SQL Server Management Studio Experts in Germany
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Tobias Mönch
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED RETAIL COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling with Power BI for a productive ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an access rights concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on how to use and adapt the Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
Markus Blohm
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Moderation of jour fixe meetings
- Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Setup of test scenarios
- Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
- Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
- Creation of solution models for the CMDB
- Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
- Creation of reports for license management
- Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Creation of a service catalog
- Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
- Interface between needs analysis and ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Justina Kmiecik
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Change & Data Transformation at Freelance Fast Data Consulting
Project, Strategic Consulting – building the Data Strategy and Data Governance Policy for the German branch, client (private bank Julius Bär, headquarters Zurich), March 2026 – present
- Design and negotiation of the data strategy with key stakeholders, including obtaining board sign-off (strategic consulting) – in this context, regulatory advice on data regulations in the EU and specifically for Germany. The data strategy includes: Data Lifecycle Management: data capture, data storage, data usage, data retention policy, data quality incident management
- Definition of milestones and technical feasibility for implementing TOM for the data strategy, data quality checks, metrics, and a metadata inventory to ensure the bank’s compliance with DORA, BCBS239, and MaRisk requirements.
Core project data change, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), March – December 2025
- Concept development and solution design for new end-to-end processes including technical interfaces
- Definition of synchronization logic and data flows between legacy and target systems (decommissioning of legacy systems)
- Analysis and validation of data models
- Stakeholder communication with product owners, feature engineers, UX designers, and operational teams for decision-making
- Analytics and impact assessments, e.g. to assess downstream effects and regulatory requirements
- Documentation and comments on technical and business requirements to support implementation in agile squads
Project digitalization of a user group, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), as Interim Product Owner, Jan 2025 – present
- Co-shaping key decisions on data architecture and process logic in the context of historized data and user login functionality
- Development of business solution concepts for migration to the target system, including system integration and data flows
- Support with analytics and impact analyses, especially regarding the ability to provide information to law enforcement authorities
- Active coordination with stakeholders from different squads to support decision-making and ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Creation of test scenarios for operational teams and backend systems in the area of API management using Postman and Bruno.
Huy Nguyen
Last position:
Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant at Thinformatics
- Administration and further development of the M365 environment including Teams, Exchange Online, Intune and SharePoint Online
- Development of dashboards for performance monitoring using Microsoft Power BI
- Implementation of user requirements and processes with low-code/no-code technologies (Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Use of Jira and Azure DevOps to plan and implement user stories in an agile project context
- Participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives as technical point of contact
- Planning and implementation of security policies using Azure Conditional Access and multi-factor authentication
- Configuration and deployment of clients and applications via MECM (SCCM) and Baramundi
Guido Klein
Last position:
NOBILIS Group GmbH
- Support during SSRS implementation, including training employees on SSRS
Ammar A.
Last position:
Software Development | Test & Validation | Data & AI Engineering
- Requirement-based test case design for automated parking maneuvers.
- Implementing and running test cases.
- Integration within the existing AVP (Automated Valet Parking) SW framework.
Mario Techera
Last position:
Project Lead/Manager / Consultant at all-BI GmbH
- Establishing the Microsoft Fabric platform with the company as the central data warehouse and reporting system.
- The company migrated several operational systems including D365 to new version. The new data warehouse is based on a Fabric/Power BI architecture with Azure cloud Entra Authentication.
Tasks Performed:
- Full administrative responsibility for the Fabric platform F64 and F32 capacities, as well as two F8 capacities for development and prototyping.
- Integration of Fabric with Microsoft Entra.
- Data modeling for the data warehouse bronze, silver and gold layers using data modeling tools.
- Star Schema as well as entity relationship modeling.
- Data modeling for data marts and for dimensional modeling and Power BI (semantic model).
- Design of data models for Microsoft SSAS multidimensional and tabular OLAP cubes using DAX and MDX.
- Definition of design patterns for the ETL team for loading OLAP cubes (Tabular and MD), star schemas and data vault structures.
- Planning and managing team of 4 ETL and reporting developers.
- Performance Tuning of Power BI reports, particularly the semantic layer, as well as the Fabric notebooks
- SQL Performance Tuning.
