Entity Framework Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Entity Framework
Karl F.
Last position:
Managing Director at ONECEPT GmbH
Manuel M.
Last position:
ERP Process Modeling at Richter Pharma AG
Migration preparation for the upcoming ERP system change: recording all ERP-related business processes, analyzing pain points, and consolidating them into process views. Ensuring that every process can be transferred to the target system or that an alternative exists. Result: a solid working basis for system integrators and a company ready for migration.
BPMN · Camunda
Kurt B.
Last position:
Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at Fa. RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Developers, ~10 Teams, per Team: 1 PO, 1 ScrumMaster, 1UX, 1 Developers, 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, FrontEnd, Test Automation)
- AI, Copilot, creating Test Templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated Unit and Integration Tests
- Automated E2E Tests, Playwright Test Automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Shipment tracking
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx e6 messages / month / service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into AzureDataLake
David L.
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.
Simon S.
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 S.
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
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Austria 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 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Entity Framework 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%)
- Retail (71%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Banking and Finance (57%)
- Education (43%)
- Healthcare (29%)
- Transportation (29%)
- Manufacturing (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Modern Object-Relational Mapping for .NET
Entity Framework is Microsoft's primary object-relational mapping framework for .NET platforms. Known today largely through modern EF Core, it bridges domain-driven C# models with relational databases. It automates SQL generation, transaction handling, and schema synchronization, enabling product teams across Austria to ship data-driven software without writing repetitive database code.
Typical Enterprise Use Cases
- Complex enterprise applications running on SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- High-volume REST APIs and microservices built on ASP.NET Core
- Safe schema evolution with automated code-first database migrations
- Multi-tenant software platforms requiring flexible query filtering
- Modernization of legacy .NET Framework applications to modern cloud runtimes
Ecosystem and Tooling Integration
EF operates at the center of the modern Microsoft tech stack. Specialists work extensively with LINQ for type-safe querying, EF Core tools for migration pipelines, and performance tools like MiniProfiler or SQL Server Profiler. They routinely integrate EF alongside lightweight mappers like Dapper or MediatR patterns to balance developer productivity with execution speed.
Why Austrian Companies Hire Freelance Specialists
Austrian enterprises in industrial automation, banking, and public tech often rely on long-standing .NET codebases. Bringing in external specialists accelerates migrations away from older .NET Framework systems toward EF Core on Linux containers. Freelancers also resolve stubborn database deadlocks, eliminate N+1 query overheads, and establish continuous deployment pipelines for database schemas.
Hallmarks of Seasoned Data Access Specialists
Experienced professionals understand the SQL generated behind LINQ abstractions. They recognize when to disable change tracking for read-only workloads, how to split large queries, and when raw SQL or stored procedures outperform generated code. They balance rapid domain modeling with deep indexing knowledge, preventing performance bottlenecks before code reaches production.
Cross-Functional and Remote Collaboration
Freelance data access specialists integrate seamlessly into existing agile engineering squads across Vienna, Linz, Graz, and remote setups. They collaborate closely with database administrators, software architects, and backend engineers. Clear documentation of migration strategies and context lifecycles ensures internal teams maintain system stability long after project delivery.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Entity Framework.
Entity Framework maps database tables directly to strongly typed C# domain objects, eliminating manual data mapping and boilerplate ADO.NET code. It provides LINQ support, unit-of-work patterns via DbContext, and automated migration tooling to track database schema evolutions over time.
Classic Entity Framework 6 ran exclusively on Windows as part of the legacy .NET Framework. In contrast, modern EF Core is a ground-up rewrite that is lightweight, modular, and cross-platform, offering significantly faster execution times and support for alternative databases like PostgreSQL and SQLite.
While Entity Framework Core handles complex domain logic, relationship mapping, and change tracking, lightweight micro-ORMs like Dapper excel in high-throughput read reporting. Many teams adopt a hybrid approach, leveraging EF Core for business transactions and Dapper for latency-critical reporting queries.
A proficient Entity Framework professional must command modern C#, ASP.NET Core, and underlying relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL. They should also possess strong skills in database indexing, query profiling, and containerized deployment pipelines.
Experts look for Cartesian explosion, missing database indices, and the infamous N+1 query problem. They resolve these issues in EF Core by using explicit eager loading, query splitting, disabling change tracking on read projections, or writing custom raw SQL queries where ORM abstraction adds unnecessary overhead.
Yes, most Entity Framework specialists collaborate remotely while supporting periodic on-site workshops in technology hubs like Vienna or Linz. Austrian teams typically require fluent English or professional German, alongside clear alignment on asynchronous agile workflows and code review standards.
Migrating production databases or updating legacy systems to modern EF requires a senior specialist. They must carefully manage data integrity, write idempotent migration scripts, and prevent system downtime, which demands deep architectural knowledge of both the ORM runtime and database internals.
Inspect how they configure DbContext lifecycles and whether they avoid mixing business logic into their data layer. Top EF specialists write clean, decoupled repositories or query handlers, demonstrate disciplined schema migration policies, and consistently profile their generated SQL statements.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 714 € 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 2.1 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 (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Retail (71%), and Automotive (57%).
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 (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Entity Framework
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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