SAP Data Services Experts in Germany
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Songül D.
Last position:
Freelance SAP BW Consultant at DKV Mobility Services
- Designed and implemented enhancements in SAP BW on HANA 7.5 in the context of CRM migration and S/4HANA and BW/4HANA transformation programs
- Migrated SAPI data sources to the ODP framework as part of the S/4HANA migration
- Delivered SAP ECC data to Snowflake using BW data models and Calculation Views for Power BI analytics
- Integrated SAP and non-SAP data sources (including MS Dynamics)
- Improved reporting transparency through consolidated data models
- Optimized data loading processes for FI-CO data sources, significantly improving load times and system performance
Vinod G.
Last position:
Freelancer: SAP MDG Consultant at Logistics service provider
- Support for one of the largest logistics service providers in handling ServiceNow tickets in the areas of SAP MDG, Business Partner (BP), customer and supplier master data
- Technical analysis and resolution of tickets through in-depth review of various database tables
- Creation and maintenance of accounting clerks in the system
- Deactivation of company codes using transports
- Carrying out mass changes with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
Johannes W.
Last position:
Senior Data Engineer at Soorce GmbH
- Analysis of business requirements
- Integration of different data sources such as ERP systems, production systems, and external data sources
- Implementation of load processes and processing logic with MSSQL
- Data modeling and optimization of data models
- Setting up data quality management incl. data profiling with dynamic programming
- Support in designing and establishing data governance, especially in the areas of data quality management and data protection
- Support in developing BI solutions with Tableau to help decision-making processes
Tobias H.
Last position:
SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator at Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung
- Incident Management
- User management: creating, maintaining, and deactivating users as well as maintaining roles
- Updates and upgrades: planning and executing updates and upgrades
- Operations: performance analysis, daily monitoring, and applying SNotes
- Job management: creating, maintaining, and monitoring jobs
- Training of employees
- Development and extension of reports
- Development and extension of universes
- Technologies: SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO 4.3), Oracle SQL Developer, SAP Information Design Tool, Octane
- Methods: Scrum
Aubin T.
Last position:
Business Analyst at DB Energie
- Agile requirements management according to consultation guidelines
- Development of a master data system
- Preparatory activities for audits
- Managing the development team for the creation of microservices for billing preparation and execution
- Designing connections to various internal and external interfaces
- Designing release cycles and planning emergency management
Ben S.
Last position:
Data Engineer/ ETL Developer at Deutsche Bahn
- Developed data extraction from PostgreSQL with Talend ETL tool
- Developed SQL/PL SQL scripts and views as required for ETL process
- Used the GIT repository together with the existing CI/CD process for testing and production deployment
- Created and updated multiple complex ETL jobs for mapping tarif data into SQLite files for the Input Pool
- Extracted and transformed source data via an H2 DB into SQLite for MT and ticket machines
- Collaborated closely with requirements engineers and data managers in an Agile environment
Markus G.
Last position:
Data Solution Architect, Founder at GRITCON GmbH
- Design and development of modern cloud DWH & data platforms
- Data Vault automation
- Implementation of ELT and CI/CD processes
- Requirements analysis and data modeling
- Building an automated cloud data platform as a reference architecture for financial risk controlling (Snowflake, Data Vault, DBT, Python, GitHub) 2024-10-01 – 2025-06-30, Zurich
- DWH further development, operations and cloud migration (Data Vault, DBT, SAP Data Services, Alteryx, SQL Server, Azure Synapse) 2023-03-01 – 2025-06-30, Frankfurt
- Implementation of a global cloud data platform (Data Vault, WhereScape, Snowflake, AWS, Scrum) 2021-04-01 – 2023-12-31, Cologne
- Proof of concept for a global cloud data platform (Data Vault, Snowflake, Synapse, WhereScape, Azure, Scrum) 2022-04-01 – 2022-07-31, Bonn
- Implementation of a cloud data platform (Data Vault, Snowflake, WhereScape, AWS) 2021-07-01 – 2022-04-30, Karlsruhe
- Big data integration of all source systems related to the ITSM process (Data Vault, Snowflake, WhereScape, AWS, Scrum) 2021-01-01 – 2021-05-31, Prague
- Development and operation of a global self-service BI platform to display around 150 corporate KPIs (Data Vault, WhereScape, Postgres, Jenkins, Talend, AWS, Scrum) 2018-11-01 – 2020-12-31, Frankfurt
- Implementation of a DWH for price management and capacity forecasting in long-distance passenger transport (SAP BODS, SQL Server, AWS) 2017-10-01 – 2018-11-30, Frankfurt
- Introduction of SAP BODS and migration of the existing DWH (SAP, BODS, HANA, Oracle, Cognos) 2017-05-01 – 2017-10-31, Rastatt
Jin T.
