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John A.

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Senior DevOps Engineer

Vienna
John A.

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.

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Stefania D.

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Analytics & Data Engineer

Vienna
Stefania D.

Last position:

Data Engineer at Storebox

Tech: AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift), Airflow, PostgreSQL, Python, PySpark, Metabase, Power BI

Delivered: Analytics-Ready Data Models • Legacy SQL to Cloud ETL Migration • Dynamic Pricing Engine

  • Owned and evolved the company data warehouse end-to-end — from ingestion to transformation to analytics-ready dimensional data models on AWS Redshift.
  • Collaborated with Analysts, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable dimensional data models that enable self-serve analytics and streamline dashboarding in Metabase and Power BI.
  • Architected end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift) using Python and PySpark, orchestrated with Apache Airflow (MWAA) for reliability and observability.
  • Defined and enforced data quality standards and governance practices across pipelines and the core data layer.
  • Led migration of legacy SQL infrastructure into scalable AWS Glue pipelines with distributed PySpark processing, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing downtime.
  • Developed a dynamic pricing engine applying automated promotional discounts based on occupancy rates, competitor pricing, and location performance tiers.
  • Designed schema mappings to ingest MongoDB data into structured relational systems (Redshift/PostgreSQL).
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Markus F.

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Managing Director & Senior Consultant

Leonding
Markus F.

Last position:

Managing Director & Senior Consultant at IT-Trail GmbH

  • Custom software development
  • Web hosting
  • Support
  • DevOps
  • Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS
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Frank W.

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Software Development

Vienna
Frank W.

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
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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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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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Timo C.

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Freelancer (SAP and AI)

Wien
Timo C.

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

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Christoph Q.

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IT Consultant with Focus on Business Process Optimization

Christoph Q.

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
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Stefan W.

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Corporate IT Project Manager

Gols
Stefan W.

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)
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Michael H.

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Interim Lead Developer DWH

Dorna
Michael H.

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
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Roland M.

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Oracle DBA (Remote)

Villach
Roland M.

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
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Simon S.

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Owner

Pichl bei Wels
Simon S.

Last position:

Owner at Simon Söllinger e.U.

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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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Aldin Z.

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ERP (Oracle) Developer / Consultant

Laakirchen
Aldin Z.

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

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Statistics of experts using PL/SQL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

PL/SQL experts in Austria have 26 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.8 years

PL/SQL experts in Austria stay in a single position for 2.8 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

PL/SQL experts in Austria have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

PL/SQL experts in Austria have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation

PL/SQL experts in Austria are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management

PL/SQL experts in Austria earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

59%

59% of PL/SQL experts in Austria hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

47%

47% of PL/SQL experts in Austria hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

3

PL/SQL experts in Austria hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

PL/SQL experts in Austria most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

94%

94% of PL/SQL experts in Austria speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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29% of PL/SQL experts in Austria charge less than €640 per day.
18% of PL/SQL experts in Austria charge between €640 and €800 per day.
12% of PL/SQL experts in Austria charge between €800 and €960 per day.
35% of PL/SQL experts in Austria charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
6% of PL/SQL experts in Austria charge €1120 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

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. 803 €

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 840 €

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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

PL/SQL 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 (89%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Transportation (50%)
  • Insurance (44%)
  • Professional Services (44%)
  • Manufacturing (39%)
  • Telecommunication (33%)
  • Government and Administration (28%)

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

About the technology

What PL/SQL does

PL/SQL is Oracle Database’s procedural extension of SQL. It adds variables, conditions, loops, exception handling and modular program units to database work, allowing business logic to run close to the data. Companies use it for transaction processing, validation, reporting and reliable automation inside Oracle environments.

Core deliverables

PL/SQL specialists create and maintain database logic that supports critical business operations:

  • Stored procedures, functions, packages and triggers
  • Data migration and reconciliation routines
  • Batch processing and scheduled jobs
  • Complex queries, reports and integration interfaces
  • Testable, documented database APIs

They also review existing code, resolve production defects and reduce unnecessary database workload without changing business rules.

Oracle ecosystem

Strong PL/SQL work depends on more than syntax. Relevant tools and skills include Oracle Database, SQL, relational data modelling, indexing, execution plans and transaction management. Professionals may also work with Oracle Forms, APEX, Reports, REST interfaces, Java, Python, ETL tools and version control, depending on the surrounding application.

When companies need help

Freelance expertise is useful when an Oracle system has become difficult to change, when internal capacity is limited or when a major release needs focused delivery. Typical signals include slow packages, fragile triggers, unclear dependencies and recurring data-quality issues. In Austria, specialists may support financial, public-sector, manufacturing and enterprise systems remotely or alongside local teams.

Migration and modernization

PL/SQL remains central in many established Oracle estates, while applications increasingly expose data through services and web interfaces. Specialists can separate database responsibilities, improve interfaces and prepare selected workloads for modernization without risking core transactions. They can also assess whether logic belongs in the database, an application service or an integration layer.

What strong specialists bring

The best professionals combine careful SQL reasoning with a clear understanding of business processes. They measure query plans, handle locking and failures deliberately, write readable packages and document assumptions. Look for evidence of safe releases, effective testing, data-sensitive troubleshooting and collaboration with distributed or on-site teams in the language and working style your project requires.

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Frequently asked questions

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

PL/SQL is used to add procedural logic to Oracle Database. It supports stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, data validation, batch processing and transaction-heavy business workflows.

PL/SQL runs close to Oracle data, which can simplify transactions and reduce unnecessary data transfer. Application-side code in Java, C# or Python may be easier to deploy independently, so the right choice depends on performance, ownership, integration needs and the system’s architecture.

A strong PL/SQL specialist usually understands advanced SQL, data modelling, indexing, execution plans and transaction control. Experience with Oracle Database administration concepts, REST integration, ETL, Oracle APEX or application languages can also be valuable.

The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the work. A contained report or package change may need focused expertise, while migrations, performance issues and core transaction systems require someone who can understand legacy dependencies, test safely and manage production impact.

Yes, many PL/SQL tasks can be handled remotely through secure database access, shared repositories and structured release processes. On-site collaboration can still help with regulated environments, complex stakeholder workshops or systems that cannot be accessed outside the company network.

PL/SQL remains relevant wherever Oracle Database holds important business data and transactions. For a new system, teams should decide deliberately which rules belong in the database and which belong in application or service layers.

Review whether the PL/SQL code is readable, modular, tested and safe under failure conditions. Ask how the specialist investigates execution plans, handles locking, protects data integrity and documents changes before release.

Oracle PL/SQL is the commonly used name for Oracle’s Procedural Language/SQL extension. These terms refer to the same technology, although professionals may use the shorter PL/SQL name in project documentation and searches.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 803 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects, 59% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 47% 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 2.8 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 (50%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Transportation (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (61%), and Project Management (61%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PL/SQL

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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