PowerBuilder Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used PowerBuilder
Holger Klink
Last position:
Data Migration Sage 100 to Odoo at LRT Automotive
- SQL database development, design, documentation of procedures, functions, and triggers
- Migration of data from the Sage Line 100 database to Odoo
- DB design with MS SQL Server and SQL (T-SQL)
- Use of Power Query and Excel
Ulm Paunel
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
André Görst
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Srecko Soric
Last position:
Test Consultant at PROSEQUM GmbH
- Taking over operational acceptance tests for internal and external applications in a preproduction environment
- End-to-end tests across multiple systems
- Planning and implementation of acceptances based on expected loads and service levels
- Creation of test plans and automated tests
- Monitoring of systems, log analysis and creation of test reports, monitoring charts and acceptance documentation
- Support during rollouts of security and OS patches in preproduction
- Load and performance tests as well as failover/rollback tests
- Testing SOAP/REST APIs with JMeter, Grafana and Kibana
- Batch tests with Bash and log analysis
- Load and performance tests of own applications
- Test automation with JMeter and PyTest
- Maintenance and creation of Bash scripting tests
- Manual system integration tests
Stephan Merckens
Last position:
Product Owner at Self-employed
- Industry: Health Care/ IT
- Tools: Internet, phone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
- requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription into existing practice management system and a web-based dialysis monitoring
- implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
- creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog management
- stakeholder management and support of developers in implementing the user stories
- reporting to management and conducting refinements
Gerhard Haunstetter
Last position:
Application Developer at Lila Logistik
- Supported the application
- Developed applications in COBOL
- Extended customer and in-house requirements
- Assisted in ensuring smooth operation
- Methods/tools: COBOL, HP3000, MPE/XL operating system, IMAGE database, Whisper (development interface)
Michael Lang
Last position:
Project Manager (Interim) at medi GmbH
- Contract negotiations with Infor
- Implementation of Infor LN Cloud "Finance" in 10 countries in Europe within 6 months
- Implementation (ongoing) of materials management, purchasing and sales in 16 countries worldwide
Michael Wolf
Last position:
Storage Architect at BSI GmbH
- Processing changes to build new storage in a new data center environment
- Draft design of the storage solution with its backup area
- Discussions on the future storage architecture and cloud backup solution
- Timeline creation for each project with duration and maturity level
- Documenting each project in Confluence
- Updating all storage product items in Certlich
- Updating and fixing errors in Alfabet
- Adding new products and their details in Alfabet for the storage area
Matthias Barfknecht
Last position:
Database Developer / Database Architect at Freelancer
- Advised and supported application developers on database topics
- Designed and developed interfaces
- Optimized database performance
- Automated rollout and release processes in the database environment
- Implemented security requirements
- Delivered metrics to management
- Developed new scripts to automate rollouts
- Adapted scripts for database deliveries
- Identified and resolved issues during Oracle 12 to 19 upgrades
- Adjusted database parameters, permissions and roles
- Conducted feasibility studies and migrations from AWS EC2 to AWS RDS
- Migrated database delivery versioning from SVN to Git/Artifactory using Ruby and Artifactory REST API
- Analyzed Statspack/AWR reports and optimized long-running SQL statements
- Configured SSL/TLS encryption for Oracle databases including proof of concept and rollout planning
- Configured Kerberos authentication for Oracle users with Active Directory and single sign-on
- Conducted database technology selection workshops for microservices (SQL, NoSQL, Amazon S3)
- Modeled and designed a PostgreSQL Docker instance with liquibase scripts for Git pipeline deployment
- Refactored mass data export interfaces and developed PL/SQL packages
- Developed PL/SQL packages for REST-service communication and SOAP data conversion
- Supported cloud migration of Oracle databases to AWS RDS with migration scripts
- Developed and refactored PL/SQL functions/packages for performance and business logic
- Planned and prepared new database schemas using execution plan analysis and AWR metrics
Gerd Kock
Last position:
IT Consultant and Managing Director at Kock IT-Service GmbH
Andreas Wolf
Last position:
NovaSib GmbH
- Consolidation and expansion of Oracle/Sybase databases
- Implementation of embedded SQL in PHP
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Statistics of experts using PowerBuilder
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
24
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
29%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 PowerBuilder
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
PowerBuilder in practice
PowerBuilder is used for business applications that still need fast screens, reliable data handling, and deep database logic. It is common in long-lived internal systems, especially where DataWindow-based forms and PowerScript still do important work.
