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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
Torsten L.
Last position:
Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de at Das macht Schule gemeinnützige GmbH
- Creation of a platform where schools can run competitions to collect e-waste or old textiles
- Development of a shared PHP backend for administration by the client
- Connection of two separate WordPress sites via REST API
- Development of a custom WordPress theme with an extensive login area for students
- Setup of normally editable content pages using Elementor
Mohammad M.
Last position:
Senior Frontend Developer / IT Consultant at Freelance
Development of modern web applications focusing on React and Next.js
Implementation of e-commerce and business platforms for SMEs
Analysis and optimization of software and data structures
Design and development of custom IT solutions
Structuring of data flows and system architectures
Ongoing project work in web development and platform solutions
Tax Advisor Platform with Client Portal and Admin System:
Development of a web-based platform with an integrated client portal
Implementation of a system solution including a website, admin panel, and client application
Development of a role-based access system (admin / client)
Implementation of document and invoice management
Digitization of business processes
Building high-performance frontend structures
Integration of APIs and backend logic
Coffee Business Platform with Admin System:
Development of a web application for a café with administrative functions
Implementation of internal workflows and user management
Structuring of digital business processes
Development of modern UI components with a focus on performance
Shared Account Platform (Admin & Client Applications):
Development of a scalable platform with separate applications for admins and users
Implementation of a role-based access system
Development of a modular frontend architecture with React and TypeScript
Integration of API structures and data management
Sascha B.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at INLOGY GmbH
- Developed and maintained a distributed monitoring system for drilling rigs
- Developed an administration application for the Swiss social system
- Estimated efforts for customer requirements
- Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework Core, MS SQL, npm, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, SCSS, Storybook, NodeJS
- Tools: Scrum, Figma, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, CI/CD
Jens M.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer / Team Lead at Self-employed (Meßinger & Rantzuch GbR)
- Provided fullstack web development as a new development and replacement of existing desktop and web applications for an ERP solutions provider in the education sector
- Analyzed and redesigned development processes and collaboration in distributed teams
- Responsibilities included team leadership, conceptual design, architecture, implementation, DevOps and consulting
- Technologies: C# & .NET (ASP.NET 7), Angular 14, JavaScript/TypeScript, OData/REST, SOAP, Azure DevOps
- Integrated interfaces to educational providers and authorities
Frank S.
Last position:
Freelance Unity 3D / C# / Xamarin / WPF / .NET Developer at Frank Stutzkowski
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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
1.5 years (Germany: 2.8 years)

Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 15)

Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries
Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 49%)
Doctorate
20% (Germany: 3%)

Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages
German, English, Russian

Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 93%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Hamburg using Entity Framework
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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 (100%)
- Media and Entertainment (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Retail (67%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Advertising (33%)
- Education (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Data access with Entity Framework
Entity Framework is Microsoft's ORM for .NET. It lets specialists map objects to relational data, work with DbContext and LINQ, and keep persistence code consistent across services. Teams use it to build business apps, APIs, and internal tools that need reliable database access.
What it is used for
- CRUD flows for web and backend systems
- Querying SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite through .NET
- Migrations for schema changes and release updates
- Repository and unit-of-work style data layers
It fits product teams that want clear data models without writing every query by hand.
EF and EF Core
Most current work is done with Entity Framework Core, often called EF Core. Older systems may still use the classic Entity Framework on the .NET Framework, especially in long-lived enterprise applications. Strong professionals know the differences in provider support, change tracking, performance, and migration behavior.
Skills that matter
A good specialist understands LINQ, tracking vs no-tracking queries, eager and lazy loading, and how to shape efficient includes. They should also know schema migrations, concurrency handling, and transaction boundaries. In Hamburg, this often matters for firms running logistics, commerce, finance, or SaaS systems with mixed old and new .NET services.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when they need to modernize an old data layer, solve slow queries, or move from Entity Framework to EF Core. It also helps when a project needs database refactoring, safer migrations, or a review of how entities and relationships are modeled. Clear documentation and clean handover are important.
Signs of strong work
- Queries are readable and avoid unnecessary roundtrips
- Migrations are safe and easy to review
- Relationships are modeled without hidden side effects
- Performance is checked with real database behavior
- The code fits the broader .NET architecture
Strong Entity Framework work should feel simple to maintain, not clever.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Entity Framework? Start with the answers below.
Entity Framework is used to map .NET objects to relational tables and manage data access through a higher-level API. It is common in web apps, APIs, admin tools, and business systems where teams want faster development with less manual SQL. The same codebase can often cover queries, inserts, updates, deletes, and migrations.
Entity Framework now usually means EF Core for new work, while the classic version still appears in older .NET Framework systems. EF Core is the better fit for most current projects because it has broader active development and modern platform support. Classic Entity Framework can still be the right choice when a legacy application depends on it.
Entity Framework gives you modeling, change tracking, and migrations, which makes it good for application logic and evolving schemas. Dapper or raw SQL can be better when a team wants very direct control or has highly tuned queries. Many projects use a mix: EF for most data access, and targeted SQL for hot paths.
A strong Entity Framework specialist usually also knows C#, ASP.NET Core, LINQ, SQL, and database design. Experience with transactions, indexes, migration strategy, and performance tuning is important too. If the project is on a live system, knowledge of testing and release safety matters as well.
Entity Framework work can range from simple CRUD screens to complex data models and legacy migrations. A small internal app may need only a solid generalist, while a large system with performance issues or a version upgrade needs deeper specialist knowledge. The more critical the database layer, the more experience matters.
Yes, Entity Framework work is often remote because the main tasks are code, database design, reviews, and debugging. For Hamburg-based teams, hybrid work can help during discovery or when access to local systems and stakeholders is useful. Clear communication and access to the right test data are usually more important than location.
Look for someone who can explain why a query is slow, how a migration can fail, or when tracking should be disabled. A good Entity Framework professional leaves behind clear entity models, safe migrations, and maintainable queries. Ask for examples of real production issues they solved, not just feature delivery.
Entity Framework freelancers are often brought in for legacy upgrades, broken migrations, slow queries, and messy data models. They also help when a team needs to clean up repositories, move to EF Core, or align the data layer with a new .NET architecture. These are usually issues that need careful review, not just more coding.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 719 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Media and Entertainment (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Entity Framework in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (50%).
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