IBM Db2 Experts in Austria
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John Ampia-Addison
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Elija Lechner
Last position:
Fujitsu Germany
- Supporting and helping shape the setup and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
- Designing and implementing data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management
Michail Matjuchin
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Zoran Jovanovic
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
Peter Stritzinger
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Florian Faist
Last position:
Freelance Senior Developer at Green Compliance GmbH
- Developed a CRM solution using the Vaadin UI framework
- Implemented a digital audit workflow for efficient handling of review and approval processes
- Supported structured management of customer and project data and ensured compliance
- Focused on usability, process automation, and integration into existing systems
Michael Gonschor
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Markus Kleiber
Last position:
Document Development at Insurance Company
- Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
- Extension of document logic
Joseph Wagner
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Walter Rizek
Last position:
Management Consultant & IT Consultant at Self-employed
- Advising companies and leaders with a focus on organizational development, process clarity, decision-making, and guiding change processes.
- Analyzing existing structures, identifying optimization opportunities, and developing sustainable solutions at the intersection of people, processes, and IT, with tailored support as needed.
Christian Mißlinger
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Attila Danics
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Research Data Evaluation
- Custom anonymized research data analyzer, providing insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and developed back- and frontend.
- Delivered end-to-end solution.
- Accelerated research timeline by 2 months.
Markus Furtlehner
Last position:
Managing Director & Senior Consultant at IT-Trail GmbH
- Custom development
- Web hosting
- Support
- DevOps
- Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS
Nedim Kupusovic
Last position:
Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Design appropriate test cases to verify the GUI in Azure Test Plans
- Creation and execution of manual test cases
- Test design for user stories to be implemented in the current sprint
- Analysis of deviations/bugs based on log files and Kibana dashboards
- Creation of bug tickets with error description, screenshots, and short videos
- Prioritization of open bug tickets together with the PO
- Retest of bugs and hotfixes
- Execution of manual tests to ensure a 100% fulfillment rate of all functional requirements
- Selection, installation, and maintenance of a test automation tool (Selenium)
- Implementation of automated regression tests
- Continuous expansion of the object repository and adaptation of automated test cases (acceptance, integration, and system tests)
- Creation of test logs before each sprint change
Michael Hahn
Last position:
Interim Lead Developer DWH at Insurance
- Technical leadership of the development for a near real-time data warehouse of an insurance company
- Ensure stable operation
- Analyze and fix errors for ongoing operations
- Optimize and tune SQL queries and ETL jobs
- Revise scheduling in Automic (UC4)
- Coordinate with business units and external clients for further developments
- Data modeling and programming for sales management
- Tune PostgreSQL queries and functions for balance data queries
- Create hotfixes and releases
- Plan and coordinate deployments
- Execute test runs and analyze the results
- Handover activities to internal teams
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Statistics of experts using IBM Db2
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
54%
Master's degree or higher
23%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria using IBM Db2
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Db2 in practice
IBM Db2 is used for reliable data storage and fast transaction processing. Companies choose it for core systems where stability, recovery, and controlled change matter. It is common in banking, insurance, public sector work, logistics, and other environments with long-lived data.
Where it fits
- Transaction systems that need strict consistency
- Reporting layers and operational analytics
- Mainframe workloads on Db2 for z/OS
- Distributed database setups on Db2 LUW
- Modernization projects around older data estates
Skills that matter
Strong Db2 specialists know schema design, SQL tuning, indexing, backup and restore, and recovery planning. They also work with utilities, monitoring tools, and security controls. In Austria, they often support mixed environments where German-speaking teams need clear documentation and careful handover.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance support when queries slow down, migrations are risky, or a release touches critical tables. Experts can also help during audits, version changes, and disaster recovery tests. The best ones solve issues without disrupting live operations.
Ecosystem and versions
Db2 covers several environments, especially Db2 for z/OS and Db2 LUW. Work often includes CLP, stored procedures, replication, and integration with Java, COBOL, ETL, and BI tools. Searchers may also use the names IBM DB2, DB2, or older references like DB2 UDB.
What strong experts deliver
A good Db2 professional writes efficient SQL, reads execution plans, and knows how to reduce locking and memory pressure. They explain trade-offs clearly and leave systems easier to operate. That matters most in Austria, where teams often balance local support needs with remote specialist input.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with IBM Db2? These answers cover the essentials.
IBM Db2 is used for transactional systems, reporting workloads, and data stores that need strong consistency and recovery. It is a common choice for business-critical applications where performance and stability matter more than flashy features. Many teams use it for both mainframe and distributed database work.
Db2 is often weighed against Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server because all three cover enterprise data workloads. The right choice usually depends on existing systems, skills, licensing, and integration needs. Db2 is especially common where mainframe integration or long-established IBM estates are part of the picture.
A strong IBM Db2 specialist usually also knows advanced SQL, indexing, execution plans, backup and recovery, and monitoring. In many projects, knowledge of Java, COBOL, ETL tools, and shell scripting helps a lot. Security and change control are also important in production environments.
Simple reporting or schema tasks may need only focused support, but production tuning and migration work need deeper experience with IBM Db2 internals. The more critical the system, the more important it is that the specialist has handled lock issues, recovery drills, and release planning before. For core systems, proven operational judgment matters most.
Yes, much IBM Db2 work can be done remotely if access, approvals, and monitoring are set up properly. In Austria, some companies still want on-site presence for sensitive systems, workshops, or handover sessions. A good specialist can usually combine remote delivery with occasional on-site support when needed.
You usually need DB2 expertise when query times rise, batch windows slip, or a migration touches critical tables. Other signs are repeated locking problems, unclear backup procedures, or a release that affects production data. These issues are hard to solve safely without someone who knows the platform well.
Look for evidence that the IBM DB2 freelancer has improved real systems, not just installed software. Good signs are clear explanations, solid SQL tuning habits, and practical experience with recovery and high-availability planning. Ask how they diagnose slow queries and how they protect live workloads during change.
IBM Db2 LUW runs on Linux, Unix, and Windows, while Db2 for z/OS is built for mainframe environments. They share the same family but differ in administration, tooling, and operational patterns. A specialist should know which version your system uses and how that affects maintenance and performance work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 849 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects, 54% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 23% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Banking and Finance (56%), and Insurance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (75%), and Product Development (75%).
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