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Hire experts who design Db2 databases, tune SQL and stored procedures, and connect enterprise workloads across IBM z/OS, Linux, UNIX and Windows. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers.

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Zoran J.

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Senior IT PM & Governance & Operational Resilience Consultant | Financial Services

Siegenfeld
Zoran J.

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.

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Michail M.

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Experienced Software Developer and OpenShift Specialist, Application Architect with a focus on / experience in containerizing

Vienna
Michail M.

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.

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Michael G.

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Scrummaster

Wien
Michael G.

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

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Markus K.

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Document Development

Wien
Markus K.

Last position:

Document Development at Insurance Company

  • Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
  • Extension of document logic
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Joseph W.

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Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS)

Wien
Joseph W.

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.
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Attila D.

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Full-Stack Software Engineer

Vienna
Attila D.

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.
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Nedim K.

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Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer

Vienna
Nedim K.

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
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Monji M.

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Senior Software Developer

Vienna
Monji M.

Last position:

Senior Software Developer at AMA Wien

  • IT concept

  • Implementation

  • Estimation

  • Design

  • Installation

  • Oracle APEX applications for farmers in Austria to register their products and get subsidies.

  • Implement new applications or adapt existing applications according to customer requirements (CR)

  • Fix bugs

  • Update data in the database

  • Install applications

  • Technologies/methods used: Oracle DB, PL/SQL, DM, Oracle Apex, JavaScript, CSS, OpenLayers, GIT

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Statistics of experts using IBM Db2

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

31 years

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna have 31 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.9 years

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna stay in a single position for 1.9 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

16

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Top industries

Information Technology, Insurance, Government and Administration

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna are most in demand in Information Technology, Insurance, and Government and Administration.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

71%

71% of IBM Db2 experts in Vienna hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

43%

43% of IBM Db2 experts in Vienna hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

5

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna hold 5 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

IBM Db2 experts in Vienna most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of IBM Db2 experts in Vienna speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
6 of the IBM Db2 experts in Vienna charge less than €800 per day.
One of the IBM Db2 experts in Vienna charges €1040 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Vienna 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 Vienna using IBM Db2

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

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Daily rate avg. 728 €

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 720 €

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.

IBM Db2 experts industry focus

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

  • Information Technology (100%)
  • Insurance (78%)
  • Government and Administration (78%)
  • Banking and Finance (56%)
  • Transportation (56%)
  • Professional Services (56%)
  • Telecommunication (56%)
  • Healthcare (33%)

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

About the technology

Enterprise data foundation

IBM Db2 is a family of relational database management systems for structured, transactional data. It supports demanding workloads on IBM z/OS, Linux, UNIX and Windows, with SQL, stored procedures, strong transaction control and security features. Companies use Db2 for core banking, insurance, public-sector, manufacturing and large-scale business systems.

Platforms and ecosystem

Db2 expertise depends on the platform and operating model. Professionals may work with Db2 for z/OS, Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, IBM i Db2, or cloud deployments through IBM Db2 on Cloud and related services. Common surrounding tools include IBM Data Studio, Db2 command-line tools, JDBC, ODBC, Java, COBOL, CICS, REST services and enterprise scheduling software.

Typical deliverables

  • Logical and physical data models for transactional workloads
  • SQL queries, views, stored procedures and triggers
  • Database migrations, upgrades and environment configuration
  • Backup, recovery, replication and high-availability designs
  • Data access layers for Java, COBOL and integration services

Projects often include schema changes, workload analysis, batch processing and connections to ERP or customer systems. The right approach depends on the Db2 edition, operating system, data volume and service-level requirements.

When specialists help

Companies bring in freelance Db2 specialists during modernization, platform migration, performance problems or major application releases. They can investigate locking, indexing, access paths, SQL regressions and storage behavior without disrupting critical operations. In Vienna, teams may combine remote delivery with on-site workshops when legacy systems, secure environments or German-language collaboration require close coordination.

Skills that matter

Strong professionals understand more than database syntax. They can read execution plans, use Db2 monitoring and diagnostic tools, manage isolation and concurrency, and explain trade-offs to application and operations teams. Depending on the project, valuable adjacent knowledge includes IBM z/OS, JCL, COBOL, CICS, Linux, Java, Kubernetes, data integration and CI/CD practices.

How to assess quality

Look for evidence that a specialist has worked on the same Db2 platform and workload type as your project. Ask how they approach access-path analysis, recovery testing, schema changes and production releases. A capable professional documents assumptions, tests changes against representative data, communicates risks clearly and leaves maintainable SQL, automation and operational runbooks behind.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around IBM Db2.

IBM Db2 is used to store and process structured business data in transactional and analytical systems. It is common in banking, insurance, government, manufacturing, logistics and enterprise applications where consistency, security and reliable recovery are important.

Db2 is often considered alongside Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server for enterprise relational workloads. The best choice depends on the existing platform, application stack, licensing model, operational skills and requirements for integration with IBM z/OS, IBM i or other IBM services.

IBM Db2 work may require knowledge of SQL, Java, JDBC, COBOL, JCL, CICS, Linux or IBM i. For modernization projects, experience with APIs, data integration, cloud infrastructure, monitoring and automated deployment can be equally valuable.

Db2 projects need experience that matches the platform and workload, not just general database knowledge. Ask for relevant examples involving schema design, SQL tuning, recovery, migrations or production support, and confirm that the specialist understands your operational constraints.

IBM Db2 work can often be delivered remotely through secure access, documentation and structured release processes. On-site sessions in Vienna may still help with workshops, legacy environments or stakeholder alignment, while English is widely used and German may be useful for local collaboration.

Db2 quality is visible in clear data models, predictable access paths, controlled indexing and tested transaction behavior. A strong specialist can explain query plans, locking choices, recovery procedures and the effect of changes on production workloads.

Db2 modernization can make sense when an application needs cloud integration, improved release automation, new interfaces or better observability. Migration should be evaluated against the value of existing data models, application dependencies, platform stability and the risk of changing a critical system.

IBM Db2 assignments vary greatly between z/OS, IBM i and distributed environments. Before starting, clarify the edition, operating system, access method, development and release process, production responsibilities, security controls and the tools used for monitoring and recovery.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 728 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (56%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Insurance (78%), and Government and Administration (78%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Operations (78%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM Db2

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.

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