Microsoft Dynamics AX Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microsoft Dynamics AX
Diego Espinoza
Last position:
RPG Software Developer from RPG III to Free Format
- Development of software and system support for RPG development.
- Development, optimization and maintenance of programs in RPG (RPG II to ILE Free Format).
- Performing integration tasks, data management as well as applying and managing system updates.
- User support and training to ensure smooth system operation.
Christoph Heller
Last position:
Project Manager at Versicherungskammer Bayern
- Technical project management for a new policy and quote management tool in individual, commercial and specialty insurance
- Extending an established standard solution with dedicated lines of business modules for industry and public institutions
- Setting up project structures, teams, organization and communication processes
- Integrating the solution into the existing insurance ecosystem and connecting it to various systems
- Stakeholder management and classical project management (in time, in scope, in budget)
- Overall responsibility for project budget and deliverables
- Initiation, planning, execution, testing and go-live
- Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Xray
Dominik Piecuch
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Matthias Wähler
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Business Intelligence (Self-employed) at mw-consult.it
Data Engineering
Business Analyst
Consulting
2025 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- PowerBI Service
Lead developer for the further development of the Modern Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models based on the ERP systems Amparex and EyeOffice. Focus on topics for the marketing department with data connection via API to Amplitude and Klaviyo with Python
- 2024 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL)
- SSAS Tabular
- PowerBI Report Server
- Atlassian Jira & migration to Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on Infor LN ERP data after migration from Baan, including the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server for further development of the Data Warehouse
Consulting for controlling on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2025 – 06.2025
Data Engineer & Architect
- PowerBI Dataflows
- PowerBI Service
Cloud migration of the Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models from Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 to Microsoft Dynamics BC Cloud, including migration of the underlying data structures from Microsoft SQL Server to Power BI Dataflows
- 2022 – 06.2024 (ongoing support for data engineers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 in combination with data from the company's own MariaDB database, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse. Merging of the ERP systems BC 2021 and DATEV in the Data Warehouse
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and coaching of developers for the development of reporting solutions
- 2022 – 08.2023
Business Analyst & Interim Manager
- PowerBI Service
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- Atlassian Jira (SCRUM)
Project management for reporting solution requirements, as well as development of Power BI reports and data models with data from Azure Databricks based on SAP R/3, Google Analytics, webshop and CRM with a business focus on customer, sales and marketing
- 2022 – 05.2022
Power BI Specialist
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on data from Exasol with a business focus on assortment management in purchasing
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Power BI Specialist & Data Engineer
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
- Azure Functions (Python)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on abas ERP data, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse.
Synchronization of customer data for Pipedrive CRM via Azure Functions with Python.
Consulting for controlling and management on agile project management, the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO, CS & CRM in combination with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse
Concept for the migration of the SQL Server-based Data Warehouse to Microsoft Fabric with planned future implementation and temporary use of a hybrid data architecture for the introduction of Power BI Service during the migration phase
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
Alexander Engel
Last position:
CFO (FiBu, Controlling, HR, Purchasing, IT) at MLD GmbH, medical laboratories Düsseldorf
Founded in 1968, MLD today employs over 350 people at various locations in and around Düsseldorf. The academic team, made up of 17 specialists, colleagues from biology, chemistry, pharmacy, drinking water hygiene, and medical training assistants, supports more than 1,500 office-based doctors and more than 30 hospitals with more than 5,000 beds in the Düsseldorf, Cologne and Lower Rhine regions as a reliable partner in laboratory medicine. It is a subsidiary of the Sonic Healthcare Group based in Sydney, Australia. Group: 37,000 employees, direct reporting line: Managing Director
Responsibilities:
- Disciplinary and technical management responsibility for 16 employees, sub-ledgers, general ledger, controlling, IT, purchasing, HR
- monthly reporting according to IFRS, consolidation of several domestic subsidiaries
- preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the companies according to IFRS and annual financial statements according to HGB of several companies, as well as preparation and support of the annual audits
- budgeting, forecasting
- accounting-related execution of incorporations, liquidations and transformations of the companies
- main contact person for auditors, tax advisors and tax authorities.
