Entity Framework Experts in Germany
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Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
Yusuf C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with product owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
Oleg O.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / BI Integration Developer Power BI, C# at Telecommunications
Embedded Analytics & AI-assisted BI
Design and development of an integrated analytics solution based on ASP.NET Core, Power BI Embedded, and LLM services to provide context-based business information.
Development of an AI agent with Function/Tool Calling for the secure orchestration of REST APIs, SQL data sources, and technical services within defined business processes.
Building automated BI workflows including workspace management, deployment processes, and scheduled refresh via the Power BI REST API.
Implementation of secure service-to-service communication with Microsoft Entra ID and Service Principal, and integration into existing enterprise system landscapes.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#/.NET, Power BI Embedded, Power BI REST API, LLM API, AI Agents, Function/Tool Calling, Entra ID
Manuel K.
Last position:
.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects
- DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
- E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.
Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#
Giuseppe A.
Last position:
Embedded Software Developer at Inheco
- AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Design and build of an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data for the automated analysis of technical documents and error logs.
- Design & Implementation: Design of a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device to control medical shaker systems.
- Architecture & Protocol Design: Implementation of a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and definition of hardware-close, resilient communication protocols including multithreading and advanced error handling.
- Quality Assurance & DevOps: Test automation using xUnit, integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintenance of technical documentation according to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.
Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps
Johannes W.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EnBW
The Agent Support Interface is an internally used software that is used by all 1st- and 2nd-level customer advisors and shows information about the customer and their cases in a central and compact form.
The system provides links to other platforms and systems to improve the agent's workflow.
In an agile SCRUM team, all challenges were implemented independently and as a team.
Consulting in the areas of software architecture, DevOps strategies, and agile development processes.
Supporting the team in decision-making and introducing best practices for test automation and code reviews.
Technologies: Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Azure, C#, MVC, CQRS, Akka.Net, Angular 18, NGXS, Typescript, Cypress/Playwright, Wiremock, CI/CD, DevOps.
Frank E.
Last position:
DevOps at Lauck-IT
Operations and extensions of Azure DevOps pipelines
Operations and extensions of AWS services
Citrix (Windows 10, Bitwarden)
AWS: ECR, EKS, CloudFront CDN, Route 53, VPC peering and CNI upgrade, Atlas MongoDB, S3 buckets, static website hosting
Azure: build and deploy with DevOps pipelines
Volker A.
Last position:
Senior Frontend Angular Developer at fintus GmbH
- Senior Frontend Angular and Frontend
- Integrating Camunda processes into the frontend
- Development supported by ChatGPT (Codex) and Claude (skills etc.)
Knowledge: Angular, Camunda
Products used: Claude, Codex, ChatGPT, Camunda
Ahmed M.
Last position:
Senior Full-Stack Engineer at NEW NETZ
- Built more than 15 frontend applications and more than 10 backend services across internal tools, back-office workflows, and external portals for installers and end customers
- Automate build and release workflows with TypeScript and Azure DevOps
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
- Integrate AI-assisted and agentic development practices into engineering workflows
- Coordinate user experience decisions with UX designers
Tech Stack: Claude Code, Codex, AWS (S3, Lambda, AppSync, Resolver), Next.js App Router, ReactJS, NuxtJS, Vue.js, Storybook, JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, Azure DevOps
Rizwan B.
Last position:
Software Developer/Database/Devops at Sutor Bank
Project:
- Migration of existing VB6 applications to C# (Web API, web app)
- Report development and risk management systems (C#, API interfaces, databases)
- Document archive (API interfaces, databases)
Team size: 9 people
- Reports for Risk and Credit Management Development and maintenance of report structures to support risk and credit decisions, including data modeling, validation, and automated delivery for business departments.
- Migration and maintenance of a legacy system to the latest version of .NET for the asset management system Planning and execution of the modernization of an existing asset management system, including code refactoring, performance optimization, test automation, and sustainable maintenance after migration.
- Replacement of the COM-based archive connection with a REST API Redevelopment of the connection of the document archive (HYPARCHIV) to a REST API based on OpenAPI/Swagger, including archiving with index and stamp fields as well as PDF export into the customer portal.
- Redesign of payment receipt processing Replacement of an existing Oracle PL/SQL process with a new implementation in C# based on a business concept, including business alignment, data modeling, and test coverage.
- Design and implementation of tests, creation of deployment pipelines, and documentation
- Further development and implementation of change requests.
- Regular code reviews within the team as well as optimization of application scalability and stability
Technologies: C#, .NET 10, ASP.NET, Unit of Work, IoC, Three-Tier Architecture, Entity Framework Core, DB First, Web API, Swagger, OpenAPI, Python, Oracle, HYPARCHIV, Azure, PowerBI, DevOps, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), GIT, xUnit, NSubstitute, TypeScript, Vue.js, Pinia,
Methods: agile development using Scrum
Reginald L.
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, e.g. calendar, chat, and various tables
Oliver F.
Last position:
Modernization of a multi-company backend system at Energy utility company
Enhancement and modernization of a mature Aspire backend application in the environment of a utility company, focusing on new business requirements, testing, legacy code cleanup, and stable backend delivery.
