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About the role
What they build
Software developers design, code, test, and maintain applications, services, and internal tools. They turn product requirements into working software and keep it stable after launch. In freelance work, they often join for a clear scope, a difficult technical gap, or a release that needs extra hands.
- New web, mobile, or desktop features
- API and backend services
- Bug fixing, refactoring, and performance work
- Integration with payment, CRM, ERP, or cloud systems
- Test coverage, code review, and release support
Core skills
A strong software developer writes clean code and understands the full development flow: requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment. Common stacks include Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, and Go, but the right fit depends on your system. Good developers also understand Git, CI/CD, debugging, and how to work in an existing codebase without slowing the team down.
- Solid programming and problem-solving skills
- Experience with modern frameworks and version control
- Testing, debugging, and documentation habits
- Comfortable working with product, design, and QA
When companies hire freelance
Companies bring in a freelance software developer when delivery is blocked, a team is at capacity, or a specialist is needed for a specific stack. This is common for migration work, feature sprints, legacy system updates, and short-term product launches. In Munich, many clients come from software, industrial tech, mobility, finance, and B2B SaaS, where teams need flexible support that can start quickly.
What good looks like
Strong developers do more than write code. They ask clear questions, reduce risk early, and make trade-offs visible. They document decisions, keep tickets moving, and leave the codebase easier to maintain than before.
- Delivers code that is readable and stable
- Understands architecture, not just tasks
- Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical teams
- Fits into agile delivery, remote work, or hybrid setup
- Can join an existing team without long handover time
Common specializations
The role covers many profiles, including backend developer, frontend developer, full-stack developer, and software engineer. Some focus on microservices, cloud-native systems, or platform engineering. Others work closer to product teams on user-facing features, internal tools, or system integrations. The best match depends on whether you need speed, depth, or both.
Hiring signals
You likely need a software developer when:
- A product idea is ready but not yet built
- Your team needs extra delivery capacity
- Legacy code needs cleanup or extension
- A system integration is too complex for generalists
- You need someone who can work independently and still align with your team
Freelancers often prefer projects with clear ownership, direct access to decision-makers, and a codebase they can improve without heavy process overhead. That works especially well when the goal is execution, not long internal onboarding.
Meet FRATCH Software Developers
Giuseppe Abrignani
Software, AI & Automation Architect
Last position:
Embedded Software Developer at Inheco
- AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Design and build of an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data for the automated analysis of technical documents and error logs.
- Design & Implementation: Design of a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device to control medical shaker systems.
- Architecture & Protocol Design: Implementation of a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and definition of hardware-close, resilient communication protocols including multithreading and advanced error handling.
- Quality Assurance & DevOps: Test automation using xUnit, integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintenance of technical documentation according to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.
Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps
Tamás Eppel
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at NDA (defense / OSINT)
- Designing the audit logging framework
- Implementing APIs for developers to integrate in their codebase
- Implementing ingestion pipeline, database query layer and UI for browsing the audit events
- Improving stability and reliability of the backend system
Krzysztof Gantzke
C++ Software Developer
Last position:
C++ Software Developer at HENSOLDT AG
Development of new simulator features and extension of existing modules using C++.
GUI design and implementation with Qt for Windows, including redesigns to improve usability and workflow.
Maintenance and expansion of existing codebase: refactoring, bug fixes, and modularization to support new capabilities.
Version control using Git.
Performance optimization of simulation to meet real-time constraints.
Creating and maintaining documentation: technical comments, design docs, API references and user manuals.
Led a redesign that improved operator workflow and reduced task completion time.
Extended simulator architecture to support multiple new scenario types while preserving backward compatibility.
Implemented refactoring and modularization that simplified maintenance and accelerated feature delivery.
Technologies: C++03, Qt4.6, QMake, Git, V-Model, Windows
Alois Flammensböck
Software Architect / Backend Developer
Last position:
Software Architect / Backend Developer at GEO API
- Design and implementation of a Laravel backend API for provider-based geo search, feature details, boundary geometries and neighborhood detection.
- The API serves as a server-side proxy, cache and enrichment layer, protecting credentials for external geo services and persisting features, localizations, geometries, hierarchies and neighborhood relationships in MariaDB.
- Key areas included normalization of autocomplete and feature data, caching strategies for expensive boundary/polygon requests, spatial processing of GeoJSON and MultiPolygon geometries, as well as neighborhood detection using hierarchies, bounding box filters and topology checks.
- Additionally, separate production and diagnostic endpoints were created, along with status and error catalogs, discovery logging, a Docker development stack, API documentation, and unit and feature tests.
- Technologies: PHP 8.3, Laravel, REST API, geo data API, GeoJSON, MariaDB Spatial, Eloquent, Laravel Queues, PHPUnit, Mockery, Docker, Docker Compose, API design, geocoding, boundary data, spatial queries.
Stefan Wimmer
Architect/Software Developer/Infrastructure
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Task
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Creation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Yimeng Wang
R&D Software Engineer
Last position:
R&D Software Engineer at Advantest
- Development and maintenance of hardware drivers in C++
- Conducting unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
- Debugging and fixing issues with the hardware team and FPGA team
- Defining and developing software concepts and coordinating with the software architect
- Expanding test automation to improve efficiency
- Research and development of algorithms to improve existing codebases (runtime, memory usage, accuracy)
Anton Lorani
Senior Software Engineer
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Anton Lorani Software&AI Engineering
György Kelemen
Senior Software Developer, Delivery Unit Software Design & Development
Last position:
Senior Fullstack Developer at Rockstardevelopers GmbH
- Development of a test system
- Establishment of the architecture using Scala/Java for the backend and Swing for the frontend
- Setup of CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins for continuous integration, including automated builds
- Participation in the Scrum team, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Technology environment: Scala, Swing, EJB, JPA, Scrum, PostgreSQL, Mercurial
Nurbüke Teker
Software Engineer
Last position:
Working Student – Software Engineer at Rohde & Schwarz
- Developing software tools within the EICACS program (LDACS project) supporting secure avionics communication.
