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Artem Kirkov

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Software Architect

Berlin
Artem Kirkov

Last position:

Software Architect at VR Payments

  • Worked on the development of cloud-based web platform for different financial solutions (Payment by invoice, EPI, Freenet)
  • Made technical and architectural decisions, discussed with management team the direction of the platform
  • Provided technical expertise, made software improvements
  • Participated in meetings, reviewed tickets, wrote documentation
  • Technologies used: C#, .NET, MS Azure Services, Azure SQL, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Jira
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Muhammad Ahmed Shehzad

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Senior Software Engineer

Berlin
Muhammad Ahmed Shehzad

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Verbund Pflegehilfe

  • Own Azure-hosted ASP.NET Core microservices for chronic-care workflows, sustaining 99.8% uptime across 3,000+ patient interactions.

  • Shape HL7 FHIR-based patient, encounter, and observation profiles delivering a unified source of truth for clinical teams and integrations.

  • Implement SignalR telemetry, Application Insights alerting, and automated pipelines that surface deteriorating vitals in under three seconds.

  • Automated consultant outreach by orchestrating Twilio voice campaigns via n8n workflows and VAPI AI assistants, boosting successful client contacts by 55%.

  • Entlass Manager: Led the end-to-end build of the chronic-care coordination platform, standing up Azure-native microservices, clinical data flows, and patient-facing tooling from initial requirements through production release.

  • Power Dialer: Built the Twilio-driven consultancy auto-dialer and n8n workflows, raising client reachability to 85%.

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Kai Schmudlach

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Software Developer

Berlin
Kai Schmudlach

Last position:

Software Developer at Hensoldt AG

  • Development of a GUI application for capturing and calculating TOPSIS sensor combinations
  • Technologies: Python, VS Code, Unit Tests, Clean Code, GitHub Copilot
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Paul Goebel

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Software Developer

Berlin
Paul Goebel

Last position:

Software Developer at Independent Software Developer

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Statistics of experts using Entity Framework

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 20 years)

Position duration

3 years (Germany: 2.8 years)

Positions per freelancer

8 (Germany: 15)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Healthcare, Transportation

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 89%)

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 49%)

Most common languages

German, English, Bulgarian

Speak two or more languages

83% (Germany: 93%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using Entity Framework

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 590 €
Germany avg. 718 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 592 €
Germany median 720 €

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 data through C# models instead of writing every query by hand. Teams use it to build business apps, internal tools, APIs, and services that need clean access to SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite.

Where it fits

  • Code-first and database-first application work
  • Migration planning and schema changes
  • Query shaping, loading strategies, and tracking control
  • Integration with ASP.NET Core and clean architecture setups

In Berlin, it often appears in product teams, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems that already run on .NET and need reliable data access.

Ecosystem

Strong specialists know both Entity Framework and EF Core, because many teams still use both across different services. They also understand LINQ, async patterns, transactions, database indexes, and logging so they can keep queries predictable and maintainable.

When to bring in help

Companies usually need freelance expertise when a project has slow queries, messy migrations, fragile mapping code, or a move from raw SQL to EF Core. It also helps when a team is modernizing an older .NET system, splitting a monolith, or setting up a new data layer with clear conventions.

What good specialists do

Good professionals make the model match the real schema without overcomplicating it. They know when to use eager loading, split queries, compiled queries, or raw SQL, and they review transaction boundaries, concurrency handling, and performance risks before they become production issues.

Signs you need one

If your team spends too much time fixing broken migrations, fighting N+1 queries, or debating how to map relationships, bring in a specialist. The same applies when you need a short, focused review before release or a clean handover for an in-house team that must keep the code base stable.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Entity Framework? These answers cover the essentials.

Entity Framework is used to read and write data in .NET apps without hand-crafting every database call. It is common in business systems, admin tools, APIs, and services that need a structured data layer. Many teams use EF Core for new work and keep classic Entity Framework in older applications.

Entity Framework gives you models, change tracking, and migrations, which makes it a good fit for typical application data work. Dapper and raw SQL are often preferred when a team wants more direct control over query shape or performance tuning. A strong specialist knows when to stay with EF and when to step outside it.

Entity Framework projects often involve both, especially in older .NET estates that are being modernized. EF Core matters most for current work, but classic Entity Framework knowledge still helps with legacy code, migration planning, and tricky compatibility issues. Ask for experience with the version your stack actually runs.

A strong Entity Framework specialist should also know LINQ, SQL, .NET, async programming, and relational database design. For real projects, skills around migrations, indexing, transactions, and logging matter just as much. If the app sits behind ASP.NET Core, that is usually important too.

Entity Framework work can look simple at first, but production systems need someone who understands mapping, query behavior, and database constraints. Small greenfield tasks may need only focused support, while legacy refactors or performance issues call for deeper experience. The harder the schema and the more critical the data, the more expert the hire should be.

Yes, most Entity Framework work can be done remotely as long as the specialist has access to the code base, database, and deployment setup. Berlin teams often mix remote collaboration with on-site sessions for planning, schema reviews, or release coordination. Clear English usually works well, though some local teams may prefer German for workshops.

A good Entity Framework freelancer explains trade-offs clearly and can point to real examples of query fixes, migration work, and schema mapping decisions. Look for someone who reviews generated SQL, checks loading behavior, and cares about maintainability, not just getting the code to compile. Strong specialists also ask about data volume, concurrency, and release safety.

Entity Framework is not the best choice for every workload. Very query-heavy reporting, highly specialized SQL, or cases that need total control over every statement may be better served by another approach. A careful specialist will tell you when EF Core should stay in the stack and when a different data-access pattern makes more sense.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects is 74 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 590 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Bulgarian (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (50%), and Transportation (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (67%).

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.

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