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Support for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and replication projects. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.
About the role
Database operations Database administrators keep systems stable, secure, and fast. They handle installation, configuration, patching, backup plans, restore tests, monitoring, and incident response. In many teams, the DBA also works on capacity planning and helps developers avoid slow queries and risky schema changes.
Typical deliverables
- Database setup and hardening
- Backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans
- Performance tuning and index reviews
- User, role, and access control concepts
- Replication, migration, and upgrade support
- Monitoring, alerting, and runbooks
Skills and tools A strong Database Administrator understands data models, transaction handling, locking, and high availability. Common work includes Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, plus tools for monitoring, scripting, and automation. Good DBAs read execution plans, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and communicate clearly with infrastructure and application teams.
When to hire freelance Companies bring in a DBA freelancer when a release is blocked by database risk, a migration needs focused support, or an internal team needs extra hands for a short period. This is common in Germany when enterprise IT, industrial systems, SaaS platforms, or regulated environments need specialist support without a long hiring process. Freelancers also help during audits, outages, and modernization work.
What strong DBAs do
- Protect data integrity and access control
- Keep systems available during changes
- Explain trade-offs in plain language
- Document recovery steps and operational standards
- Work well with developers, ops, and security
- Spot root causes, not just symptoms
Good fit for the project A reliable DBA is careful under pressure and structured in daily work. The best database engineers balance stability with change, so they can support new features without putting production at risk. For projects that touch production databases, look for solid judgment, clean documentation, and hands-on experience with your stack.
Meet FRATCH Database Administrators
Kai Pankatz
Oracle Project Management and DBA
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrade of the DB systems with 19x
- Use of OPatch and RU 19.27 on RHEL 8x, SLES 15.x and Windows
- DBA for DACH and European customers in production and last test environments (e.g. Konrad Adenauer) as well as others in CDB
- Processes via Confluence
- Support in operations for customers SR via Metalink
Christopher Eshemokhai
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Joern Thieme
Managing Partner
Last position:
Senior Software Developer | Database Expert | Business Intelligence | 24+ years of project experience at HannoMax GmbH
Are you looking for more than just a developer, but a partner who understands business processes and develops sustainable solutions? Then I am the right person for you.
For more than 24 years, I have been helping companies develop software solutions, use data intelligently, and make business processes more efficient. I combine solid technical expertise with a deep understanding of business operations and economic relationships.
My focus is on developing custom software and database solutions as well as integrating existing systems. I have implemented numerous projects in which CRM, ERP, webshop, logistics, and other business systems were connected with each other. The result is automated processes, less manual work, and higher data quality.
I also develop business intelligence and data warehouse solutions as well as management reports that give decision-makers a reliable data basis at any time.
I get up to speed quickly in existing systems and also find practical, cost-effective solutions for complex requirements. I always keep the overall system in view - not just individual lines of code.
My services at a glance:
- Custom software development
- Database development and performance optimization
- Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse
- Management reporting and dashboards
- ERP, CRM, webshop, and logistics integration
- Interface development and process automation
- Analysis and optimization of business processes
- Technical consulting and solution architecture My clients value my structured way of working, my quick grasp of things, and my high standards of quality. I think like an entrepreneur, communicate on equal footing, and develop solutions that work well in the long run.
My goal is simple: simplify processes, make data usable, and help companies become more successful with well-thought-out software solutions.
Jörg Trappschuh
Database Expert and Software Developer
Last position:
Database Expert and Software Developer at Public sector
- An old software has no documentation and the developers are not available. The data needs to be prepared for a new system. A long transition phase must be ensured.