- DB Design for Azure SQL.
- Reporting directly to project senior management.
Label: Power BI, Fabric, Analysis Services (multidimensional and tabular), D365, SSIS, Tabular Editor, SQL Server and Azure SQL, TOAD Data Modeler, DBSchema, Visual Studio Code, DAX Studio, SSMS, Visual Studio, Jira and Confluence.
Ernst Höfler
Last position:
Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD
- Support and further development of a complex process for creating XML documents for electronic invoices / E-Invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
- Automation of operational processes, process development and optimization
- Development of frontend applications with MS Power Apps
- Porting SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022
- SQL Server database administration
Serkan Uyanik
Last position:
Manager Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting at movisco AG
- Project leadership and management
- Implementing reporting solutions in banks
- Enhancing and optimizing reporting processes in bank finance and risk departments
- Consulting through all phases of regulatory requirement implementation, including requirements analysis, defining business requirements, testing, tool development, and audit-compliant documentation
- Supporting regulatory implementation projects
- Analyzing business requirements and implementing reports
- Acting as a liaison between business and IT
- Publishing on regulatory changes
- Training internal colleagues on regulatory topics
Hicham Mokhtari
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Buhl Data Service GmbH
- Backend development: .Net 8, C#, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework Core, REST Web APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Open API Swagger, Apache Airflow, Resharper, Git, Microservices, SOAP, gRPC, Hangfire, OAuth 2, GraphQL
- Interface development for document processing with SmartFix, Softexpansion and Natif.ai: C#, REST API, Resharper, Git
- Deployment: Azure DevOps YAML, Vanilla Helmchart, Rancher, Kubernetes Cluster, Linux Docker, Windows VM, Python
- Unit tests and integration tests
- Telemetry, Kibana, Grafana, Elastic Search
- Work in a Kanban team of 8 developers, 1 tester and one Product Owner
Holger Klink
Last position:
Data Migration Sage 100 to Odoo at LRT Automotive
- SQL database development, design, documentation of procedures, functions, and triggers
- Migration of data from the Sage Line 100 database to Odoo
- DB design with MS SQL Server and SQL (T-SQL)
- Use of Power Query and Excel
Bernd Steckenbauer
Last position:
Business Data Analyst | PowerBI & Microsoft SQL Server at think-cell Software GmbH
- Performance optimization and centralization of reporting by creating data models using SSMS (SQL) & SSAS (DAX) and integrating data via SSIS
- Optimizing and extending the current PowerBI dataset (in parallel until the SSAS data model is ready)
- Expanding current reports (migrating reporting to SSAS source after building the SSAS data model)
- Conducting regression analyses, cohort analyses, price/quantity analyses, and strategy project success analyses
- Training internal team members
Dirk Behringer
Last position:
Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Complete redesign of IT infrastructure including setup of a server room according to BSI standards, new network concept and planning.
- Development of security concepts and IT security consulting for the DHCP/DNS election sector.
- Support of project management for the customer in the VOIS | MESO area.
- Technical support for setting up the IT infrastructure in new offices, including firewall configuration, router setup and network planning.
- Setup and configuration of the service management and ticket system JIRA.
- Implementation and administration of the Azure (Entra) environment for all employees.
- Setup and administration of the Confluence environment.
- Planning, setup, configuration and administration of the entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite.
- Development of BCM strategy options.
- Development and implementation of measures and creation of BCM plans, as well as evaluation of existing BCM.
