TestLink Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used TestLink
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.
Nicole F.
Last position:
SAP FI Consultant & Test at DZB Bank
- Analysis and optimization of business processes in financial accounting
- Customizing in SAP FI (e.g. company codes, chart of accounts, payments)
- Integration with other modules such as CO, MM, SD
- Consulting on legal requirements (e.g. GoBD, UStG)
- Support with month-end and year-end closing
- Creation of test plans (system test, integration test, UAT)
- Definition of test cases (e.g. postings, payment runs, dunning runs)
- Selection of suitable test data and scenarios
- Manual testing of posting processes (e.g. customer invoice, payment run)
- Validation of automatic postings (e.g. for MM credit memo)
- Checking interfaces (e.g. to subsystems or non-SAP solutions)
- Documentation of defects in the test tool (e.g. Jira, ALM)
- Analysis and feedback to developers or the customizing team
- Retest after bug fixes
- E2E tests with SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
- Use of tools such as SAP CBTA or Micro Focus UFT
Martin M.
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
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 on the 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
Sebastian N.
Last position:
Test Manager: MW/OS Interlocking System (Railway Interlocking Systems) at Pintsch GmbH & Co. KG
- Project for Deutsche Bahn
- Analysis of the current project documents and enhancement of the test concept
- Preparation of checklists for requirements analysis regarding testability and test case review
- Preparation of onboarding documents for new team members
- Participation in presentations and involvement in decisions regarding the hiring of new team members
- Leading the test team with members in Romania, Spain and Germany
- Allocation and supervision of test tasks for my team members
- Definition of the documentation tool to be introduced in consultation with the project manager
- Preparation of a concept for introducing automated tests, including the definition of the test tool
- Hands-on test case creation, execution and reporting
- Participation in management meetings at various levels and taking on tasks for the test team
- Preparation of detailed documentation
- Tools used: TestConductor, Testona (CTE), VectorCast, Parallel, Ubuntu, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud, IBM ELM landscape, CENELEC, etc
Max L.
Last position:
Test Analyst (manual testing) – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Factoring) at ABC Finanz Bank Köln
- Planning, execution, and documentation of manual tests in the factoring module of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supported by AI-based tools for structuring
- Working in an agile project environment with two-week sprint cycles, including sprint planning, review, and QA coordination
- Implementation of progressive and regression test scenarios to cover new and existing functionalities
- Management and tracking of test cases and defects with TestRail and Jira (BAM tickets)
- Test coverage of central factoring processes: contact management, contract card, debtors, limit processes, company groups; payment transactions incl. journal entries, rebooking logic, and comment fields; testing and parameterization of the IKV/WKV components incl. reporting; portal tests in the TAS system (login, user management, feedback functions)
- Support for special modules and interfaces: in-house tiles, factoring dashboard, risk evaluation
- Test status maintenance and retest planning (Passed / Blocked / Partially Passed) in close coordination with business departments
- Quality assurance as part of data migration, including validation, deviation analysis, and follow-up documentation
Benjamin S.
Last position:
Design and implementation of a new cloud service at Porsche AG
- Design of a new cloud service
- Requirements Engineering
- API Design (REST API, Kafka)
- Consulting on architecture, feasibility and effort estimation
- Implementation of a microservice architecture
- Implementation of a Spring Boot web service
- Development of REST APIs including business and persistence logic
- Kafka consumers and producers
- Various Excel upload/download scenarios
- Change Data Capture
- Cloud provisioning with IaC/Terraform
- Go-live with 30,000 users
- Operation, support and bug fixing for other services
Environment/tools: GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, IntelliJ, Spring Boot, Java, Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, Postgres, Apache Kafka, SAP Datasphere, JUnit, Debezium, Apache POI, Hibernate, JPA, Testcontainers
Meryem G.
Last position:
Test Manager-SPOT at EON
- Overall process definition, planning, training, tools, effective execution, and progress and quality measurement of test activities at the release level
- Defining and improving the test process
- Scheduling of releases
- Coordinating alignment with release management for test setup and data provisioning
- Coordinating migration test planning for Westnetz, Mitnetz, and EON Grid
- Monitoring test progress, audit-proof documentation, progress tracking via defects, OSS reports, and incidents
- Designing and coordinating potential test automation
IT environment: Jira Zephyr, Confluence, SIGMA, PowerBI
Andreas S.
Last position:
Project Management, Development and Test- (Defect-) Management at safarica.com
- Creation and implementation of a multilingual, relational MariaDB database to reflect the requirements of a booking system designed for safaris in Africa
- Testing the front- and backend functionality, registration of clients and suppliers, the editorial system and the payment workflow
- Defect management and documentation via BugHerd
- Implementation of an automatic internal deployment of deliveries provided by an external company via bash scripts
- Coordination of external companies in the function of a project manager (Stakeholder Management)
Bakht A.
Last position:
Test Analyst / Tester at BITBW Landesoberbehörde
- Analyzing functional requirements and creating test cases (user stories in Jira)
- Manual testing of web and administrative applications
- Reviewing the system implementation of e-files and ePA-related functions
- Interface and integration tests to ensure data consistency
- Creating and executing regression tests and smoke tests
- Close coordination with development, business units, and product owners
- Documentation, defect management, and test coordination in Xray and Confluence
- Testing configuration options in the admin center for various application scenarios
- Developing and implementing test designs for various test strategies
- Conducting and documenting reviews to ensure test quality
- Analyzing and validating user stories to derive relevant test cases
- Ticket tracking and follow-up on bugs and test results
- Creating and maintaining test documentation for traceability of test processes
Marcel D.
Last position:
Software Developer / IT Tester at Continentale Krankenversicherung a.G.
