C/AL Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used C/AL
Thomas G.
Last position:
Senior .NET / Cloud Engineer at Freelance
Building an observability and alerting solution for Business Central Job Queue Monitoring
- Built a central monitoring solution to monitor the Business Central Job Queue in a multi-organization environment in Azure DevOps
- Integrated Azure Application Insights and Log Analytics for the structured collection and analysis of job runtimes and error events
- Developed KQL queries for targeted analysis of failed jobs and detection of error patterns
- Connected Grafana and Power BI to visualize operational metrics and job statuses in real time
- Implemented an automated alerting workflow with Power Automate – an email notification is triggered immediately when a job fails
- Ensured transparency into the status of productive background processes during ongoing operations
Result: Full transparency into failed Business Central jobs · Significant reduction in response time through automated email alerting · Stable foundation for the proactive operation of productive background processes
Technologies: Azure DevOps | Application Insights | Log Analytics | KQL | Grafana | Power Automate | Power BI | Business Central | Azure Monitor
Kyu-Wang L.
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a unified tax collection program for all federal states.
Tax collection involves collecting the taxes that have been assessed. This includes, for example, taking due dates into account, recording incoming and outgoing payments, and initiating reminders or refunds. Limitation periods and payment reminders are also important. BIENE handles all payment transactions with banks and accounting.
Set up the architecture and coordinated the provision of development and test environments at the Hannover site
Installed and configured the environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface coordination: coordinated and aligned the connection of software products from other departments and their test data
Migrated the application server, JDK, and Maven project structure
Coordinated environments and managed builds
Implemented external interfaces
Delivered business requirements
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designed and implemented a microservice architecture
Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines
Deployed applications on OpenShift
Created technical documentation and diagrams
Worked with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Set up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerized the application (automated deployment through the CI/CD pipeline)
Jörg M.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Boll & Kirch Filterbau GmbH
- Implementation and optimization of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central in India
- Consulting and setup of purchasing/sales/warehouse/production
Volker K.
Last position:
Head of Engineering at Infoniqa
- Led engineering execution: roadmap planning, capacity alignment, risk management, dependencies, and delivery tracking.
- Consolidated multiple payroll product lines into a unified SaaS platform on Dynamics 365 Business Central, enabling scalable post-merger operations and reducing operational complexity across the portfolio.
- Restructured engineering and product teams in a remote-first setting across Germany, Austria and Poland, consisting of five cross-functional units: compliance/enabling, platform, DevOps and two stream-aligned teams with total FTE depending on phase of reorganisation.
- Rebuilt the mid-level leadership layer and mentored engineering leaders, establishing a leadership pipeline and strengthening architectural decision-making across teams for scalable growth, delivery ownership and predictability.
- Designed platform foundations and system boundaries using Team Topologies aligned structures, enabling scalable ownership, clear interfaces and parallel development across distributed teams.
- Spearheaded AI transformation by implementing AI-assisted SDLC practices using SpecKit and GitHub Actions for automated, executable specifications, while delivering agentic product capabilities by securely exposing platform data and services to AI agents and copilots via RAG-based retrieval pipelines and MCP-style extensions.
- Drove modularisation of tightly coupled legacy logic into independently deployable services, improving maintainability, testability and architectural clarity while preserving continuity through targeted, low-risk extraction rather than full rewrites.
- Established observability, CI/CD and DevOps governance as platform capabilities, increasing automated compliance gates from 25% to 75% and improving deployment cadence by 40% across 15+ product versions.
- Improved operational resilience using DORA-aligned practices (lead time ↓50%, SaaS MTTR ↓85%), strengthening reliability and reducing support overhead.
- Coordinated engineering recovery for the German payroll platform during a company-wide P0 ransomware incident; restored platform continuity within 72h, validated data integrity, and rolled out hardened runbooks and automated recovery playbooks.
- Responsible for budget compliance and cost oversight in Engineering, with limited P&L responsibility and participating in the annual COGS/OPEX/CAPEX planning cycle.
Timo S.
Last position:
Developer (AL) & Consultant at IT service provider
- Development of an application suite for AppSource (7 apps) focusing on customs processing & compliance
Markus K.
