SAP MaxDB Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SAP MaxDB
Marc M.
Last position:
Freelance Data Specialist at BrightlySoftware – A Siemens Company
- Migration of customer data from a private cloud to AWS
- Optimizing data transformation jobs and migration from Talend to AWS Glue
- Automation of all migration steps
- Used technologies: AWS, Python, Lambda, CloudFormation, SQLServer, AWS Stepfunctions, Glue, PySpark
Thomas J.
Last position:
Backend Developer, DevOps Engineer at AXA Digital Experience
- Further development, modularization, and technical modernization of the My AXA customer portal using Scrum.
- Connection of new REST APIs to expand the digital product and service portfolio.
- Splitting a monolithic application into clearly defined business responsibilities.
- Continuous refactoring of complex code parts to improve maintainability.
- Supporting other teams with interface design and introducing WireMock for integration tests.
- Standardizing caching and resilience by introducing Spring Cache and Resilience4J.
- Cleaning up request validation according to JSR-170 and developing a simulation process.
- Further development of the code generator to transform OpenAPI contracts into client libraries.
- Development of dashboards and log file analyses using Loki and Grafana Cloud.
- Monitoring and reporting of production and QA systems.
- Tech stack: Java 21, Spring Boot 3, REST, Resilience4J, Docker, OpenAPI, Grafana Cloud, Jenkins, Tekton, OpenShift, AWS, GitLab.
Benjamin W.
Last position:
SAP Basis at IT Baden-Württemberg (BITBW)
- SAP Basis operations for complex SAP system landscapes (ABAP and Java stacks)
- Administration, monitoring, and optimization of SAP systems with regard to availability, performance, and stability
- Planning and execution of data center moves as well as migrations of SAP systems and databases
- Handling of incidents, changes, and problems according to ITIL processes, including root cause analyses
- Creation of technical concepts, operations documentation, and implementation plans
Technologies: SAP NetWeaver, ITIL processes, technical migrations
Dieter K.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering
Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers
Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)
Customizing MM and SD
Project planning and control
Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets
Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)
Creating extensive documentation for internal staff
No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite
SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI
Tanja B.
Last position:
SAP Security Expert at Vaillant
- Analysis of the state of SAP systems and optimization of parameters in relation to security
- Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
- SAP Security and Audit
- User and role administration
- Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
- Daily business SAP basis support: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
- Transport management, job and printer administration
Josef K.
Last position:
Architect / Senior Consultant at vonRoll
- Architecture and design of the target landscape: SAP HANA sizing & SAP sizing
- Transition of the SAP landscapes in several waves: SAP ERP HR (2) - SAP ERP, SAP S/4 and legacy 4.6D systems
- S/4 release upgrade to 2023 and ongoing SPS
- Design of an ADS solution
- Technical project lead
Johann B.
Last position:
SAP Basis Administrator at Service Provider
- Support and assistance in projects
- Implementation and optimization of the SAP Basis infrastructure
- Administration of the SAP system landscape
- Installation, configuration and upgrades
- Defined task packages in the consulting area
- Cloud access (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Monitoring and optimization of system performance
- Analysis of missing authorizations and troubleshooting
- User creation and subsequent transport of changed roles
- Implementation of security policies and security patches
- Maintenance of technical operating manuals
- Collaboration with other IT teams
Technologies used:
- SAP Application Server/NetWeaver
- SAP S/4HANA
- Cloud Connection, SAP Rise systems
- HV systems
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Print systems
Stefan M.
Last position:
SAP Basis Administrator at University Hospital Düsseldorf
- SAP HANA migration project
- SAP transports
- SAP roles and permissions
- SAP incident handling
- SAP HANA administration
- SAP S/4HANA migration (ERP MAXDB -> S/4)
- SAP HANA Cloud / BTP
- SAP upgrade and patch management
- SAP security and SAP Notes
- SAP Content Server update
- SAP operational support / day-to-day operations
- SAP ERP/ECC
- SAP BW
- SAP HR
- HANA Cockpit installation
- Unicode conversion (DMO)
- HANA 2.0 update SPS081_0 / SPS083
- HANA Cockpit update -> 17_4
Justin T.
