Skip to main content
🇩🇪GDPR-compliant
Find the perfect

.NET Developers in Germany

in minutes from 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.

Bring in .NET specialists for ASP.NET Core APIs, Azure cloud services, and modern C# backend work. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

Meet FRATCH .NET Developers in Germany

Verified expert

Karen M.

View profile

Senior .NET Backend Engineer | Applied AI | Agentic Systems, RAG & Distributed Architecture

Munich
Karen M.

Last position:

Personal AI Engineering Project — Croky AI at Crocky AI

Product:

  • Built a production-ready AI platform for generating brand-aware marketing images and videos from product data, user requirements, and uploaded media.
  • Own the platform architecture, technical roadmap, API design, security, deployment workflow, operational reliability, and model-provider strategy.
  • Developed the core platform in .NET and built supporting AI and workflow prototypes in Python, applying language-independent API contracts and structured interfaces between services and model providers.
  • Implemented reliable background processing with RabbitMQ, persisted workflow state, idempotent handling, retries, failure recovery, logging, secure storage, authorization, and credit accounting.
  • Made pragmatic build-versus-buy and model-routing decisions based on reliability, latency, cost, and maintainability rather than novelty.

Agent Orchestration & RAG Systems

  • Built and compared agent workflows using Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, and LangChain, including tool use, conditional routing, clarification steps, state management, and hand-offs between agents.
  • Implemented reusable .NET components for agents, prompts, tools, model providers, structured responses, and retrieval with pyvector, making it easier to change AI providers without rewriting the core workflow.
Verified expert

Oleg O.

View profile

Senior Software Architect C#/.NET | BI, Data & AI Integration

Nuremberg
Oleg O.

Last position:

Senior Software Developer / BI Integration Developer Power BI, C# at Telecommunications

Embedded Analytics & AI-assisted BI

Design and development of an integrated analytics solution based on ASP.NET Core, Power BI Embedded, and LLM services to provide context-based business information.

Development of an AI agent with Function/Tool Calling for the secure orchestration of REST APIs, SQL data sources, and technical services within defined business processes.

Building automated BI workflows including workspace management, deployment processes, and scheduled refresh via the Power BI REST API.

Implementation of secure service-to-service communication with Microsoft Entra ID and Service Principal, and integration into existing enterprise system landscapes.

Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#/.NET, Power BI Embedded, Power BI REST API, LLM API, AI Agents, Function/Tool Calling, Entra ID

Verified expert

Saqib J.

View profile

Senior Solution & Software Architect · Interim IT Lead · AI/Agentic AI, Cloud, .NET

Erlensee
Saqib J.

Last position:

AI Developer / AI Engineer (Lead) at KOM4TEC GmbH

  • Conceptual design and implementation of modular AI assistants for sales and business processes in the Microsoft ecosystem (Agentic AI, Copilot extensions)
  • Frontend architecture and development with React + TypeScript for embedded chat and assistant surfaces (streaming UI, hooks, React Query, OpenAPI clients)
  • Enterprise-level agent development: reusable skill/agent library, MCP server, review and compliance gates
  • LLM integration into the user experience: Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI, tool use, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, guardrails
  • Architecture and code review consulting as well as mentoring in the AI development team
  • Integration with Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, and Azure services
  • Technologies: React, TypeScript, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, MCP, RAG, Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, Azure
Verified expert

Jorge N.

View profile

Senior AI Engineer | Backend Developer C#/.NET | RAG, LLM Integration, Semantic Kernel | Azure, GCP, AWS

Berlin
Jorge N.

Last position:

Senior Developer at SafeXSmart KI Solutions UG

AI Platform Backend – Senior Developer

Brought in to design and build a backend for an AI platform from scratch, including multi-provider LLM orchestration and real-time infrastructure for AI influencer personas at scale.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Architecture and implementation of a multi-LLM orchestration layer with Semantic Kernel to integrate GPT-4 and other providers for core platform logic and AI influencer personas, reducing model-switching overhead by abstracting provider APIs behind a single interface.
  • Design and development of a backend from scratch in C# / .NET 10, including domain modeling with DDD, a versioned RESTful API layer, and cloud infrastructure setup on Azure.
  • Built a real-time chat infrastructure with Server-Sent Events (SSE), message persistence, and delivery guarantees for live operation of AI influencer personas at scale.
  • Developed a media management service with integration of cloud object storage for upload and retrieval of influencer-generated content.
  • Created an integration and unit test suite with data seeding for reliable regression testing across all core platform flows, significantly reducing production error rates.

