jQuery Experts in Switzerland
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Christoph Pardon
Last position:
ICT DevSecOps Engineer at Abraxas Informatik AG
Reduced time-to-market by optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Employees without customer VM access can now deploy. Increased system stability and performance and reduced maintenance effort through systematic database cleanup. Restricted rights for Flyway migrations versus service users. Improved transparency and decision-making basis with enhanced Grafana dashboards for response times, optimized logging, and standardization with Loki. Reduced security risks by consistently applying security best practices such as removing the public schema in PostgreSQL, individual service user permissions, and Docker security context. Facilitated knowledge transfer and sustainable process improvements by creating process diagrams and implementing various concepts. Conducted code reviews across multiple repositories.
Robin Ochsner
Last position:
Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect at airdys
- Product strategy, architecture, and technical co-direction
- AI workshops, client onboarding and go-to-market activities
- Design and implementation of AI architectures (LLMs, RAG, MCP, agents, voice, automation)
- Hands-on development of prototypes and production-ready AI integrations
- Consulting clients on AI adoption, workflows, and integration into existing infrastructure
- Collaboration with co-founders on strategic direction
- Collaboration in sales and customer acquisition
Tools and Technologies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Vercel AI SDK, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), MCP (Model Context Protocol), FastAgent, VAPI, n8n, make.com, LibreChat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Next.js, Vercel, Docker
Reinhold Schätz
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Peter Sacco
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Patrick Riegler
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at Swisscard AECS AG
- PoC for various platform integration functionalities using Backstage and Crossplane
- Implementation of improvements of developer experience with Azure AVD and DevSpace
- Manage application deployment infrastructure on Kubernetes clusters
- Manage CI/CD platform
- Manage deployments into Kubernetes (Rancher and AKS) and into Azure
- Act as security champion of the DevOps team
- Manage vulnerabilities and support dev teams to manage third-party vulnerabilities using JFrog Xray
- Support building the platform team
- Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Atlantis
- Build and integrate a platform and IDP using Crossplane
Reto Bachmann
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Csaba Kéri
Last position:
ServiceNow Consultant at DXC
- Worked in mixed teams with several clients
- Performed requirement engineering, proposal and time estimation
- Developed ACLs, business rules, flows, workflows, catalog items, various scripts, UI actions, policies, scoped applications
- Customized mobile apps: Now Agent and Now Mobile
- Implemented integrations using the Integration Hub
- Coordinated continuously with clients during development
- Performed testing and helped clients with testing
- Deployed to production and applied main version upgrades and patches
- Managed CMDB, domain separation and asset management
- Integrated between instances at different clients
- Developed GlideScript: business rules, scripted REST endpoints, extension points, fix scripts, background scripts
Christoph Wagner
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Zafer Baysan
Last position:
Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown
- Playwright-based API test automation for the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system
- Development of a TypeScript/Node.js test framework with MSSQL database integration
- End-to-end business process automation for order processing, customer management, etc.
- OpenAI integration for automatic PDF document validation
- Jira/Xray integration for automated test reporting with dashboard
- REST API client development with role-based authentication
- Test data management, dynamic ID validation, and cross-test data sharing mechanisms
Mateusz Lipczyński
Last position:
Project Lead Developer at PwC
- Took over the analyst and leading developer role in an innovative project helping detection of financial fraud in a major financial institution in Zurich with assistance of artificial intelligence
- Analyzed and implemented new modules, improved performance and user experience, elevated technical documentation and code quality to the standard required by the end client
- Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Spring Boot, concurrency, UX, Gradle, Impala
Christoph Janik
Last position:
Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps at Migros Genossenschafts Bund
- Greenfield project M-Zollmanager: Development of an internal platform to support users in booking requirement areas on line items in assessment notices.
- Greenfield project M-Deliveryplan: Development of an internal platform for planning and tracking deliveries in the international transport sector.
- Created functions to predict the estimated arrival time of container ships and goods from the port of loading to the port of destination, considering potential events.
- Developed the TrackAndTrace add-on for M-Deliveryplan to track and plan goods and containers.
