Microsoft Foundation Classes Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microsoft Foundation Classes
Michael S.
Last position:
IT & Test Consultant at Testing Experts GmbH
AI Readiness - Part 3: Creating an e-book on the use of AI in software testing
- Designed and created an e-book on the sensible and safe use of AI in software testing from the perspective of an experienced test expert.
- Used generative AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro) as a sparring partner for structuring, wording suggestions and creating variations, with all content finally reviewed and approved using my own expertise.
- Developed practical insights into the opportunities and risks of AI in testing, with a special focus on collaboration between testers and AI instead of “tester vs. AI”.
- Title: “11 starke Gründe: Dream-Team statt Rivalen - Tester und KI sind gemeinsam unschlagbar”
- Subtitle: “Wie Mensch und Maschine im Softwaretest das perfekte Team bilden – und warum reines KI-Testing riskant ist.”
- Planned use of the e-book as a basis for workshops, customer meetings or internal training.
- Technology: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, many years of hands-on professional testing experience, common sense.
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
Alexander Z.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer and DevOps Engineer at Freelancer
- Developing the infrastructure and improving existing infrastructure: Jenkins, Gitlab Pipeline, OpenShift, Docker, Helm Chart, Kubernetes, Artifactory, CodePipeline, CodeArtifact, Python
- Documenting solutions in Jira/Confluence
- Supporting other colleagues in different technical areas
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
Uwe S.
Last position:
Software Developer Embedded Systems at Self-employed
Rolf G.
Last position:
Developer & Designer at Sicherheitsbehörden
- Migration of a case management system with numerous interfaces to other systems from Spring and Activiti to a Java JEE application
- Further development toward a cloud application
- Consulting, development, requirements analysis, specification and design
- Coordination with upstream and downstream systems
- Data modeling, programming and implementation
- Support with code reviews and ensuring clean code in the PL/SQL context
- Documentation in Confluence
- Troubleshooting of PL/SQL applications, including log analysis, session tracing and performance profiling
- Optimization and tuning measures in the PL/SQL environment
- Knowledge transfer and onboarding of new employees
- Use of Jira for task management, progress tracking and sprint planning
Svyetoslav P.
Last position:
CTO at Skar Audio
- Main developer in an online retail company
- Built an online shop using the Next.JS React framework
- Integrated the site with dozens of third-party apps using REST and GraphQL APIs
- Built a backend for order management, warehouse management (with iPhone app), and supply management
- Automated invoicing and finances with QuickBooks
Jens S.
Last position:
Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering
- Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
- Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
- Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
- Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
- Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
- Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
- VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
- Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT
Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP
Ronald T.
Last position:
Product Owner at Dataport AöR
- Setting up and growing the business unit
- Stakeholder management
- Conducting and facilitating workshops to gather requirements
- Requirements analysis and solution design
- Backlog management
- Project planning and management
- Resource planning
Stefan K.
Last position:
Software Engineer C# .NET at Freelance Software Engineer
- Design of a software interface in a large-scale project for the defence sector. No further details can be provided due to the confidentiality of classified information.
- Design and development of a reporting application for the acceptance of coordinate measuring machines according to the ISO 10360 series of standards. Coordination and moderation of review meetings to clarify requirements in an international corporation.
- Development of a tool for backing up and restoring machine configurations for service operations on coordinate measuring machines.
- Consulting project to optimize and further develop an Access application for administrative tasks in an engineering office.
- Design and development of production software for parameterizing coordinate measuring machines. Co-design of interfaces and development of automation for generating configuration bundles for different machine configurations.
- Development of a service application for the geometric calibration of coordinate measuring machines based on gauge block measurements.
- Development of a maintenance app for updating and configuring water dispensers. Project support through the app launch, as well as training and project handover to a customer employee.
- Migration of a maintenance app for smart water filters, including finalization for the app launch and further development of the app to support multiple protocols.
Technologies: Git, Visual Studio Code, Confluence, Protobuf, Agile, C#, .NET, WPF, MVVM, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, MSTest, MigraDoc, Azure DevOps, Jira, OpenRPC, JSON, Microsoft Access, Entity Framework Core, Python, YAML, Build Pipelines, WinUI 3, XUnit, Atlassian Stack, Scrum
Tilmann S.
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Arne H.
Last position:
Embedded Fullstack Developer at IoT / Infrastructure Automation Sector
- Analysis of legacy codebase and identification of architectural issues, implementing improvements in coordination with the Product Owner.
- Development of clean, efficient, and fully documented code following established software engineering practices and standards.
- Analysis of Erlang components in backend and device layers to provide recommendations for ensuring stable system operation.
- Setup and optimization of CI/CD pipelines on client infrastructure, including testing, debugging, and certificate management quality assurance.
- Participation in planning, design, and implementation of epics and stories according to Product Owner specifications.
- Technical consultation for Product Owner regarding Erlang codebase management and best practices.
- Collaboration with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Elixir & Phoenix + PostgreSQL
- Erlang
- IoT
- CI/CD
- Git
- Agile/Scrum
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Frontend (VueJS)
- Embedded Devices
Yan O.
Last position:
Software Developer (C++, Python) at Vaillant Heizsysteme
- Implementation of communication between heating system modules via the SOME/IP interface in C++
- Development of additional software components in C++
- Execution of unit tests and integration tests in the GitLab CI workflow
- Development of desktop publishing functionality
- Tools: C++, Python, Linux, Robot Framework
Dieter M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Integration of a safety shutdown into the firmware of the MISCEO product after a specific limit value (capping) for the dispensing quantity is reached.
Familiarization with the product and its firmware (C code and functional operation).
Identification of the code sections required for the change.
Implementation of the enhancement.
