
Sybase Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Sybase
Walter S.
Last position:
Territory Service Manager Red Hat Consulting at Major German Engineering and Technology Multinational Company
- Migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, 40+ workstreams / projects in parallel (Small- to Medium Sized VM Operators / Critical Factory Workload Owners / Large-Scale Data Center Operators)
Michael G.
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Christian S.
Last position:
IT Consultant Business Intelligence at Austrian Airlines
- Migration of the AMOS reporting system from Sybase to PostgreSQL
- Revising SQL statements, Framework Manager models and reports
- Migration of the Cognos environment from version 11 to 12
- Tools used: Cognos 11, Cognos 12
Michael H.
Last position:
Interim Lead Developer DWH at Insurance
- Technical leadership of the development for a near real-time data warehouse of an insurance company
- Ensure stable operation
- Analyze and fix errors for ongoing operations
- Optimize and tune SQL queries and ETL jobs
- Revise scheduling in Automic (UC4)
- Coordinate with business units and external clients for further developments
- Data modeling and programming for sales management
- Tune PostgreSQL queries and functions for balance data queries
- Create hotfixes and releases
- Plan and coordinate deployments
- Execute test runs and analyze the results
- Handover activities to internal teams
Monji M.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at AMA Wien
IT concept
Implementation
Estimation
Design
Installation
Oracle APEX applications for farmers in Austria to register their products and get subsidies.
Implement new applications or adapt existing applications according to customer requirements (CR)
Fix bugs
Update data in the database
Install applications
Technologies/methods used: Oracle DB, PL/SQL, DM, Oracle Apex, JavaScript, CSS, OpenLayers, GIT
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Statistics of experts using Sybase
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years

Position duration
3.2 years

Positions per freelancer
23

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Automotive

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
25%

Certifications per freelancer
9

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using Sybase
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 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Sybase experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Information Technology (83%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Retail (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Sybase at a glance
Sybase is the former product and vendor name associated with enterprise database systems now maintained within SAP’s portfolio. SAP ASE, formerly Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, supports transactional workloads where predictable performance, security and dependable operations matter. Sybase IQ is designed for analytical workloads and column-based data processing.
Systems and applications
Sybase appears in long-running business systems that process financial records, insurance data, logistics events and public-sector information. It also remains relevant in PowerBuilder applications, data warehouses and integrations that connect established databases with newer services.
- Maintain SAP ASE databases and stored procedures
- Tune transactional and analytical SQL workloads
- Modernize PowerBuilder applications and interfaces
- Connect legacy systems with APIs and migration targets
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists understand Transact-SQL, database schemas, indexing, replication and backup strategies. Depending on the environment, they work with SAP ASE, Sybase IQ, PowerBuilder, Open Client, JDBC, ODBC and Linux or Unix operations. They may also support ETL workflows, reporting tools and surrounding application code.
When freelance support helps
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a critical Sybase environment needs an upgrade, performance review or carefully controlled change. External specialists are also useful during migrations to SAP HANA, other relational databases or cloud services, especially when undocumented business rules are embedded in stored procedures and legacy applications.
- Diagnose slow queries, locks and capacity issues
- Plan database upgrades and migration stages
- Document complex schemas and operational procedures
- Stabilize production releases and data transfers
Collaboration in Austria
Projects in Austria often involve established systems that cannot be interrupted for long. A capable professional can work remotely with secure access, clear release procedures and scheduled maintenance windows, while on-site collaboration may help with sensitive infrastructure or workshops. German communication can be valuable for local stakeholders, alongside precise technical English.
What strong experts deliver
The best professionals combine SQL depth with an understanding of the business processes behind the data. They test changes against realistic workloads, explain operational risks clearly and leave maintainable documentation. Look for evidence of successful troubleshooting, controlled migrations, recovery planning and cooperation with application, infrastructure and security teams.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Sybase — answered in short.
Sybase is mainly used for enterprise transaction processing, analytical databases and established business applications. SAP ASE supports operational workloads, while Sybase IQ is suited to analytics and reporting. PowerBuilder applications are another common part of the ecosystem.
Sybase shares core relational database concepts with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, including SQL, stored procedures, indexing and transaction control. The right choice depends on existing applications, migration risk, licensing, operational skills and workload behavior. A specialist should assess the current system before recommending replacement.
A strong Sybase freelancer usually understands Transact-SQL, database administration, replication, backup and recovery, and performance tuning. PowerBuilder, Java connectivity, ETL, Linux or Unix operations and cloud migration skills can also be important when the database supports a wider legacy system.
The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the work. A routine query review may need focused database expertise, while a production migration or recovery redesign calls for a professional who has handled comparable SAP ASE or Sybase IQ environments. Ask for concrete examples of similar systems and outcomes.
Yes, many Sybase tasks can be completed remotely through controlled access, monitoring and documented release procedures. On-site work may still help when systems are isolated, sensitive or closely tied to local infrastructure. Agree on access rules, maintenance windows and communication language before work begins.
A company should review Sybase modernization when support constraints, hardware limits, security requirements or integration needs make the current setup difficult to operate. Modernization can mean an upgrade, a phased migration or a replacement of selected application components. The safest path starts with dependency and data-flow mapping.
Ask how the professional would inspect query plans, locking, indexing, replication and recovery before changing production. Good specialists explain trade-offs, test with representative workloads and provide rollback plans and documentation. References from comparable transactional or analytical systems are useful evidence.
Sybase systems are often connected to long-lived PowerBuilder applications, custom stored procedures and undocumented business rules. A change to the database can therefore affect screens, reports, integrations and operational processes. The right professional traces these dependencies before refactoring or migrating.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 935 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 25% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (83%), Information Technology (83%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Business Intelligence (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Sybase
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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