XINFO Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used XINFO
Alex V.
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Martin S.
Last position:
MS Fabric Certification
MS Fabric certification with creation of pipelines and notebooks in Fabric using data from Azure, Azure Repos, Azure Boards, and GitHub. Data ingestion via OneLake Explorer, direct IP connection, and API (REST) are the main topics
Peter R.
Last position:
System support / further development at Allianz
- Software management
- Release management, automated release deployment
- Handover of PL1 modules to Linux for MF-Pl1 compiler
- Maintenance of XINFO, Lexicon, DB design, migration
Romuald G.
Last position:
Software Developer at Aluminium Norf GmbH
- Setting up a server to distribute production events from MES to the existing PPS
- Adding additional servers to the existing setup
- Reporting changes in packaging inventory to TWMS
Thomas M.
Last position:
System Operator at Mannheimer Versicherung AG
- Managed job scheduling in a two-shift operation
- Monitored production workflows including error analysis and documentation on CA7 scheduling systems in production, migration and test environments under z/OS
- Executed various IPLs and restarted multiple subsystems
Martin Z.
Last position:
Insurance
- Data migration of transaction data in the area of commission settlement from various proprietary IBM mainframe systems to the target application SAP ICM.
- Planning, implementation, and quality assurance of a batch process for data migration on various mainframe platforms from testing to production.
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Statistics of experts using XINFO
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
33 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Top industries
Insurance, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
50%
Certifications per freelancer
2
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 XINFO
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.
XINFO experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Insurance (100%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Energy (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What XINFO Does
XINFO is used to make complex mainframe landscapes easier to understand. It helps teams inspect programs, jobs, files, tables, and relationships across z/OS environments, often alongside IBM mainframe tooling and repository data. Companies use it to document systems, trace dependencies, and support change work.
Common Use Cases
- Impact analysis before application changes
- System documentation and inventory views
- Dependency checks across COBOL, JCL, and DB2 assets
- Support for audits, handovers, and modernization work
Skills That Matter
Strong XINFO professionals read mainframe structures, not just reports. They understand how source, compile, runtime, and scheduling data connect, and they can turn technical output into clear decisions for teams. Good specialists also know where data quality gaps can distort the picture.
Ecosystem And Tools
XINFO often sits in environments with z/OS, IBM Db2, JCL, CICS, IMS, and source libraries such as PDS or PDSE. Many projects also involve change management tools, repository feeds, and exported documentation for support teams. In Germany, these skills are common in enterprise IT, banking, insurance, and industrial groups.
When Companies Bring In Experts
Companies usually need freelance XINFO expertise when a system is under change, under-documented, or hard to maintain. That can include migrations, audits, merger integrations, or rebuilding knowledge after staff turnover. Remote work is common, but on-site collaboration in Germany can help when teams need access to sensitive system knowledge.
What Good Delivery Looks Like
Good professionals keep the focus on practical answers: what depends on what, what breaks if something changes, and where the risky gaps are. They produce clear reports, clean mappings, and usable documentation. The best specialists also explain XINFO results in plain language to developers, analysts, and operations teams.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about XINFO — answered in short.
XINFO is used to map and document mainframe applications, batch flows, libraries, and database links. It helps teams see how COBOL, JCL, Db2, and other assets fit together before they make changes.
XINFO is often chosen when teams want broad dependency visibility and documentation across a z/OS landscape. Compared with ad hoc scripting or manual searches, it gives a more structured view of relationships and impact. The best choice still depends on how much repository data you have and how your system is organized.
A strong XINFO specialist usually understands COBOL, JCL, Db2, and mainframe dataset structures. Knowledge of CICS, IMS, scheduling tools, and source management also helps because the analysis is only useful when the surrounding system is understood.
XINFO work is easier when the specialist has access to good source libraries, batch definitions, and application ownership information. A short onboarding is often enough for focused tasks such as impact analysis or documentation cleanup, but larger modernization work needs deeper system context.
Yes, XINFO work can often be done remotely if the specialist has secure access to the relevant reports, exports, and system documentation. For sensitive environments in Germany, some teams prefer a mix of remote analysis and on-site workshops to speed up clarification.
Look for clear explanations, not just report output. A strong XINFO freelancer can show how dependencies were traced, where data may be incomplete, and how the findings affect change decisions. Good work is practical, readable, and easy for non-specialists to use.
XINFO is used a lot in modernization, but that is not its only role. Teams also rely on it for day-to-day change analysis, audits, knowledge transfer, and recovering system understanding after turnover. It is most valuable when a mainframe environment has become difficult to navigate.
Companies usually expect a specialist to turn complex system data into answers they can act on. With XINFO, that often means dependency maps, clear reports, and documentation that helps teams plan changes safely. The output should support decisions, not add another layer of complexity.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects is 85 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 681 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 50% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects have 33 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are Insurance (100%), Automotive (67%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (67%), and Finance (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used XINFO
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