Testing and documentation (source code only).
Target platform: Embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
Karl S.
Last position:
Software Consultant, Architect, and Developer at Forklift Truck Manufacturer
Consulting in all areas of software development such as architecture, inter- and intra-process communication, end-to-end validation
Monitoring and measuring resources such as runtime and memory usage
Specification of interface and implementation patterns as well as high-level and detailed specifications
Design and implementation of functional and safety software
Specification of unit tests and support of the integration and software tests in the HIL test department as part of software validation
Development of platform-independent control and regulation software for a fuel cell system (multi-processor 16-bit and multi-core 32-bit)
Development/concept design of state machines
Development/concept design of control algorithms
Development/concept design of inter-process safety communication
Development/concept design of basic software components for parameter, characteristic curve, and error management
Development of vehicle communication based on CAN
Development/concept design of commissioning, maintenance, and service interfaces via CAN and UDS diagnostics
Conducting validation and supporting external validation
Creating specifications for testing
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Foundation Classes
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
20
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
39%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
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 Germany 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 Germany using Microsoft Foundation Classes
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.
Microsoft Foundation Classes 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 (97%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Automotive (59%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Education (41%)
- Government and Administration (41%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What MFC is
Microsoft Foundation Classes, commonly called MFC, is a C++ application framework for building native Windows desktop software. It wraps many Win32 APIs and supplies document, view, window, dialog, message-map and resource-handling patterns. MFC remains important where long-lived business applications depend on Windows integration, predictable performance and an established C++ codebase.
Where it is used
MFC appears in industrial control software, engineering tools, finance applications, medical equipment interfaces and internal business systems. It is suited to rich desktop clients that communicate with devices, databases, files or backend services.
- Native Windows desktop applications
- Document and drawing tools
- Hardware and instrument interfaces
- Enterprise clients with complex workflows
Ecosystem and tooling
MFC work typically involves modern Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ and the Windows SDK. Specialists use Win32, COM, ATL, ODBC, Windows messages, resource editors and installer tooling alongside the framework. Depending on the codebase, they may also work with .NET interop, REST services, SQL databases, CMake or automated build systems.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance MFC professionals when an established application needs careful change without destabilizing existing behavior. Common assignments include migration to a newer Visual Studio environment, interface redesign, defect removal, performance work and integration with current services or devices.
- Analyze legacy C++ and message-driven code
- Extend dialogs, views and document workflows
- Replace outdated dependencies
- Prepare releases and regression testing
Choosing the right approach
MFC is not automatically the best choice for a new application. Teams may compare it with Qt, WinUI, Windows Forms or WPF based on deployment needs, user interface goals, existing code and required native access. A strong specialist can explain that trade-off and recommend targeted modernization instead of an unnecessary rewrite.
For companies in Germany, remote collaboration is often practical when repositories, build environments and test devices are accessible. On-site work can still matter for factory equipment, regulated environments or physical integration testing. Clear technical English, and German where required by the team, should be agreed early.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong MFC experts understand both framework conventions and the underlying Windows platform. They trace message flow, manage ownership and threading carefully, preserve backward compatibility and make changes that fit the existing architecture. They also document build steps, test critical user paths and communicate risks before altering shared components.
Ask for evidence of comparable native Windows work, not just general C++ knowledge. Useful examples include a stable release of a complex desktop product, a safe migration, hardware integration or a measurable improvement in maintainability. Clean reviews, reproducible builds and pragmatic technical decisions are reliable quality signals.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Microsoft Foundation Classes? Start with the answers below.
Microsoft Foundation Classes is used to create native Windows desktop applications in C++. It supports windows, dialogs, menus, document-view structures, message handling and access to Win32 functionality. Companies often use it for established products that need deep Windows integration.
MFC can be sensible when a project needs direct Win32 access, a native C++ stack or compatibility with an existing codebase. For a new user interface, teams may also weigh Qt, WPF, Windows Forms or WinUI. The right choice depends on product lifetime, deployment targets, skills and integration requirements.
Microsoft Foundation Classes is closely tied to Windows and its native APIs, while Qt offers a broader cross-platform application framework. MFC can reduce disruption in a mature Windows product, whereas Qt may be stronger when the same interface must run across operating systems. A specialist should assess the current code and future targets before recommending a change.
MFC work benefits from strong modern C++, Win32, Windows SDK and Visual Studio knowledge. Useful adjacent skills include COM, ATL, SQL, ODBC, networking, threading, debugging, installer creation and automated testing. Experience with .NET interop or device communication can also matter for integration-heavy products.
The right level depends on the codebase and the risk of the change. Microsoft Foundation Classes specialists handling a core migration or complex message flow should have worked with comparable legacy C++ systems, while a focused dialog change may need a narrower scope. Review similar deliverables and technical decisions rather than relying on a generic experience label.
MFC projects can often be handled remotely when the specialist has secure repository access, a reproducible Windows build and suitable test data. On-site collaboration may be important for hardware, factory systems or restricted environments. Teams should also agree whether German is needed for user research, documentation or daily coordination.
Ask how the specialist investigates message routing, resource management, threading and compatibility before making changes. A strong Microsoft Foundation Classes professional can explain risks clearly, show disciplined debugging and provide tests or validation for critical workflows. Reviewable commits and documented build steps are useful evidence.
MFC modernization may include updating Visual Studio and libraries, removing obsolete APIs, improving build automation, separating UI code from business logic or connecting the application to current services. It should preserve required behavior while reducing maintenance risk. The scope is best defined after a code and dependency assessment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 792 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 39% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Manufacturing (69%), and Automotive (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Foundation Classes in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Product Development (97%), and Quality Assurance (79%).
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