What strong specialists do
- Maintain and extend legacy PowerBuilder applications
- Refactor PowerScript and shared routines
- Work with DataWindow, reports, and database calls
- Fix deployment, runtime, and upgrade issues
Strong professionals understand how the application is wired, not just how to change one screen. They keep existing behavior stable while improving code quality, testability, and handover.
Ecosystem and tooling
PowerBuilder work often touches Appeon PowerBuilder, PB Classic, and the PowerBuilder runtime. Teams may also deal with PFC, SQL Server, Oracle, or other database layers, plus build and packaging tasks around desktop delivery.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually seek freelance expertise when they need urgent fixes, a controlled modernization, or support for a release that sits too close to core business processes. In Germany, this often fits enterprises that still rely on mature internal systems and want outside specialists who can work with existing code instead of replacing it.
Signs you need a specialist
- The codebase is old and poorly documented
- DataWindow behavior is hard to change safely
- A migration or upgrade is blocked by hidden dependencies
- Internal teams know the business logic but lack PowerBuilder depth
A strong specialist can trace how data moves through the application and spot risks early. That matters when one change can affect many forms, queries, and reports.
What quality looks like
Look for practical experience with real maintenance work, not only fresh builds. Good professionals explain how they will protect existing functions, reduce regression risk, and document changes clearly. For teams in Germany, English often works for code and handover, while on-site or hybrid collaboration can help when business rules are complex.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about PowerBuilder, in one place.
PowerBuilder is mainly used for business applications with rich forms, database transactions, and heavy internal workflows. It is common in systems where DataWindow-based screens, PowerScript logic, and direct database access still drive daily operations. Many companies keep it because the application already carries critical business rules that are expensive to recreate.
PowerBuilder is usually chosen for maintaining and extending an existing business system, while .NET or Java are more common for new platform decisions. The comparison is less about language features and more about risk, budget, and how much of the current logic can be reused. If the system is stable and business-critical, a specialist can often move faster by working inside PowerBuilder instead of rewriting everything.
A strong PowerBuilder specialist usually knows SQL, database modeling, and careful debugging in legacy codebases. Experience with Appeon PowerBuilder, DataWindow design, and deployment packaging is often valuable too. For modernization work, knowledge of APIs, migration planning, and testing is a plus.
A PowerBuilder project often needs more than general software experience because older applications hide a lot of business logic in unusual places. For simple maintenance, a focused specialist may be enough. For modernization, upgrades, or unstable code, you want someone who has already handled similar systems and can protect existing behavior.
Yes, PowerBuilder work is often done remotely, especially when the specialist only needs access to source code, a database, and test environments. In Germany, some teams still prefer a hybrid setup for workshops, legacy handover, or business-rule clarification. Remote collaboration works well when the scope is clear and documentation is available.
In PowerBuilder, DataWindow is one of the most important parts of the application layer. It handles data display, editing, retrieval, and many reporting-style interactions, so changes there can affect both user experience and database behavior. A good specialist knows how to adjust DataWindow logic without breaking validation or refresh flows.
Look at whether the PowerBuilder expert can explain old code clearly, identify hidden dependencies, and propose safe change steps. Strong answers mention regression control, database impact, and how they will document the work for the next person. If they only talk about rewriting everything, that is often a weak sign.
PowerBuilder is still a practical choice when the existing application is stable and the business depends on it. It can be a good fit for focused maintenance, controlled upgrades, and selective modernization. The key question is not whether it is fashionable, but whether it continues to serve the process well.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 783 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 29% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (82%), and Automotive (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (64%), and Business Intelligence (55%).
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