Tools and technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, TypeScript, MySQL, Semantic Kernel, EF Core, Minimal APIs, LLM Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Agentic AI, Generative AI, AI-Assisted Engineering, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, OpenAI API, Ollama, Redis, Azure, Azure Container Apps, Azure Database for MySQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Clean Architecture, Vertical Slice Architecture, CQRS, Domain-Driven Design, REST API, xUnit, Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Jira, Confluence, Scrum

Verified expert

Thomas G.

View profile

Senior .NET / Cloud Engineer

Dortmund
Thomas G.

Last position:

Senior .NET / Cloud Engineer at Freelance

Building an observability and alerting solution for Business Central Job Queue Monitoring

  • Built a central monitoring solution to monitor the Business Central Job Queue in a multi-organization environment in Azure DevOps
  • Integrated Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics for the structured collection and analysis of job runtimes and error events
  • Developed KQL queries for targeted analysis of failed jobs and detection of error patterns
  • Connected Grafana and Power BI to visualize operational metrics and job statuses in real time
  • Implemented an automated alerting workflow with Power Automate – an email notification is triggered immediately when a job fails
  • Ensured transparency into the status of productive background processes during ongoing operations

Result: Full transparency into failed Business Central jobs · Significant reduction in response time through automated email alerting · Stable foundation for the proactive operation of productive background processes

Technologies: Azure DevOps | Application Insights | Log Analytics | KQL | Grafana | Power Automate | Power BI | Business Central | Azure Monitor

Verified expert

Stefan K.

View profile

C# .NET/WPF Developer

Halle (Saale)
Stefan K.

Last position:

C# .NET/WPF Developer at Hessische Zentrale für Datenverarbeitung

  • Redevelopment of outdated software used in Hessian schools in C# .NET/WPF
  • Understanding and analysis of old Delphi and Visual Basic 6 source code
  • Use of Visual Studio 2022 as IDE
  • Team collaboration through pull requests and version control with Git/SourceTree
  • Project management with proprietary wiki software and Open Project
  • TechStack: C#, .NET 8.0, WPF, Visual Studio 22, Delphi, Visual Basic 6, LDAP, Active Directory, FTP, SMB, Git, SourceTree
  • Workflow: pull requests, Open Project, weeklies, weekly meetings, dynamic communication
Verified expert

Andreas G.

View profile

Senior Fullstack Developer · .NET & Angular · AI Integration · Cloud · DevOps

Erkrath
Andreas G.

Last position:

Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider

  • Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
  • Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
  • Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
  • Technical feature design for assigned tasks
  • Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
  • Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
  • Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning

Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.

Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama

Verified expert

Daniel F.

View profile

Senior Delphi / C# Developer

Kürnbach
Daniel F.

Last position:

Senior Delphi / C# Developer at Mazda Motors Europe

  • Maintenance and enhancement of the DMS (Dealer Management System) developed by Mazda, as well as external interfaces to various third-party systems
  • Management of service orders and provision of central components such as customer and vehicle management
  • System design and further development/maintenance of the Delphi application using a Firebird database
  • Creation and maintenance of SOAP/REST-based interfaces
  • Technologies: Delphi, C#, .Net, SOAP, REST, Firebird, OAuth, Jira, DUnitX, Git
Verified expert

Michael T.

View profile

Freelance Software Engineer .NET C#

Hambrücken
Michael T.

Last position:

Development of an app for displaying sheet music at Freelance Software Developer

  • Industry: Digital music solutions
  • Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android, GitLab, PlantUML
Verified expert

Manuel K.

View profile

Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer

Iserlohn
Manuel K.

Last position:

.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects

  • DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
  • E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.

Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#

Verified expert

Tobias E.

View profile

C# Fullstack Developer / Scrum Master / Product Owner Cloud Services / Product Owner Infrastructure & Core Services / Head of

Geiselhöring
Tobias E.

