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About the role
What they build
Software Developers turn product needs into working software. They write clean code, connect systems, fix defects, and keep applications stable as they grow. Typical work includes:
- New features for web, mobile, desktop, or internal tools
- API and database integration
- Bug fixing, refactoring, and performance work
- Test automation and release support
- Ongoing maintenance and technical handover
Core skills
A strong software developer understands more than one language or framework and can work across the full delivery chain. Companies usually look for solid engineering habits, not just syntax knowledge.
- JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, or similar stacks
- REST APIs, microservices, SQL, and version control
- Testing, debugging, and code reviews
- CI/CD, cloud platforms, and container basics
- Clear documentation and structured problem solving
Common projects
Freelance software developers are often brought in for new product builds, legacy modernisation, internal platform work, or urgent rescue tasks. In Austria, that can mean support for industrial systems, SaaS products, finance tools, logistics software, or custom business applications. They are a good fit when your in-house team needs extra delivery capacity or specialist knowledge for a specific stack.
When to hire
Bring in a freelancer when you need to move quickly, cover a gap, or add expertise for a defined scope. A freelance software developer is useful for short product phases, migration work, API projects, or backlog cleanup. They also help when the task is important but not ready for a permanent hire, or when you want a senior engineer to pair with an internal team.
What good looks like
Strong developers do not just write code. They ask the right questions, understand business goals, and make sensible trade-offs.
- They break down tasks clearly and estimate realistically
- They keep the codebase readable and maintainable
- They communicate blockers early
- They work well with product, design, QA, and operations
- They leave behind stable software and useful documentation
Working with teams
A freelance developer can work remotely or on-site, depending on the project and the level of access needed. In Austria, many companies want smooth collaboration in English, while German is often helpful for day-to-day communication and stakeholder alignment. Good freelancers adapt quickly to your tools, meeting style, and release process, so they can contribute without slowing the team down.
Meet FRATCH Software Developers
Burak Elalmis
Senior Developer (Freelancer)
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Nürnberger Versicherung
Further development of an insurance quoting system
- Implementation and maintenance of rating logic for composite products (accident, property liability, business content) based on Java and FaktorIPS
- Implementation of actuarial rate revisions into product-specific calculation models
- Development and refactoring of backend components as well as web UI components
- Creation and maintenance of test tables and automated premium tests for quality assurance
- Code reviews and active participation in quality assurance during the development process
- Production support and bug fixing in live operation
Alexander Hartinger
Software Developer
Last position:
Software Developer at SpiraTec AG
- Developed modular applications for an industrial chemical plant to optimize internal processes
- Technologies: .NET 10, Blazor WebAssembly, C#, Azure SQL, Syncfusion
- Built frontend components with Blazor WASM
- Backend logic in C#
- Database design in Azure SQL
- Implemented modular software architecture
- Extended existing systems
Christoph Quereser
IT Consultant with Focus on Business Process Optimization
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
John Ampia-Addison
Senior DevOps Engineer
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Matthias K.
Business Architect
Last position:
Business Architect at E5GTEC
- Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
- Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
- Communication with PLCs
- Microservice architecture
- Unified architecture
- AI-based evaluations of sensor data
- Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
Mubin Içyer
Software Engineer, Freelancer
Last position:
Software Engineer, Freelancer at Siemens-Linz
- Designed and implemented simulation software for electrical power systems, focusing on dynamic element interaction and user interface optimization using C++, wxWidgets, Windows, and Visual Studio.
Michael Lechthaler
Software Developer
Last position:
Software Developer at ProjektPro GmbH
- Optimized the performance of a large FileMaker solution
- Optimized performance in cloud and on-premise solutions
- Optimized the REST API
- Bug fixing and documentation
- Part of a large Scrum team
Manuel Merzinger
Software Developer | Agile Coach | Digitalization Expert
Last position:
Azure Training
- Prepared and delivered a five-day seminar via Microsoft Teams
- Key topics: building, running, and managing Docker containers; Kubernetes cluster basics and Kubernetes networking basics; Terraform basics and best practices for Terraform environments in Azure
Attila Danics
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Research Data Evaluation
- Custom anonymized research data analyzer, providing insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and developed back- and frontend.
- Delivered end-to-end solution.
- Accelerated research timeline by 2 months.
Karl Forstner
Software / Data Engineer
Last position:
Automated development of processes for XML invoice formats at CIO.pro e.U.
- Automated reading and validation of XML invoice formats (e.g. ebInterface, UBL, EBOR)
- Structured transfer of data to an ERP system
- Implementation with .NET and C#
Philipp Himmelfreundpointner
Senior Software Engineer
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at ÖV Ticketshop GmbH
Worked on the national ticketing platform of ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) with over 200 engineers across multiple teams. Initially led the in-house migration of a third-party coupon management system under tight deadlines, delivering a full-stack solution successfully integrated into the enterprise environment. Subsequently maintained and evolved the system through continuous improvements.
