XINFO Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used XINFO
Ibrahim Bayramov
Last position:
Senior Mainframe Developer at Tata Consultancy Services Deutschland GmbH
- Development and maintenance of business-critical COBOL applications in the IBM z/OS mainframe environment
- Carrying out database changes and updates on DB2 for z/OS
- Handling incident, problem, and change management in a production-critical environment using ServiceNow
- Carrying out and supporting load tests, performance tests, and pre-production tests to stabilize business-critical mainframe systems
- Using mainframe tools such as ISPF, TSO, SDSF, XINFO, as well as job control via UC4 / Automic
- Development and integration of Java-based services and API-related components
- Working in agile project teams (Scrum/Kanban), including using Jira and Confluence for backlog, change, and documentation management
Alex Volnov
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 Schaefer
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 Ruppert
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 Gackowski
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 Manderla
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 Zschirnt
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
30 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Insurance, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What XINFO does
XINFO is used to understand complex IBM i and AS/400 environments. It collects technical metadata so specialists can see programs, files, jobs, dependencies, and where change will have an effect. That makes daily work faster and safer.
Typical work
- Application and system documentation
- Dependency and impact analysis
- Inventory of objects and interfaces
- Support for audits, modernization, and refactoring
Where it helps
Companies bring in XINFO expertise when systems are old, large, or poorly documented. It is useful before releases, migrations, test planning, and cleanup work. In Germany, it often supports teams that still run core business processes on IBM i.
Related environment
XINFO is closely tied to IBM i, AS/400, and iSeries landscapes. Strong specialists understand RPG, COBOL, CL, DB2 for i, jobs, libraries, and source repositories. They can trace how an object is used, not just what it is called.
What strong specialists do
Good XINFO professionals read the system structure quickly and turn it into clear answers. They help teams find dependencies, spot hidden risks, and prepare change work without guesswork. They also keep documentation useful for both operations and development.
When to hire one
Bring in freelance help when internal knowledge is spread across a few people, when a migration is blocked by missing documentation, or when a project needs fast insight into an IBM i landscape. Remote work is often enough, but on-site access can help when environments are tightly controlled.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about XINFO — answered in short.
XINFO is used to document and analyze IBM i and AS/400 systems. It helps specialists see object relationships, job flows, dependencies, and change impact before work starts. That is valuable when a system is large or has been maintained for many years.
XINFO is one of the best-known tools in that space, especially for IBM i, AS/400, and iSeries landscapes. Companies often use it when they need technical documentation that goes beyond manual notes. It is not a replacement for domain knowledge, but it makes that knowledge easier to share.
A strong XINFO specialist usually knows IBM i concepts, object libraries, job scheduling, DB2 for i, RPG, COBOL, and CL. They should also understand impact analysis and how changes move through a legacy application landscape. Good communication matters because the output must be usable for both technical and business teams.
Companies usually call in XINFO help when a system is hard to change safely. Common triggers are a migration, an audit, a cleanup of old applications, or missing documentation after staff changes. Outside support is also useful when the internal team needs a quick start on a large IBM i estate.
XINFO gives a structured view that manual documentation rarely matches. Instead of relying on scattered notes, specialists can trace dependencies directly from the system. That reduces blind spots and makes analysis more repeatable.
Yes, XINFO work is often done remotely if access to the IBM i environment is set up securely. For sensitive systems in Germany, some companies prefer a mix of remote analysis and on-site workshops. The right setup depends on access rules, language needs, and how much stakeholder input is required.
Look for someone who can explain what the system depends on, what a change will touch, and where the risks are. A good XINFO professional does not just export reports; they turn them into clear decisions for the team. Practical experience with IBM i landscapes matters more than generic tooling knowledge.
XINFO fits projects where understanding an existing IBM i or AS/400 landscape is the main task. That includes modernization, test preparation, incident analysis, and documenting legacy applications for new teams. It is especially useful when the system is stable but hard to read.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects is 84 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 670 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are Insurance (100%), Banking and Finance (71%), and Information Technology (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used XINFO in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (71%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used XINFO
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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