SSDT Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SSDT
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.
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
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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, commonly called SSDT, is Microsoft’s development toolkit for designing, versioning and deploying SQL Server databases. It integrates database projects into Visual Studio, allowing schemas, programmable objects and deployment settings to be managed as source-controlled code. SSDT supports repeatable database delivery instead of manual changes in production.
What it builds
SSDT is used for transactional databases, reporting environments, data warehouses and analytics solutions built on Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL. A database project can include tables, views, stored procedures, functions, security definitions and post-deployment scripts. It also supports SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services and Analysis Services projects through related Visual Studio extensions.
- Create and maintain SQL Server database projects
- Generate DACPAC packages for controlled deployments
- Validate schema dependencies before release
- Connect database changes to application delivery pipelines
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong SSDT specialists work across Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio and Azure Data Studio, choosing each tool for the right task. They use Git or another source-control system for change history and review. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and comparable CI/CD services can build projects, run tests and publish DACPACs to SQL Server or Azure SQL.
When companies need expertise
Freelance support is useful when a database has grown through manual edits, releases are difficult to reproduce or a migration to Azure SQL needs tighter control. Companies also bring in specialists for refactoring complex schemas, establishing branching rules, reviewing deployment risks or connecting database delivery with application releases. In Germany, remote collaboration is often practical, while on-site workshops may help with legacy systems and stakeholder alignment.
Skills beyond SSDT
The best professionals understand relational modelling, T-SQL, indexing, query plans, permissions and backup strategies. They can distinguish a safe schema change from one that could lock tables, break dependencies or cause data loss. Experience with DACPAC publish profiles, pre- and post-deployment scripts, automated testing and rollback planning makes their work dependable.
Choosing a strong professional
Ask for examples of database projects moved from manual deployment to source-controlled delivery. A capable specialist explains how they handle data migrations, drift between environments, secrets, compatibility levels and failed releases. They should also communicate clearly with application teams, analysts and operations staff, document decisions and leave behind pipelines and project structures that the internal team can maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SSDT.
SSDT is used to develop, version and deploy SQL Server database structures as source-controlled projects. It covers objects such as tables, views, stored procedures and functions, and can produce DACPAC packages for repeatable releases.
SQL Server Data Tools focuses on database development, project files, validation and automated deployment. SQL Server Management Studio is primarily an administration and query tool, so many teams use both rather than treating them as direct alternatives.
A strong SSDT specialist usually brings T-SQL, relational modelling, indexing and query-performance knowledge. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Azure SQL, DACPAC publishing and safe data-migration scripts is also valuable.
A small database project may need a professional who can structure a database project and establish a reliable deployment process. Larger or legacy environments require deeper SSDT knowledge, especially for schema drift, data-preserving migrations, dependencies and release recovery.
Yes. SSDT work is well suited to remote collaboration when repositories, environments and deployment permissions are organised clearly. On-site sessions can still help when teams need to inspect legacy databases, align German-language stakeholders or resolve access constraints.
SSDT supports database projects targeting Azure SQL as well as SQL Server, with attention to compatibility levels and service-specific features. A specialist should check unsupported objects, deployment settings and security requirements before moving a project between environments.
Review whether the professional uses source control, validates dependencies and separates schema changes from data migrations. Good SSDT work includes tested pipelines, clear publish profiles, controlled permissions, documented recovery steps and no reliance on unexplained manual production edits.
A common SQL Server Data Tools risk is treating every schema difference as safe to publish. Changes that rebuild large tables, alter data types or remove objects can cause downtime or data loss, so specialists should review generated deployment scripts and plan data movement separately.
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
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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