C++ Experts in Zurich
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Udo W.
Last position:
Julius Bär
Application ownership and further development of test user management (TUM)
Areas of responsibility: Application ownership (Application Ownership / ITSO), application management, incident management, deployment / release management, requirements management, prioritization, further development, automation, and interface management
Technologies: SQL Server, Python, GitLab, UC4, Lieberman, Linux
Responsible for the operation and continuous development of a central application for managing more than 5.000 technical test users and their data.
Gathered and assessed business requirements, independently prioritized further development, and planned and coordinated implementation using agile methods and PI Planning, in close collaboration with the relevant business units and IT teams.
Expanded the central SQL Server database with additional information about test and real users, and integrated further applications through defined interfaces. The modular application used Python-based processing components, with execution and workflows controlled through UC4. This enabled data from different source systems to be automatically transferred, processed, and made available, as well as new test users to be created automatically.
Ensured reliable application operations and continuously optimized and automated existing processes.
Application ownership, modernization, and migration of incident management (TRANT)
Areas of responsibility: Application ownership (Application Ownership / ITSO), application management, incident management, deployment / release management, requirements management, software modernization, migration, interface integration, and quality assurance
Technologies: UC4, Jira, SQL Server, Oracle, Java, Python, Lieberman, Linux, Jai
Responsible for the operation and development of an application that automatically records, processes, and forwards technical incidents in various test environments.
Automated the creation of Jira incident tickets when UC4 workflows were blocked, including routing them to the relevant application managers.
Modernized the application by migrating from Java to Python, moving the database from Microsoft SQL Server to Oracle, and replacing the Jenkins scheduler with UC4.
Integrated the Jira API and used the bank's internal AI solution Jai to support code migration and subsequent validation. Independently and critically reviewed AI-generated results for business and technical accuracy.
Shift lead for operations control in test environments
Areas of responsibility: Monitoring various test systems
Technologies: UC4, TSO, HOST, Azure-Cloud
Responsible for monitoring and controlling automated processing workflows in various test environments, including systems running in the Azure-Cloud.
Monitored UC4 and HOST workflows and analyzed and handled incidents. When processing workflows were blocked, Jira tickets were automatically created through TRANT and assigned to the relevant application owners. In coordination with them, affected jobs were restarted or stopped as needed. HOST processes were also monitored and controlled through OPC.
A multi-shift operation was introduced to ensure stable and as continuous as possible testing.
Test data anonymization manager
Areas of responsibility: Planning/anonymizing/publishing production data for test systems
Technologies: UC4, Informatica (PowerCenter and IDMC)
To ensure test environments could run with real data, production databases were cloned regularly. Production data had to be untraceable in test environments. For this reason, the cloned databases were first anonymized with Informatica PowerCenter and later with Informatica IDMC. Critical tables and columns in the various databases (Oracle, SQL-Server, MongoDB) had to be identified and analyzed at the data level. Rules for handling critical data were agreed with the application owners.
Alejandro A.
Last position:
AI Researcher & Engineer at Tufa Labs
- Deployed and optimized the inference stack on a multi-node DGX B200 cluster across vLLM and SGLang (serving, throughput and latency tuning).
- Built, with a small team, an internal Python library for LM pretraining covering the full training loop: distributed training with PyTorch FSDP, data pipelines, checkpointing, config and hyperparameter management, and experiment tracking.
- Built and evaluated agent scaffolds on interactive game benchmarks similar to ARC-AGI-3, with metrics for how models plan, explore and adapt across multi-step episodes; classified model errors and fed the findings back into scaffold and evaluation design.
- Researched looped transformer architectures.
Georgios S.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at UBS Bank
- Implementations of a code refactoring framework able to refactor thousands of repositories leveraging Generative AI
- Use Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), Java and Typescript in Azure Cloud (Data Lake, VMs, AI) and GitLab infrastructure
- Mentoring and pair programming
- Obtained Azure AI-900 and AI-102 certifications
Christoph J.
