible for effort estimation, delivery and staffing of 5 – 10 projects simultaneously
- Hiring manager for the data science and AI team and responsible for creating the technological offering and roadmap in the AI & Data Science space
- Built and scaled the AI/Data Science service offering from scratch to a high 6-figure annual revenue with 30+ successful deliveries and 20+ clients
- Regular speaker at AI and data science conferences and academic institutions
Nedim K.
Last position:
Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Design appropriate test cases to verify the GUI in Azure Test Plans
- Creation and execution of manual test cases
- Test design for user stories to be implemented in the current sprint
- Analysis of deviations/bugs based on log files and Kibana dashboards
- Creation of bug tickets with error description, screenshots, and short videos
- Prioritization of open bug tickets together with the PO
- Retest of bugs and hotfixes
- Execution of manual tests to ensure a 100% fulfillment rate of all functional requirements
- Selection, installation, and maintenance of a test automation tool (Selenium)
- Implementation of automated regression tests
- Continuous expansion of the object repository and adaptation of automated test cases (acceptance, integration, and system tests)
- Creation of test logs before each sprint change
Maximilian A.
Last position:
Technical Project Lead / Solution Architect at UNIQA Insurance Group
- Planning, monitoring, coordination, and documentation of the output project as part of the policy migration to the UNIQA Insurance Platform.
- Planning and design of new requirements.
- Designing a consistent, maintainable, and scalable application architecture.
Damian G.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager Release Management at SVS
- Proof of Concept Test Management Tool
- Test strategy
- Test concepts
- Management of requirements
- JIRA
- Zephyr
- Confluence
- MS Word
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Tosca
Stefan M.
Last position:
Software consulting and development at An Austrian bank
Further development, configuration and operation of DOXiS, a document management system at a large financial services company. Development of a document interface as a REST API to integrate with third-party systems using the Java Spring Framework. Programming client scripts in Visual Basic, as well as workflow and agent scripts in Groovy.
Jasmin G.
Last position:
Cloud Developer & DevOps Engineer at Energy Utility Company
- Further developing microservices (Go, .NET)
- Expanding gRPC APIs
- Maintaining Kubernetes clusters (AKS)
- Managing the system landscape
- Migrating Azure App Services to Kubernetes
- Creating and extending Azure Pipelines
- Developing a Go microservice to receive and send events from Azure Service Bus
- Integrating KEDA for autoscaling
- Technologies used: Go, .NET, Azure Portal, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, MongoDB, Jaeger, Grafana
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Statistics of experts using SOAP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Bosnian
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 Austria 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 Austria using SOAP
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.
SOAP 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 (94%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
- Retail (33%)
- Telecommunication (33%)
- Transportation (28%)
- Professional Services (28%)
- Automotive (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SOAP does
SOAP, short for Simple Object Access Protocol, is an XML-based messaging standard for exchanging structured data between applications. It commonly runs over HTTP or HTTPS and supports formal contracts, defined operations, and reliable communication across distributed enterprise systems.
Where it runs
SOAP remains common in banking, insurance, healthcare, logistics, public administration, and large corporate environments. Companies use it to connect customer portals, payment services, ERP systems, billing workflows, partner interfaces, and legacy applications that need stable contracts over long operating periods.
Core ecosystem
SOAP work involves WSDL service descriptions, XML Schema, XSD validation, namespaces, SOAP headers, and fault handling. Professionals often work with REST alongside SOAP, plus Java and Jakarta XML Web Services, Spring Web Services, .NET WCF, Apache CXF, JAX-WS, Postman, SoapUI, and enterprise service buses.
Typical project work
- Define or update WSDL contracts and XML schemas
- Build SOAP endpoints and client integrations
- Map XML messages between ERP, CRM, and partner systems
- Configure authentication, encryption, and signed headers
- Test faults, compatibility, and backward-safe changes
Strong delivery also includes clear service documentation, version control, automated tests, and monitoring for failed requests or contract violations.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance SOAP expertise when a core integration is failing, a partner requires a strict WSDL contract, or a legacy service must connect to a modern application. Specialists can also support migrations, security reviews, performance investigations, and production incidents. In Austria, remote collaboration often works well when service ownership, documentation, and access procedures are clearly defined; on-site work may help with sensitive enterprise environments.
What good work looks like
A strong professional understands both the protocol and the business process behind each message. They distinguish transport errors from application faults, preserve contract compatibility, validate XML rigorously, and document namespaces, headers, timeouts, and retry behavior. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, Java or .NET, REST APIs, identity standards, TLS, message queues, CI/CD, and observability. They explain trade-offs clearly and leave integrations maintainable for the next team.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SOAP? Start with the answers below.
SOAP is used to exchange structured XML messages between applications through defined service contracts. Companies rely on it for enterprise integrations such as payments, insurance workflows, government services, ERP connections, and partner interfaces where formal validation and predictable operations matter.
SOAP provides a formal contract through WSDL and supports standardized features such as headers, faults, and message security. REST is usually simpler and more flexible for web and mobile APIs, while SOAP can be the better fit when strict contracts, enterprise policies, or established partner interfaces are central requirements.
A capable SOAP specialist should understand WSDL, XML Schema, namespaces, SOAP headers, fault handling, and service testing. Experience with Java, .NET, Jakarta XML Web Services, Apache CXF, Spring Web Services, authentication, TLS, databases, and REST is also valuable.
The right level depends on the integration’s risk and scope. A straightforward client connection may need focused service knowledge, while a regulated or business-critical SOAP landscape calls for someone who can manage contracts, security, legacy behavior, testing, monitoring, and production support.
Yes. SOAP projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because contracts, schemas, test cases, and logs can be reviewed online. On-site access may still be useful when systems are isolated, security controls are strict, or close coordination with an Austrian operations team is required.
Bring in a SOAP freelancer when an integration must be delivered quickly, a partner contract is difficult to interpret, or internal teams lack experience with XML services. Freelance support is also useful for migration planning, security improvements, incident resolution, and connecting older services to newer applications.
Ask the professional to explain a real WSDL, the expected XML messages, fault behavior, and compatibility risks. Good SOAP work includes automated contract tests, secure configuration, clear documentation, useful logs, controlled retries, and evidence that changes will not break existing consumers.
SOAP is still relevant when a new service must comply with an existing enterprise standard, regulated workflow, or partner requirement. REST or event-driven messaging may be preferable for greenfield APIs, but replacing SOAP without assessing contracts, consumers, security, and operational dependencies can create unnecessary risk.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 797 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Bosnian (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (33%), and Government and Administration (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SOAP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (78%), and Project Management (50%).
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- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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