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MSBuild Experts in Germany

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Hire experts who know MSBuild project files, solution builds, and CI pipelines for .NET delivery. They handle Microsoft Build Engine tasks, custom targets, and reliable packaging workflows, matched fast with vetted, available freelancers.

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Oliver F.

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Senior Analytics Software Engineer & Tech Lead

Lemgo
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

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Michael S.

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Senior Software / Full-Stack Developer

Osterspai
Michael S.

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Senior Software / Full-Stack Developer at DOUGLAS INFORMATIK & SERVICE GmbH

  • data integration for SAP marketing applications Emarsys and SMC
  • processing data from SAP applications for email delivery
  • event-driven architecture with around 50 microservices for processing several million messages per day during high season
  • development of a marketing campaign management tool (frontend Angular, backend C# ASP Web API)
  • support for the Product Owner in communication with stakeholders and creation of epics, stories, and tasks
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Johannes K.

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Software Developer

Altdorf bei Nürnberg
Johannes K.

Last position:

Software Developer at Hoffmann Engineering Services GmbH

  • Software development
  • Technical design of software architecture and design (considering functional and non-functional requirements)
  • Frontend and Backend
  • Refactorings
  • Code reviews
  • Unit tests
  • Automated integration tests
  • E2E tests

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Heiko H.

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Fullstack Developer / Architect

Petershagen
Heiko H.

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Fullstack Developer / Architect

  • Design and implementation of a solution for managing projects, materials, and assets in field operations
  • Development of a modern web application (Blazor) for project managers to track inventory, plan demand, and issue transport and purchase orders
  • Delivery of a mobile MAUI app for field staff to store and retrieve materials with location-based photo documentation in map views
  • Control of the full business logic through a central API
  • Tech stack: .NET 9, C#, WebAPI, Blazor, MAUI, REST, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework, Docker, Docker Compose, Ansible, Keycloak, Aspire
  • Identity and access management with Keycloak
  • Deployment and orchestration via Docker Compose and Ansible
  • Project in testing and evaluation phase

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Statistics of experts using MSBuild

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

MSBuild experts in Germany have 18 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.8 years

MSBuild experts in Germany stay in a single position for 1.8 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

11

MSBuild experts in Germany have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

MSBuild experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Utilities

MSBuild experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

MSBuild experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of MSBuild experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

67%

67% of MSBuild experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

2

MSBuild experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

MSBuild experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of MSBuild experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 1 2 3 4
One of the MSBuild experts in Germany charges less than €720 per day.
2 of the MSBuild experts in Germany charge between €720 and €800 per day.
One of the MSBuild experts in Germany charges between €800 and €880 per day.
2 of the MSBuild experts in Germany charge €960 or more per day.
<€720 €720-​800 €800-​880 €960+

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.

Average rates of experts in Germany using MSBuild

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

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Daily rate avg. 839 €

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 812 €

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.

MSBuild 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%)
  • Manufacturing (83%)
  • Utilities (50%)
  • Automotive (33%)
  • Energy (33%)
  • Banking and Finance (33%)
  • Telecommunication (33%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (17%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Build automation

MSBuild is the build engine behind many .NET projects. It reads project files, resolves references, runs targets, and turns source into deployable outputs. Companies bring in specialists when build steps become hard to maintain or when release work depends on repeatable automation.

Typical work

  • Maintain .csproj, .vbproj, and solution builds
  • Add custom targets, properties, and item logic
  • Wire builds into Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or other CI tools
  • Create packaging, signing, and publish steps

It is used in application delivery, libraries, test runs, and installer workflows.

Tooling around it

Strong professionals work comfortably with Visual Studio, the .NET SDK, NuGet, and command-line builds. They understand target ordering, imports, incremental builds, and how to keep project files clean enough for teams to maintain. Knowledge of PowerShell and scripting also helps when build steps need to touch files, versioning, or release artifacts.

When companies need help

Teams usually look for help when builds break after a dependency change, when old project files need cleanup, or when a monolith must be split into reliable parts. In Germany, this often matters for product teams and software houses that want consistent delivery across office and remote collaboration. A freelance specialist can join quickly, diagnose the build chain, and hand over stable changes.

What good specialists do

Good MSBuild professionals do more than edit XML. They explain why a target runs, reduce duplication, and keep logic predictable across local and server builds. They also document custom steps clearly so other experts can extend the setup without guesswork.

Signs you need one

  • Builds behave differently on local machines and CI
  • Project files have grown complex with repeated logic
  • Release steps depend on manual work
  • Packaging or signing fails late in the pipeline

That is usually the point where an MSBuild specialist saves time and lowers risk.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about MSBuild? Start with the answers below.

MSBuild is the build system that compiles .NET projects, resolves references, runs targets, and produces outputs ready for testing or deployment. It is central to project files such as .csproj and to repeatable build pipelines. Companies use it when they need controlled, automated delivery rather than manual build steps.

MSBuild is the underlying engine, while dotnet build and Visual Studio build are common ways to invoke it. The difference matters when you need custom targets, imported props files, or fine control over build order. A good specialist knows when the higher-level command is enough and when to work directly with the engine.

MSBuild help makes sense when builds fail in CI, project files need cleanup, or release automation has become fragile. It is also useful during migrations from older project formats or when several teams must share one build standard. A freelancer can focus on the build chain without slowing product work.

A strong MSBuild professional usually knows the .NET SDK, NuGet, Visual Studio project formats, and CI tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. PowerShell is also common when build steps need scripting around versioning, packaging, or file handling. Those skills matter because build problems often sit between code, tooling, and release automation.

For a small fix, a specialist with practical MSBuild experience can often help quickly if the project already has a clear structure. For large codebases, teams usually need someone who has worked with custom targets, multi-project solutions, and CI pipelines before. The key is not only syntax knowledge, but the ability to keep builds stable over time.

Yes, MSBuild work is often well suited to remote collaboration because the main deliverables are project files, build scripts, and pipeline changes. For teams in Germany, remote work is common when communication is clear and the codebase is accessible. On-site sessions can still help when a build chain is deeply tied to local infrastructure.

A strong MSBuild specialist can explain what each target does, why a property is set, and how the build behaves in local and CI environments. Look for clear changes in project files, fewer duplicate rules, and a build process that stays readable. Good experts also leave notes so other team members can maintain the setup.

Yes, MSBuild is the name most people use for Microsoft Build Engine. Searchers may use either term, but they usually mean the same build system for .NET project automation. A specialist should be comfortable with both names and with the project file model behind them.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 839 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (83%), and Utilities (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used MSBuild in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (83%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MSBuild

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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