PowerBuilder Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used PowerBuilder
Michael L.
Last position:
Head of IT at Ruthmann Holdings GmbH
- Management of IT with 10 employees, including budget and personnel responsibility.
- Harmonization of the Navision systems in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
- Connection of the ERP systems in Switzerland, Austria and Italy to the central Microsoft Power BI systems in Germany.
- Rollout of a new firewall at 10 locations in D, CH and A.
- Evaluation of a new DMS.
- Migration to Windows 10 / 11.
- Transformation of 9 countries into ONE Europe.
- Start of NIS2 implementation in 5 European countries.
Stephan M.
Last position:
Product Owner at Self-employed
- Industry: Health Care/ IT
- Tools: Internet, telephone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
- Requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription in an existing PVS and a web-based dialysis monitoring system
- Implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
- Creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog maintenance
- Stakeholder management and support for developers in implementing the user stories
- Reporting to management and conducting refinements
Andreas W.
Last position:
Self-employed Software Developer at amw-software.net
Ulm P.
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.
Holger K.
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
André G.
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 S.
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
Gerhard H.
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)
Matthias B.
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
Michael W.
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
Andreas W.
Last position:
NovaSib GmbH
- Consolidation and expansion of Oracle/Sybase databases
- Implementation of embedded SQL in PHP
Gerd K.
Last position:
IT Consultant and Managing Director at Kock IT-Service GmbH
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Statistics of experts using PowerBuilder
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
23
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
56%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Doctorate
22%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
PowerBuilder 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Energy (42%)
- Professional Services (42%)
- Retail (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What PowerBuilder is
PowerBuilder is an application development environment built for data-driven business software. Its DataWindow technology combines user interface design, data access and reporting in one productive model. Companies still rely on it for operational applications where stable workflows, database access and long service life matter.
Typical business systems
PowerBuilder specialists work on software that supports essential internal processes across manufacturing, logistics, insurance, banking and public administration. Common deliverables include:
- Order, inventory and production applications
- Finance, claims and customer service systems
- Reporting screens and operational dashboards
- Integrations with ERP, CRM and document services
Ecosystem and tooling
The technology is closely tied to SQL databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL. Strong specialists understand DataWindow controls, PowerScript, object-oriented application structure, REST and SOAP services, XML, JSON and Windows deployment. They may also work with Appeon PowerBuilder, PowerServer and PowerClient when applications need web or cloud-oriented delivery.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is valuable when internal knowledge is limited, a core application must keep running, or a modernization plan needs practical guidance. Typical assignments include:
- Assessing and documenting an inherited codebase
- Fixing defects in complex business workflows
- Migrating databases or upgrading runtimes
- Replacing outdated interfaces and deployment methods
- Connecting established applications to modern APIs
Germany project context
German companies often use PowerBuilder in long-running systems that support regulated or operationally sensitive processes. A specialist may collaborate remotely with teams in Germany or work on site during workshops, releases and knowledge transfer. German-language documentation and communication can be important, particularly when business users and technical teams share responsibility for acceptance.
What strong experts bring
The best professionals combine PowerScript knowledge with disciplined software maintenance. They can trace a transaction from the user interface through DataWindow logic, database procedures and external services, then make changes without disrupting established behavior. Look for clear documentation, controlled testing, SQL performance awareness and experience planning incremental modernization rather than forcing an unnecessary rewrite.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about PowerBuilder, in one place.
PowerBuilder is used to maintain and extend data-intensive business applications, particularly desktop and client-server systems. It remains relevant for finance, manufacturing, logistics, insurance and public-sector workflows that depend on stable database operations and established rules.
PowerBuilder can deliver database-focused business applications quickly, especially when the existing system already uses DataWindow and PowerScript. .NET and Java offer broader ecosystems for new web and enterprise systems, while PowerBuilder may reduce risk when a company needs to preserve proven workflows and migrate gradually.
PowerBuilder work often requires strong SQL and database design skills, including experience with SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL. Useful adjacent knowledge includes REST and SOAP integration, Windows deployment, source control, automated testing, reporting, API security and modernization with Appeon tools.
PowerBuilder assignments vary by risk and scope rather than by a fixed experience threshold. A maintenance task may need focused knowledge of PowerScript and DataWindow, while a migration or critical release calls for someone who can understand legacy architecture, database dependencies, testing and business continuity.
PowerBuilder projects can usually be handled remotely when source control, secure database access, environments and documentation are available. On-site sessions can still help with workshops, production releases and knowledge transfer, while German-language communication may matter when specialists work directly with local business users.
PowerBuilder modernization makes sense when deployment is difficult, integrations are blocking business change, security requirements are hard to meet or specialist knowledge is becoming scarce. A staged approach can preserve core functionality while updating interfaces, services, databases or hosting rather than replacing everything at once.
PowerBuilder quality is best assessed through specific examples of maintained systems, database work, release handling and defect prevention. Ask how the specialist maps dependencies, tests DataWindow behavior, documents changes and manages rollback before touching a business-critical application.
Appeon PowerBuilder provides a current path for teams that need to maintain PowerScript applications while improving deployment or extending them toward web and cloud environments. A suitable specialist should explain which parts can be reused, which require redesign and how the transition will be tested.
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 785 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects, 56% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 22% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used PowerBuilder in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (75%), and Business Intelligence (58%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PowerBuilder
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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