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Daniel Martinez Maqueda

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Founding Database Engineer

Berlin
Daniel Martinez Maqueda

Last position:

Founding Database Engineer at tonbo.io

  • Working on the next iteration of tonbo to make it the most flexible in-process analytical database in the market that scales and is operated with strong availability

  • Introduced object scope cache to the remote storage layer to avoid I/O churn

  • Working on refactoring WAL to support remote storage

  • Taking care of the health of the systems as well as designing the operational story and bringing them to production

  • Technologies: LSM, WAL, Arrow, Parquet, Rust

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Birgit Maier

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Market Research, Ghostwriting, Supplier Sourcing

Nuremberg
Birgit Maier

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Database builder at mr-directory.com

  • Building the world's largest database of market research service providers and survey platforms ([link]
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Mario Techera

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Business Intelligence Solutions, Consultant Profile

Mario Techera

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Project Lead/Manager / Consultant at all-BI GmbH

  • Establishing the Microsoft Fabric platform with the company as the central data warehouse and reporting system.
  • The company migrated several operational systems including D365 to new version. The new data warehouse is based on a Fabric/Power BI architecture with Azure cloud Entra Authentication.

Tasks Performed:

  • Full administrative responsibility for the Fabric platform F64 and F32 capacities, as well as two F8 capacities for development and prototyping.
  • Integration of Fabric with Microsoft Entra.
  • Data modeling for the data warehouse bronze, silver and gold layers using data modeling tools.
  • Star Schema as well as entity relationship modeling.
  • Data modeling for data marts and for dimensional modeling and Power BI (semantic model).
  • Design of data models for Microsoft SSAS multidimensional and tabular OLAP cubes using DAX and MDX.
  • Definition of design patterns for the ETL team for loading OLAP cubes (Tabular and MD), star schemas and data vault structures.
  • Planning and managing team of 4 ETL and reporting developers.
  • Performance Tuning of Power BI reports, particularly the semantic layer, as well as the Fabric notebooks
  • SQL Performance Tuning.
  • DB Design for Azure SQL.
  • Reporting directly to project senior management.

Label: Power BI, Fabric, Analysis Services (multidimensional and tabular), D365, SSIS, Tabular Editor, SQL Server and Azure SQL, TOAD Data Modeler, DBSchema, Visual Studio Code, DAX Studio, SSMS, Visual Studio, Jira and Confluence.

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Joern Thieme

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Managing Partner

Hanover
Joern Thieme

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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.

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Dirk Behringer

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Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL

Mandelbachtal
Dirk Behringer

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Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG

  • Complete redesign of IT infrastructure including setup of a server room according to BSI standards, new network concept and planning.
  • Development of security concepts and IT security consulting for the DHCP/DNS election sector.
  • Support of project management for the customer in the VOIS | MESO area.
  • Technical support for setting up the IT infrastructure in new offices, including firewall configuration, router setup and network planning.
  • Setup and configuration of the service management and ticket system JIRA.
  • Implementation and administration of the Azure (Entra) environment for all employees.
  • Setup and administration of the Confluence environment.
  • Planning, setup, configuration and administration of the entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite.
  • Development of BCM strategy options.
  • Development and implementation of measures and creation of BCM plans, as well as evaluation of existing BCM.
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Jörg Trappschuh

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Database Expert and Software Developer

Lampertheim
Jörg Trappschuh

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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
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Lutz Haake

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Oracle DBA | Technical Analyst | PL/SQL Developer

Groß-Gerau
Lutz Haake

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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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Michael Fischer

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IT Consultant for Oracle Databases

Berlin
Michael Fischer

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IT Consultant for Oracle Databases at Public Sector

  • Supporting the client in maintaining a custom monitoring solution for Oracle databases.
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Lars Kumbier

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Senior Research Consultant

Heidelberg
Lars Kumbier

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Senior Research Consultant at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg

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Klaus Ewers

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Exasolution DBA

Paderborn
Klaus Ewers

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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
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Serkan Kaya

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Operation and Maintenance of Oracle Middleware Products

Hanau
Serkan Kaya

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
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Jürgen Bargmann

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Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist

Falkensee
Jürgen Bargmann

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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
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Christopher Eshemokhai

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Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications

Eschborn
Christopher Eshemokhai

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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
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Stephan Zinke

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GIS expert and database developer for passenger information systems

Brombachtal
Stephan Zinke

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GIS expert and database developer for passenger information systems at Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Developed automated tools for train passenger information with PostgreSQL/PostGIS (administration & development)
  • Used imposm, osm2pgsql, pgsql2shp, GeoServer (WMS, WFS, WCS, etc.)
  • Used various geo formats, e.g. OpenStreetMap (OSM)
  • Technologies: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, imposm, osm2pgsql, pgsql2hp, ESRI Shapefiles, QGIS, Python 3.x, PyDev, Eclipse, Linux, AWS, OSM, XML, bash, pgsql, Docker

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Database Administrators statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

30 years

Position duration

3 years

Positions per freelancer

19

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

Bachelor's degree or higher

76%

Master's degree or higher

41%

Doctorate

6%

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

95%

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role 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 for Database Administrators in Germany

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

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Daily rate avg. 807 €

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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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Database Administrators, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

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.

The average hourly rate for Database Administrators in Germany is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 807 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Database Administrators in Germany, 76% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 41% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Database Administrators in Germany have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Database Administrators in Germany are German (100%), English (95%), and French (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Database Administrators in Germany are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (82%), and Automotive (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Database Administrators in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (77%), and Business Intelligence (73%).

FRATCH Database Administrators main locations

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.

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

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