Core contributions & results Implemented new business requirements in the context of customer orders, subcontractors, and cross-company backend processes, and ensured consistent workflows in a distributed system landscape. Modernized existing backend components step by step and reduced technical debt through targeted legacy code cleanup, refactoring, and structured code reviews. Improved the testability of business-critical services by expanding automated tests with xUnit, AutoFixture, and clearer validation structures. Supported the further development of workflow automations and integration processes via microservices, messaging, and API-based communication. Took over source code from external firms, systematically checked code quality, and derived technical improvements for maintainability, stability, and integration. Worked in agile development processes with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps and supported cross-team alignment on architecture, quality, and implementation. Technical metrics Technologies & methods C#, .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, Aspire, Docker, RabbitMQ, gRPC, REST API, Swagger, Microservices, NServiceBus, AutoMapper, Autofac, xUnit, AutoFixture, FluentValidation, Entity Framework Core, MediatR, Redis, Consul, Serilog, SonarQube, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, GitLab, Google Protocol Buffers, IronPDF, Mailjet, Jira, Confluence, Miro, agile development, Scrum, code reviews, refactoring, legacy code cleanup, workflow automation, power grids
Michael T.
Last position:
Development of an app for displaying sheet music at Freelance Software Developer
- Industry: Digital music solutions
- Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android, GitLab, PlantUML
Igor F.
Last position:
Lead Frontend Developer at Amcon Software GmbH
Technical leadership in the implementation of accessible frontend components with React and MUI
Analysis and refactoring of existing UI structures with regard to semantic HTML usage, ARIA roles, and keyboard navigation
Integration and use of accessibility testing tools such as Axe and Lighthouse
Close coordination with UI/UX design, backend development, and QA to ensure a consistent a11y-compliant user experience
Advising the client on implementing legal requirements according to BITV 2.0 / EU Directive 2016/2102
Improved the Lighthouse Accessibility Score from 55 to 98
Long-term improvement of the codebase through the introduction of reusable, accessible components
Positive client feedback and follow-up work for future a11y projects
Tools and technologies: React, MUI, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, WCAG 2.1 AA, Axe, Lighthouse, SCRUM, Agile, Jira, Bitbucket
Andreas G.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider
- Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
- Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
- Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
- Technical feature design for assigned tasks
- Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
- Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
- Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning
Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.
Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama
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Statistics of experts using Entity Framework
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
49%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
93%
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 Germany 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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany 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 19 Sep 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 (98%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Transportation (40%)
- Government and Administration (37%)
- Education (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Entity Framework does
Entity Framework is Microsoft’s object-relational mapper for .NET. It lets application code work with database data through strongly typed models, while handling much of the SQL translation, change tracking and persistence work. Teams use it to build APIs, business applications and services that rely on relational data.
Core and classic editions
Entity Framework Core is the modern, cross-platform implementation for current .NET applications. The earlier Entity Framework 6 remains relevant in established .NET Framework systems, especially where migration would be costly. Strong specialists know the differences in behavior, lifecycle support and database-provider compatibility before choosing an approach.
Models and database access
Professionals create entity classes, configure relationships and define constraints through conventions, data annotations or the Fluent API. They use DbContext carefully, select suitable tracking behavior and manage migrations without losing control of the database. LINQ queries are translated into SQL, so query shape, indexes and generated commands all affect reliability and speed.
Typical project work
- Build data access layers for ASP.NET Core APIs and web applications
- Map existing SQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL databases to domain models
- Create and review migrations across development, test and production environments
- Diagnose slow LINQ queries, excessive loading and transaction problems
- Refactor legacy Entity Framework 6 code toward Entity Framework Core
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in a specialist when a data model has become difficult to change, production queries are slow or a .NET application needs a safe database migration. External expertise is also useful during API modernization, database consolidation and integration work. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or closely integrated environments may require on-site workshops and German-language communication.
What strong specialists deliver
A capable Entity Framework professional connects ORM decisions with the database and the wider application architecture. They test generated SQL, control loading strategies, handle concurrency and transactions, and protect sensitive data through sound access patterns. They document trade-offs clearly and work comfortably with C#, ASP.NET Core, relational database design, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Entity Framework.
Entity Framework is used to connect .NET applications with relational databases through object-oriented models. It supports querying, inserts, updates, deletes, relationship mapping, change tracking and schema migrations, which makes it common in APIs, internal business systems and customer-facing applications.
Entity Framework Core is the modern, cross-platform implementation designed for current .NET applications. Entity Framework 6 is tied to the older .NET Framework ecosystem but remains suitable for established systems; the right choice depends on application constraints, provider support and migration risk.
A strong Entity Framework freelancer usually also works with C#, LINQ, ASP.NET Core and relational database design. Useful adjacent skills include SQL Server or PostgreSQL, indexing, Docker, automated testing, CI/CD and diagnosing application performance through logs and database execution plans.
The required depth depends on the system. A straightforward CRUD API may need solid application and ORM knowledge, while legacy migrations, high-volume queries, complex transactions or multi-tenant data require a specialist who understands both Entity Framework and the underlying database.
Yes. Entity Framework work is often well suited to remote collaboration through source control, shared environments, technical documentation and structured reviews. On-site sessions can still help when the work involves sensitive infrastructure, domain workshops or close coordination with a Germany-based product team.
Entity Framework may be a poor fit for highly specialized SQL, database-heavy reporting, strict control over every generated statement or workloads where a micro-optimized data-access layer is essential. A specialist can compare it with Dapper, direct ADO.NET or database-specific tooling instead of forcing an ORM into the design.
Ask how the specialist handles query translation, eager and lazy loading, migrations, concurrency and transaction boundaries. A strong Entity Framework professional can show how they inspect generated SQL, prevent N+1 queries, test data access and keep the domain model separate from persistence concerns.
Common Entity Framework issues include unbounded result sets, accidental lazy loading, unnecessary change tracking, inefficient projections and missing database indexes. Good specialists profile real queries, use suitable loading strategies, review execution plans and improve the data model rather than relying on ORM settings alone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany 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 Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 49% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are German (99%), English (94%), and Russian (12%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Manufacturing (63%), and Healthcare (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (99%), and Quality Assurance (64%).
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