- Built Python-based automation and monitoring services to validate AI components under Trustable AI guidelines.
- Designed CI/CD and test pipelines improving reproducibility and reliability across teams.
Subodh Kumar
Senior Software Engineer
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EDAG Engineering GmbH
Project Title: Path Planning Module Development (Oct 2024 – Jun 2025)
Developed path planning module using C++14 and CMake
Implemented gRPC communication protocol between modules
Performed unit testing using Pytest framework and Python
Project Title: HMI Programming for Battery, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (Aug 2023 – Sep 2024)
Developed HMI software for BEV/FCEV using Ruby and Crystal for backend
Implemented frontend using Vue.js framework
Conducted bug fixes and simulator testing
Project Title: IFHOST CAN Bus Programming (Jan 2023 – Jul 2023)
Programmed CAN bus software using C and C++
Executed unit tests with Google Test framework
Performed integration testing using CAPL in Vector CANalyzer
Participated in onsite testing
Piotr Kuczyński
Senior Software Engineer
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at On
- Built middleware service integrating EDI providers and marketplace partners with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to receive sales orders and communicate shipments, invoices, inventory, and price catalogues
- Utilized a mixture of REST APIs and event-driven data processing pipelines
Frederik Claus
Freelance Fullstack Software Developer
Last position:
Freelance Fullstack Software Developer at Bundesdruckerei GmbH
Development of the digital organ donation register, commissioned by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
Implementation of user stories in multiple microservices (front- and backend)
Ensuring quality with unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Conducting code reviews
Coordination with other development teams
Taking over software license checks and simplifying the process
Responsible for implementing and documenting domain logging
Setting up a development environment with Docker Compose
Denis Vodchyts
AUTOSAR Software Engineer
Last position:
AUTOSAR Software Engineer at Pioneer R&D Europe
Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.
Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.
Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.
Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.
Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.
Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe
Languages: C, Python
Standards: AUTOSAR
Matthias Wissen
Embedded Software Developer
Last position:
Embedded Software Developer at Schaffarzyk Hardware & Software
Development of the embedded firmware for a smart wearable to capture vital signs with smartphone connectivity:
- Architecture and implementation of the complete embedded firmware
- Connecting and processing various sensors for vital data collection
- Implementing BLE communication for the smartphone app
- Optimizing power consumption and battery life for wearable operation
- Technologies: BLE, Embedded C/C++, sensors, low-power design, Git, nRF52840, GCC, Azure
Dmitry Varlamov
Fullstack Software Developer
Last position:
Fullstack Software Developer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
- Backend development of the cloud-based microservice
- Frontend development of the microfrontend
- Migration of the cloud backend environment
- Rollout of the distributed high-availability Privacy Data Service
- Technologies: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST Services, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, OpenAPI, Postman, JavaScript, Vue.js, AngularJS, TypeScript, Micro Frontend, Redis, Kibana, Grafana, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Helm Charts, Sec-Hub, Black Duck, Docker, Maven, Git, Scrum
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Software Developers statistics
Typical experience
18 years
Average project duration
2.3 years
Certifications per freelancer
1
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
11%
Salary / Daily Rate 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
Curious about FRATCH? Find the answers you need
A software developer builds and improves applications, services, and internal tools. Typical work includes new features, bug fixes, API integration, refactoring, and release support. On freelance projects, the scope is usually clear and tied to delivery rather than long-term team expansion.
Look for strong programming skills, clean code habits, and a track record in the relevant stack. The right developer should also handle Git, testing, debugging, and collaboration with product or QA. For complex systems, architecture thinking matters as much as coding speed.
In many hiring contexts, software engineer and software developer are used for the same kind of work. "Programmer" is also common, though it often sounds narrower and more code-focused. What matters most is the actual scope: build, maintain, integrate, test, and ship software.
A freelancer makes sense when you need fast delivery, a specific skill set, or temporary extra capacity. This is common for migrations, feature sprints, fixes in legacy systems, and short projects with a defined outcome. If the need is ongoing ownership across many quarters, a permanent hire may fit better.
Yes. Many projects work well remotely, especially when the developer has access to the backlog, repositories, and clear technical ownership. For some Munich-based teams, hybrid or on-site days help with kickoffs, workshops, or sensitive systems, but daily coding work is often remote-friendly.
A frontend developer focuses on what users see and interact with in the browser or app. A backend developer works on services, data, business logic, and APIs. A full-stack developer can handle both sides and is useful when a team needs broad delivery support in one person.
Review the code they have shipped, not just the tools they know. Good signs are clear problem solving, stable delivery, thoughtful trade-offs, and the ability to explain design choices simply. In interviews, ask how they handled bugs, technical debt, and working inside an existing codebase.
A software developer joining an existing team should expect to work inside real constraints: existing architecture, coding standards, and release processes. Good onboarding includes access to the repository, issue tracker, test setup, and one clear technical contact. The best projects also define what success looks like before coding starts.
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