Solaris Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Solaris
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Ralf R.
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 N.
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 A.
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 B.
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 Z.
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 M.
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 S.
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 H.
Last position:
SPARC Server LifeCycle at Swiss Customer
- Migrate SPARC T5 systems to SPARC T8 running Solaris 11.4
Mateusz L.
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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Solaris 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%)
- Banking and Finance (80%)
- Professional Services (70%)
- Government and Administration (70%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Insurance (40%)
- Telecommunication (40%)
- Transportation (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Solaris in enterprise IT
Solaris is Oracle’s Unix operating system for highly reliable enterprise workloads. It is used on SPARC systems and x86 servers where predictable performance, strong isolation and mature administration matter. Companies rely on it for databases, transaction processing, telecommunications platforms and other services that must remain stable for long operating cycles.
Core capabilities
Solaris specialists work across operating system administration, service management and infrastructure automation. They understand Solaris 10 and Solaris 11, legacy environments, patching practices and the operational details of SPARC hardware.
- Configure zones, resource controls and service management
- Manage ZFS pools, datasets, snapshots and replication
- Tune performance, capacity and system availability
- Automate recurring tasks with shell, Python or Ansible
Ecosystem and tooling
The Solaris ecosystem includes Oracle Solaris Zones, ZFS, DTrace, SMF and IPS package management. Strong professionals also bring knowledge of SPARC, Oracle databases, clustered services, storage networks, LDAP, DNS and enterprise monitoring. They can connect established Solaris estates with Linux, virtualization and cloud operations without ignoring platform-specific constraints.
Typical project work
Solaris expertise is relevant when a company must protect a stable production estate while changing the surrounding architecture.
- Migrate or consolidate SPARC and Solaris workloads
- Upgrade Solaris releases and plan rollback procedures
- Design ZFS storage, backup and disaster recovery routines
- Diagnose boot, networking, memory and I/O problems
- Document operations and transfer knowledge to internal teams
When companies hire specialists
Freelance expertise helps when internal teams inherit a legacy estate, face a critical incident or need a safe migration plan. It is also useful for audits, capacity reviews, hardening, automation and integration with current monitoring or deployment processes. In Switzerland, remote collaboration can work well for planned administration, while on-site access may matter for hardware, data-center procedures or sensitive operational changes.
What strong professionals bring
Quality is more than familiarity with Solaris commands. Strong professionals explain dependencies, test changes in controlled environments and distinguish platform faults from application or storage issues. They can read system logs, use DTrace and performance tools, validate ZFS recovery paths and communicate clearly with application, database and infrastructure teams. They also know when a workload should remain on Solaris and when a staged move to Linux or another platform is safer.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Solaris? Start with the answers below.
Solaris is mainly used for dependable enterprise workloads such as databases, transaction systems, telecommunications services and other applications running on SPARC or x86 servers. Its zones, ZFS, service management and diagnostic tools support controlled operations in environments where stability matters.
Solaris offers an integrated set of technologies such as ZFS, DTrace, Zones and SMF, with a strong history in SPARC-based enterprise systems. Linux usually provides a broader hardware, cloud and software ecosystem, so the right choice depends on workload requirements, existing contracts, operational skills and migration risk.
A strong Solaris specialist often brings SPARC knowledge, ZFS storage administration, Oracle Database experience and scripting with shell or Python. Familiarity with Ansible, networking, LDAP, monitoring, clustering, backup systems and Linux makes collaboration across a mixed estate more effective.
The right level depends on the assignment. Solaris professionals handling a production migration, storage redesign or outage should show evidence of comparable environments, disciplined change control and recovery testing, while a documentation or routine administration task may need a narrower focus.
Solaris administration can often be performed remotely when secure access, monitoring and clear change procedures are available. On-site work may still be needed for SPARC hardware, data-center controls or incidents involving physical storage, so define access and language expectations before the engagement.
A company may keep Solaris when the workload depends on validated SPARC behavior, established Oracle integrations or carefully tuned availability processes. Migration deserves consideration when hardware support, specialist availability, licensing or integration constraints create more risk than the existing platform provides value.
Ask a Solaris specialist to explain a relevant incident, migration or performance investigation in concrete terms. Look for clear reasoning around Zones, ZFS, SMF, patching, rollback and observability, plus evidence that changes were tested and documented rather than applied directly to production.
A Solaris freelancer should clarify the release, hardware architecture, zones, storage layout, critical applications, access model and maintenance windows. They should also confirm monitoring, backup validation, escalation paths and whether the assignment covers ongoing operations, modernization or a transition to another platform.
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%).
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