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Boian V.
Last position:
Solution Architect at DB InfraGO AG
The Base Services of DB InfraGO form a central data hub between the company’s IT systems. Common Data Services are developed that distribute data from source systems to a variety of downstream systems (via JMS) and make them available (via REST API). The existing service landscape based on TIBCO is being migrated to DB InfraGO’s cloud-native platform.
- Architecture design and implementation for performance-optimized bulk data processing of several million datasets at specific times during the day
- Technical specification and documentation of business requirements
- Integration of various subsystems (including SAP and Salesforce) through the reimplementation of more than 40 microservices based on Spring Boot
- Migration of TIBCO Based microservices from the Enterprise Integration Platform to the Cloud Native Platform using Spring-Boot
- Establishment of a deployment pipeline using GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, and automated deployment to a Kubernetes environment with the help of ArgoCD
- Definition and implementation of automated unit, integration, and regression tests
Team Size: 9
Technologies/Tools: Java, Spring Boot, ActiveMQ(JMS), JUnit, Tibco Business Works, Gitlab (CI/CD), Kubernetes (Amazon AWS), ArgoCD, postgreSQL, Oracle, Postman, Hoppscotch, openAPI, Sonarqube
Humayun S.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager - Lead at Star Finanz GmbH
- QA Lead for end-to-end quality assurance of the Sparkasse & Sparkasse Business banking apps (iOS/Android); design and implementation of the Test Strategy including functional testing, regression testing, and UAT for eID, Push Notifications, and white-label components
- Creation and maintenance of test concepts and test plans in TestRail; structured Defect Management and error analysis; stakeholder management and risk management for the early identification of critical quality risks
- Accessibility Testing according to WCAG 2.1 (iOS/Android); coordination of AI-supported test automation and optimization of test processes to shorten release cycles
- Release Management: planning, management, and coordination of all test activities; status reporting to management and stakeholders; quality assessment of releases and release recommendations in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Challenge: Highly complex build and release process across several Sparkasse institutions; close coordination with the DevOps team to stabilize the CI/CD pipeline and ensure reproducible test builds before every release.
Tools: Jira, Confluence, TestRail, Android Studio, Xcode, Firebase, Jenkins, GA4
- Success: Successful launch of the eID authentication process - quality assurance ensured for 50+ Sparkasse institutions
Karlheinz G.
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Hooman B.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at Möbel Roller GmbH
- Further development of the existing e-commerce platform based on SAP Commerce (Hybris) to meet the growing demands of digital commerce.
- Ensuring the scalability and performance of the backend, so the platform remained stable and efficient even under heavy user load.
- Development and integration of new OCC REST APIs and services for modular extensions and flexible adjustments, to implement new features quickly.
- Optimization of data flows and interfaces, which significantly improved platform efficiency and system performance.
- Ensuring a maintainable and scalable code base by using Clean Code principles, proven design patterns, and a future-proof architecture.
- Reduction of errors through extensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and load tests with Gatling, supported by the introduction of automated test processes.
- Improved system performance through targeted refactoring measures and efficient database queries, especially to handle peak loads.
- Use of modern cloud and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Grafana to ensure a stable and monitored infrastructure.
- Clear improvement in efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the platform, which now meets the demands of a dynamic and growing e-commerce market.
Burhan D.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG
With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.
- Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
- Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
- Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
- Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
- Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
- Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
- Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
- Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
- Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
- Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
- Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
- Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
- Implement the IT concept
- Document the infrastructure
Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot
Sercan T.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Lead Software Architect at Pflege-Pfad
- Focus: system architecture, cloud-native platforms, microservices, API design
- Product: Pflege-Pfad is a digital matchmaking platform that connects relatives of people in need of care directly with verified care services and caregivers - without an agency and without ongoing fees.
- Business analysis & process design:
- Analysis of the German care market and identification of the key pain points of both target groups.
- Modeling of the core business processes: registration, verification, care request, application, placement, and rating.
- Definition of the business model as a freemium/premium model with optional contact unlocking.
- Creation of user stories and requirements documentation for relatives, care services, and administrators.
- Design of trust and quality assurance mechanisms with document upload, admin review process, and rating system.
- Coordination with stakeholders and validation of product decisions with potential users.
- Technical implementation:
- Design and implementation of the entire platform architecture as a solo developer.