- Create the database relationship diagram
- Develop a service for file exchange
- Prepare structures for new requirements
- Revise the old building authority program in Delphi
- Secure documents in the DMS
- Ensure parallel operation through data exchange via ETL processes
- C#, Visual Studio 2022, Git, Delphi, MS SQL 2022, T-SQL, DataGrip
Klaus Ewers
Exasolution DBA
Last position:
Exasolution DBA at Rechenzentrum Innsbruck
- Exasolution DBA server consulting and migration to version 8
- Analysis of SQL query performance and tuning
- Troubleshooting batch scripts
- Technologies: GitLab, EXACloud, EXAOperation, DBeaver, Control-M
Jürgen Bargmann
Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist
Last position:
Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist at ALD Automotive Leasing Deutschland
- Database administration and performance tuning for Oracle databases on AIX 7.1, 7.2 with Oracle 12c and 19c
- Troubleshooting and resolution on RHEL 7
- Automation of operations with UNIX/Linux shell scripts, Perl programs, and PL/SQL
- Planning, preparation, execution, and customer-specific review of changes and upgrades for the LEASMAN and DOXIS applications
- Incident handling including communication with outsourcing service providers and business units
- Data exchange with Data Pump
- Visualization of database content and monitoring results
- Configuration of databases for Debezium and monitoring Debezium activities
- Preparation of Oracle databases for migration to cloud environments
- Implementation and monitoring of NIST requirements in databases
- Automation of release upgrades for the LEASMAN application
- Creation of operations manuals and instructions
- Generation of reports for GDPR information requests
Serkan Kaya
Operation and Maintenance of Oracle Middleware Products
Last position:
Operation and Maintenance of Oracle Middleware Products at LBV - Landesamt für Besoldung und Versorgung Baden-Württemberg
- Patch management
- Support in database development
- Installation and upgrades of the following Oracle systems:
- Oracle Analytics Server (6.4)
- Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control
- Oracle Data Integration Server
- Oracle BI Administration Tool
- Oracle WebLogic
Adrian Hollay
Interim Consultant for Oracle Database Migrations to the AWS Cloud
Last position:
Interim Consultant for Oracle Database Migrations to the AWS Cloud at Bank Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe GmbH
- Migration of Oracle databases from on-premise to the AWS Cloud
- Support for technical Oracle solutions and cloud database infrastructures (IaaS and PaaS) RDS vs. EC2, sizing for performance
- Creation and maintenance of DR/HA (Disaster Recovery/High Availability) and backup and recovery policies and procedures (multi-region backup)
- Support for Oracle license selection, Enterprise → Standard migration
- Monitoring database instances
- Implementation and maintenance of database security (wallet, SSL)
- Patch management and version control
- Automated installation and configuration of Oracle databases using Terraform and Ansible
Lutz Haake
Oracle DBA | Technical Analyst | PL/SQL Developer
Last position:
Developer for Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, Java at AIG Europe S.A.
- Development and implementation of backend components with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms 12c. Adaptation and further development of the policy administration system. Technical consulting in UI design with a focus on integrating existing Oracle Forms and the requirements of the BIPRO framework.
- The project takes place in the technical environment of BIPRO, SQL databases and Oracle Forms applications. The assigned work includes backend development and technical further development in the above project with the following tasks:
- Development and implementation of backend components with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms 12c to technically map the business processes and ensure a stable and efficient system architecture
- Adaptation and further development of the policy administration system to ensure system functionality in line with the requirements of the new broker communication program
- Analysis of the existing system to identify and avoid errors and technical problems during implementation, in order to enable a smooth transition to the new system
- Carrying out patching and further development of existing Oracle and Oracle Forms applications to ensure compatibility and security of the systems in use
- Technical consulting in UI design with a focus on integrating existing Oracle Forms and the requirements of the BIPRO framework.
Label: PL/SQL, Java, Oracle RDBMS and Oracle Forms
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Database Administrators statistics
Typical experience
28 years
Average project duration
2.3 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
44%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need clarity? Check out our simple overview of FRATCH
A Database Administrator keeps production databases reliable, secure, and responsive. Typical work includes setup, patching, backup and restore procedures, performance tuning, replication, and support during incidents or migrations.
Look for strong knowledge of your database platform, plus backup and recovery, indexing, locking, and monitoring. A good DBA also understands application behavior, because many performance issues start in query design or connection handling.
Not always, but the roles often overlap. A database engineer usually spends more time on design, automation, and build work, while a DBA focuses more on operations, security, availability, and recovery.
Freelance support works well for migrations, upgrades, incident recovery, audits, and short projects with a clear database scope. It also makes sense when your team needs specialist help on a platform they do not use every day.
Ask which databases they have worked on, how they approach backup testing, and how they handle production changes. For a DBA, it is also smart to ask for examples of past troubleshooting and recovery work.
Many tasks can be done remotely, especially monitoring, tuning, documentation, and migration planning. On-site access can help during sensitive cutovers, hands-on infrastructure work, or when the client requires close coordination with local IT teams in Germany.
A strong database administrator gives clear plans, documents changes well, and explains risks before acting. Quality also shows in how they test restores, reduce repeat incidents, and leave the environment easier to run after the project ends.
A sysadmin covers servers, networks, and general infrastructure, while a DBA focuses on the database layer itself. In practice, the best projects involve both, but a DBA brings deeper knowledge of data consistency, query performance, and recovery methods.
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