ActiveX Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ActiveX
Stefan Wimmer
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
Svyetoslav Pidgornyy
Last position:
CTO at Skar Audio
- Main developer in an online retail company
- Built an online shop using the Next.JS React framework
- Integrated the site with dozens of third-party apps using REST and GraphQL APIs
- Built a backend for order management, warehouse management (with iPhone app), and supply management
- Automated invoicing and finances with QuickBooks
Wolfgang Steiner
Last position:
Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau
- Development of automation software and commissioning of a pneumatic press for processing electrical sheet stator cores, including KUKA robot handling, process monitoring, and connected measurement systems for quality inspection and sorting.
Ronald Tonn
Last position:
Product Owner at Dataport AöR
- Setting up and growing the business unit
- Stakeholder management
- Conducting and facilitating workshops to gather requirements
- Requirements analysis and solution design
- Backlog management
- Project planning and management
- Resource planning
Ould Aly Isselmou
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
Thomas Heinecke
Last position:
Consultant/Developer, Technical Project Lead at Liquid Concept GmbH & Co. KG
Analyze and select system components for the web front end
Create an IT concept
Consolidate the database in the backend
Implement the web application with HCL Domino Leap
Coordinate the setup of two-factor authentication
Testing and deployment
Using the low-code development environment HCL Domino Leap, a working web application was developed in a short time.
The read permission concept was supported without additional coding.
Authentication for the web application was implemented using OAuth and Google Authenticator.
Heiko Huvermann
Last position:
Fullstack Developer / Architect
- Design and implementation of a solution for managing projects, materials, and assets in field operations
- Development of a modern web application (Blazor) for project managers to track inventory, plan demand, and issue transport and purchase orders
- Delivery of a mobile MAUI app for field staff to store and retrieve materials with location-based photo documentation in map views
- Control of the full business logic through a central API
- Tech stack: .NET 9, C#, WebAPI, Blazor, MAUI, REST, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework, Docker, Docker Compose, Ansible, Keycloak, Aspire
- Identity and access management with Keycloak
- Deployment and orchestration via Docker Compose and Ansible
- Project in testing and evaluation phase
Wolfgang Felsen
Last position:
Delphi Software Developer at Goebel Instrumentelle Analytik
- Took over software development and further development of an HPLC and photometer control and evaluation system
- Skills: software development · software system engineering · Microsoft SQL Server · software design · Delphi · HPLC · analytics · PDF · product data management
Bernhard Höhn
Last position:
Conversion of external Excel and CSV delivery point lists for internal database interface, architecture at Stadtwerke Heilbronn
- Conversion of external Excel and CSV delivery point lists for internal database interface.
- The utility company receives delivery point lists from external service providers as Excel or CSV files. These lists are not interface-compliant and must be converted before importing into the database. Using Excel, the relevant data from the service providers for electricity and/or gas are prepared.
- Extension of the program with new features.
- Excel programming with VBA.
- Operating system: Windows 2010.
- Software: Excel, VBA.
Dieter Möhrle
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Added a safety shutdown in the MISCEO product firmware when a certain delivery limit (cap) was reached.
Familiarized myself with the product and its firmware (C code and functionality).
Identified the code parts needed for the change.
Implemented the extension.
Tested and documented (only in the source code).
Target platform: embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
Andreas Grutz
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT service provider
- Supported an agile team in the development of a new CRM tool
- Web frontend development (Angular 17 with MDB-Bootstrap, microfrontends, DDD)
- Backend development (C# & .NET 7-9, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, microservices, DDD)
- Coordination with stakeholders & product owners
- Assisted in sprint planning
Michael Schick
Last position:
Consultant, Architect, Developer at Self-employed
Holger Grittner
Last position:
IT at Holger Grittner Consulting
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Statistics of experts using ActiveX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
33 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
22
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ActiveX
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
ActiveX in practice
ActiveX is a Microsoft technology for reusable components that can be embedded in Windows software and older web applications. Companies still use it for internal tools, document workflows, device access, and legacy business systems that depend on COM-based controls or Microsoft Office integration.
Where it still appears
- Desktop applications built around COM and OLE
- Internal portals that depend on Internet Explorer-era controls
- Office automation and document processing
- Legacy line-of-business systems in regulated environments
- Device, scanner, or instrument integrations on Windows
Skills that matter
Strong specialists understand ActiveX controls, COM interfaces, registration, threading, and version compatibility. They also know how to trace scripting issues, dependency conflicts, and security restrictions that often appear when older controls meet newer Windows releases.
Ecosystem and tooling
ActiveX work often sits beside Microsoft technologies such as Visual Basic, C++, .NET interop, and Office automation. A solid specialist can read legacy code, test control behavior in different Windows environments, and work with sign-in, document, and browser-hosted components without breaking the surrounding system.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when a legacy system must stay stable while the team is focused elsewhere. That is common in Germany for industrial, manufacturing, finance, and back-office software where older Microsoft components still support daily operations.
What good specialists deliver
- Troubleshoot broken or missing controls
- Replace unsafe dependencies with safer paths
- Keep legacy applications usable during modernization
- Document behavior for future maintenance
- Coordinate with on-site or remote teams in German or English
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to ActiveX.
ActiveX is mainly used in legacy Windows software, Office automation, and browser-based systems that were built around Microsoft components. Many companies still depend on it for internal tools, document handling, and device integrations that would be costly to replace at once.
ActiveX sits in the Microsoft COM ecosystem and is often discussed together with OLE controls. In practice, people may say ActiveX when they mean a control, while the underlying architecture is still COM-based. A good specialist can tell which layer is causing the problem.
Bring in ActiveX expertise when a legacy system fails after a Windows change, when a control no longer registers correctly, or when you need to keep an old workflow alive during modernization. It is also useful when in-house staff no longer want to touch the code but the business still depends on it.
A strong ActiveX specialist usually knows COM, Windows internals, scripting, and at least one of the common Microsoft stacks such as Visual Basic, C++, or .NET interop. Knowledge of Office automation and browser hosting issues is often important too.
The right ActiveX project needs someone who has worked with legacy Windows software before, not just general application skills. Simple fixes may be straightforward, but control registration, threading, and compatibility issues usually need a specialist who understands the older Microsoft model in depth.
Yes, much of ActiveX troubleshooting and maintenance can be done remotely if the specialist can access a matching test environment. For systems tied to local hardware, document scanners, or locked-down corporate desktops in Germany, an on-site visit may still help at the start.
Look for someone who can explain the exact control, COM class, or Office integration involved and who can describe a safe test plan. A strong ActiveX professional leaves clear notes, reproduces the issue, and can separate a control problem from a Windows, registry, or deployment problem.
The biggest ActiveX risks are compatibility, security, and maintenance drift. Older controls can stop working after system updates, and poorly understood dependencies can block modernization. A careful specialist focuses on containment, testing, and a path forward.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 810 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 71% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects have 33 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (77%), and Automotive (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ActiveX in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (85%), and Quality Assurance (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used ActiveX
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