Analysis, online COBOL software development and testing of dialog and batch programs in the Kranken Leistung (KL) project
Error analysis, bug fixing and ticket resolution (change requests and defects)
Documentation in collaboration with the contact office and the mathematics department
IT skills: Siemens Fujitsu BS2000, CCOM Emulation, Micro Focus Visual COBOL I and II, Eclipse IDE, UDS database system, Atlassian Confluence and Jira, ZULIP, UNIFY
Max E.
Last position:
Tester, Test Manager at Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)
- Quality assurance of the "Telematics Infrastructure Messenger (TI-M)" application
- Introduction of test management for the TI-M product
- Reviewing test requirements (gematik specification)
- Creating test documentation
- Defining different test levels
- Designing test scenarios in coordination with subject matter experts
- Test data management
- Responsible for test case specification from user stories
- Responsible for performing manual tests on various platforms (iOS & Android)
- Conducting release and integration tests
- Bug analysis and documentation
- Retesting bugs
- Skills: test management documentation, requirements analysis, frontend testing, mobile testing, Jira (TestFLO), Confluence, agile processes, Telematics Infrastructure Messenger, accessibility
Aida K.
Last position:
Sales Assistant at Bakery Schollin
- Customer service and point-of-sale (cash register) operations
- Inventory management and stock organization
- Strengthened German language skills through daily customer interaction
- Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Anicet N.
Last position:
Senior Test Specialist at RWE Supply & Trading
- Created a test strategy for manual testing and test automation
- Automated regression and end-to-end API test cases
- Performed functional testing on the Curvecraft portal
- Documented manual test procedures
- Planned and executed end-to-end and regression tests
- Test case design, test case creation, development of test scenarios
- Analyzed test results, logged defects, and retested fixes
- IT environment: Open API, C#, RestSharp, Azure, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, NSwag, PostgreSQL, Azure Test Plan
Dieter M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Added a safety shutdown in the MISCEO product firmware when a certain delivery limit (cap) was reached.
Familiarized myself with the product and its firmware (C code and functionality).
Identified the code parts needed for the change.
Implemented the extension.
Tested and documented (only in the source code).
Target platform: embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
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Statistics of experts using TestLink
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
19%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Germany 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 Germany using TestLink
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.
TestLink 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 (89%)
- Government and Administration (53%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Energy (37%)
- Insurance (37%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Test management with TestLink
TestLink is an open-source test management system for planning, documenting and tracking software tests. Teams use it to structure requirements, test cases, test plans, builds and execution results in one shared workspace. It supports traceability from a business requirement to a recorded test outcome and helps teams prepare clear release evidence.
Core TestLink workflows
TestLink organizes testing around reusable test cases and test suites. Experts configure products, components, versions, test plans and builds so teams can coordinate manual validation across releases. They also set permissions, assign execution work and create reports for failed, blocked and completed tests.
- Map requirements to test cases
- Prepare test plans and release builds
- Record execution results and defects
- Produce coverage and progress reports
Ecosystem and integrations
TestLink is often used beside issue trackers such as Jira, Bugzilla or MantisBT, allowing test failures to become actionable defects. Its XML-RPC API and import or export options support connections to external tools and reporting workflows. Specialists may also work with Selenium, JUnit, PHPUnit or other automation tools that publish results into a TestLink-led process.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise helps when a team is introducing structured quality processes, cleaning up a large test library or preparing TestLink for a new product line. Companies may also need support when manual and automated testing must follow the same release workflow, or when reports no longer reflect the real state of testing. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or complex delivery environments may require on-site workshops.
Delivery and configuration skills
Strong professionals understand more than the TestLink interface. They can model requirements and test suites, define naming and versioning rules, configure roles, migrate test assets and design useful reports. They know how to investigate integration failures, maintain automation result imports and document a process that testers, product teams and auditors can follow.
Choosing the right expert
Look for practical evidence of TestLink configuration, test library design and release reporting rather than familiarity with the product name alone. A capable specialist explains how TestLink will fit the existing defect tracker, automation stack and delivery rhythm. They should also clarify ownership, access rights, data migration, documentation and handover before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about TestLink? Start with the answers below.
TestLink is used to manage requirements, test cases, test plans, builds and execution results. Companies use it to coordinate manual testing, connect evidence to releases and report coverage or unresolved failures.
TestLink is an open-source option focused on structured test case and execution management. Compared with commercial suites, it can offer more control over deployment and customization, but it may require more internal effort for administration, integrations and user experience improvements.
A strong TestLink specialist often understands requirements traceability, defect tracking and release coordination. Useful adjacent skills include Jira, Bugzilla or MantisBT, SQL, XML-RPC, test automation frameworks and CI workflows that produce importable results.
The right TestLink experience depends on the scope, existing test assets and integration needs. A focused configuration may need a specialist who can establish conventions and permissions, while a migration or automation rollout calls for proven work with data structures, APIs and reporting.
TestLink supports remote collaboration because test cases, assignments and results are managed in a shared web application. Teams in Germany should agree on documentation language, access controls, meeting routines and whether any workshops or system access require on-site work.
TestLink can sit alongside automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit or PHPUnit when results are transformed into a compatible import or API workflow. A specialist should define how automated outcomes map to test cases, builds and defects so reports remain trustworthy.
Ask a TestLink expert to explain a comparable setup, including test suite structure, role design, migration approach and reporting. Review the clarity of their proposed handover and confirm that they can work with your issue tracker, automation stack and release process.
High-quality TestLink work creates a maintainable test library rather than a collection of duplicated cases. Strong professionals use clear naming, traceable requirements, meaningful build boundaries and reliable integrations, then document the operating model so the internal team can continue confidently.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 692 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 19% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (47%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Government and Administration (53%), and Banking and Finance (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Quality Assurance (89%), and Product Development (68%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used TestLink
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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