Last position:
Work Package Lead at Heraeus Consulting & IT Solutions GmbH
Configuration of interfaces in the SAP context
Troubleshooting, SQL debugging
Torsten B.
Last position:
Certified SAP Senior Consultant Logistics at Simonswerk GmbH
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Statistics of experts using SAP MaxDB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.2 years
Positions per freelancer
26
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
90%
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 SAP MaxDB
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.
SAP MaxDB 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%)
- Automotive (80%)
- Banking and Finance (80%)
- Professional Services (80%)
- Retail (80%)
- Healthcare (70%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Transportation (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Database foundation
SAP MaxDB is a relational database management system developed for demanding SAP workloads. It was formerly known as SAP DB and remains closely associated with SAP applications such as SAP Business Suite, SAP ERP and SAP NetWeaver. Companies use it where dependable transaction processing, structured data management and controlled operations matter.
SAP workloads
MaxDB can run core business data for finance, procurement, logistics and other enterprise processes. Its work includes database operations behind SAP systems, data migration, capacity planning and the support of production environments. It is also used in selected non-SAP applications that need a mature relational database with strong operational tooling.
Tools and ecosystem
Specialists work across the database engine, SAP application layers and the surrounding operating environment. Relevant skills include SQL, database monitoring, SAP Basis coordination, Linux or Windows administration, storage management and high-availability planning. Depending on the landscape, they may also handle:
- Installation, configuration and version upgrades
- Backup, restore and recovery procedures
- Performance analysis and index or parameter tuning
- Data migration and integration with SAP systems
When to bring in expertise
Companies often need freelance support during an SAP transformation, a database upgrade or a change in hosting arrangements. External expertise can also help when an internal team faces recurring performance issues, unclear backup procedures or a production incident. In Germany, collaboration may involve remote operations, on-site work or coordination with local SAP and infrastructure teams, depending on security and access requirements.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong SAP MaxDB professionals understand more than isolated database commands. They connect database behavior with SAP workload patterns, application response times, storage design and operational risk. They document changes clearly, test recovery steps and explain technical findings to infrastructure, SAP Basis and business stakeholders.
Choosing the right professional
Look for evidence of work on environments comparable to yours, including the relevant SAP release, operating system and hosting model. Ask how the specialist approaches monitoring, root-cause analysis, upgrades and disaster recovery before assigning production access. A capable professional defines measurable deliverables, protects data during changes and leaves behind procedures your team can maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP MaxDB? Start with the answers below.
SAP MaxDB is a relational database used for SAP workloads and selected business applications. It supports transactional data, enterprise processes, backups, recovery and database operations across production and non-production environments.
SAP MaxDB is generally associated with established SAP application landscapes and traditional relational database operations. SAP HANA is designed around in-memory processing and newer SAP application strategies, so the right choice depends on the application version, migration plan, performance needs and existing skills.
A strong SAP MaxDB specialist often brings SAP Basis knowledge, SQL, Linux or Windows administration, storage concepts and backup management. Experience with monitoring, high availability, data migration and incident response is also valuable.
The requirement depends on the task. SAP MaxDB upgrades, recovery design and production troubleshooting need a professional who has handled comparable SAP landscapes, while routine monitoring or documented maintenance may suit a specialist with a narrower scope.
Yes, many SAP MaxDB tasks can be completed remotely through controlled access, including monitoring, tuning, planning and documentation. On-site work may be useful for restricted environments, hardware changes or workshops with German-speaking infrastructure and SAP teams.
For SAP MaxDB work, prepare the database and SAP versions, operating system details, architecture diagrams, monitoring data and recent incident history. Clear access rules, maintenance windows and expected deliverables help the specialist start safely.
Ask a SAP MaxDB professional to explain a past performance or recovery problem, the evidence they used and the risk controls they applied. Good answers cover diagnosis, testing, rollback planning, documentation and communication with SAP Basis and infrastructure teams.
SAP DB is the former name of SAP MaxDB, so references to SAP DB often describe the same database lineage. When reviewing a freelancer’s background, confirm the versions, operating systems and SAP applications involved rather than relying on the name alone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP MaxDB in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 826 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP MaxDB in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP MaxDB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP MaxDB in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (80%), and Banking and Finance (80%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP MaxDB in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (80%), and Operations (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP MaxDB
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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