Vitor Rodrigues
Last position:
Test Coordinator Automation at Pro4all
- Designed and built from scratch the automation framework using Playwright, Typescript, JavaScript, Gherkin, Cucumber, BDD, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA
- Defined, developed and maintained test plans, test scripts, reports and other QA documentation in Confluence
- Created and maintained test data with SQL Server Management Studio, Toad and Faker.js
- Performed web services and API testing using Swagger Open API, SoapUI, JSON, HTML and XML
- Executed functional, smoke, regression, black box, GUI, cross-browser, UAT and E2E testing using CrossBrowserTesting and Safari Web Inspector
- Integrated and maintained automated scripts within sprints following Kanban, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Azure Pipelines, Agile, Scrum, Kafka and Kibana
- Raised and managed defects in Azure DevOps
- Conducted mobile testing with Robot Framework and Appium
Christian Hunkirchen
Last position:
Developer at Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Developed a shop website
- Integrated an AI language model
- Developed tools for AI-powered webhooks
- Technical tools: REACT.js; Elevenlabs; MCP; n8n; HTTP
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Statistics of experts using SQL Server Management Studio
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
68%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
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 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 SQL Server Management Studio
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
SSMS basics
SQL Server Management Studio, often called SSMS, is the main desktop tool for working with Microsoft SQL Server. Experts use it to run queries, inspect databases, manage security, and support day-to-day administration. It is a practical tool for teams that need direct control over SQL Server systems.
Common work
- Write and test T-SQL queries
- Review indexes, plans, and performance issues
- Manage logins, roles, and permissions
- Create backups, restores, and maintenance tasks
- Deploy schema changes and check objects
Tooling and ecosystem
SSMS sits inside the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem and works closely with objects such as tables, views, stored procedures, jobs, and Agent tasks. Strong specialists know how to use Object Explorer, query windows, execution plans, and activity monitoring without getting lost in the interface. They also understand how SSMS fits with Azure SQL and related Microsoft database services.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance experts when a database feels slow, releases need careful handling, or the in-house team needs support on a live system. In Germany, this is common for teams that run mixed on-site and remote collaboration across internal IT, software products, and data-heavy operations. It also helps when the work needs clear documentation and clean handover.
What strong experts do
Strong SSMS professionals do more than click through screens. They explain what they changed, validate the result, and leave the database easier to support.
- Diagnose query and locking issues
- Improve scripts for maintainability
- Work safely with production data
- Communicate clearly with developers and operations teams
Signs you need SSMS expertise
If your team depends on SQL Server but spends too much time on manual checks, uncertain permissions, or slow queries, an SSMS specialist can help. The same is true when a release fails, a restore needs to be tested, or database changes must be reviewed before go-live. SSMS experts are especially useful when precision matters more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SQL Server Management Studio? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SQL Server Management Studio is used to work with Microsoft SQL Server in a direct, practical way. Experts use it to run T-SQL, manage objects, review execution plans, and handle backups or security settings. It is the day-to-day control tool for many SQL Server tasks.
SSMS is not the database engine itself. It is the management tool used to connect to SQL Server and work with it. Companies often need both: SQL Server to store and process data, and SSMS to administer, query, and troubleshoot it.
SQL Server Management Studio is the heavier, more complete tool for administration and deep SQL Server work. Azure Data Studio is lighter and often preferred for notebooks or cross-platform workflows. Many teams use SSMS when they need full access to server settings, maintenance tasks, and detailed diagnostics.
A strong SQL Server Management Studio specialist should also know T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, backups, restores, and permission handling. Depending on the project, skills in SQL Server Agent, database deployment, and Azure SQL are also important. Clear documentation and safe production habits matter just as much.
The right level depends on the task, not the tool name. A simple query review may need a focused specialist, while performance tuning, restore testing, or security design needs deeper database experience. For production systems, companies should look for someone who has worked on live SQL Server environments before.
Most SSMS work can be done remotely because it is based on database access, scripts, and shared screens. On-site time can help when teams want close collaboration with internal IT or need to align quickly with operations staff. In Germany, many projects use a mix of both.
Look for precise questions, clear explanations, and evidence that the person checks results after each change. A good SQL Server Management Studio professional does not just edit queries; they confirm impact, protect data, and leave a clean audit trail. Sample scripts, reviewed plans, and well-written handover notes are strong signs.
Experts commonly use SSMS to fix slow queries, deadlocks, broken permissions, failed restores, and release issues. They also help when maintenance jobs are unreliable or when schema changes need careful review before deployment. These are typical problems in SQL Server environments where stability matters.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 745 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 68% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects are German (98%), English (98%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Banking and Finance (62%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SQL Server Management Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Product Development (81%), and Quality Assurance (74%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SQL Server Management Studio
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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