SAP MaxDB Experts in Germany
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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 consulting
- Cloud access (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance
- Analyzing missing authorizations and troubleshooting
- User creation and transporting changed roles
- Implementing security policies and security patches
- Maintaining technical operating manuals
- Collaboration with other IT teams
Technologies used:
- SAP Application Server/NetWeaver
- SAP S/4HANA
- Cloud Connection, SAP Rise systems
- High-availability systems
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Print systems
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 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 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 19 Sep 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
What SAP MaxDB is
SAP MaxDB is a relational database management system used in SAP environments and other enterprise applications. It is known for transactional reliability, structured administration and close integration with SAP products. The database was previously associated with the name SAP DB, so both names can appear in older documentation and project records.
Where it is used
SAP MaxDB supports business systems that need dependable storage, recovery and consistent transaction handling. It appears in SAP application landscapes, enterprise resource planning environments and operational systems where controlled database administration matters.
- SAP Business Suite and related application landscapes
- Transaction-heavy business applications
- Structured reporting and operational data stores
- Backup, recovery and high-availability environments
Ecosystem and tooling
Work with SAP MaxDB involves database tools, SQL, backup and recovery utilities, monitoring interfaces and operating-system administration. Specialists may also work with SAP application servers, Solution Manager, scripting, storage systems and migration utilities. Knowledge of Linux or Windows helps when database and infrastructure responsibilities overlap.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during upgrades, database migrations, performance incidents or changes to SAP landscapes. External support can also help when internal teams need a focused review of backup procedures, capacity planning or operational documentation.
- Diagnose slow SQL statements and workload bottlenecks
- Plan SAP MaxDB upgrades and migrations
- Review backup, restore and recovery processes
- Document administration and handover procedures
What strong professionals deliver
Strong SAP MaxDB professionals connect database decisions with the SAP applications that depend on them. They establish clear baselines, investigate issues with evidence and make changes in controlled steps. They can explain risks to business stakeholders while keeping technical documentation useful for the operations team.
Experience with transaction management, indexing, locking, storage layout and recovery planning is valuable. So is the ability to coordinate with SAP application, infrastructure and security specialists across a project.
Working in Germany
SAP MaxDB specialists in Germany may support manufacturing, logistics, public-sector and other enterprise environments where SAP systems are central to daily operations. Projects can be remote, on-site or hybrid, depending on access controls, system criticality and collaboration needs. German-language communication can be important for operational teams, while English is common in international SAP programmes.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP MaxDB? Start with the answers below.
SAP MaxDB is a relational database used to store and process data for SAP applications and other enterprise systems. Companies use it for transactional workloads, structured business data, reporting support, backup and recovery operations.
SAP MaxDB is generally chosen for established transactional environments where predictable administration and compatibility with existing SAP landscapes matter. SAP HANA is designed around in-memory processing and a different application architecture, so the better choice depends on workload, migration goals and the surrounding SAP system.
A strong SAP MaxDB professional usually understands SQL, SAP application architecture, operating systems, storage, monitoring and backup design. Experience with SAP Basis activities, scripting, high availability and incident handling can make collaboration much more effective.
The required background depends on the assignment. A routine health check may need focused database knowledge, while a migration, recovery redesign or production incident calls for experience with SAP dependencies, change control and failure scenarios.
Many SAP MaxDB tasks can be completed remotely, including performance analysis, configuration reviews, documentation and migration planning. On-site work may still be required for restricted environments, access procedures or close coordination with operational teams in Germany.
Bring in a SAP MaxDB freelancer when an upgrade, migration, performance issue or recovery review exceeds the capacity of the internal team. Freelance support is also useful when a company needs an independent assessment before changing a business-critical SAP landscape.
Ask for concrete examples involving SAP MaxDB troubleshooting, recovery testing, SQL analysis or controlled migrations. Look for clear reasoning, careful documentation, familiarity with SAP dependencies and an approach that measures risk before making production changes.
Work with SAP MaxDB often includes legacy environments, strict change procedures and close coordination with SAP application and infrastructure teams. Professionals should be comfortable investigating existing systems, communicating operational impact and supporting both remote and on-site collaboration when required.
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%).
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