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at NetCologne GmbH
- Create and execute regression test cases with TOSCA
- Train internal staff in using TOSCA
- Tools: Siebel CRM, Oracle PL/SQL Developer, TestRail
Josef P.
Last position:
Self-employed at Self-employed
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Statistics of experts using SAP Data Services
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
5
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 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 SAP Data Services
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.
SAP Data Services 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 (78%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Food and Beverage (44%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Professional Services (44%)
- Retail (44%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP Data Services does
SAP Data Services is an enterprise data integration and quality platform. It extracts information from SAP and non-SAP sources, transforms it, validates it and loads it into target systems. Companies use it for migration, reporting, master data initiatives and dependable data pipelines.
Core capabilities
SAP Data Services combines batch processing, data cleansing, profiling and metadata management in one environment. Professionals create reusable jobs, workflows and data flows that apply business rules consistently. The platform supports structured data from databases, files, applications and SAP systems.
- Extract and transform data from SAP and external sources
- Standardize, validate and enrich records
- Load data into warehouses, applications and migration targets
Ecosystem and tooling
The platform is closely connected to SAP BusinessObjects, SAP HANA and SAP systems such as SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA. Work commonly includes repositories, Designer, Management Console, job servers and scheduling. Strong specialists also understand SQL, database performance, source-system structures and data governance.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance expertise during SAP migrations, mergers, system replacements and reporting modernization. Outside specialists can map complex source structures, resolve inconsistent master data and stabilize jobs without slowing internal teams. Germany-based organizations may also value German-language workshops alongside remote delivery across locations.
- A migration needs repeatable extraction and validation
- Data quality problems affect reporting or operations
- Existing jobs are slow, fragile or difficult to monitor
- Internal teams need temporary capacity for a transformation
Project deliverables
A SAP Data Services engagement can produce source-to-target mappings, cleansing rules, reusable data flows and migration loads. It may also include test scenarios, reconciliation reports, operational documentation and handover sessions. The right delivery depends on data volumes, source complexity, target architecture and business ownership.
Strong professionals
Experienced professionals connect technical design with the meaning of the data. They ask how records are created, identify ownership of quality rules and make exceptions visible rather than hiding them in transformations. Look for practical knowledge of SAP landscapes, error handling, performance tuning, transport processes and secure remote collaboration, with clear communication for business and technical stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP Data Services? Start with the answers below.
SAP Data Services is used to extract, transform and load data between SAP systems, databases, files and analytical targets. It also supports profiling, cleansing, validation and migration work. Companies often use it to create consistent data for reporting, system consolidation and operational processes.
SAP Data Services is a strong fit when SAP systems, BusinessObjects or SAP HANA are central to the landscape. General-purpose tools may offer broader cloud connectivity or different orchestration models, while Data Services provides SAP-focused transformations, data quality features and migration support. The best choice depends on the existing architecture, target platforms and team skills.
A capable SAP Data Services specialist usually brings SQL, relational database knowledge and a working understanding of SAP data structures. Useful adjacent skills include SAP HANA, SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA, BusinessObjects, data governance, master data management and migration testing. Experience with scheduling, monitoring and performance analysis is also valuable.
The required depth for SAP Data Services depends on the scope and risk of the assignment. A simple interface may need focused ETL expertise, while a migration across several business areas calls for someone who can handle source analysis, reconciliation, cutover planning and issue resolution. Review comparable deliverables and ask how the specialist managed data quality and failed loads.
Many SAP Data Services tasks work well remotely, including job design, mapping, testing and documentation. Secure access, clear ownership of source data and regular workshops are essential. On-site sessions in Germany can still help during discovery, migration rehearsals or stakeholder alignment, especially where German-language communication is expected.
Before engaging SAP Data Services expertise, document the source systems, target environment, business objectives and known data quality issues. Clarify access requirements, delivery milestones, testing responsibilities and who approves mapping rules. Existing jobs, logs and interface documentation can help a specialist assess the current state quickly.
Quality in SAP Data Services is shown by traceable mappings, repeatable jobs, controlled error handling and reconciled results. Ask for evidence that the professional tests edge cases, monitors failed records and documents dependencies. A strong delivery makes data rules understandable to both technical teams and business owners.
The challenge with SAP Data Services is often not the interface itself but the inconsistency and meaning of the underlying data. Specialists must manage different keys, formats, custom SAP objects, incomplete records and changing business rules. Robust validation, clear ownership and careful performance tuning help keep pipelines reliable.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 835 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Automotive (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP Data Services in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (78%), and Quality Assurance (78%).
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