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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
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
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.
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.
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
Monji Midani
Senior Software Developer
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at AMA Wien
IT concept
Implementation
Estimation
Design
Installation
Oracle APEX applications for farmers in Austria to register their products and get subsidies.
Implement new applications or adapt existing applications according to customer requirements (CR)
Fix bugs
Update data in the database
Install applications
Technologies/methods used: Oracle DB, PL/SQL, DM, Oracle Apex, JavaScript, CSS, OpenLayers, GIT
Lucca Fuchs
Trainer
Last position:
Trainer at CODERS.BAY
- Trainer for software development in (web) development & relational databases
Hakan Solmaz
Senior Software Developer
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at NÜRNBERGER Versicherung
- Implementation of the 2026 product roadmap in the composite area (quotation and policy administration)
- (Further) development of insurance products such as accident, residential building, commercial building, business contents, and liability insurance
- Technical implementation of product requirements in an agile SCRUM environment (from concept to go-live)
- Collaboration on enablement topics for private and business lines, especially the introduction of intermediary collection
- Ensuring software quality through continuous error analysis and resolution across all project phases
- Close coordination in the agile planning process as well as iterative detailing of requirements
- Structured knowledge transfer including documentation and sustainable assurance of maintainability and further development
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Software Developers statistics
Typical experience
20 years
Average project duration
3.1 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Insurance, Government and Administration
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need clarity? Check out our simple overview of FRATCH
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.
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