Actively contributed to architectural evolution efforts, including the migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL, cloud adoption, introduction of Azure Service Bus, and the move toward a domain-driven, hexagonal architecture. Participated in the architecture board and platform standardization initiatives.
Initiated and led improvements to the internal documentation structure, enabling effective knowledge sharing across teams after several prior failed attempts. Served as Scrum Master, driving agile maturity within the team and fostering autonomy, collaboration, and smoother delivery through cross-team coordination and participation in organization-wide transformation circles.
Martin Haintz
AI | Software Development | Digitalization & Automation – Efficient, scalable & future-proof solutions
Last position:
Software Development & IT-Consulting at Self-Employed
Tech stack: Flutter/Dart, Unity3D, React, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Ollama, llama.cpp, LangChain, MCP, RAG, n8n, Node-Red, PlatformIO, Arduino, ESP, C, C++, Python/Django, NodeJS, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Postman, REST, WebSocket, Figma, Penpot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, VS Code, Android Studio, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Jira, Confluence, Traefik, Rclone, Authentik, pfSense, Cloudflare, Proxmox, MQTT
Previous projects:
n8n automation that reads incoming emails from an Office mailbox and routes them to stakeholders
FastMCP 2 server exposing internal services via REST API to an LLM
Terraform migration of cloud infrastructure with Azure VMs, network, blob, storage and cloud-init
Azure Pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and artifact management
Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare Tunnel integration with Docker container provisioning and backups
GitHub Actions CI/CD for Flutter app builds, testing, automated screenshots, and App Store deployment
Flutter app with SSO, local database, backend integration, BLE synchronization
GCP setup with Cloud DNS, App Engine, Cloud SQL
AWS environment with EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS
Workshops delivered on Docker, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare, DevOps, modern software development practices
Backend development with Python Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MQTT
SSO identity provider with OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, Cloudflare Tunnels, Authentik
Frank Welk
Software Development
Last position:
Software Development at REI and EMI
- Code reviews, bug fixes, and new code development in PL/SQL and Oracle Forms
- Upgraded the database version to Oracle 12/19 and migrated the Oracle Forms environment from client-server to web (6i → 12c)
- Resolved blocking sessions and implemented new workflow requirements
- Used PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, database triggers, batch files, and Java applications
- Redesigned screens based on Oracle Forms and client-side PL/SQL code
- Handled the business process of issuing and processing vouchers (REI = Reimbursement; EMI = Emission), including billing with acceptance partners
- Agile development based on SCRUM with monthly sprints and weekly meetings
Mario Murrent
Software Engineer
Last position:
Software Engineer at Labuniq GmbH
- Role: Software Engineer
- Tasks: Full stack development
- Technologies: NodeJS, TypeScript, LESS, Redis, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Git
Sebastian H
Software Engineer
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
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Software Developers statistics
Typical experience
16 years
Average project duration
3.4 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Government and Administration, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
65%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Software Developers & Seniority distribution
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? See our quick guide to FRATCH
A software developer builds and improves applications, services, and internal tools. The work often includes feature development, bug fixing, API integration, testing, and maintenance. On freelance projects, the scope is usually clearly defined so the developer can deliver against a specific product or technical need.
A freelance software developer is a strong choice when the work is urgent, project-based, or tied to a specific stack. It also makes sense when your team needs temporary capacity or specialist support without adding a long-term role. For migration work, rescue tasks, or a new build with a fixed scope, a freelancer can be the faster option.
Look for strong coding skills, clean architecture thinking, testing habits, and good debugging ability. A good software developer should also be comfortable with version control, APIs, databases, and release workflows. Communication matters too, because the best technical work still needs clear coordination with product and QA.
In practice, these titles often overlap. A software engineer may suggest a stronger focus on system design and engineering discipline, while programmer is often used more narrowly for code writing. For hiring, the real question is whether the software developer can deliver the stack, scope, and level of ownership your project needs.
Yes, and that is common for many software projects. Remote collaboration works well for code-heavy tasks, but some clients in Austria prefer on-site time for sensitive systems, workshops, or early discovery work. The best setup depends on the access needed, the team structure, and how much direct coordination the project requires.
That depends on the product, but common tools include Git, issue trackers, CI/CD pipelines, databases, and cloud platforms. A software developer may work in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, or similar stacks, plus frameworks and testing tools tied to the product. Good candidates can explain why they chose a tool, not just name it.
Review the quality of their past work, not just the title on the profile. Look for clear code structure, sensible trade-offs, strong communication, and evidence that they can work independently. A strong developer should be able to explain how they approach bugs, testing, maintainability, and handover.
Freelancers should expect structured collaboration, clear scope, and a strong focus on delivery. In Austria, many teams value reliability, direct communication, and good documentation, especially when the work touches business-critical systems. English is often enough for technical work, but German can help in stakeholder-heavy environments.
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