SAP MaxDB Experts in Germany
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Marc Matt
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 Kuske
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 Balon
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 Kroiss
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 Wennmacher
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 Moisa
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
Thomas Jarnot
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.
Justin Tönjes
Last position:
Work Package Lead at Heraeus Consulting & IT Solutions GmbH
Configuration of interfaces in the SAP context
Troubleshooting, SQL debugging
Johann Burgstaller
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 Barth
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 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
SAP MaxDB basics
SAP MaxDB is SAP’s relational database for business systems that need stable performance and predictable operations. It is used in SAP landscapes, especially where applications need a database that fits tightly into the SAP ecosystem and supports long-running enterprise workloads.
Typical work
- Installation and initial setup
- Database updates, patching, and version changes
- Performance tuning and space management
- Backup, restore, and recovery design
- Monitoring, incident handling, and root-cause analysis
Ecosystem and tools
Strong specialists know the SAP stack around MaxDB, including administration tools, backup tools, and SAP application interfaces. They work with schema management, SQL, user rights, job scheduling, and system checks, while keeping documentation clear for operations teams.
When companies need help
Companies bring in freelance expertise during migrations, upgrades, outages, audits, or when a project needs short-term database leadership. In Germany, this often comes up in SAP-heavy environments where internal teams need extra capacity or specific MaxDB knowledge for remote support or on-site work.
What good experts do
- Diagnose slow queries and workload issues
- Plan safe upgrades and rollback paths
- Secure access and review privileges
- Coordinate with SAP Basis and infrastructure teams
- Keep systems recoverable and well documented
How to judge fit
A strong specialist has real hands-on MaxDB administration experience, not just general database knowledge. Look for clear examples of recovery work, migration planning, and incident resolution. For Germany-based projects, it also helps when the expert can work in English and, when needed, coordinate with local teams in German.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP MaxDB? Start with the answers below.
SAP MaxDB is used for enterprise database workloads inside SAP environments. It stores application data, supports transactions, and handles day-to-day operations for systems that need reliable recovery and steady performance.
SAP MaxDB is often chosen for tight SAP integration and straightforward administration. In many projects it is compared with SAP HANA, Oracle Database, or Microsoft SQL Server, but the right choice depends on the application, existing landscape, and operations model.
A strong MaxDB specialist usually also knows SAP Basis, backup and restore planning, OS-level troubleshooting, and SQL performance analysis. Scripting, monitoring, transport handling, and documentation are useful as well.
SAP MaxDB work becomes sensitive as soon as there are migrations, production incidents, or recovery planning. Even smaller tasks benefit from a specialist who has already handled upgrades, backups, and performance issues in live SAP systems.
Many SAP MaxDB tasks can be done remotely, such as monitoring, tuning, and change planning. On-site support is useful when access is restricted, when a critical incident is active, or when your team wants close coordination in Germany.
With SAP MaxDB, the biggest risks are weak backup strategy, poor change control, and missed dependencies with the SAP application layer. A careful specialist reduces risk by testing recovery paths, checking system health, and documenting every change.
A good SAP MaxDB expert can explain past incident work in plain language and show a clear process for upgrades, recovery, and performance fixes. Look for practical examples, not just product names, and ask how they work with SAP teams and operations staff.
Yes, SAP MaxDB is still relevant where it already runs in production and needs stable support. Many companies do not need a new database product; they need someone who can keep the existing one healthy, secure, and recoverable.
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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