PL/SQL Experts in Vienna
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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.
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).
Burak E.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at NĂĽrnberger 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
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
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
Octavian G.
Last position:
Oracle DWH Analyst at Infomotion Gmbh
Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, ITIL
Nedim K.
Last position:
Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur fĂĽr 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 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
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
Gasper Z.
Last position:
Senior BI Consultant at PMONE GmbH
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Statistics of experts using PL/SQL
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
78%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Vienna 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 Vienna using PL/SQL
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 19 Sep 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 (90%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
- Automotive (30%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Transportation (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Oracle Database Logic
PL/SQL is Oracle’s procedural extension to SQL. It combines queries and data changes with variables, conditions, loops, exception handling and reusable program units inside the database. Companies use it for transaction-heavy applications, reporting logic, integrations and core business processes that depend on Oracle Database.
Packages and Procedures
PL/SQL specialists create and maintain packages, procedures, functions, triggers and database jobs. They turn business rules into controlled, testable database logic and expose stable interfaces to applications. Strong work also covers transactions, locking, data integrity and safe error handling rather than isolated query writing.
Tools and Ecosystem
The surrounding ecosystem includes Oracle Database, SQL, SQL Developer, PL/SQL Developer, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports and application frameworks that connect through JDBC, ODBC or REST services. Useful adjacent skills include data modelling, performance diagnostics, Unix scripting, version control and automated database deployment.
- Review execution plans and tune slow SQL
- Refactor legacy packages and triggers
- Build ETL routines and scheduled database jobs
- Connect Oracle logic to Java, .NET or integration services
When Expertise Helps
Companies often bring in freelance PL/SQL expertise during Oracle migrations, ERP extensions, performance investigations or major releases. External support is also useful when a small internal team must document legacy logic, reduce production risk or deliver a database-heavy feature quickly. In Vienna, remote cooperation can work well when access, release windows and documentation are organised clearly; some programmes still require on-site workshops.
What Strong Specialists Check
Experienced professionals trace data flow across tables, packages and applications before changing production logic. They use explain plans, wait events, realistic test data and repeatable deployment scripts to validate improvements. They also distinguish a genuine database bottleneck from an application, network or data-model problem.
Choosing the Right Fit
Look for evidence of comparable Oracle environments, not only generic SQL knowledge. Ask how the specialist handles backward compatibility, rollback plans, testing, security privileges and code review. For regulated or operationally critical systems, clear documentation and calm incident support matter as much as fast implementation. German or English communication may be relevant for teams in Vienna, depending on the stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about PL/SQL.
PL/SQL is used to place procedural business logic close to data in Oracle Database. Companies rely on it for stored procedures, functions, triggers, batch processing, validation, reporting routines and transaction-controlled operations.
PL/SQL runs inside Oracle Database, which can reduce data transfer and keep transactions close to the records they change. Application-layer code is often easier to distribute and test across services, so the right balance depends on architecture, workload and the organisation’s Oracle strategy.
A strong PL/SQL specialist usually understands advanced SQL, Oracle data modelling and execution plans. Experience with Java or .NET integrations, REST interfaces, Unix scripting, Git and database deployment practices is also valuable.
The required depth depends on the work. PL/SQL maintenance may suit a specialist familiar with packages and SQL, while migration, replication, performance tuning or highly critical transaction systems call for proven experience with Oracle internals, release controls and production incidents.
Yes, PL/SQL work is often suitable for remote collaboration when secure database access, test environments and release procedures are available. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, legacy-system discovery or coordination across business and technical teams in Vienna.
Ask the specialist to explain query plans, transaction boundaries, indexing choices, exception handling and rollback procedures in a concrete example. High-quality PL/SQL includes readable packages, controlled privileges, automated tests, deployment scripts and documentation that another specialist can maintain.
PL/SQL is a strong choice when Oracle Database is central to the system and logic benefits from close access to its transactions, packages and performance tools. PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL, Java, C# or service-based logic may be better when portability, distributed ownership or a multi-database design is the priority.
A PL/SQL freelancer may deliver packages, procedures, functions, triggers, data migration routines, performance fixes, test suites and deployment scripts. They can also document dependencies, review legacy code and define safer interfaces between Oracle and connected applications.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 718 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 78% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (70%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Insurance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used PL/SQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (70%), and Project Management (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PL/SQL
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