Unix Experts in Switzerland
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Mike B.
Last position:
Freelance UX-Researcher, Designer at Bodensee Schiffsbetriebe; Labhard-Medien
- UX research, UX concept development, and UX design for an AI dialogue system with information on events, locations, public transport timetables, and special trips. Observations, remote user tests, session recordings, analytics evaluations, RapidUserTests, prototyping, etc., using Figma/Figma Make, Claude Design, and OpenAI Codex (Design)
Detlef W.
Last position:
Sourcing Manager at BEDAG Informatik AG
- Solely responsible for managing procurement operations
- WTO tenders in an open procedure
- Invitation process
- Direct call-offs and mini-tenders from framework contracts
- Simap.ch, SuisseOffer.ch, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft 365 applications
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Philipp S.
Last position:
Equity Portfolio Manager - Digital Wealth Management at Interactive Brokers LLC
- Solely responsible for two portfolios totaling USD 1 million with an average monthly performance of 2%
- Responsible for the investment strategy, specializing in US equities and ETFs (exchanges: NASDAQ and NYSE)
- Market, trend, data, and technical chart analysis
- Risk management – diversification, daily/weekly risk mitigation measures (rebalancing) to ensure optimal portfolio profitability
Roland A.
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Max R.
Last position:
ICT Solution Architect Senior at ewb, Energy, Water
- Questioning and discussion of technical requirements and coordination with the team
- Contributing to objectives of the Digital Transformation Services unit and implementation of objectives
- Analyzing, specifying, updating and delivering architecture models to implement digital solutions in line with business, data infrastructure and requirements
- Selecting suitable technical options for application design considering interoperability, reversibility, scalability, usability, accessibility and security and optimizing cost/quality ratio
- Creating and maintaining concept documents, architecture models and other technical documentation
- Reviewing services to be provided and other documents for solution development
- Collaborating with IT enterprise architect, business analyst, project manager, developers, testers and process owner in design and documentation of technical specifications for new and further developments
- Communicating and supporting concepts to relevant stakeholders
- Participating in enterprise architecture activities and ensuring compliance with principles, standards and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with defined design at application, solution and enterprise level
- Developing and testing existing and new solutions as required
- Supporting and guiding development teams in implementation of new projects or maintenance of existing products, assuming product manager role if required
- Establishing and ensuring best practice in implementation, documentation, testing and packaging for distribution
- Contributing to handling of reported incidents and requests assigned to third level support and follow-up actions as required
Peter S.
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
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
Michael T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Developer, Business Analyst at Swiss Army, Federal Office for Informatics
- Maintained PeopleSoft HCM 9.2/Tools 9.59.08 for batch and interface programs
- Used Application Designer, Application Engine/Packages, PeopleCode
- Developed BI/Excel reporting and proof of concept
- Performed business analysis, SQL reports and documentation
Stefan L.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup
Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries
Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant
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
Kalin S.
Last position:
Sr Data Engineer / Architect at Samsung Logistics
- Architected and implemented a structured three-layer enterprise data warehouse model in Azure, establishing a robust and scalable data environment.
- Migrated legacy stored procedures to streamlined Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines, enhancing data processing efficiency.
- Introduced comprehensive Git-based source control, ensuring rigorous version management and collaborative development practices.
- Established automated data quality frameworks with proactive monitoring and alerting, significantly improving data integrity and reliability.
- Spearheaded the design of an enterprise data model, enabling a self-service BI environment that empowered business teams with advanced analytics capabilities.
- Developed and delivered insightful dashboards and reports in Power BI, transforming raw data into actionable business insights.
- Technologies: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure, MS-SQL, DataVault 2.0, Git, Power BI, data quality automation, Agile/Scrum, data modeling, self-service BI, stakeholder management.
Christoph W.
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
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Statistics of experts using Unix
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
62%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
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.
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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.
Unix 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 (92%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Professional Services (63%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Government and Administration (54%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Insurance (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Unix foundations
Unix is a family of multiuser, multitasking operating systems built around portable tools, permissions and composable commands. The name is also written UNIX and often describes commercial systems such as IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris and HP-UX, alongside BSD variants. Its design still shapes modern infrastructure.
Systems and workloads
Unix supports reliable workloads where process control, networking, storage and security matter. Companies use it for transaction processing, telecom services, scientific computing, financial systems, manufacturing platforms and long-running enterprise applications. It is often embedded in environments that demand predictable operations rather than frequent platform changes.
Tools and ecosystem
Strong Unix work combines the operating system with shell scripting, POSIX utilities, TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, filesystems and access controls. Specialists may also work with C, Perl, Python, SQL, cron, system logging, package managers and configuration tools. Experience with Linux or BSD can help, but platform-specific commands and administration practices still matter.
When expertise matters
Companies often bring in freelance Unix specialists during migrations, incidents, audits and infrastructure changes. Typical assignments include:
- Automate recurring operations with shell scripts and scheduled jobs
- Analyse performance, processes, storage and network behaviour
- Harden access, services and system configurations
- Move workloads from Solaris, AIX or HP-UX to a suitable target
Choosing a specialist
Look for professionals who can explain operational decisions, not only list commands. They should be comfortable tracing failures across applications, networks and operating-system services, and should document changes clearly. For Swiss organisations, remote work can be effective when access procedures and escalation paths are agreed; on-site support may help with restricted environments or physical infrastructure.
Project outcomes
A Unix assignment should produce more than a repaired server. Useful deliverables include repeatable scripts, tested migration plans, capacity findings, hardened configurations, runbooks and clear handover notes. Ask for evidence of work on the relevant Unix family, because knowledge of one platform does not guarantee fluency across AIX, Solaris, HP-UX and BSD.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Unix.
Unix is used for dependable enterprise systems, telecom platforms, financial workloads, scientific applications and specialised infrastructure. A freelancer may maintain existing services, automate operations, improve security or prepare a migration to another operating system.
Unix and Linux share many command-line and POSIX concepts, but they are separate operating-system families with different vendors, tools and support models. Windows Server offers a different administration model and application ecosystem, so the right choice depends on workload compatibility, operational controls and existing skills.
A strong Unix specialist often brings shell scripting, networking, storage, SSH, access control and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of C, Python, Perl, SQL, databases, monitoring and configuration management is useful when the operating system supports a wider application stack.
The required depth depends on the risk and platform scope. A Unix freelancer handling a production migration or critical incident should have direct experience with the relevant family, while routine scripting may suit someone with focused operational practice and strong documentation habits.
Yes, Unix work can often be completed remotely through controlled access, secure communication and well-defined change procedures. On-site collaboration may still be useful for restricted networks, hardware-dependent systems or teams that need close handover in Switzerland.
A Unix migration plan should map applications, interfaces, users, permissions, scheduled tasks, storage and network dependencies. It should also define compatibility tests, rollback steps, data protection measures and a supported operating model after cutover.
Ask a Unix freelancer to describe a comparable incident, migration or automation task and the reasoning behind the solution. Look for careful change control, practical diagnostics, security awareness, clear runbooks and the ability to explain trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
UNIX is the formal trademarked name associated with systems that meet the relevant certification requirements, while Unix is commonly used as a broader spelling for the family and its design tradition. In a project discussion, confirm the exact platform, such as AIX, Solaris, HP-UX or a BSD system, because commands and administration details vary.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 890 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects, 62% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects are German (96%), English (96%), and French (63%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Professional Services (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Unix in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (79%), and Product Development (75%).
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