Eclipse IDE Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Eclipse IDE
Bojan A.
Last position:
Full Stack Developer with Angular at Further Education
- Highest level achieved: Certified Mid-Level Angular Developer
- 13 technologies newly learned or refreshed with (re-)certifications
- Current: Docker, Azure, Quarkus
Reinhold S.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Ahmed R.
Last position:
AI & Automation Engineer at Teosek GmbH
- Build prototypes, expand AI skills, and practical application in a startup context.
- Transition phase: further training in prompt engineering, APIs, AI, working on independent prototype projects, and collaborating at a friend's startup.
- Technologies: LangChain, REST, Python, Java, JS, TS, Node.
Peter S.
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Andi V.
Last position:
Test Engineer at Crypto AG and Crypto International AG
- Defining and carrying out system tests
- Supporting the automated test environment
- Evaluating tools for automated testing
Reto B.
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Christoph W.
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Christof H.
Last position:
Test Manager at Planning and Information System
- Integrated Planning and Information System is rolled out and needs to be tested in various configurations and constellations
- Coordination and management of tests at approval, end-to-end, system and system integration levels as well as interface tests
- Development of a test plan according to HERMES standard for agile testing within SAFe/Scrum
- Automated tests developed in Ansible and integrated into a CI/CD GitLab pipeline
- Creation of system, integration, smoke, and end-to-end tests and management in Jira/Xray/Confluence
- Introduced a new review process for testing, leading to a redesigned Jira workflow presented in a cross-department board and released for all departments
- Consulting stakeholders to establish a toolchain for tests, requirements, bugs/defects for both GitLab and Atlassian tools
Mateusz L.
Last position:
Project Lead Developer at PwC
- Took over the analyst and leading developer role in an innovative project helping detection of financial fraud in a major financial institution in Zurich with assistance of artificial intelligence
- Analyzed and implemented new modules, improved performance and user experience, elevated technical documentation and code quality to the standard required by the end client
- Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Spring Boot, concurrency, UX, Gradle, Impala
Martin G.
Last position:
IT Project Manager ALV-eGOV, Deputy Head, Group Leader, Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer at SECO
- Planning, implementation, and rollout of 7 eGov services for companies and job seekers for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (ALV)
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Statistics of experts using Eclipse IDE
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Government and Administration, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
89%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Eclipse IDE
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Eclipse IDE 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%)
- Government and Administration (80%)
- Manufacturing (70%)
- Banking and Finance (60%)
- Insurance (60%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Transportation (30%)
- Professional Services (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Eclipse IDE is
Eclipse IDE is an extensible desktop environment for writing, testing and maintaining software. It is widely associated with Java, but its plug-in architecture also supports C, C++, PHP, JavaScript, enterprise tooling and domain-specific development. Teams can shape the workspace around their language, build system and delivery process.
What teams build
Eclipse IDE supports both application development and the creation of tools used by other professionals. Typical work includes:
- Java and enterprise applications with Spring, Jakarta EE or OSGi
- Eclipse plug-ins, rich-client applications and custom perspectives
- C and C++ systems with the Eclipse CDT project
- Modeling, simulation and embedded software workflows
- Internal tools for testing, debugging and release preparation
Ecosystem and tooling
Its ecosystem includes the Eclipse Platform, JDT for Java, CDT for C and C++, Maven and Gradle integrations, Git through EGit, and OSGi-based plug-in services. Specialists may also work with SWT, JFace, Tycho, PDE and Eclipse RCP. They configure launch profiles, refactoring support, code analysis, source control and automated builds to keep the workspace consistent.
When companies hire specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a team inherits a complex workspace, needs a plug-in maintained or must modernize an Eclipse-based product. It also helps when internal teams need a custom RCP application, a reliable build pipeline or support for an older Java stack. In Switzerland, remote collaboration can cover most IDE and plug-in work, while on-site sessions may help with regulated, embedded or industrial environments.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals understand more than menus and project settings. They can diagnose classpaths, dependency resolution, workspace metadata, OSGi bundles and build failures. They know when to use Maven, Gradle or Tycho, and can connect Eclipse workflows to Git, CI systems, testing frameworks and issue tracking. Clear documentation matters when several teams share a tailored environment.
How to assess quality
Review a specialist’s work with the specific Eclipse stack used in the project, not just general Java experience. Ask how they isolate plug-in conflicts, reproduce workspace problems and keep configurations portable across machines. A practical assessment can cover a small feature, a broken build or a plug-in extension, with attention to maintainability, test coverage and release discipline. For Swiss teams, confirm communication needs and any requirement for collaboration in English, German, French or Italian.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Eclipse IDE? Start with the answers below.
Eclipse IDE is used to write, debug, test and maintain software, especially Java applications. Its plug-in model also supports C, C++, embedded systems, modeling and custom development environments.
Eclipse IDE offers deep extensibility, mature Java tooling and strong support for plug-in-based products. IntelliJ IDEA often provides a more integrated Java experience, while Visual Studio Code is lighter and broadly language-oriented; the right choice depends on project tooling, customization and team habits.
A strong Eclipse IDE specialist may also know Java, Maven, Gradle, Git, OSGi, Spring, testing frameworks and continuous integration. For plug-in or rich-client work, SWT, JFace, PDE, Tycho and Eclipse RCP are especially relevant.
Eclipse IDE work can range from workspace configuration to maintaining a large plug-in ecosystem. A smaller task may need focused experience with the relevant language and build tools, while platform customization or OSGi maintenance calls for a specialist who has handled dependencies, extension points and release processes.
Eclipse IDE projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because source code, builds, issue tracking and screen sharing can be managed online. On-site work may still be useful for secure environments, hardware-connected systems or workshops, and teams should agree on English, German, French or Italian communication needs.
Ask an Eclipse IDE freelancer to describe a project close to your stack and explain how they handled plug-in conflicts, build failures or workspace inconsistencies. Review repository practices, automated tests, documentation and the ability to reproduce a clean setup.
Eclipse IDE can be extended with plug-ins, custom views, editors, commands and perspectives. Specialists can package these capabilities into a tailored workspace or Eclipse RCP application and connect them to internal services, code generators or modeling workflows.
Eclipse IDE can support legacy Java codebases when its version, Java runtime and plug-ins are aligned with the application. A capable specialist can stabilize the workspace, document dependencies, improve the build process and plan a controlled move toward newer tooling without disrupting delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 972 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 89% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (80%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Government and Administration (80%), and Manufacturing (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Eclipse IDE in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Product Development (80%), and Quality Assurance (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Eclipse IDE
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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