- Built a generic AI chatbot for Migros app infrastructure, including ChatGPT integration and creating AI workflows with N8N.
- Developed AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating release notes or processing Jira tasks based on N8N workflows.
- Further development and maintenance of the M-LFS, M-Vehicleaccess and M-Worklog apps.
- Used C#, Angular 18, DevOps practices, N8N, Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence and Azure.
- Ongoing project with continuous development of platforms and workflows.
Lluis Nieto Soler
Last position:
Federal Office for IT
- Developed an event tool for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs ([link]
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Statistics of experts using jQuery
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland using jQuery
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 covers
jQuery is a JavaScript library for DOM work, event handling, AJAX calls, and animation. It still powers many business sites, admin tools, and legacy front ends where small changes must be safe and quick. Strong experts know when to extend it and when to keep it isolated.
Common work
- Repair click, form, and modal behavior
- Maintain plugins and custom widgets
- Wire AJAX loading, filters, and live updates
- Refactor old scripts without breaking pages
- Support CMS themes and marketing sites
Ecosystem and skills
Good specialists work with jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and browser debugging tools. They understand the jQuery plugin pattern, selectors, delegated events, and common UI libraries built around it. Many projects also touch WordPress, Drupal, Bootstrap, or older internal systems.
When to bring one in
Companies usually need freelance help when a site is stable but hard to change, or when a launch depends on old code that still runs key screens. That is common in Switzerland too, especially for multilingual corporate sites and internal tools that must keep working during larger front-end changes. A skilled expert can move fast without forcing a rewrite.
What strong experts do
Strong professionals read existing scripts quickly, trace event flow, and spot conflicts between plugins. They write clear, maintainable fixes, keep selectors precise, and protect behavior across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and older edge cases. They also document changes so in-house teams can continue safely.
How to judge fit
Look for evidence of real maintenance work, not just simple DOM snippets. A solid expert can explain how they handle legacy dependencies, script order, and AJAX timing issues, and can work cleanly inside an existing code base. For Swiss teams, clear communication and comfort with remote collaboration matter just as much as technical skill.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about jQuery? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
jQuery is used to make existing web pages easier to script. Companies bring it in for DOM updates, event handling, AJAX interactions, simple animations, and plugin-driven UI behavior. It is especially common in older sites and in features that must stay stable while the rest of the stack changes.
jQuery still helps when a code base already depends on it or when a team needs quick fixes in a familiar style. Plain JavaScript is often the better choice for new work, but jQuery can be faster to maintain in legacy interfaces, especially when several plugins already rely on it. A good specialist knows both and chooses the lightest safe option.
Hire a jQuery specialist when a site has broken interactions, old plugins, or fragile scripts that need careful changes. It is also a good fit when you need to keep a legacy application running while other parts move to a newer front-end approach. The best experts can improve behavior without triggering unnecessary rewrites.
A strong jQuery freelancer usually also knows JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and browser debugging. Depending on the project, experience with AJAX, JSON, WordPress, Drupal, or Bootstrap can be important. If the work touches templates or server-rendered pages, understanding how the back end sends data helps a lot.
A simple fix may only need someone who can trace events and update selectors safely. A larger jQuery code base needs a specialist who can untangle plugin dependencies, timing issues, and older browser behavior. For customer-facing or revenue-critical screens, choose someone who has handled maintenance work before, not just greenfield scripts.
Yes, most jQuery work can be done remotely because the task is usually code review, debugging, and implementation. In Switzerland, remote collaboration often works well when requirements are clear and the team can share staging access, screenshots, and browser details. On-site time only matters when there is a larger workshop or a very sensitive rollout.
Look for clean fixes, careful debugging, and the ability to explain why a change is safe. A good jQuery expert should understand delegated events, script loading order, and how to keep plugins from colliding. They should also leave the code easier to maintain, not just make the symptom disappear.
jQuery is still relevant where the front end already depends on it, or where a team needs to keep an older website reliable. For brand-new builds, many teams prefer modern JavaScript patterns, but jQuery remains practical for incremental work, CMS themes, and fast repairs. The key is choosing the right tool for the current code base.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,005 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Professional Services (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used jQuery in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used jQuery
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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