Last position:
Development at Plant Engineering
- Interface programming for DMS system ELO
- Development and support
- Dynamics Business Central
- Technology: Microsoft Dynamics BC 22 / AL / Visual Studio
Serkan K.
Last position:
Operation and Maintenance of Oracle Middleware Products at LBV - Landesamt für Besoldung und Versorgung Baden-Württemberg
- Patch management
- Support in database development
- Installation and upgrades of the following Oracle systems:
- Oracle Analytics Server (6.4)
- Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control
- Oracle Data Integration Server
- Oracle BI Administration Tool
- Oracle WebLogic
Danial S.
Last position:
Managing Partner at Ascensify Consulting GmbH
- Add-on modules for NAV/Business Central, e.g. time and expense tracking application for mobile devices
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Statistics of experts using C/AL
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Finance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
17%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Danish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using C/AL
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
C/AL experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Energy (38%)
- Food and Beverage (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Retail (38%)
- Automotive (25%)
- Chemical (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What C/AL is
C/AL is the former application language behind Microsoft Dynamics NAV, previously known as Navision. It is used to adapt business logic, tables, pages, reports and processing routines inside established NAV installations. Companies still rely on C/AL when critical workflows run on legacy NAV versions.
Where it is used
C/AL supports operational systems for finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, manufacturing and service management. Typical work includes:
- Extending standard NAV functionality with custom business rules
- Creating reports, documents, pages and batch processes
- Connecting NAV with external systems and data sources
- Correcting defects in heavily customized installations
Ecosystem and tooling
C/AL specialists work with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the C/SIDE development environment, application objects and classic report design. They understand tables, forms, pages, codeunits, XMLports, queries, permissions and the SQL Server database layer. Many also know upgrade paths toward AL and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must keep a mature NAV system stable while handling upgrades, audits or urgent changes. German companies may bring in a remote specialist for focused delivery or combine remote work with on-site workshops, depending on system access and collaboration needs.
- A key specialist leaves during a critical NAV project
- Customizations block an upgrade or integration
- Business users need new documents, reports or workflows
- Technical debt makes small changes risky
Skills that matter
Strong professionals combine C/AL syntax with a clear understanding of NAV application objects and business processes. They can trace data from user interface to codeunit and database, isolate side effects in customized code, and document changes for future maintenance. Knowledge of SQL Server, web services, APIs, version control and AL adds value.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for evidence of work on the relevant NAV version, modules and customization style rather than language knowledge alone. Ask how the specialist approaches source control, testing, backup procedures, deployment and upgrade compatibility. A good professional explains trade-offs clearly, protects standard objects where possible and leaves a maintainable solution for the next team.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about C/AL — answered in short.
C/AL is used to customize Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including financial processes, inventory, sales, purchasing, manufacturing and service workflows. Specialists use it to modify application objects, create reports, automate processes and connect NAV with other systems.
C/AL is the legacy development language for older Microsoft Dynamics NAV environments, while AL is used for modern Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central extensions. The right choice depends on the installed product version, source code structure and upgrade strategy.
C/AL is the programming language associated with Navision and later Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Navision is the former product name, so people may use both terms when describing older business systems and their customizations.
C/AL work benefits from knowledge of Dynamics NAV application objects, SQL Server, web services, APIs, permissions and data migration. Experience with AL and Business Central is also valuable when a company is planning a staged modernization.
The required depth depends on the system’s customization and risk. C/AL maintenance may need focused knowledge of a specific module, while an upgrade, performance investigation or integration requires someone who can understand the wider NAV application and database design.
C/AL projects can often be delivered remotely through controlled access, documentation and regular testing with business users. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, release planning or sensitive system changes, and German or English language skills should match the project team.
Ask for examples of comparable NAV versions, modules and customization challenges. A strong C/AL specialist explains testing, rollback, documentation and upgrade compatibility, rather than presenting a change that works only in a single user scenario.
C/AL often supports long-running NAV installations with business-critical custom logic that cannot be replaced quickly. An external specialist can resolve defects, document inherited code, deliver targeted enhancements or prepare a safer transition to AL and Business Central.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 857 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 17% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Danish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Telecommunication (50%), and Energy (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used C/AL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (88%), and Product Development (88%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used C/AL
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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