Oracle Database Administrators in Germany
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Kai P.
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
PROFILE Senior Oracle specialist, consultant and DBA with many years of experience in planning, architecture, installation, migration, operations, performance tuning and troubleshooting of large Oracle database environments. Focus on Oracle Database 19c and enterprise architectures with RAC, Active Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, RMAN and CDB/PDB. Experience in heterogeneous enterprise environments on Linux, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX and Windows, as well as in cloud and migration projects. Over many years, worked as a technical consultant, DBA, architect and project manager for banks, insurers, energy providers, public institutions, industry, automotive and aviation. Combining technical Oracle expertise with operations concepts, migration, project planning, documentation and customer consulting.
ORACLE FOCUS AREAS
- Oracle Database 19c – installation, upgrade, patch/RU management, operations and troubleshooting
- Oracle Database 21c / 23ai / 26ai – knowledge of current Oracle release lines
- Oracle RAC, Active Data Guard, Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate
- CDB / PDB, multitenant architectures and enterprise database operations
- Oracle Exadata and highly available database environments
- RMAN – backup, restore, recovery, migration and disaster recovery scenarios
- Data Pump (EXPDP / IMPDP), Transportable Tablespaces (TTS) and database-based migrations
- Performance analysis, SQL / PL/SQL, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning
- Oracle Enterprise Manager / monitoring and technical operational support
- Oracle Security: Wallet, TDE, Database Vault, VPD / RLS
- Oracle DWH / BI: OBIEE, ODI, OWB and Discoverer
- Oracle Applications / E-Business Suite and Oracle-based application environments
CURRENT PROJECTS
Scope Solutions AG, Basel / CH | 08/2023 – ongoing Oracle Project Management and DBA
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrades of Oracle database systems with a focus on Oracle 19c.
- Patch and release management including OPatch and Release Updates; operations on RHEL 8.x, SLES 15.x and Windows.
- DBA support for customers in DACH and Europe and support of production, load test and other CDB/PDB environments.
- Technical operating processes and documentation via Confluence; support and service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.
Federal Employment Agency, Nuremberg | 04/2022 – 10/2023 Oracle Operations Support / DBA
- Operations and regular upgrades of Oracle-19c database systems on SLES 15.x.
- DBA for around 2,100 PDBs on RAC and Exadata in production, integration, load test and other environments.
- Configuration management via ARS Remedy; workflows and technical documentation via Jira and Confluence.
- Operations support and processing of service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.
Federal Statistical Office, Wiesbaden | 09/2021 – 03/2022 Oracle Operations and Architecture – 2022 Survey
- Merging data into a central Oracle-19c database system.
- Design of import/export procedures for the central data structure.
- KPI and performance architecture for analyses.
- Training employees in Oracle performance and DBA topics.
E.ON Digital Technology, Landshut / KKI | 03/2019 – 12/2021 Oracle Operations, Architecture and DBA
- Patch concepts, technical documentation, installation, database administration and operations of Oracle 12c/19c.
- AIX 7.x, LPAR administration including VIO server and software distribution with NIM.
- Performance monitoring and monitoring.
- Backup and restore with TSM / IBM Spectrum Protect and Oracle RMAN.
- Installation of Enterprise Manager 13c with WebLogic Server 12.1x; employee training.
KaPe Munich – various end customers in DACH / Europe | ongoing / various projects Oracle DBA, architecture, migration, DWH consulting and project management
- Many years of consulting and operational DBA work in various Oracle architectures.
- DWH/CRM platforms: planning, analysis, performance and tuning, as well as business analysis.
- RAC, Data Guard, Transportable Tablespaces, RMAN and Oracle 11g/12c in enterprise environments.
- Customer projects including Burda, Deka, E.ON, Otto Group and Augsburger Allgemeine.
