TestLink Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used TestLink
Nicole Fotso
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 Moser
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 Djache Ngangoum
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
Benjamin Schaich
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 Gündoğdu
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 Schenk
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 Ahmad
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 Dicks
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
Aida Khalfallah
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
Max Echt
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
Sebastian Nkwenti
Last position:
Test Manager: MW/OS Interlocking (Railway Interlocking Systems) at Pintsch GmbH & Co. KG
- Project for Deutsche Bahn
- Performed as-is analysis of the current project documents and enhanced the test concept
- Created checklists for requirements analysis on testability and for test case reviews
- Prepared onboarding materials for new team members
- Took part in interviews and helped make hiring decisions for new team members
- Led the test team with members in Romania, Spain, and Germany
- Assigned and oversaw test tasks for my team members
- Defined the documentation tool to implement in consultation with the project manager
- Designed the concept for introducing automated tests, including defining the test tool
- Hands-on creation, execution, and reporting of test cases
- Attended management meetings at different levels and took on tasks for the test team
- Created detailed documentation
- Tools used: TestConductor, Testona (CTE), VectorCast, Parallel, Ubuntu, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud, IBM ELM environment, CENELEC, etc
Anicet Ngonthe
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
Max Lippe
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 sprints, including sprint planning, review, and QA alignments
- Implementing progressive and regression test scenarios to cover new and existing functionalities
- Managing and tracking test cases and defects with TestRail and Jira (BAM tickets)
- Test coverage of core factoring processes: contact management, contract card, debtors, limit processes, corporate associations; payments including posting sheets, posting logic, and comment fields; testing and configuring the accounts receivable/disbursement components including reporting; portal tests in the TAS system (login, user management, feedback functions)
- Contributing to special modules and interfaces: in-house tiles, factoring dashboard, risk evaluation
- Maintaining test status and planning retests (Passed / Blocked / Partially Passed) in close coordination with business units
- Quality assurance during data migration, including validation, deviation analysis, and post-documentation
Dieter Möhrle
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.
Humayun Shaukat
Last position:
Test Manager at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Quality assurance for 7 apps and websites as well as Galileo
- Designing, planning and executing tests
- Designing the test strategy in an agile team
- Planning, monitoring and coordinating test activities
- Reviewing and matching test cases
- Documenting test results
- Reviewing found defects
- Collaborating with developers
- Conducting regression tests
- Creating test summary reports
- Participating in various meetings with all stakeholders
- Approach, tools & systems: Jira, Android Studio, iOS, Android, Agile-Scrum
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Statistics of experts using TestLink
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 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, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
20%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using TestLink
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About the technology
Test management
TestLink is an open-source test management tool used to organize manual QA work. It helps teams structure requirements, test cases, suites, and execution results in one place. Companies use it when they need clearer control over release testing and traceable quality checks.
What specialists do
- Set up projects, test plans, and test suites
- Define reusable test cases and execution flows
- Link tests to requirements and milestones
- Track execution status and defect-related notes
- Keep reporting useful for release decisions
Strong specialists make TestLink practical, not messy. They know how to keep case design clear, avoid duplicate tests, and maintain consistent naming and traceability as the project grows.
Common ecosystems
TestLink often sits beside Jira, Bugzilla, Jenkins, and CI pipelines that trigger broader test activity. It also supports teams that still rely on structured manual validation across web apps, internal systems, and regulated software. The best experts understand where TestLink fits in a wider QA flow.
When companies bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when test organization has become inconsistent or hard to maintain. That can happen during a new release process, a tool migration, or a QA reset after team changes. In Germany, this often suits distributed product teams that need remote support with clear documentation in English or German.
What good experts look like
A strong TestLink professional understands test design, defect workflows, and release planning. They write clear cases, keep suites tidy, and know how testers, product teams, and delivery leads actually use the tool. They should also be comfortable adjusting the setup to the team’s way of working instead of forcing a rigid template.
Fit for the project
TestLink works best when the goal is structured manual testing with a simple, shared source of truth. It is less about flashy tooling and more about reliable QA operations that people can follow. If you need order, traceability, and stable test execution, this is where experienced specialists add value.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about TestLink? Start with the answers below.
TestLink is used to manage test cases, test suites, execution cycles, and results in one place. Companies use it to keep manual QA work traceable and to make release decisions based on clear test status. It is especially useful when several people need to follow the same testing process.
TestLink is a dedicated test management tool, while Jira-based options are often chosen because the team already works inside Jira. TestLink can be a better fit when the priority is structured test case handling and a simpler QA-focused setup. Jira integrations still matter, but the main difference is where the team wants to manage testing work day to day.
A good TestLink freelancer should also understand QA process design, manual testing, defect tracking, and release coordination. Skills with Jira, Bugzilla, and basic reporting are often useful too. If the project is collaborative, clear documentation and stakeholder communication matter just as much as tool knowledge.
A TestLink project usually needs someone who has already built or cleaned up real test structures, not just someone who has clicked around the interface. The right level depends on whether you need setup, process improvement, or ongoing maintenance. If the work touches release gates, choose a specialist who has handled traceability and execution discipline before.
Yes, TestLink works well in remote teams because the test cases, suites, and results are shared centrally. For Germany-based projects, it helps when the specialist can document clearly and align with both local and international teams. On-site work is only necessary when workshops or process handover sessions are needed.
TestLink is common in software teams that need steady manual testing, including business software, internal tools, and regulated environments. It is also useful where release evidence and repeatable test execution are important. The tool fits teams that value control and traceability more than complex automation layers.
Look for someone who can explain how they structure suites, manage execution cycles, and keep test cases usable over time. A strong TestLink specialist will also ask about your release process, defect flow, and ownership of test content. If they only talk about the tool itself and not the QA process, that is a warning sign.
Yes, TestLink can still be useful when automation exists, because automated checks do not replace test planning, traceability, or manual validation. Many teams use it alongside automated suites to track what must be verified before release. It is a solid choice when you need structure around the testing process, not just script execution.
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 700 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects have 22 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 (94%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Government and Administration (56%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used TestLink in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Quality Assurance (89%), and Product Development (72%).
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