PL/SQL Experts in Austria

John Ampia-Addison

Senior DevOps Engineer

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.

Burak Elalmis

Senior Developer (Freelancer)

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

Christoph Quereser

IT Consultant with Focus on Business Process Optimization

Last position:

Managing Director at Stage-IT

optimizing business processes

IT consulting

ERP
intralogistics process
production planning process
Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
product information management
business intelligence

implementation

interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
ETL processes
BI Reports

Frank Welk

Software Development

Last position:

Software Development at REI and EMI

Code review, bug fixing, and new development of program code in PL/SQL and Oracle Forms
Migration of the database version to Oracle 12/19 and migration of the Oracle Forms environment from client-server to web (6i → 12c)
Fixing blocking sessions and implementing new workflow requirements
Use of PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, database triggers, batch files, and Java applications
Revision of screen masks based on Oracle Forms and client-side PL/SQL code
Business handling of issuing and processing vouchers (REI = Reimbursement; EMI = Emission), including billing with acceptance partners
Agile development based on SCRUM with monthly sprints and weekly coordination meetings

Michael Gonschor

Scrummaster

Wien

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

Octavian Golea

DWH Technical Analyst

Last position:

Oracle DWH Analyst at Infomotion Gmbh

Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, ITIL

Markus Furtlehner

Managing Director & Senior Consultant

Leonding

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

Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer

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

Timo Casanova

Freelancer (SAP and AI)

Wien

Last position:

Freelancer (SAP and AI) at Timo Casanova e.U.

Specialized in SAP architecture, SAP Basis, S4, SAP Migration - R3 and IT infrastructure (on-premise and cloud)
Leading complex SAP S/4HANA implementation and migration projects
Consulting on and optimizing SAP landscapes for large enterprises
Developing custom IT infrastructure solutions for SAP environments
Managing projects from concept to go-live, including post-implementation support, ensuring best practices

Stefan Wurm

Corporate IT Project Manager

Gols

Last position:

Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma

SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
Predictive project management
Functional stream lead
Coordination of 17 streams
Data migration support
Cutover management (go live)

Michael Hahn

Interim Lead Developer DWH

Dorna

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

Roland Millonig

Oracle DBA (Remote)

Villach

Last position:

Oracle DBA (Remote) at Werkstoff-Kunstoffindustrie, Germany

Supported migration of Oracle databases to AWS
Performed performance tuning both on-premises and in AWS
Advised on sizing of new databases
Analyzed Oracle edition switch scenarios
Designed backup and restore concepts for AWS Oracle RDS
Configured RDS instances using CloudFormation CLI
Implemented load balancer and HAProxy solutions
Migrated data on-premises to AWS S3 using Oracle Data Pump
Utilized Oracle 19c, Visual Code, Git, and SQL Developer

Monji Midani

Senior Software Developer

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

Aldin Zunic

ERP (Oracle) Developer / Consultant

Laakirchen

Last position:

ERP (Oracle) Developer / Consultant at PBS Logitek GmbH

Lead Oracle database developer
Administration of all Oracle databases (29 in total)
Migration of Oracle databases from 11g to 19c
Implementation of the IBM Cognos tool, migration of reports from Data Warehouse/APEX to Cognos
Analysis and performance tuning of various projects
Support for logistics program
Shell scripts
Ad hoc reports according to business requirements
Writing technical documentation

Lukas Gabsi

Freelancer

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Statistics of experts using PL/SQL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

Position duration

2.6 years

Positions per freelancer

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Insurance, Transportation

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Logistics

Bachelor's degree or higher

63%

Master's degree or higher

50%

Certifications per freelancer

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 PL/SQL

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

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Daily rate avg. 848 €

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Median rate 860 €

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

Oracle database logic

PL/SQL is Oracle's procedural language for work that belongs close to the data. It is used to build stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and batch jobs inside Oracle Database. Companies bring in PL/SQL specialists when business rules must run reliably at the database layer.

Where it fits

Transaction processing and validation
Reporting and data preparation jobs
Integration logic around Oracle systems
Maintenance of legacy Oracle applications

It often appears in banking, insurance, logistics, public sector systems, and internal enterprise tools. Strong experts understand how SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle features work together instead of treating them as separate layers.

Tooling and stack

PL/SQL work usually lives in Oracle Database, supported by tools such as SQL Developer, SQL*Plus, and Oracle Enterprise Manager. Many projects also touch APEX, OCI, and version control for scripts and schema changes. Oracle PL/SQL experts know how to work with packages, cursors, exception handling, and jobs.

When freelancers help

Freelance specialists are useful when a team needs extra hands for a release, a migration, or a system that only a few people still understand. They are also brought in to review slow procedures, untangle business logic, or document old Oracle PL/SQL code before change. In Austria, this often fits hybrid work where access to the database can be remote while key workshops stay on-site.

What good looks like

A strong professional writes clear, testable database code and keeps performance in mind from the start. They understand locking, indexing, transaction scope, and error handling, and they can explain trade-offs in plain language. Good PL/SQL specialists also clean up naming, modularize packages, and leave code that the next expert can maintain.

Common delivery needs

Companies usually ask for help with new stored logic, package refactoring, troubleshooting failed jobs, and performance tuning of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL paths. Others need support for upgrades, data fixes, auditability, or moving business rules out of fragile scripts. The best experts work well with application teams, database teams, and analysts.

Published on:29 Aug 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around PL/SQL.

PL/SQL is used to place procedural logic next to data inside Oracle Database. It is a common choice for stored procedures, packages, triggers, and batch processing where close database execution is important. Companies use it when validation, processing, or integration should run reliably at the data layer.

PL/SQL adds variables, loops, branching, and exception handling on top of SQL. Plain SQL is best for set-based queries and data changes, while PL/SQL is better when logic needs control flow or reusable modules. In practice, strong experts use both together and avoid moving work into PL/SQL when SQL alone is cleaner.

A strong PL/SQL freelancer should know Oracle SQL, schema design, indexing, and transaction handling. Useful adjacent skills include performance tuning, debugging, data migration, and working with Oracle tools such as SQL Developer. In many projects, package design and clear documentation matter just as much as code.

A PL/SQL project can need anything from targeted support on a single package to deeper work across an entire Oracle application. Small fixes may fit a specialist with focused experience, while complex migrations or performance issues need someone who has seen similar Oracle environments before. The key is proven hands-on work with real database logic, not just general development background.

Yes, PL/SQL work is often well suited to remote collaboration because much of it happens in the Oracle database and in scripts. For teams in Austria, remote work usually covers coding, review, and debugging, while on-site sessions can help with workshops, access questions, or sensitive system changes. The exact setup depends on the company’s security rules and communication needs.

Look for clear package structure, sensible exception handling, and code that performs well under load. A strong PL/SQL specialist explains why a query, index, or transaction change matters and can show how they tested it. Good signs also include clean naming, careful use of cursors, and attention to maintainability.

Yes, Oracle PL/SQL remains highly relevant wherever Oracle Database still carries core business logic. Many organizations rely on it for stable back-end processing, reporting, and integration around long-lived systems. Modernization often means improving existing PL/SQL rather than replacing it outright.

Before bringing in a PL/SQL expert, prepare the affected schema, sample code, error logs, and a clear description of the business rule or performance issue. It also helps to list dependencies such as jobs, packages, triggers, and upstream or downstream systems. The better the context, the faster a specialist can diagnose the real problem.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 848 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (47%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Insurance (53%), and Transportation (53%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (71%), and Product Development (59%).

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