Last position:
Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps at Migros Genossenschafts Bund
- Greenfield project M-Zollmanager: Development of an internal platform to support users in booking requirement areas on line items in assessment notices.
- Greenfield project M-Deliveryplan: Development of an internal platform for planning and tracking deliveries in the international transport sector.
- Created functions to predict the estimated arrival time of container ships and goods from the port of loading to the port of destination, considering potential events.
- Developed the TrackAndTrace add-on for M-Deliveryplan to track and plan goods and containers.
- Built a generic AI chatbot for Migros app infrastructure, including ChatGPT integration and creating AI workflows with N8N.
- Developed AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating release notes or processing Jira tasks based on N8N workflows.
- Further development and maintenance of the M-LFS, M-Vehicleaccess and M-Worklog apps.
- Used C#, Angular 18, DevOps practices, N8N, Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence and Azure.
- Ongoing project with continuous development of platforms and workflows.
Ioannis K.
Last position:
Algorithms Development Expert, Research & Development at Reishauer AG
- Mathematical specification and definition, analysis and software development of the skiving cutter tool motion planning within the skiving machine for simultaneous and sequential gear flank processing
- Twist-free topological manufacturing
- Workpiece flank line modifications
- Workpiece flank line and profile corrections
- Workpiece tooth thickness deviations
- Computer vision algorithms for automatic wear detection of the skiving cutter tool
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics for the profile grinding product series, including twist-free grinding
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics, quality measurement and evaluation for the slot grinding product series
- Performance analysis and continuous improvement of internal design tools (RTDesign)
- Tools used: C#, .NET, TeamCity, git, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Dariusz K.
Last position:
Business System Analyst at Zurich Insurance
Participating in a strategic enterprise project to introduce a centralized customer data platform ("Single Source of Truth") to eliminate redundant data storage and accelerate digital services
Analyzing and documenting business and system requirements for migrating large, heterogeneous data sets (ETL) and for continuous data synchronization between core systems and the new platform
Close collaboration with business units, data engineers and architects to gather and validate requirements, and to ensure data quality, consistency and regulatory compliance
Defining the migration strategy, specifying ETL processes and synchronization mechanisms, and documenting technical interfaces
Developing and executing test cases for migration and synchronization processes, and performing defect analysis to ensure data integrity and system stability
Technologies: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Confluence, UML, RESTful Services, Swagger, Postman
Balázs S.
Last position:
Owner at Schweighoffer GmbH
- Business analysis and requirements engineering
- Consulting technical mathematics and control theory
- Selling outsourcing software development projects to companies
- Project lead, controlling and automated testing
- Software design and support
- Developed control algorithm for a sensorless permanent magnet electric motor
- Solved control engineering problems for customers
David B.
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Sten S.
Last position:
Development of control and monitoring firmware for traffic signal systems (traffic lights)
- Co-development of the HW design, board bring-up, startup code, development of low-level drivers for peripherals, implementation of communication protocols via CAN, sensors and actuators on an STM32 dual-core system.
- Implementation of safety requirements.
- Technologies: GCC, Make, GDB, ST-Link, STM32, Dual-Core Cortex-M4/M7, CMIS, CAN.
- Languages: C/C++ (C++-23).
- Industry: Traffic control systems.
Oliver S.
