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Microsoft SQL Server Experts in Vienna

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Burak Elalmis

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Senior Developer (Freelancer)

Burak Elalmis

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Nürnberger Versicherung

Further development of an insurance product quotation system

  • Implementation and maintenance of pricing logic for property and casualty products (accident, property liability, business contents) based on Java and FaktorIPS
  • Implementation of actuarial tariff revisions into product-specific calculation models
  • Development and refactoring of backend components and web UI components
  • Creation and maintenance of test tables and automated premium tests for quality assurance
  • Code reviews and active involvement in quality assurance in the development process
  • Production support and bug fixing in live operations
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Michael Okang

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Data Analyst | SQL · Power BI · DAX · Data Modeling

Vienna
Michael Okang

Last position:

Gas station attendant at Shell

  • Accurate handling of customer transactions under time pressure, including cash and register processing with high care
  • Reliable, consistent performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment; strengthened organization and multitasking skills
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Michael Langer

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IAM Developer & IT Architect

Vienna
Michael Langer

Last position:

IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank

  • Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance

  • Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements

  • Further development and configuration of recertification processes

  • Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)

  • Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards

  • Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles

  • Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews

  • Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout

  • Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies

  • Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)

  • Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes

  • Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development

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Marcel Steger

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Senior AI Engineer

Vienna
Marcel Steger

Last position:

Senior AI Engineer - Python at Insurance Company

Project Tech Stack: Python, AWS, Azure, FastAPI, openai, pandas, unittest/pymock

Achievements:

  • Engineered automated data extraction pipelines to transform complex Excel datasets into structured formats via LLM-driven workflows.
  • Architected a generative slide-deck engine that translates natural language prompts into formatted presentation assets.
  • Integrated advanced LLM capabilities with the OpenAI Response API, implementing sophisticated tool-calling and structured output logic.
  • Developed and containerized scalable backend microservice using FastAPI, Docker, and OpenShift to host and serve agentic skills.
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Shahram Fallahdoust

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Senior Product Owner / Senior Business Analyst

Wien
Shahram Fallahdoust

Last position:

Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch

Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks

  • Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
  • Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
  • Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
  • Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
  • Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
  • Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
  • Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
  • Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
  • Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
  • Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
  • Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
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Alexander Lechner

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Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level)

Wien
Alexander Lechner

Last position:

Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien

  • Teaching & presenting
  • Communication
  • Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
  • Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
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Fabio Galvagni

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IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant

Vienna
Fabio Galvagni

Last position:

IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM

  • Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
  • Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
  • Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
  • Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
  • Ensures data protection and compliance
  • Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
  • Designs new AI platforms for clients
  • Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
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Matthias K.

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Business Architect

Vienna
Matthias K.

Last position:

Business Architect at E5GTEC

  • Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
  • Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
  • Communication with PLCs
  • Microservice architecture
  • Unified architecture
  • AI-based evaluations of sensor data
  • Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
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Michael Gonschor

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Scrummaster

Wien
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

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Lorenz Graiff

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Business Analyst

Vienna
Lorenz Graiff

Last position:

Business Analyst at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

  • Conducting a feasibility study on introducing an in-house DWH as a central data source
  • Conducting workshops for current state analysis (processes, reports, KPIs) together with the clients
  • Gathering and detailing business requirements including a target concept for an in-house DWH
  • Coordinating and clarifying data deliveries and interfaces in meetings with stakeholders and data providers
  • Developing initial data models as a basis for data quality and later implementation
  • Drafting solution variants including architecture and operation options and decision basis
  • Creating the business case including effort estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and decision report
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Markus Kleiber

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Document Development

Wien
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
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Gerald Gastgeb

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Data Warehouse Architect and Lead Data Modeler

Wien
Gerald Gastgeb

Last position:

Data Design Authority at Department of Government Enablement

  • Responsible for realigning the data architecture of the Abu Dhabi government to achieve a fully AI-driven public administration
  • Definition of modeling standards
  • Creation of a conceptual and logical model for the entire Abu Dhabi government administration
  • Definition of data quality and data security standards
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Jürgen Eckel

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Chief Executive Officer

Wien
Jürgen Eckel

Last position:

Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH

  • Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
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Joseph Wagner

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Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS)

Wien
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.

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Statistics of experts using Microsoft SQL Server

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Position duration

2.3 years

Positions per freelancer

13

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

86%

Master's degree or higher

71%

Doctorate

5%

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

96%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

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Average rates of experts in Vienna using Microsoft SQL Server

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

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Daily rate avg. 860 €

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Median rate 880 €

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

SQL Server work

Microsoft SQL Server is used for business databases that need reliable storage, reporting, and transactional processing. Companies bring it in for ERP, finance, customer records, analytics, and internal applications that depend on clean data and steady access.

Typical tasks

  • Design databases, schemas, keys, and indexes
  • Write and review T-SQL for reports and workflows
  • Tune queries, plans, and server settings
  • Set up backups, restores, and recovery checks
  • Support migrations to new versions or Azure SQL

Where it fits

SQL Server often sits behind line-of-business systems, data warehouses, and dashboards. It is a common choice when teams already use Microsoft tooling, Active Directory, Power BI, SSIS, SSRS, or Always On availability features.

When specialists help

Freelance experts are useful when a database is slow, a migration has risk, or a release needs careful change control. They also help when a team needs temporary cover for incident work, schema changes, security hardening, or a one-off audit.

What strong experts do

Strong Microsoft SQL Server professionals read execution plans, understand locking and isolation, and keep an eye on recovery, availability, and maintenance. They document changes clearly, work cleanly with application specialists, and know when a fix belongs in SQL, indexing, or application code.

Vienna projects

In Vienna, SQL Server work often supports corporate IT, shared services, consulting teams, and regulated business environments. Remote collaboration is common, but on-site support can matter for cutovers, workshops, or sensitive systems that need close coordination with local teams.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Microsoft SQL Server.

Microsoft SQL Server is used to store and query business data, run transactional systems, and support reporting or analytics. It is common in applications that need dependable data handling, strong security, and close integration with Microsoft software.

SQL Server is often chosen when a company wants strong Microsoft integration, built-in management tools, and features like Always On or advanced reporting services. PostgreSQL and MySQL are strong alternatives, but the best fit depends on existing systems, tooling, and operational needs.

A strong Microsoft SQL Server specialist usually knows T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, backups, restores, and security basics. Helpful adjacent skills include Azure SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Windows Server, and general application troubleshooting.

A small report fix may only need a focused Microsoft SQL Server expert, while a migration or performance incident needs someone who has handled similar systems before. The more the project touches availability, data loss risk, or production cutover, the more important proven practical experience becomes.

Yes, most SQL Server tasks can be done remotely, including query tuning, schema review, backup checks, and migration planning. On-site time in Vienna is mainly useful for workshops, go-live support, or coordination with local teams and sensitive environments.

Ask what kinds of systems the Microsoft SQL Server expert has supported, which versions and tools they know, and how they handle backups, recovery, and change management. Good answers should be specific, practical, and tied to real production work.

Often yes, but not always to the same depth. A Microsoft SQL Server expert who also knows Azure SQL can help with cloud migrations, managed instance planning, and service-specific limits, which is useful when a team is moving away from on-premises servers.

Look for clear explanations, evidence of past tuning or migration work, and careful thinking about risk. A good SQL Server professional should talk about indexing, query shape, backups, monitoring, and rollback plans, not just surface-level administration.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 860 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (63%), and Telecommunication (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (71%), and Business Intelligence (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft SQL Server

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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