Entity Framework Experts in Austria
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Manuel Merzinger
Last position:
Azure Training
- Prepared and delivered a five-day seminar via Microsoft Teams
- Key topics: building, running, and managing Docker containers; Kubernetes cluster basics and Kubernetes networking basics; Terraform basics and best practices for Terraform environments in Azure
David Lynn
Last position:
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Fractual
- Built and maintained a full-featured React Native mobile app and companion web portal supporting multi-role access and real-time collaboration for service teams.
- Developed a robust NestJS backend using TypeScript, adhering to scalable microservices patterns to support a dynamic task management system.
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL schemas, using advanced indexing and normalized data models to support patient tracking, tasks, and outcome reporting.
- Integrated Socket.IO to support real-time team communication, task status updates, and instant notifications across mobile and web platforms.
- Developed secure authentication workflows using AWS Cognito, including multi-role login, token refresh, and session timeout handling.
- Leveraged AWS S3 for secure document uploads (patient records, resource materials) with signed URLs and access control policies.
- Connected AWS SNS and SES to automate notifications for escalations, missed follow-ups, and appointment reminders.
- Engineered an admin analytics dashboard using React + Zustand for tracking user activity, case completion rates, and compliance metrics.
- Designed and implemented AI-driven features for task prioritization and patient risk classification using external API integrations.
- Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker, achieving automated testing, linting, and environment-based deployments.
- Followed Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retros) while collaborating with QA, BAs, and PMs to deliver high-velocity features.
- Led data protection efforts ensuring full GDPR compliance, including encrypted storage, session control, and user-consent management.
- Delivered a fully responsive UI using DaisyUI-style components for mobile and tablet-first designs, achieving high Lighthouse scores.
- Reduced support tickets by 40% by implementing detailed audit logging and a self-service helpdesk system in the admin interface.
Kurt Blumenschein
Last position:
Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Devs, ~10 Teams, per team: 1 PO, 1 Scrum Master, 1 UX, 1 Developer, 1 Tester
- .net core 8, 9, C#
- Microservices, Clean-Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
- GraphQL, REST, SDL
- Azure DevOps, CI / CD-pipelines, Azure-Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
- Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
- Azure SQL-Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
- Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnt, Test Automations)
- AI, Copilot, creating test templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated unit and integration tests
- Automated E2E tests, Playwright test automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Tracking of shipments
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx million messages per month per service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into Azure Data Lake
Simon Söllinger
Last position:
Owner at Simon Söllinger e.U.
Sebastian H
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
Karl Steinzer
Last position:
Freelancer
- Implementation of a Blazor application and Windows services with RabbitMQ, MS Orleans, SignalR and Powershell to manage automatic deployments and updates in VMware
- Development of a WPF application with C# and REST API integration (object annotation) for a German automotive company in distributed teams (Austria, Germany, Russia, India) with the following tasks:
- Requirement analysis, design, implementation, branching/merging, code reviews, optimizations, testing, bug fixing
- Integration of payment terminals and card readers into a vending platform using .NET Core
- Frontend development in Angular & AngularJS (SignalR and REST API integration, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
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Statistics of experts using Entity Framework
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
14 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using Entity Framework
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
What it is
Entity Framework is Microsoft's object-relational mapper for .NET. It lets specialists work with database data through C# objects instead of hand-writing every query, while still giving control over SQL, mapping, and transactions.
Typical work
- Build data access layers for ASP.NET and other .NET services
- Model domain entities and relationships
- Create and run migrations
- Tune queries and fix slow loading paths
- Refactor older EF or EF Core code
Where it fits
It is common in business software, internal tools, SaaS products, and line-of-business systems that rely on SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite. Teams use Entity Framework when they want strong .NET integration and a clearer way to manage database changes.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals know LINQ, change tracking, loading strategies, migrations, concurrency handling, and performance profiling. They also understand when to use raw SQL, how to avoid N+1 query issues, and how to keep the object model aligned with the database.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when a project needs a clean start, a safe upgrade from older EF versions, or help with a hard data issue. That is common in Austria for product teams that need remote support in English or a specialist who can join local .NET work on site when needed.
What good experts deliver
Good specialists leave behind working code, clear entity maps, reliable migrations, and queries that are easier to maintain. They document the data layer well, protect important business rules, and make sure the solution fits the wider .NET architecture.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Entity Framework.
Entity Framework is used to handle database access in .NET applications through objects, mappings, and queries. It is a common choice for CRUD-heavy business systems, APIs, and internal tools where the data layer needs to stay maintainable. Many teams also use EF to manage schema changes through migrations.
Entity Framework usually refers to the older .NET ORM family, while Entity Framework Core is the newer, actively developed version. For new work, many teams prefer EF Core because it is lighter and supports more current .NET releases. For existing systems, the right choice depends on the codebase, database, and upgrade path.
A strong Entity Framework specialist usually brings solid C#, LINQ, SQL, and relational database knowledge. For web projects, ASP.NET Core is often relevant too, along with testing and performance profiling. If the role involves data migration, experience with schema design and versioned migrations matters as well.
Entity Framework work benefits from expert help as soon as the data layer becomes central to the product. If you are starting a new application, modernizing a legacy system, or dealing with slow queries and complex relationships, a specialist can save time early. Smaller changes can be handled quickly, but architecture decisions should not be guessed.
Look for someone who can explain how Entity Framework maps entities, handles tracking, and translates LINQ to SQL. Good professionals can show examples of migrations, performance fixes, and safe refactoring. They should also know when to use raw SQL instead of forcing every problem through the ORM.
Entity Framework is common in SaaS products, admin portals, finance tools, HR systems, and other data-driven .NET applications. It works well when the team wants a structured way to manage business objects and database changes. It is less about flashy UI and more about dependable data access.
Yes. Many Entity Framework tasks can be done remotely because the work centers on code, database design, and migrations. For teams in Austria, remote collaboration often works well in English, while on-site time can help when the project needs close coordination with internal .NET specialists or stakeholders.
A common mistake with Entity Framework is treating the ORM as if every query should be automatic. That often leads to slow loading, poor transaction handling, or a model that no longer matches the database. Strong specialists avoid hidden complexity, keep queries intentional, and watch for performance issues early.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 690 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (67%), and Retail (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (83%).
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