- Design and implementation of a REST API with Spring Boot and Kotlin, including JWT-based authentication.
- Development of the frontend as a single-page application with Angular 17.
- Implementation of the AWS infrastructure with EC2, RDS PostgreSQL, S3, CloudFront, and IAM.
- Document upload with AWS S3 via presigned URLs for verification of care services.
- Email notifications via Resend API.
- AI-supported care service search via OpenAI API.
- Implementation of complete user flows such as registration, login, password reset, and placement process.
- Building an admin panel for user and care service management as well as analytics.
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions and containerized deployments with Docker.
- End-to-end tests with Playwright.
Technologies: Kotlin, Spring Boot 3, Spring Security, JWT, JPA/Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Angular 17, TypeScript, RxJS, AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, CloudFront CDN, RDS PostgreSQL, IAM), nginx, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Maven, Git, OpenAI API, Resend API, Docker, Scrum, i18n (DE/EN/TR), Kiro, feature-flag architecture.
Christoph S.
Last position:
Test Manager at Logistics
- Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
- Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
- Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
- Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
Muhammad Y.
Last position:
SynQ × AutoStore
- Enterprise WMS customisation for Albert Heijn and EDEKA.
- Owned end-to-end test planning, automation, and performance validation for logistics automation software serving high-volume grocery warehouse operations.
Thorsten M.
Last position:
Odoo Implementer at N.N.
As project manager for the Odoo implementation at a small company, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and training a fully integrated CRM and accounting system. Through structured requirements analysis, precise data migration, and targeted change management, I was able to complete the rollout in just eight weeks. The project led to a significant reduction in manual tasks, faster business processes, and increased real-time transparency.
Main Responsibilities
Requirements analysis and process mapping Configuration of Odoo modules: CRM, Sales, and Accounting Data migration (Excel/CSV → Odoo) and quality control Creation of workflows, automated email rules, and dashboards Conducting training sessions and providing support after go-live Project coordination (budget, schedule, stakeholder communication)
Key Achievements
Full implementation of the Odoo suite within the set timeframe (8 weeks) 30% reduction in accounting time and 25% acceleration of the lead-to-sale flow 100% customer satisfaction after go-live, based on survey results Successful migration of 100% of existing master data without data loss Establishment of a sustainable support infrastructure (3-month post go-live support)
Impact
Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and automated reports Increased efficiency and cost savings (≈ €8,000/month) Scalability for future growth (additional modules can be integrated seamlessly) Strengthened sales and finance departments through seamless process integration
This summary highlights how I created concrete and measurable value for the company through structured project work, technical expertise, and targeted training.
Arkadius S.
Last position:
AWS Pricing Platform / API & Integration Architecture at Porsche Digital
Development and evolutionary further development of a highly available, cloud-native microservice and integration architecture for dealer and retail processes in the Porsche Car Configurator.
Responsibilities
- Development of Java-/Kotlin-based backend, API, and integration components (Spring Boot)
- Integration of internal and external systems via REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS (synchronous and asynchronous)
- Implementation of stable, high-performance communication and data flows in a cloud-native platform architecture
- Processing of structured data formats (JSON, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas) based on existing API patterns
- Performance optimization of distributed microservices with reduced response times and higher operational stability
- Technical tests (unit, integration, and API tests) as well as error analysis in production-like environments
- AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CDK
- CI/CD automation (build, test, and deployment pipelines) with GitHub Actions
- AI-supported feature implementation (GitHub Copilot Agent)
Label: Kotlin, Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Protobuf, TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, CDK, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers
Tezcan D.
Last position:
Solution Architect / Project Manager at German Football Association
- Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
- Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
- Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
- Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
- Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
- Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
- Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
Mario S.
Last position:
Expert in Web Analytics, Tag Management and Consent Management at Deutsche Bahn AG
- Conducting and evaluating web analyses
- Creating and editing tags and scripts in the area of tag management as well as banners and other client-side web elements in the area of consent management
- Technologies used in development: Tealium, JavaScript, IntelliJ, Git, Android Studio, Selenium, Appium, Adobe Analytics, Power Automate, Power App
Mert B.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freelancer
Consulting in testing
- Development and implementation of a test strategy for structured quality assurance
- Consulting on building and improving test processes
- Support in introducing QA standards
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.
Birgit S.
Last position:
Business Analysis, Requirements Engineer at BMW
Refinement of epics and user stories to achieve a higher degree of automation in CRM usage. Testing of new Discountsystem
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Statistics of experts using SoapUI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years

