PL/pgSQL Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used PL/pgSQL
Boris Solos
Last position:
Generalist expert for software development at Mercor
- Training the AI models, evaluating images and texts for UI/UX, turning the provided data into insights via OpenAI Feather as part of the machine learning workflow
Technologies: OpenAI Feather
Olaf Taesch
Last position:
BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
Andreas Nolden
Last position:
Open Source Founder at Privatier
- AI-supported source code analysis
- AI image generation for a shirt shop
- AI-supported analysis of connected YouTube channels and commenting users
- AI-supported software prototyping
- Operation of a local AI environment
- 3D printing and scanning: development of a process to repair GfK parts using 3D-printed negative molds
The focus is on practical applications of new technologies, founding an open-source project for a yacht autopilot, as well as yacht refit and motorhome conversion.
Stephan Martin
Last position:
Sabbatical, professional development at Self-employed
- Further training in Snowflake and Google Looker
- Working with LLMs: local models (Llama, Mistral, Gemma, Phi, Qwen, DeepSeek, Bitnet, Flux, Whisper), OpenAI API, frontends (ollama, openwebui, loacalai)
- Inference methods: llama.cpp, vLLM, transformer
- Quantization, benchmarking, prompting
- LLM Agents (Tool/Function Calling, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP)
- Topics: attention, reasoning, chain of thoughts, RAG, GraphRAG, mlflow
- Cloud hosted: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Alexander L.
Last position:
Senior Data Engineer & Solution Architect
- Design and development of ETL/ELT and data warehouse / data lake solutions based on MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
- Creation of architecture and solution concepts/designs based on customer requirements in the central data warehouse
- Implementation of Python-based dataflows/pipelines for process automation
- Contribution to the modernization of the technology stack with cloud-based services (including Azure Services and REST APIs)
- Continuous development and maintenance of processes in a heterogeneous system landscape on Oracle 23ai database (incl OCI)
- Support of business departments, including the implementation of cross-functional enhancements
- Technical leadership in complex reporting and Big Data projects (PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL/Synapse)
Eric Ndengang Foyet
Last position:
Data Engineer at Creditsafe Deutschland GmbH
Jens Grassel
Last position:
Shijou GmbH
- Software architecture and backend development for a marketplace solution / eCommerce retail
- Used Scala, Python, http4s, Next.js, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, AWS
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Statistics of experts using PL/pgSQL
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 PL/pgSQL
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
PL/pgSQL in Postgres
PL/pgSQL is PostgreSQL’s procedural language for database-side logic. Teams use it to write functions, stored procedures, triggers, and batch jobs that run close to the data. It is a strong fit when SQL alone is not enough.
Typical work
- Business rules inside the database
- Trigger-based automation for inserts and updates
- Data cleanup and migration scripts
- Reporting helpers and aggregate logic
- Reusable functions for application queries
Where it fits
PL/pgSQL is common in systems that need reliable data handling, complex validation, or controlled write paths. It shows up in back-office tools, finance flows, analytics layers, and internal platforms built on PostgreSQL. In Germany, it is often part of work for companies that run Postgres as a core system.
Tooling and ecosystem
Strong specialists work across PostgreSQL features, not just the language itself. They know functions, triggers, views, CTEs, exception handling, indexing, query planning, and extensions that sit around Postgres. They also read execution plans and keep code maintainable.
When to bring in help
Bring in freelance expertise when database logic has grown messy, performance is slipping, or a migration needs careful handling. It also helps when your team needs a clean trigger design, safer deployment of stored code, or a review of existing PL/pgSQL for edge cases. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions can help during critical database changes.
Strong specialist profile
A good PL/pgSQL professional writes code that is short, testable, and easy to inspect. They understand transactions, locking, error handling, and how application code and SQL should split responsibilities. The best specialists leave the database faster, safer, and simpler to maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about PL/pgSQL, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
PL/pgSQL is used to move business logic into PostgreSQL itself. Companies use it for functions, triggers, validations, scheduled routines, and data shaping that should happen close to the tables. It is especially useful when plain SQL becomes too limited for the task.
PL/pgSQL adds variables, loops, conditions, exception handling, and reusable program flow on top of SQL. Plain SQL is still the better choice for set-based querying and reporting. A strong specialist knows when to keep logic in SQL and when to move it into procedural code.
PL/pgSQL is tied to PostgreSQL and the wider Postgres ecosystem. If a project runs on another database, the closest alternative is usually a different procedural language such as T-SQL or PL/SQL, but the syntax and behavior are not the same. That is why experience with PostgreSQL matters more than generic database knowledge.
A strong PL/pgSQL specialist should also know query tuning, indexes, transactions, locking, and execution plans. Good knowledge of PostgreSQL features like views, CTEs, triggers, and extensions helps a lot. Application-side SQL and data modeling are useful too.
PL/pgSQL work ranges from small helper functions to core business logic that is hard to unwind later. Simple changes may need only a focused specialist, while performance-sensitive systems or migration work need deeper PostgreSQL experience. The more the database owns business rules, the more careful the hire should be.
Most PL/pgSQL work can be done remotely because it centers on code, queries, and database review. On-site collaboration can help when the team needs fast access to stakeholders, production context, or live incident support. In Germany, many teams use a remote-first setup with on-site workshops only when needed.
Look for clear function design, safe error handling, and good use of transactions and set-based SQL. A strong PL/pgSQL professional explains trade-offs, avoids unnecessary loops, and can read query plans to spot bottlenecks. Clean naming, small functions, and careful trigger logic are good signs.
Choose PL/pgSQL when the logic belongs near the data and needs strong consistency, fewer round trips, or tight control over writes. It is often a good choice for triggers, validations, batch processing, and shared database routines. If the logic is mostly user-interface flow, application code is usually the better home.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used PL/pgSQL in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 784 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used PL/pgSQL in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used PL/pgSQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used PL/pgSQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (57%), and Transportation (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used PL/pgSQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PL/pgSQL
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