Silvia Forstner
Last position:
Agile PM at Puma SE
- Manage and oversee various software development projects between product management and agile dev teams of external service providers
- Communicate with all stakeholders
- Promote transparency and focus on project topics
- Facilitate alignments between business units and external partners
- Support product managers and product owners in preparing and managing requirements in workshops and tools
- Use short feedback loops to optimize agile collaboration
- Support hybrid and agile collaboration
Ricardo Morita
Last position:
Controlling Staff Unit (CFO/Head of Controlling) at IT Security Solutions
- Process optimization, process design
- Business partnering, target vision
- Teambuilding
- Workflow design
- Budget, MEC
- SAP S4/Hana, Board
Elena Nizovtseva
Last position:
Lead System Architect (Insurance domain) at AGCS
- Coordinating several Pega projects being part of CoE
- Participating in major architecture meetings
- Running LSA coordination meetings
- Providing guidance to the project teams
- Helping with technical issues resolution including performance problems
- Contributing to improving developers best practices and guidelines
- Providing expertise in ensuring high system availability
- Running PoCs
- Responsible for deployment pipelines implementation
- Individual targets rated over 100% every year
Martina Treichel
Last position:
MDM Support Specialist at Paul Hartmann AG
- Data entry according to specifications
- Master data maintenance in SAP SD environment
- Maintenance of prices in the SAP system
- Continuous data matching and error analysis
- Creating surveys/questionnaires with MS Forms
- Analysis and evaluation of results and data
- Creating simple workflows to automate processes
- Documentation
Michael Fath
Last position:
Interim Manager at Freelancer
Various projects with focus areas:
- Growth (internationalization)
- Digitization (processes and business models)
- Conflict resolution (mediation, restoring productivity and employee satisfaction)
- Process optimization
Rick Ottiger
Last position:
Interim Operation Manager at Element Materials Technology Holding Germany GmbH
- Operation manager, plant and project manager
- Project and change management
- Restructuring & crisis management
- Process optimization
- Establishment of shopfloor management
- Implementation of lean management
- Technology integration and automation
Klaus Ewers
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
Filippo Fronterre
Last position:
Interim Treasury Manager at Magirus Gruppe
Description: Implementation of liquidity planning in a group in turnaround. Services:
- Use of a 13-week planning cycle with the implementation of clear cash-oriented management
- Establishment of clear and structured processes (timely invoicing, reminders for overdue customer invoices, structured payment runs) with employee motivation
- Training of the sales network on the systematic application of advance payments when negotiating terms
- Use of factoring in different countries (D, A, I, F)
- Management of bank guarantees and use of parallel insurance guarantees
- Setup of cash pooling
- Execution of active and passive letters of credit
Friedhelm Engbert
Last position:
Interim Manager at FEN Fertigungsoptimierung
- Bridging vacancies when leaders are unavailable (production, operations, plant management)
- Production planning and control
- Production optimization
- Production relocations
- Analyzing, evaluating and optimizing processes
- Turnaround processes
- Increasing productivity
- Lean management processes
- Optimizing intralogistics
- Procurement of machines, equipment and tools
- Planning and implementation of series production
- Feasibility analyses
- Resource planning
- Investment planning and implementation
- Support for startup companies
Nicolai Brauns
Last position:
Director IT & Digital Germany at Bergman Germany HoldCo GmbH
Overall responsibility for IT, including creation and implementation of the IT roadmap/IT strategy and the resulting actions in organizational structure and processes as well as the system landscape
Member of the management board
Organizational development
Development of corporate strategy
Introduction of a new SteerCo process for Germany in coordination with the Dutch group
Restructuring and optimization of incident, problem and change management
Moderation and execution of software and partner selection processes for implementing new systems/applications
Initiation and negotiation of business relationships with external service providers and suppliers, including contract drafting
Ensuring IT security and data protection in compliance with legal requirements and best practices
Expansion of internal data centers and infrastructure to secure SLAs for internal operations, including cloud services and cybersecurity
Budget planning and control as well as resource management for own area of responsibility
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Dynamics AX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
32%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology 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 of experts in Germany using Microsoft Dynamics AX
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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
What it is
Microsoft Dynamics AX is Microsoft’s ERP system for core business processes. It supports finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, production, and project work in one environment. Many companies still run it as a stable backbone for daily operations.