AXA, Germany / Europe | 09/2018 – 02/2019 Oracle DB Operations and Migration – Cloud Architectures
- Planning, methodology and execution of Oracle database migrations to IBM Private Cloud / Spectrum and AWS Public Cloud.
- Creation of Oracle databases in the cloud with SLES and Terraform templates.
- Technical architecture work and cloud KPIs.
RWE / SÜWAG / Syna, Germany | 07/2016 – 09/2018 Oracle DB Migrations 11g/12c and Project Management
- Design, planning and execution of Oracle database migrations 11g → 12c with platform and architecture changes.
- Windows Server 2012/2016 and setup and migration of Enterprise Manager/WebLogic-based monitoring environments.
- Use of Data Guard, TTS, EXPDP/IMPDP and RMAN based on analysis of application requirements.
- Performance and tuning for Oracle 11g/12c.
MTU Aero Engines, Munich | 01/2016 – 03/2017 Oracle DBA / Requirements Engineer
- Operations and development of Oracle 11g/12c databases and application workflows.
- Interfaces to SAP via BAPI.
- Design and management of APPS modules with Visual Basic / Visual Studio and PL/SQL; version control with SVN.
UBIS (HVB), Munich | 04/2012 – 08/2015 Oracle Operations, Architecture, DBA and Project Management
- Oracle-based operations and migration of MUREX and Sophis trading platforms.
- Oracle Security, Wallet, Tablespaces, RAC, Data Guard, Database Vault, GoldenGate and DWH.
- Project management for Oracle DWH migrations and release changes from 10g to 11gR2.
- Migration OWB 11gR2 → ODI 12c and introduction of Oracle Database 12c.
- Platforms: Red Hat, AIX and Solaris.
WWK Deutschland a.G., Munich | 09/2010 – 03/2012 Oracle DB and HP-UX → Linux Migration
- Architecture, planning, operations concept and migration of 104 databases from an HP-UX cluster to Red Hat Linux.
- Single Instance with Veritas Cluster and 2-node RAC 11.2.0.2; four Data Guard databases.
- Project management for OWB/DWH migrations (>1 TB), including tuning, PL/SQL, mappings and metadata.
Allianz Deutschland, ACAS Stuttgart | 03/2010 – 09/2010 Technical DWH Project Manager
- DWH project for processing European ETL data sources.
- Business analysis and requirements management for automated loading processes.
- OWB, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, Oracle Advanced Security / TDE, Oracle BI and Database Vault.
NETMA, Munich-Taufkirchen | 08/2007 – 02/2010 Oracle Specialist and DBA for Oracle Applications 11i
- Operations of Oracle 9i/10g and Oracle Applications 11.5.10.
- Design and development of APPS modules with PL/SQL and SVN.
- Oracle RAC, Enterprise Manager, Oracle Application Server and migration tests.
- Platforms: AIX, SLES, Windows and HP-UX.
BT Germany, Munich | 11/2007 – 04/2008 Oracle DB Migration
- Migration from Oracle 8i to 10gR2 in a Solaris cluster environment.
- Preparing offers, project planning and process planning.
Itellium (KQ), Nuremberg | 02/2007 – 08/2007 Oracle DWH Specialist
- Design and analysis of a DWH focusing on master data and logistics.
- Oracle Designer, OWB, Oracle Database, ETL, PL/SQL and External Tables; data volumes up to approx. 5 TB.
Oracle Deutschland GmbH, Munich | 10/2006 – 02/2007 and further assignments Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH
- Consulting for customers such as Volkswagen, GE Money Bank, WeKa, KSB, Swisscom and British Telecom.
- Migration Discoverer EUL4 → EUL5i, database optimization, Data Guard and web/database analysis.
- Performance and tuning on Solaris and Linux.
HaSpa, Hamburg | 07/2006 – 10/2006 Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH
- Setup of an Oracle-10gR2 environment for banking applications.
- Data transfer from DB2 / OS390, architecture, sizing, tuning and performance.
- Data preparation and integration with OWB.