Position duration
1.8 years

Positions per freelancer
15

Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
6%

Certifications per freelancer
4

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using SoapUI
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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.
SoapUI 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 (97%)
- Banking and Finance (64%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Insurance (45%)
- Transportation (43%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
- Retail (38%)
- Government and Administration (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
API testing with SoapUI
SoapUI is a testing application for validating SOAP and REST web services. Professionals use it to send requests, inspect responses, verify schemas, test authentication, and confirm that APIs behave correctly across functional, negative, and regression scenarios. SoapUI Open Source supports hands-on service testing, while ReadyAPI adds commercial features for broader team workflows.
Services and workflows
SoapUI fits projects where service quality must be checked independently from a user interface. Typical deliverables include:
- SOAP operations, WSDL contracts, and XML response validation
- REST resources, JSON payloads, headers, and status-code checks
- Data-driven suites for regression and integration testing
- Mock services for teams working before dependent systems are ready
Test cases can cover functional behaviour, error handling, security assertions, and response time expectations without turning every check into a full end-to-end test.
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists connect SoapUI with the wider delivery toolchain. They work with Groovy scripts, XPath and JSONPath assertions, JDBC data sources, Maven, Jenkins, Git, and other CI tools. They may also handle environment properties, credentials, test data, certificates, proxy settings, and command-line execution so suites remain repeatable outside the desktop interface.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an API landscape is growing, an existing suite has become unreliable, or a release needs focused service coverage. Common signals include:
- SOAP services are being modernised or integrated with REST APIs
- Regression checks depend on manual request-and-response inspection
- Test suites fail because environments, data, or assertions are inconsistent
- API quality must be added to a CI pipeline without slowing delivery
A specialist can assess the current suite, remove brittle checks, and create a maintainable test structure.
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced SoapUI professionals understand both the protocol and the business rule behind an API response. They build clear projects, reusable properties, meaningful assertions, and readable Groovy extensions instead of relying on broad or fragile checks. They document setup steps, isolate environment differences, and explain failures in terms that product and engineering teams can act on.
Collaboration in Germany
Companies in Germany often use SoapUI for enterprise integrations in manufacturing, finance, logistics, healthcare, public services, and retail. Remote specialists can work effectively when API contracts, environment access, test data, and defect workflows are documented. For on-site or hybrid work, clarify the required German or English communication level, security process, and access restrictions before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SoapUI.
SoapUI is used to test SOAP and REST APIs by sending requests and checking responses against expected rules. It supports functional, regression, integration, data-driven, and service-mocking scenarios. Teams use it to find contract, authentication, data, and error-handling problems before they reach dependent applications.
SoapUI is especially suited to structured SOAP and REST service testing, assertions, data-driven suites, and service mocks. Postman is often preferred for lightweight API exploration and collaboration, while JMeter is commonly chosen for load and performance testing. The right choice depends on whether functional depth, exploratory work, or traffic generation is the main goal.
A strong SoapUI specialist usually understands HTTP, XML, JSON, WSDL, REST design, authentication, and API lifecycle practices. Useful adjacent skills include Groovy, XPath, JSONPath, SQL, Git, Maven, Jenkins, and defect analysis. Knowledge of test data management and CI execution is valuable when suites must run beyond the desktop tool.
The required experience depends on the scope and condition of the API estate, not on the tool alone. A focused suite may need someone who can model requests and assertions, while a complex integration landscape calls for a professional who can refactor projects, manage environments, script with Groovy, and connect execution to CI.
Yes. SoapUI projects can be handled remotely when specialists receive API definitions, environment details, credentials through approved channels, test data, and clear defect procedures. German companies should also agree on English or German communication, access controls, and any on-site requirements before work starts.
SoapUI is a better fit when teams need repeatable checks across releases, environments, or service combinations. Automation makes assertions and regression coverage consistent, while manual exploration remains useful for discovering unexpected behaviour and investigating a new endpoint.
Ask the professional to explain how they would structure projects, separate environments, handle secrets, design assertions, and investigate a failing response. Look for practical knowledge of SOAP envelopes, REST payloads, Groovy, test data, and CI execution. A quality specialist produces readable suites with useful failure messages rather than a large collection of opaque checks.
SoapUI Open Source provides the core workspace for creating and running SOAP and REST tests, while ReadyAPI is the broader commercial suite with additional collaboration, data, security, and load-testing capabilities. A freelancer should clarify which edition the client uses, how tests are executed, and whether licensing or team features affect the planned workflow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 742 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects are German (97%), English (95%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Automotive (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SoapUI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (89%), and Product Development (83%).
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