MSTest Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used MSTest
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.
Giuseppe A.
Last position:
Embedded Software Development at Inheco
- AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Designed and built an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data to automatically analyze technical documents and error logs.
- Design & Implementation: Designed a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device used to control medical shaker systems.
- Architecture & Protocol Design: Built a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and defined resilient, hardware-level communication protocols, including multithreading and advanced error handling.
- Quality Assurance & DevOps: Automated testing with xUnit, ran integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintained technical documentation 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 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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- Management of OAuth resources and terms and conditions
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
Moritz F.
Last position:
AWS Developer/DevOps Engineer (Energy Trading) at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
- Further development and partial new development of a distributed cloud application for providing data in energy trading
- Independent implementation of the infrastructure (IaC)
- Creation of automated CI/CD pipelines, containers, REST APIs, and Lambdas
- Continuous cost and performance optimization
- Collaboration in an international Scrum team and with experts in energy trading
- Technologies: C#/ASP.NET Core; EF Core; PostgreSQL; Terraform/AWS CloudFormation; HTTP; REST/Web API; Swagger/OpenAPI; Azure DevOps; Rider; VS Code; git; Docker; AWS (S3, EC2, Fargate, Lambda, Step Functions, Secrets Manager, VPCs, ALB/NLB, RDS, Cloudwatch, AWS CLI, Amazon MQ); Redis; OAuth; OpenID Connect
- Languages: C#; TypeScript; HCL; Docker; Bash; PowerShell; YML; JSON
Muhammed D.
Last position:
Software Engineer at The.NextGen GmbH
- Created internal web application to improve the salary process using a microservice interfacing with MSSQL
- Developed interactive web UI using Microsoft Blazor
- Integrated Azure AD for user authentication
- Designed and implemented roles and permissions in the database
- Developed progress page guiding users through each process step
- Processed bonus calculations by importing Excel files
- Configured email notifications using MSSQL Send Mail
- Tools and technologies: C#, ASP.NET 6, MS-SQL, REST API, Visual Studio 2022, TFS, microservices, Kanban Board, Azure DevOps
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
Christian H.
Last position:
ZVEI - Central Association of the Electrical Industry
- Further development of Excel templates for the electrical industry
- Design and development of new analysis functions
- Extension of Excel templates for data analysis
- Use of Excel and VBA
Paul K.
Last position:
Software development (part time) at Freelance
- Developing a web based software to automate creation and analysis of written exams (Python, Django, ReactJS, SQLite, Docker)
René W.
Last position:
Development of an AI-supported system for lead generation
As part of an in-house development project, a pipeline for automated lead generation was created as the second stage of a preceding system for project monitoring. Based on a list of freelance project URLs (freelancermap), qualified lead records are generated, including company, contact person, official and personal email address, and the appropriate form of address (informal/formal). The technologies used were Python (openpyxl, requests) as well as an LLM agent workflow in VS Code (GitHub Copilot Chat) with a custom slash command and extensive rule set; search APIs (Serper.dev) are connected for research. My tasks included the full concept and development. The core is a rule set of around 480 lines that guides the LLM agent deterministically through extraction, website and email lookup, duplicate matching (against existing provider lists), and the creation of a structured JSON output. Deterministic steps (Excel matching, web/email search, pattern derivation) were moved into Python helper scripts. Other requirements included validating the results through versioned blind runs against a reference, iterative refinement of the rule set, and a swappable search provider layer for cost and stability reasons.
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Statistics of experts using MSTest
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
90%
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 MSTest
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.
MSTest 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 (90%)
- Automotive (40%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Biotechnology (30%)
- Energy (30%)
- Banking and Finance (30%)
- Insurance (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
MSTest fundamentals
MSTest is Microsoft’s testing framework for .NET applications. It supports unit tests, data-driven tests, setup and cleanup methods, assertions, test categories and lifecycle control. Teams commonly use MSTest through MSTest.TestFramework and the Visual Studio test experience.
What it builds
MSTest helps teams verify business logic, APIs, services and components before releases. It fits both new .NET solutions and established Microsoft environments, with results that can be reviewed locally or collected in automated pipelines.
- Unit tests for C# and .NET code
- Integration checks for services and data access
- Regression suites for enterprise applications
- Data-driven scenarios with repeatable inputs
Tools and ecosystem
Strong specialists work across the MSTest v2 and current MSTest packages, Visual Studio, the dotnet test command and VSTest. They may also connect test execution with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, code coverage tools, mocking libraries and TRX result files. Familiarity with C#, .NET SDK projects and NuGet is essential.
When expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when test coverage is weak, a legacy suite is slow or unreliable, or a release pipeline needs dependable quality gates. In Germany, this can support Microsoft-based systems in manufacturing, finance, healthcare and public services, with remote collaboration or on-site workshops depending on the project.
- Establish a practical test structure
- Migrate older Visual Studio tests to current MSTest packages
- Diagnose flaky tests and pipeline failures
- Connect test results to continuous integration
What strong professionals deliver
The best professionals separate unit, integration and end-to-end concerns instead of testing everything through a single layer. They write focused assertions, isolate external dependencies, use meaningful test names and keep fixtures easy to understand. They also explain failures clearly and leave maintainable documentation for the internal team.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for hands-on work with the same .NET runtime, application style and delivery pipeline as your project. Ask how the specialist handles asynchronous code, shared state, test data, mocking and tests that behave differently across environments. For remote teams, confirm communication in the required working language and agree how test evidence, reviews and defect decisions will be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about MSTest, in one place.
MSTest is used to create and run automated tests for .NET applications, especially unit and integration tests written in C#. It checks expected behavior, records results and supports repeatable quality checks in local development and continuous integration.
MSTest is closely integrated with Microsoft tooling such as Visual Studio, VSTest and Azure DevOps. NUnit and xUnit offer different attribute models and testing conventions, so the best choice depends on the existing codebase, team familiarity, reporting needs and pipeline setup.
A strong MSTest specialist usually also understands C#, .NET, dependency injection, asynchronous programming and API testing. Experience with mocking libraries, SQL, Git and CI systems helps turn isolated tests into a useful delivery process.
The right MSTest experience depends on the scope and condition of the test suite. A focused unit-testing assignment may need someone comfortable with test design, while a migration or unstable enterprise pipeline calls for deeper knowledge of legacy Visual Studio tests, build agents and diagnostics.
MSTest is well suited to remote collaboration because tests, results and configuration can be reviewed in source control and CI pipelines. Teams in Germany should agree on working language, review routines, access to Microsoft environments and when on-site sessions are genuinely needed.
MSTest tests can run through dotnet test or VSTest in systems such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. A specialist can configure test discovery, TRX result publishing, code coverage and failure rules so that important regressions stop a release without creating unnecessary pipeline noise.
A high-quality MSTest suite has clear names, focused assertions, controlled test data and reliable isolation. Strong professionals also manage asynchronous operations correctly, avoid hidden shared state and make failures easy to reproduce and investigate.
MSTest suites can often be improved incrementally rather than replaced. A freelancer may first remove flaky setup, clarify assertions, separate integration boundaries and add coverage around high-risk behavior while preserving tests that already provide useful protection.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 746 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 44% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and Italian (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (90%), and Automotive (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used MSTest in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MSTest
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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