SSDT Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SSDT
Hicham M.
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
Stefan C.
Last position:
SSIS Development at Stadtsparkasse München
- Replacement of a Java application and the Oracle DB for loading the internal WerWasWo system using SSIS.
- Development of SSIS packages to load text files into the database (SQL Server)
- Development of a database project for deployment on various servers
- Creation of queries to monitor the loading runs
- Development of a PowerShell script to automate the deployment of the SSDT projects.
- Oracle, SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 on-premises, SQL Server Management Studio v21, Visual Studio 2022, SSIS, SSDT, PowerShell.
Evrim I.
Last position:
T-SQL Database Expert at TST Logistics IT
- Implemented source code management for existing databases using SSDT and Bitbucket
- Implemented continuous integration pipelines with Azure DevOps
- Supported implementation of user stories (T-SQL and VBA) for existing database systems
Jochen R.
Last position:
Independent IT Consultant at Verti AG
- Project: Migration of large data sets
- Result: ETL route development with AWS Glue and Talend Open Studio
Olga M.
Last position:
External IT Consultant BI and DWH at Telefónica Deutschland
- Implement the BI solution and replace the old BI landscape
- Sub-project lead for Sales Bonus Plan: Extend the existing solution and migrate to Azure
- Sub-project lead for Cognos migration: Expand the existing data warehouse based on MS technologies
- Analyze business requirements and create the technical solution
- Expand the relational DWH database
- Develop the ETL processes (SSIS)
- Develop the multidimensional database (OLAP cubes/SSAS)
- Use of MS SQL Server 2016 (SSMS, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), MS SQL Server PDW, Oracle, Power BI, Delta Lake, Databricks, Synapse
Christian H.
Last position:
ZVEI - Central Association of the Electrical Industry
- Further development of Excel templates for the electrical industry
- Design and development of new analysis functions
- Extension of Excel templates for data analysis
- Use of Excel and VBA
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Statistics of experts using SSDT
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
27
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
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 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 SSDT
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.
SSDT 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%)
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Transportation (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Government and Administration (83%)
- Telecommunication (83%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Energy (67%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SSDT is
SQL Server Data Tools, often called SSDT, is the Visual Studio toolset for building and managing SQL Server databases as code. It helps teams define schema, compare changes, validate scripts, and package database projects in a controlled way. It is a fit for systems where database changes must stay traceable and repeatable.
Typical work
- Database project setup and maintenance
- Schema compare and deploy scripts
- Refactoring database objects with care
- CI/CD for SQL Server database changes
- Migration support for legacy databases
SSDT is used in product teams, internal business systems, and regulated environments where database structure matters as much as application code. In Germany, companies often bring in SSDT specialists when SQL Server work has to align with broader delivery teams.
Tooling around it
SSDT sits close to Visual Studio, SQL Server, T-SQL, and version control. Strong professionals know how to work with database projects, publish profiles, build validation, and deployment rules. They also understand how SSDT fits into release pipelines and how to avoid drift between source and target databases.
When to bring in help
Bring in SSDT expertise when database deployments are manual, unstable, or hard to review. It also helps when teams need to split a large schema into manageable projects, clean up old scripts, or make releases safer. Freelance specialists are useful for short platform fixes or for setting up a durable delivery process.
What strong specialists do
A strong SSDT specialist writes clear database project structures, keeps changes predictable, and protects data during deployment. They work carefully with dependencies, build errors, and merge conflicts. Good experts also explain tradeoffs in plain language so application and database teams stay aligned.
Good fit signals
- Schema changes are risky or inconsistent
- Database releases need review and repeatability
- Teams use SQL Server and Visual Studio
- Old scripts have become hard to trust
- Delivery depends on clean database versioning
Many companies in Germany want someone who can work remotely with the core team, then join on-site for planning or release support when needed. Clear communication in English is often enough, while German can help in local stakeholder discussions.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SSDT.
SSDT is used to manage SQL Server database changes as source-controlled projects. Teams use it for schema design, deployment scripts, validation, and release preparation. It is especially useful when the database must be treated like part of the application codebase.
Yes. SQL Server Data Tools is the full product name, while SSDT is the common abbreviation. Some people also refer to it through Visual Studio because that is where the workflow usually lives.
SSDT gives you a project-based way to manage database structure, compare environments, and publish changes more safely. Plain T-SQL scripts can work for small tasks, but they are harder to standardize when many objects and environments are involved. SSDT is often chosen when teams want repeatable releases and clearer change tracking.
A strong SSDT specialist usually knows SQL Server, T-SQL, database version control, and deployment pipelines. Experience with Visual Studio, schema compare, and release automation is also valuable. The best professionals understand how database work affects the application team and the release process.
The right level depends on the state of the database. A small cleanup or project setup may need a focused specialist, while a complex migration or pipeline redesign needs someone who has already handled dependencies, build failures, and deployment risk. For legacy SQL Server estates, depth matters more than a long résumé.
Yes, most SSDT work can be delivered remotely because the key tasks are project setup, schema work, and deployment design. On-site time can still help during discovery, release planning, or when teams need close coordination with local stakeholders in Germany. Many companies use a mix of both.
Look for clean database project structure, safe deployment behavior, and clear handling of schema changes. A strong SSDT specialist should be able to explain how they manage drift, build validation, and environment differences. Ask for examples of SQL Server projects rather than generic tool claims.
SSDT is a good fit when database changes keep breaking releases, scripts are hard to review, or teams need a reliable path from source to production. It also helps when multiple specialists touch the same schema and consistency becomes a problem. In those cases, the project model brings order to the process.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 734 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (100%), and Transportation (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SSDT in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Product Development (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SSDT
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