Last position:

C# Fullstack Developer / Scrum Master / Product Owner Cloud Services / Product Owner Infrastructure & Core Services / Head of at TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen SE & Co. KG

  • Many years of work in different roles within the MES product area, with technical development, agile leadership, and strategic product responsibility for key MES components.
  • As C# Fullstack Developer / Scrum Master (2018–2020): further development of a programming system for laser machines, introduction and moderation of Scrum processes, quality assurance through automated tests and documentation.
  • As Product Owner Cloud Services (2019–2020): leadership of two AWS-based cloud services for providing laser data and legal documents, definition of the product vision, backlog maintenance, and stakeholder communication.
  • As Product Owner Infrastructure & Core Services / Head of DevOps / Product Security (2020–2025): responsibility for core MES components such as Service Orchestrator, Licensing Service, IAM, and AppLauncher, building and maintaining Azure DevOps pipelines for over 70 components, and introducing security standards (CRA).
  • Company-wide contact for Azure DevOps and largely responsible for its introduction.
  • Standardized versioning of all components.
  • Structuring of CI/CD and release pipelines.
  • Building an agent scale set with special software configuration.
  • Connecting Azure DevOps with ServiceNow.
  • Standardizing the integration of security tools such as SonarCloud, Dependency Track, and digital signing.
  • Technologies & tools: .NET (C#, 4.8 / Core 3.x / 8), WPF, WCF, REST, OData, JSON, DevExpress, Duende IDP, Azure DevOps, AWS, PowerBI, SonarCloud, Dependency Track, Visual Studio Pro.
  • Method: Scrum.
  • Project language: German / English.
Verified expert

Lutz E.

View profile

Software Engineer Full-Stack (React/Next.js, TypeScript, C#/.NET, Python, Node.js)

Solingen
Lutz E.

Last position:

Freelance Software Developer – GoPro MultiCam Control via COHN at Plutos Company UG

  • Development of a pilot system to control and monitor multiple GoPro cameras
  • Implementation of start, stop, status, media, download, and diagnostic functions via COHN endpoints
  • Realization of camera detection, single and group control, as well as stable session/keep-alive logic
  • Setup of a download pipeline with queue, retry handling, and temporary files
  • Consistent session, folder, and file naming for multi-camera recordings
  • Integration of provisioning, certificates, and network operations
Verified expert

Jens S.

View profile

Software Developer for C, C++, C++/CLI and C#

Herten
Jens S.

Last position:

Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering

  • Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
  • Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
  • Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
  • Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
  • Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
  • Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
  • VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
  • Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT

Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP

Verified expert

Marina K.

View profile

Software Developer | C# | AWS Cloud

Berlin
Marina K.

Last position:

Independent Software Developer at LILARAUM

  • Independently designed, developed, published, and maintained mobile games for iOS and Android.
  • Implemented application architecture, gameplay systems, UI, monetization, analytics, and platform integrations.
  • Managed the complete release lifecycle, including testing, store publication, production monitoring, and iterative improvements based on analytics.

Discover over 15,000 top freelancers

.NET Developers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

.NET Developers in Germany have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.2 years

.NET Developers in Germany stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

.NET Developers in Germany have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

.NET Developers in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation

.NET Developers in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

.NET Developers in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

95%

95% of .NET Developers in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

64%

64% of .NET Developers in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

5%

5% of .NET Developers in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

.NET Developers in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

.NET Developers in Germany most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of .NET Developers in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
4% of .NET Developers in Germany charge less than €560 per day.
18% of .NET Developers in Germany charge between €560 and €640 per day.
18% of .NET Developers in Germany charge between €640 and €720 per day.
29% of .NET Developers in Germany charge between €720 and €800 per day.
21% of .NET Developers in Germany charge between €800 and €880 per day.
11% of .NET Developers in Germany charge €880 or more per day.
<€560 €560-​640 €640-​720 €720-​800 €800-​880 €880+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role 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 for .NET Developers in Germany

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

800
600
400
200
Rate comparison chart
Daily rate avg. 720 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

800
600
400
200
Rate comparison chart
Median rate 720 €

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 26 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

.NET Developers 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 (93%)
  • Manufacturing (62%)
  • Transportation (52%)
  • Automotive (45%)
  • Banking and Finance (41%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Education (34%)
  • Energy (31%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the role

What they build

.NET Developers design and ship business software in C# and the wider .NET stack. They build APIs, web apps, backend services, integrations, and internal tools that have to be stable, maintainable, and easy to extend.

  • ASP.NET Core web applications and REST APIs
  • Background services, worker processes, and message-driven components
  • Integrations with ERP, CRM, payment, identity, and data platforms
  • Refactoring, bug fixes, and performance improvements

Core skills

Strong .NET Developers understand object-oriented design, dependency injection, testing, and clean architecture. They write readable code, handle edge cases, and work well with product teams, QA, and operations.