Last position:
Managing Director and employed actuarial consultant at ARCS Actuarial and Risk Consulting Stoll GmbH
- Advising insurance companies on modelling, reporting, valuations, risk management and acting as Appointed Actuary
- 2023–2025: Improvement of Solvency II software, annual financial statements (HGB, SII), process optimisation, pricing, SQL- and Python-based reports for AXA Deutschland, Cologne
- 2022–2023: Support with portfolio transfer (RAFM optimisation; impact on HGB balance sheet, SII, reinsurance; migration to msg.Life Factory) for Zurich Deutschland, Cologne
- 2021 and 2024: Redesign of Solvency II model, implementation in Python and model enhancements; testing and documentation for PK Rück, Zurich
- 2021–2023: Control calculations for policy maturity benefits; specification and testing of an administration system for product launch at Youplus, Liechtenstein
- 2021: a) Support in drafting a reinsurance contract: project management and analyses; b) Support with Solvency II reporting and multi-year planning for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2020–2021: Further development and optimisation of models with Risk Agility FM (RAFM), integration into the IFRS 17 reporting process with Unify for Allianz Slovakia and Bulgaria
- 2017–2023: Quality improvement of the RAFM model; methodology development; documentation; optimisation of reporting and planning processes; automation with Excel and Oracle SQL (on COR-Life); implementation of a life reinsurance contract; validation of mathematical figures in the administration system for SV Versicherung, Stuttgart and Mannheim
- 2015–2017: Project management and senior actuary in the development of an actuarial projection tool and in the IMAP process with the regulator; guidance of the reporting team; analyses; methodology development; process design; coordination with IT, asset management and risk management for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2016–2020: Review of cash flow models for investment projects for B Capital, Zurich
- 2015: Rebuilding of methodology for MCEV calculation based on MVBS; weakness analysis and support in addressing weaknesses for Allianz SE, Munich
- 2014: Solvency II risk capital reporting project: validation of data submissions; analyses for management and the regulator; tool development; process and documentation improvements; training of team members for Aegon Group, The Hague, Netherlands
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Ursula M.
Last position:
Business Mentor at RoleModel Rebels
- Mentor female students and professionals in advancing their careers, particularly as aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
Nenad T.
Last position:
Contractor at Swisscom
- SAP Data Designer ETL, SQL Server, Docker for PharmaSuisse Data Warehouse Application (Application Manager and Developer)
- SAP Business Objects, ABAP on SAP HANA for the Police of the Canton of Bern (Application Manager and Developer)
- Avaloq Connectors to SAP BW for Banque Cantonale de Fribourg
Lars N.
Last position:
Coordinator of a scientific OpenSource project
- Coordination of a scientific OpenSource project
- Administration of publication in the IEEE proceedings
- Presentation at the most prominent international conference for neural networks (WCCI IJCNN 2022)
Piotr S.
Last position:
CTO Program Manager, Theme Owner / Senior Project Manager at Avaloq Group AG
- Clients: Central banks of the most developed economies in the world, German, Swiss, Luxembourgish, Monegasque, Singaporean, Japanese wealth managers and universal/private banks, world’s largest investment banks
- Accountable for managing the delivery of a portfolio of digital wealth and consumer relationship management initiatives
- Project managing portfolios of projects within CTO product and technology business area (cyber security, architectural changes, re-organisational transformation, 3rd party apps)
- Products: Kernel & Parametrisation for Core Avaloq Banking Platform; modules: CRM, client data management, wealth management, portfolio management (generating over 90% of company revenues)
- Key responsibilities:
- Reporting to Head of Disruptive Innovation Division; stakeholder to five product owners & two domain owners
- Accountable for delivery of annual themes and quarterly key deliverables
- Managing demand vs supply via QBR process: book of work, execution, reporting, risk management
- Directly managing around 40 external consultants (front-end/back-end engineers, BAs, designers)
- Hiring and managing resources in eight countries
- Running quarterly divisional closure meetings presenting achievements and challenges
- Resolving cross-team dependencies and internal/external conflicts
- Owning and controlling maintenance budget; planning, forecasting, execution; ensuring demand matches supply
- Identifying and staffing key roles with chapter leads
- Approach: Agile, Scrum of Scrums, QBR/OKRs
- Technology: Angular, PL/SQL, JavaScript, Confluence, JIRA (JQL)
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Statistics of experts using C++
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Zurich using C++
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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 11 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
C++ experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (75%)
- Information Technology (75%)
- Education (56%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Insurance (44%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Energy (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What C++ does
C++ is a compiled, general-purpose language for software that needs speed, control and predictable resource use. Companies use it for operating systems, trading infrastructure, browsers, game engines, industrial equipment and real-time services. Its combination of low-level access and high-level abstractions supports both close-to-the-hardware work and large application codebases.
