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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used Zephyr for Jira

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Martin M.

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Test Automation for Stock Trading Software

Neuried
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

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Vitor R.

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Test Coordinator Automation

Garching bei München
Vitor R.

Last position:

Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all

  • Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
  • Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
  • Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
  • Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
  • Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
  • Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
  • Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
  • Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
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Michael S.

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Sabbatical

Hebertshausen
Michael S.

Last position:

Sabbatical at Auszeit

  • Time off due to a complex bone fracture; my work ability is fully restored at this time
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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
Sascha J.

Last position:

Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting

  • Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
  • Create vision and business case
  • Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
  • Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
  • Co-develop product and service portfolio
  • Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
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Meryem G.

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Test Manager-SPOT

Munich
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

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Norbert E.

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Auditor

München
Norbert E.

Last position:

Auditor at Direktbank

  • Auditing processes and controls related to FATCA Germany.
  • Checking proper release management for FATCA reporting software.
  • Identifying areas for action.

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Statistics of experts using Zephyr for Jira

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich have 27 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.4 years

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

18

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich have completed 18 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Retail

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich are most in demand in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Retail.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

60%

60% of Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

40%

40% of Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

20%

20% of Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

5

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich hold 5 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

English, German, French

Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 1 2 3 4
One of the Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich charges less than €480 per day.
One of the Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich charges between €480 and €640 per day.
3 of the Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich charges between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Zephyr for Jira experts in Munich charges €1120 or more per day.
<€480 €480-​640 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Zephyr for Jira

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 820 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €

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.

Zephyr for Jira experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Banking and Finance (86%)
  • Information Technology (86%)
  • Retail (86%)
  • Automotive (57%)
  • Media and Entertainment (57%)
  • Energy (43%)
  • Healthcare (43%)
  • Professional Services (43%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Test management in Jira

Zephyr for Jira adds structured test management inside Jira. Teams use it to create test cases, plan test cycles, track execution, and link testing work to issues and releases. It keeps QA visible where product and delivery work already lives.

What teams use it for

  • Test case design and reuse
  • Test cycle planning and execution tracking
  • Requirement and defect traceability
  • Release readiness checks
  • Reporting on test progress and results

Ecosystem and fit

Zephyr for Jira is often used alongside Jira workflows, agile boards, and CI/CD pipelines. It fits teams that want testing linked to backlog items, bugs, and delivery milestones without moving work into a separate tool. Many search for it as Zephyr, Zephyr for Jira, or SmartBear Zephyr.

When freelance help matters

Companies bring in freelance specialists when test processes need structure fast, a Jira setup is messy, or a release needs tighter traceability. In Munich, this often comes up in software, fintech, automotive, and enterprise teams that need clear QA coordination across on-site and remote stakeholders.

What strong specialists do

  • Build clean test libraries and naming rules
  • Map tests to requirements and defects
  • Set up cycles, folders, and execution flows
  • Keep reports readable for product and QA leads
  • Improve handoffs between testers, analysts, and delivery teams

Working style and quality

Strong professionals understand both testing discipline and Jira structure. They know how to reduce duplicate cases, keep execution data reliable, and tailor the setup to the team’s release flow. Good work is easy to navigate, easy to maintain, and clear for everyone who needs the results.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Zephyr for Jira, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Zephyr for Jira is used to manage test cases, test cycles, and execution inside Jira. It helps teams connect QA work to stories, bugs, and releases so testing is visible in the same place as delivery. That makes it easier to track coverage and follow up on defects.

Zephyr for Jira is the Jira-based test management product people usually mean when they say Zephyr in a QA context. Some teams still use the older name Zephyr Squad, while others now refer to Zephyr Scale depending on the edition and setup. A good specialist should know the Jira test-management family and how the naming has changed.

Zephyr for Jira and Xray are both used for test management in Jira, so teams often compare them on workflow fit, reporting, and how they handle reuse. The right choice depends on how your team runs test planning, execution, and traceability. A freelancer should be able to explain the trade-offs in practical Jira terms.

A strong Zephyr for Jira specialist usually knows Jira workflows, issue linking, agile delivery, and basic QA process design. It also helps if they understand test case structure, release coordination, and reporting needs for product and delivery teams. For automation-heavy setups, CI/CD familiarity is a plus.

For Zephyr for Jira, a clear Jira project structure and a basic view of how your team tests software are enough to start. The specialist can then refine test case organization, cycles, and reporting around your process. If your setup spans multiple teams or releases, that context becomes more important.

Yes, Zephyr for Jira works well for remote collaboration because test cases, execution results, and defects stay inside Jira. Teams in Munich often combine local workshops with remote delivery, especially when product, QA, and engineering are in different places. Clear naming and workflow rules matter even more in that setup.

A good Zephyr for Jira freelancer makes the setup easier to use, not more complex. Look for clear test structure, sensible cycle design, useful traceability, and reporting that answers real questions. You should also see clean handoffs between testers, analysts, and release owners.

Before starting with Zephyr for Jira, freelancers usually want to know how your Jira projects are organized, who owns test content, and what reports matter most. They also ask whether the work is a fresh setup, cleanup, or optimization of an existing process. That helps them shape the work without disrupting current delivery.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 820 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects are English (100%), German (86%), and French (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (86%), Information Technology (86%), and Retail (86%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Zephyr for Jira in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Zephyr for Jira

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.

Countries:

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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