Solaris Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Solaris
Peter Wydler
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Ralf Ramge
Last position:
Security Architect at Federal Employment Agency
Responsibility for the design, migration, and integration of a security- and audit-critical HashiCorp Vault platform in the trust center of a nationwide authority with system-critical importance.
Analysis and realignment of the existing HashiCorp Vault landscape, including production and planned use cases
Design, proof-of-concept, migration, and integration of HashiCorp Vault Enterprise, taking into account the authority's PKI and operational processes
Design and implementation of an automated certificate and secrets management system for 300 Kubernetes clusters and several thousand certificates in the trust center
Securing the Vault platform using hardware security modules (HSM)
The solution enables a highly available, audit-compliant, and automated operation of certificate and secrets use cases in a highly regulated environment.
Technologies used: HashiCorp Vault Enterprise, Terraform, Ansible, OpenSSL, PKI, HSM
Claus Nielsen
Last position:
Oracle Database Engineer at BBV.ch
- Migration of databases from ODA to ExaData
- Migration of databases from ExaData to ExaCC/OCI
- Decreased UCC usage by 10%
- Developing automation scripts using Python
- Performance tuning
- Shrunk development databases from 6 TB to 3 TB using Exadata columnar compression
- Tuned application performance by 30% using inmemory option
- Tuned non-production Exadata by 20% to release CPU resources before ExaCC migration
- Database patching of Oracle 19c
- Basic Ansible scripting for deployments and database cloning
- Developing acconting model for shared Oracle platform
- Migrating single-instance databases to Oracle RAC
- Analysis of RAC issues
- Advising development teams of how to migrate to RAC
Jürgen Albrecht
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
Reto Bachmann
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Beat Zangger
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
- Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
- Resource planning and control within the test team
- Created test concepts and test plans
- Performed test risk analysis
- Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
- Ensured test progress
- Generated and visualized reports
- Summarized test reports and reported to management
- Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
- Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
Oscar Montero
Last position:
IT Specialist / DBA at Rothschild Private Swiss Bank
- Act as DBA SME for MS SQL Server and primary contact for MSSQL infrastructure and long-term technology roadmap in a critical 24/7 banking environment
- Maintain and evolve SQL infrastructure and monitoring system across development, test, UAT, and production environments (10 servers, 4 always-active Windows clusters, MSSQL 2014–2022 on VMs hosted by Inventix)
- Automate SQL operations using Brent Ozar scripts, PowerShell, and Inventix cloud script integration
- Build and improve ETL processes and BI applications (Power BI); plan resources and mentor BI team
- Participate in review, delivery, and deployment of database improvements across the software development lifecycle
- Migrate SQL Server instances from 2017 to 2019 and 2022
- Integrate new applications requiring MSSQL databases
- Manage and support on-premise and Azure SQL Server solutions; advise on industry standards, best practices, and creative database solutions
- Develop automation scripts for internal systems using PowerShell and Git
- Monitor systems with Splunk and Grafana; manage alerts, filters, data ingestion, and dashboard configuration
- Collaborate with operations, development, and business teams to identify and resolve operational and performance issues proactively
- Implement new SQL Server technologies such as Query Store, Extended Events, Tuning Advisor, and system traces
- Provide on-call support and regular maintenance during evenings and weekends
- Define and enforce system policies and standards; work closely with application managers, HR, and IT platforms in Switzerland and the UK
- Handle 2nd/3rd level support service requests; document resolutions and cooperate with vendors
- Use internal and external monitoring tools to detect performance trends and implement alerts and processes to prevent database issues
- Document and share knowledge to improve technical understanding across operations and development teams; administer Confluence (installation, configuration, document management, performance, upgrades)
- Work professionally in cross-functional teams to advise, influence, and coach development and operations teams on database topics
Balázs Schweighoffer
Last position:
Owner at Schweighoffer GmbH
- Business analysis and requirements engineering
- Consulting technical mathematics and control theory
- Selling outsourcing software development projects to companies
- Project lead, controlling and automated testing
- Software design and support
- Developed control algorithm for a sensorless permanent magnet electric motor
- Solved control engineering problems for customers
Marcel Hofstetter
Last position:
SPARC Server LifeCycle at Swiss Customer
- Migrate SPARC T5 systems to SPARC T8 running Solaris 11.4
Mateusz Lipczyński
Last position:
Project Lead Developer at PwC
- Took over the analyst and leading developer role in an innovative project helping detection of financial fraud in a major financial institution in Zurich with assistance of artificial intelligence
- Analyzed and implemented new modules, improved performance and user experience, elevated technical documentation and code quality to the standard required by the end client
- Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Spring Boot, concurrency, UX, Gradle, Impala
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Statistics of experts using Solaris
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
29%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland 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 Switzerland using Solaris
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
What Solaris is
Solaris is a Unix operating system used for reliable server workloads, enterprise applications, and long-lived infrastructure. It is best known through Oracle Solaris, with many teams still referring to it as SunOS in older environments. Companies bring in experts when stability, compatibility, and controlled change matter more than frequent platform shifts.