AUDI, Ingolstadt | 02/2005 – 06/2006 Oracle Consultant and DBA
- Operations, installation and maintenance of Oracle 9i/10g and IAS 10g.
- RMAN, Oracle RLS, Oracle HTMLDB, Veritas Cluster, Solaris and AIX / HACMP.
- Database cloning and migration 9i → 10g; approx. 200 systems up to 4.5 TB.
Photocolor, Kreuzlingen / CH | 11/2003 – 01/2005 Project Manager / Oracle
- Implementation, configuration, technical support and acceptance of an Oracle ERP/CRM solution.
- Oracle Applications, Oracle 9i, Solaris, HP-UX, OWB and Mercury TestDirector.
- Project scope approx. 2 TB; reporting to management.
ZPD NRW, Duisburg | 05/2003 – 10/2003 Oracle Consultant
- Consulting, PL/SQL training and project planning for a nationwide Oracle Forms integration.
- Oracle on HP Superdome / HP-UX; data volume 1.2 → 2.5 TB, sizing up to 5 TB.
Messe München GmbH | 11/2002 – 05/2003 Project Manager / Oracle
- MIS/DWH solution with OWB, Discoverer, Oracle 11i / 9i and RAC.
- Architecture, design, integration, troubleshooting and consulting for data volumes of 1.5–2 TB.
Aria SA Integration, Geneva / CH | 09/2002 – 11/2002 Oracle DBA and Consultant
- Oracle 8.1.7.4 / 9i; merging the Stuttgart and Geneva databases via replication.
Lutz H.
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
Serkan K.
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
Christopher E.
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
Adrian H.
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
Mahmoud R.
Last position:
Database Administrator at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
- Provision and operation of Oracle databases within the agreed service levels.
- Storage administration using Oracle ASM feature.
- Oracle Grid Infrastructure and database patching.
- Ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are met, coordinating internal and external support during major incidents.
- Create and exercise reliable backup strategies and periodic restorations.
- Plan and execute migrations from non-multitenant to multitenant architectures and consolidate databases into multiple containers.
- Configure Oracle database authentication with Kerberos.
- Deploy and administer Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server) including configuration, scaling, and high availability setup.
- Migrate on-premises PostgreSQL databases to Azure using pg_dump/pg_restore, pg_dumpall, and Azure Database Migration Service.
- Configure backup and point-in-time restore policies for compliance and recovery objectives.
- Implement monitoring and alerting with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and custom dashboards.
- Perform query performance tuning by analyzing execution plans, optimizing indexes, and adjusting parameters (work_mem, shared_buffers, autovacuum).
- Collaborate with developers to implement schema design improvements, partitioning, and connection pooling (PgBouncer) for scalability.
Andreas B.
Last position:
Oracle Applications DBA at Pyur
- EBS 12.1 to 12.2.11 upgrade (DB 12 to 19)
- Cloning process automation
- HTTPS migration
- Performance analysis and performance tuning
- Error analysis
- Cloning
- Patching
- Backup and recovery concept analysis and evaluation
- Disaster recovery tests
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Oracle Database Administrators statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
86%
Based on our profile pool as of 31 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Oracle Database Administrators in Germany
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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 31 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Oracle Database Administrators 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 (100%)
- Information Technology (100%)
- Energy (71%)
- Government and Administration (71%)
- Education (57%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Insurance (57%)
- Telecommunication (57%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Database care An Oracle Database Administrator keeps Oracle environments stable, secure, and fast. This role covers daily operation, but also the work behind the scenes that prevents outages and data loss.
- Install, configure, and patch Oracle Database systems
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery setups
- Monitor performance and fix slow SQL or storage issues
- Control users, privileges, and security settings
Typical work Companies bring in an Oracle DBA for migrations, upgrades, tuning, replication, and recovery planning. In Germany, this often means supporting enterprise systems in manufacturing, finance, logistics, or shared-service environments where Oracle remains central to business operations. A strong freelancer can step into an existing team, document changes clearly, and keep handover work clean for internal IT or a managed service provider.