Typical skills include C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, LINQ, REST, JWT, and Git. Many also know Azure, Docker, and message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus.

Where they fit

Companies bring in freelance .NET Developers when a product team needs extra delivery capacity, a legacy system needs modernization, or a new service must be built without adding permanent headcount. They are also useful for short, focused assignments such as API design, migration work, or release support.

In Germany, they often support software teams in industry, manufacturing, logistics, finance, insurance, and B2B SaaS. On-site work can help when stakeholders are local and requirements change quickly, while remote collaboration works well for development, code reviews, and handover.

What good looks like

A strong .NET Developer does more than write code. They ask the right questions, document important decisions, and keep the codebase easy for the next engineer to maintain.

  • Delivers working software that fits existing architecture
  • Writes tests and handles deployment concerns early
  • Communicates clearly about trade-offs and risks
  • Spots weak points in performance, security, or data handling

Typical specialisms

Many projects need a specific kind of .NET expertise. Some freelancers focus on backend development and APIs. Others are stronger in enterprise applications, cloud migration, or maintenance of older .NET Framework systems that still support critical business processes.

The right profile depends on your stack. A C# developer with ASP.NET Core experience may be ideal for a new product, while a software engineer with deep integration and database skills is better for complex enterprise environments.

Why companies hire freelance

Freelance .NET Developers make sense when time matters or the need is temporary. They can step into an existing team, take ownership of a clear work package, and deliver without a long hiring process.

This is especially useful for release peaks, migration projects, urgent bug fixing, proof-of-concept work, and team gaps after internal staff move on. The best freelancers adapt quickly to your coding standards, ticket process, and review flow without slowing the team down.

Published on:
FRATCH GPT

FRATCH GPT delivers freelancer proposals with clear reasoning and transparent pricing in minutes, helping your hiring department quickly and compliantly find the best talent.

Give it a try:

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about .NET Developers.

A .NET Developer builds or improves software in the .NET ecosystem, usually with C# and ASP.NET Core. That can include APIs, web apps, backend services, integrations, database work, and bug fixing. In many projects, the work also covers testing, deployment support, and cleanup of legacy code.

Look for solid C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL, and Git skills first. Good candidates also understand testing, dependency injection, REST APIs, and how to work with cloud services such as Azure. If your system is older, experience with .NET Framework and migration work can matter just as much.

Not always, but the roles overlap a lot. A .NET Developer usually works in the Microsoft stack and often focuses on backend services, business applications, and integrations. A C# developer may be narrower in language focus, while a software engineer can be broader and cover more stacks or system design work.

A freelancer is a good fit when you have a defined scope, a deadline, or a temporary gap in the team. That includes migration projects, release support, feature spikes, or urgent maintenance work. If you need speed and flexibility more than long-term team growth, a freelancer is often the better choice.

Both models work well, depending on the project. A .NET Developer can usually handle development, reviews, and most coordination remotely if requirements are clear and the team works well with tickets and code reviews. On-site time can help when the project involves local stakeholders, workshop-heavy discovery, or sensitive handovers.

Expect working code, clear commits, and documentation for important decisions. A .NET Developer should also provide test coverage where it matters, help with deployment steps, and leave the system in a maintainable state. For larger projects, API contracts, migration plans, and handover notes are often part of the delivery.

Ask for examples of similar systems, not just a list of technologies. A strong .NET programmer can explain how they structured a solution, handled database access, tested critical paths, and reduced technical debt. Code review habits, communication style, and the ability to talk about trade-offs are strong quality signals.

In Germany, .NET Developers often support teams in manufacturing, logistics, finance, insurance, and B2B software. These companies usually need reliable backend systems, integrations, and tools that fit existing enterprise landscapes. The best freelancers can work with both technical teams and business stakeholders without losing detail.

The average hourly rate for .NET Developers in Germany is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 720 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as .NET Developers in Germany, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as .NET Developers in Germany have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as .NET Developers in Germany are German (100%), English (97%), and Spanish (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as .NET Developers in Germany are Information Technology (93%), Manufacturing (62%), and Transportation (52%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as .NET Developers in Germany are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (97%), and Project Management (59%).

FRATCH .NET Developers main locations

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

Request a free demo

Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.

Contact form

Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!

FRATCH CEO avatar

Philipp Thomaschewski

FRATCH CEO

LinkedInFRATCH