Common work
- System administration and hardening
- Zone and container setup for workload isolation
- ZFS storage design, repair, and tuning
- Patch planning, kernel updates, and service checks
- Support for legacy applications and middleware
Solaris specialists often work on critical systems that must stay predictable under load. They know how to keep services running while reducing risk during maintenance windows.
Ecosystem and tools
Strong professionals understand the Solaris command line, SMF service management, ZFS, DTrace, IPS packaging, and network configuration. They also know how Oracle Solaris differs from older SunOS-era setups and how to work with scripts, monitoring, and backup tooling around it. In Switzerland, these skills often matter in regulated or continuity-focused environments where on-site coordination and clear handovers are important.
When to bring in help
- A server must stay online during patching or recovery
- An old application depends on Solaris-specific behavior
- Storage, zones, or networking need cleanup
- A migration away from Solaris needs careful planning
- Internal teams need short-term specialist backup
Freelance expertise is useful when you need focused support without adding permanent capacity. It is also a good fit for short assessments, documentation, and stabilizing systems before a larger change.
Migration and modernization
Solaris projects often involve moving workloads to Linux or virtualized targets, but the path depends on what the system actually uses. A good specialist maps dependencies, reviews package formats, checks scripts, and tests service behavior before any cutover. That reduces surprises when older SunOS or Oracle Solaris workloads must be modernized.
What strong specialists deliver
The best Solaris experts write clear notes, leave stable configurations, and explain trade-offs in plain language. They can diagnose performance issues, fix boot or service failures, and separate platform problems from application problems. For teams in Switzerland, that clarity helps both remote collaboration and short on-site interventions.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Solaris? Start with the answers below.
Solaris is used for enterprise servers, storage-heavy workloads, and systems that must stay predictable for a long time. Teams often rely on it for legacy business applications, controlled service environments, and infrastructure that depends on ZFS, SMF, and zone isolation.
Solaris is the name most people use today, especially when they mean Oracle Solaris. SunOS is the older name many specialists still use when discussing the Unix base and historic systems. In practice, the right freelancer should understand both the modern product and the older terminology.
Solaris is usually chosen for its stability, service management, ZFS, and mature enterprise features. Linux offers a broader open-source ecosystem and is more common for new builds, but Solaris can still be the better fit for workloads that already depend on it. The decision often comes down to application compatibility and operational risk.
Solaris work often goes together with Unix administration, shell scripting, networking, storage, and backup and recovery skills. Knowledge of Oracle tools, middleware, and virtualization or migration paths is also valuable when the system supports business-critical services.
Solaris projects can be simple if they only need routine maintenance, but older platforms often hide complex dependencies. A specialist should be able to read service configs, understand patch impact, and diagnose boot, disk, or network issues without guesswork. For migrations or recovery work, deep hands-on experience matters more than broad generalist knowledge.
Solaris support is often remote because most administration, analysis, and documentation can be done over secure access. On-site work helps when hardware access, change windows, or local coordination are part of the task. In Switzerland, many teams use a mix of both depending on the system and security rules.
Solaris quality shows up in how the specialist explains risks, documents changes, and leaves the system more stable than before. Look for clear experience with ZFS, SMF, zones, patching, and recovery, plus a calm approach to older systems. Good professionals also verify their work with testing and clean handover notes.
Solaris urgency usually appears when a server is unstable, a patch cycle failed, or an old application no longer has internal support. Migration planning and recovery work are also common reasons to bring in help quickly. The best specialists focus first on keeping the service safe, then on making the next step simple.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,034 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 29% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (80%), and Professional Services (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Solaris in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (90%), and Project Management (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Solaris
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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