Where it fits
It is common in organizations that need structured workflows and tight control across departments. AX is often used in manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and service-heavy businesses. It also appears in groups that still rely on older Dynamics AX or Axapta setups and need them to keep running cleanly.
Typical work
- Finance, ledger, and posting logic
- Supply chain and inventory flows
- Forms, reports, and role-based screens
- Interfaces to other business systems
- Data fixes, upgrades, and support
Ecosystem and tools
Strong professionals know the X++ language, the MorphX development environment, and Microsoft’s ERP data model. They work with AOT objects, security roles, workflows, and batch jobs. They also understand SQL, integrations, and the way AX connects to surrounding Microsoft systems.
When companies bring in freelancers
Companies usually look for outside experts when a rollout stalls, custom code must be stabilized, or an upgrade has to be planned with care. A freelance specialist also helps when internal teams know the business but need deeper AX product knowledge. In Germany, this often matters when local plants, finance teams, and remote specialists need to work together on the same system.
What strong experts deliver
A good Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist writes clear changes, keeps customizations small, and protects core processes during fixes. They trace issues from user action to database impact, then explain the result in plain words. For support work, they document what changed so future maintenance stays manageable.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Microsoft Dynamics AX is used to run core ERP processes such as finance, purchasing, inventory, sales, and production. Companies rely on it when they want one system to connect operational work with accounting and reporting. It is especially useful where process control and traceability matter.
Dynamics AX is the name many people still use for the older Microsoft ERP product that was also known as Axapta. It is different from Dynamics 365, although both sit in the Microsoft business application world. When hiring, it helps to be clear whether you need support for an AX environment or a newer cloud product.
A strong Microsoft Dynamics AX freelancer should understand X++, the AX data model, security, batch jobs, and how forms and reports are built. Integration work is also common, so SQL and interface experience matter. If the system is heavily customized, the specialist should be comfortable reading older code and stabilizing it without breaking standard logic.
Look for clear analysis, not just code changes. A good Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist can explain a problem, show the business impact, and propose the safest fix. References to upgrades, support cases, and real process work are often more useful than broad claims about general ERP experience.
Many AX tasks can be handled remotely, especially analysis, bug fixing, reporting, and integration support. On-site time is more useful during workshops, cutovers, or when key users need close guidance. In Germany, hybrid work is common when local business teams and remote experts need to stay aligned.
Besides Microsoft Dynamics AX, useful skills often include SQL Server, data migration, integration design, and Microsoft reporting tools. Functional knowledge in finance, supply chain, or production is also important because AX work often sits close to business processes. Good communication matters too, especially when custom logic must be explained to non-technical stakeholders.
That depends on the task. A small report or data fix may need a specialist with focused Axapta experience, while an upgrade or major customization needs deeper platform knowledge and long-term support habits. The safest choice is someone who has worked on similar AX versions and can show relevant delivery examples.
Microsoft Dynamics AX is still common in companies that built their processes around Microsoft ERP before moving to newer products. It is often found in manufacturing, distribution, and multi-site operations that need stable finance and supply chain control. Many of these teams keep AX because the business logic is deeply embedded and still working well.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 924 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 32% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Manufacturing (70%), and Professional Services (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Dynamics AX in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Project Management (78%), and Operations (65%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Dynamics AX
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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