Core skills The best Oracle Database Administrators combine operational discipline with deep platform knowledge. They know how to read alert logs, use RMAN, work with ASM, and handle Oracle Enterprise Manager or command-line tools when needed.
- Oracle Database administration and troubleshooting
- SQL, PL/SQL, backup and restore, and capacity planning
- RAC, Data Guard, cloning, and high-availability concepts
- Unix or Linux server work and basic storage knowledge
When to hire A freelance Oracle DBA makes sense when a project is urgent, specialized, or temporary. That includes cutovers, version changes, audits, performance incidents, or a backlog of operational tasks that the internal team cannot absorb. It is also useful when the company needs experienced support for a short period instead of adding a permanent role too early.
What good looks like Strong Oracle Database Administrators work methodically and leave systems easier to run after they are gone. They explain risks in plain language, keep change windows tight, and test recovery before it is needed. They do not only react to incidents. They prevent them by checking jobs, storage, parameter settings, and application dependencies before problems grow.
Working setup For many assignments, remote work is enough, especially for monitoring, tuning, and planned maintenance. On-site support can help during cutovers, audits, or sensitive production changes, and in Germany some teams expect clear German communication for coordination with operations or security. Freelancers who combine technical depth with calm collaboration are often the best fit for complex Oracle landscapes.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Oracle Database Administrators.
A Oracle Database Administrator runs and protects Oracle systems in production and project settings. Typical work includes patching, backups, recovery tests, performance tuning, user management, and support for upgrades or migrations. On larger landscapes, the role may also cover RAC, Data Guard, and storage-related troubleshooting.
Look for solid Oracle administration skills, not just general infrastructure knowledge. A strong candidate should understand RMAN, SQL and PL/SQL basics, high availability, Linux or Unix operations, and how to diagnose slow queries or failed jobs. Good documentation and change control matter just as much as technical depth.
An Oracle Database Administrator focuses on the health, security, and availability of the database platform. A database developer writes database logic and application-side SQL, while a data engineer usually builds data pipelines and analytics flows. In practice, the titles can overlap, but the DBA is the person responsible for keeping Oracle stable and recoverable.
A freelancer is often the better choice for migrations, crisis support, audits, short-term gaps, or specialized tasks like Data Guard setup. It also works well when your team needs senior help without creating a long-term headcount commitment. If the need is ongoing and broad, a permanent hire may fit better.
Most Oracle DBA work can be handled remotely, especially monitoring, tuning, scripting, and planned maintenance. On-site time can help for production cutovers, security reviews, or coordination with local operations teams. In Germany, clients sometimes prefer a mix of remote work and on-site presence for critical changes.
A seasoned Oracle DBA usually works with RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL*Plus, Data Pump, RAC, Data Guard, and ASM. Linux or Unix administration is often part of the job, along with shell scripting and log analysis. Depending on the setup, the work may also involve Exadata or cloud-hosted Oracle environments.
Ask for examples of production incidents they resolved, upgrades they led, and recovery tests they have actually run. Strong candidates speak clearly about root cause, rollback plans, and how they reduced risk for the next change. You should also expect practical questions from them about your architecture, backups, SLAs, and release process.
A freelance Oracle Database Administrator should know the scope, version, topology, and support model before starting. It helps to clarify whether the work is mostly operations, a migration, or a recovery-heavy incident. Access rules, maintenance windows, and who signs off on changes should also be clear from the start.
The average hourly rate for Oracle Database Administrators in Germany is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 847 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Oracle Database Administrators in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Oracle Database Administrators in Germany have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Oracle Database Administrators in Germany are German (100%), English (86%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Oracle Database Administrators in Germany are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Energy (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Oracle Database Administrators in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Operations (86%), and Project Management (71%).
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