Software Developers in Vienna
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Stefan Dangubic
Last position:
BI Consultant in Controlling at Reutter GmbH
- Extraction, transformation, and cleansing of data from Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Creation of sales reports in Power BI
- Training employees in business intelligence
- Technologies: Power BI, SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Burak Elalmis
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
Michael Langer
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Gerhard Zalusky
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric
- Development of a charging station for electric vehicles
- Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink
- Development and testing of functional software with various communication buses
Alexander Lechner
Last position:
Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien
- Teaching & presenting
- Communication
- Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
- Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
Michail Matjuchin
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Daniel Auferbauer
Last position:
Solution Architect and Fullstack Developer at IoT Sensor Data Processing and Evaluation
- Develop a concept for the analysis of sensor data.
- Assess implementation options, products, and pricing in Azure.
- Present and advocate the solution concept to the client.
- Implement an ETL pipeline for processing sensor data.
- Integrate BI solutions with the data repository.
- Provide documentation and support for end users.
Ãœsame Turhan
Last position:
Java Backend Developer at Porsche Informatik
- Java EE 8 development
- Java 21 and Spring Boot 3 microservices development
- Release management
- Onboarding of new team members
- Owner of an team-internal "Best Code Engineering Award"
John Ampia-Addison
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.
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
Frank Welk
Last position:
Software Development at REI and EMI
- Code review, bug fixing, and new development of program code in PL/SQL and Oracle Forms
- Migration of the database version to Oracle 12/19 and migration of the Oracle Forms environment from client-server to web (6i → 12c)
- Fixing blocking sessions and implementing new workflow requirements
- Use of PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, database triggers, batch files, and Java applications
- Revision of screen masks based on Oracle Forms and client-side PL/SQL code
- Business handling of issuing and processing vouchers (REI = Reimbursement; EMI = Emission), including billing with acceptance partners
- Agile development based on SCRUM with monthly sprints and weekly coordination meetings
Mubin Içyer
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.
Kalysbek Abykeshov
Last position:
ABAP and Fiori Developer at Hugo Boss AG
- Analysis of business needs, technical specifications and development of solutions within SAP S/4HANA
- Application development and maintenance with ABAP OO, SAP Gateway Builder, CDS Views, AMDP, Fiori, BRF+, SAP Fiori, RAP
- Refactoring, design and implementation of development objects from existing SAP-AFS infrastructure to new S4/HANA Fashion system
- Test driven development using ABAP Unit Test framework and peer reviews
- Extension of Fiori apps, standard programs, exits, BAdIs and enhancements
- Adaptation and performance optimization of ABAP custom code to make it HANA optimized
- Comprehensive technical documentation of concepts and solutions
Octavian Golea
Last position:
Oracle DWH Analyst at Infomotion Gmbh
Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, ITIL
Maximilian Götz-Mikus
Last position:
Solo Developer / Founder at InvAPI
- Privacy-first, stateless e-invoice API providing AI-powered extraction, bidirectional format conversion (UBL/CII/ZUGFeRD), batch processing, and validation for German/Austrian e-invoice compliance
- Technologies: Nuxt 4, Vue 3, Nitro, TypeScript, Cloudflare (D1, R2), Stripe, OAuth, AI/LLM integration
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Software Developers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Transportation, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
68%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Software Developers in Vienna
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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they build
Software developers turn product needs into working code. They build new applications, extend existing systems, fix defects, and keep releases stable. In Vienna, they often support product teams, established enterprises, and growing tech companies that need strong delivery without a long hiring process.
- Web apps, APIs, and backend services
- Frontend features and user flows
- Bug fixes, refactoring, and technical debt cleanup
- Integration with payment, CRM, ERP, or cloud services
- Release support, testing, and maintenance
Skills that matter
A strong software developer writes clear code and understands the full path from task to production. They work well with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps, and they can explain trade-offs in plain language.
- Solid grasp of programming logic and software design
- Experience with version control, testing, and code review
- Ability to work in one or more stacks such as Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Comfortable with databases, APIs, and common cloud tools
- Careful about security, maintainability, and documentation
When to bring one in
Companies hire a freelance software developer when they need focused delivery for a defined scope, extra capacity during a busy phase, or help with a system that only a few people understand. It is also a good fit when a permanent role would take too long, or when the work needs a specialist for a short period.
Vienna-based teams often look for developers who can join local product, finance, industrial, or public-sector projects with hybrid or remote collaboration. Clear English is usually enough for international teams, while German can help in stakeholder-facing work.
What good looks like
A strong software developer is precise, stable under pressure, and quick to understand existing code. They do not just add features; they reduce risk, keep architecture in mind, and leave the codebase easier to work with.
- Delivers working software, not just technical tasks
- Spots hidden dependencies early
- Communicates progress, blockers, and risks clearly
- Writes maintainable code with tests where needed
- Adapts to existing standards instead of forcing their own style
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Software Developers, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A software developer turns a business need into working software. That can mean building a new feature, fixing a production issue, improving an API, or modernising part of an existing system. The exact scope should be tied to deliverables, code access, and the systems the developer must touch.
Look for strong programming logic, clean code habits, and experience with testing and version control. A good software developer also understands databases, APIs, and how to work with product and QA teams. The best fit depends on your stack, but the developer should be able to explain trade-offs and not just write code.
In many hiring contexts, software developer is used interchangeably with software engineer or programmer. The exact label matters less than the actual work: building applications, maintaining code, and shipping features. Some teams use engineer for broader architecture work, while developer often points to hands-on implementation.
A freelance software developer makes sense when you have a clear project, a gap in your team, or urgent delivery pressure. It is also useful when you need niche expertise for a short period, such as an integration, migration, or rescue project. If the need is long-term and broad, a permanent hire may be better.
Yes. Many software development tasks can be done fully remote, especially backend, frontend, API, and maintenance work. For Vienna-based clients, hybrid setup can help during discovery, planning, or team onboarding, but it is not always necessary.
The exact stack depends on your product, but common choices include Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and cloud services. A software developer may also work with frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and container tools. What matters most is fit with your current architecture and delivery process.
Review the developer’s recent work, not just the list of languages they know. Strong evidence includes clear code samples, a sensible approach to testing, and examples of problems they solved in existing systems. Good communication is also part of quality because it reduces errors and delays.
Share the business goal, the technical context, access needs, and any constraints on security or release timing. A software developer works best when the brief includes the current stack, the affected systems, and the definition of done. If the task is complex, a short kickoff with your internal team helps avoid rework.
The average hourly rate for Software Developers in Vienna is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 739 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Software Developers in Vienna, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 68% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Software Developers in Vienna have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Software Developers in Vienna are German (100%), English (95%), and Turkish (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Software Developers in Vienna are Information Technology (82%), Transportation (41%), and Banking and Finance (36%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Software Developers in Vienna are Information Technology (95%), Product Development (91%), and Quality Assurance (64%).
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