Core ecosystem
The C++ ecosystem includes the Standard Library, Boost, CMake, Conan and vcpkg for reusable components and dependency management. Qt supports cross-platform desktop and embedded interfaces, while Unreal Engine uses C++ for demanding interactive applications. Strong specialists also work with compilers such as GCC, Clang and MSVC, along with profilers, debuggers and sanitizers.
Typical projects
- Modernize legacy C++ code while preserving behavior and performance
- Build embedded firmware, device software and industrial control systems
- Develop real-time services, simulation tools and high-throughput back ends
- Extend game engines, desktop products or computer-vision pipelines
Project teams often bring in C++ specialists when latency, memory use, hardware access or portability matters. The language is common in products that must remain reliable under sustained load or operate within strict device constraints.
When to hire specialists
Freelance expertise helps when a team needs focused support for a difficult subsystem, a platform migration or a performance investigation. Typical work includes profiling bottlenecks, introducing modern C++ standards, wrapping native libraries, improving build pipelines and connecting software to hardware. In Zurich, remote collaboration can suit distributed teams, while on-site work may help with lab equipment or regulated industrial environments.
Skills that matter
Good C++ professionals understand ownership, lifetimes, concurrency, templates, exception safety and API design. They can read unfamiliar code, explain trade-offs and test changes across compilers and operating systems. Practical experience with Linux, Windows, embedded targets, networking, databases or GPU tooling is valuable when the project crosses system boundaries.
How quality is judged
Look for evidence of maintainable production software rather than language knowledge alone. A strong specialist uses clear interfaces, automated tests, sensible build configuration and profiling data to guide optimization. They should also explain memory and thread behavior, review risks in legacy code and make performance improvements measurable without sacrificing reliability.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about C++.
C++ is used for operating systems, browsers, game engines, embedded devices, financial systems, industrial software and other performance-sensitive products. It is a good fit when a project needs direct hardware access, low latency or precise control over memory and execution.
C++ offers broad ecosystem support, mature tooling and detailed control over performance and memory. Rust provides stronger compile-time safety, C is simpler and closer to the hardware, while Java usually trades some low-level control for managed execution and easier portability.
A strong C++ specialist may also work with Linux, CMake, Git, containerized builds, networking, databases and cloud infrastructure. Embedded projects often require knowledge of microcontrollers, device protocols and debugging with hardware tools, while graphics work may involve Qt, OpenGL, Vulkan or Unreal Engine.
The right level depends on the codebase and risk, not only on the language. A focused library change may suit a specialist who knows the relevant domain, while a safety-critical, concurrent or legacy system needs someone who can reason about architecture, memory behavior, testing and deployment.
C++ work can be highly effective remotely when source control, reproducible builds, automated tests and hardware access are well organized. Zurich teams working with physical devices, laboratory setups or production equipment may combine remote development with planned on-site sessions.
Ask for examples of production systems similar to the one being built and discuss the constraints they handled. Review how the specialist approaches profiling, code review, testing, dependency management and unclear legacy behavior rather than judging only by familiarity with language features.
Quality shows in clear ownership rules, stable interfaces, useful tests and a build process that other team members can reproduce. A capable specialist explains why an optimization is needed, measures its effect and documents risks instead of relying on clever code or unverified assumptions.
C++ can support a gradual modernization strategy rather than requiring a complete rewrite. An experienced specialist can isolate unsafe interfaces, add tests around existing behavior, introduce safer language features and improve the build system while keeping releases stable.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects is 132 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,056 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects are English (100%), German (88%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (75%), Information Technology (75%), and Education (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used C++ in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (94%), and Project Management (81%).
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