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Andreas W.

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Senior Software Architect | C++ & Qt Specialist | Database & Systems Engineering

Großenkneten
Andreas W.

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Self-employed Software Developer at amw-software.net

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Roland R.

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Support in Ongoing Project

Vierkirchen
Roland R.

Last position:

Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier

  • closing the safety case
  • creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
  • transferring requirements into other database systems
  • structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
  • partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
  • tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
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Kai N.

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Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver)

Ahrensburg
Kai N.

Last position:

Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace

  • Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
  • Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
  • Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
  • Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx
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Marco R.

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Senior Consultant

Wuppertal
Marco R.

Last position:

Senior Consultant at Oventrop GmbH & Co. KG

  • Review of planning and production processes
  • Identification of process improvements
  • Design and implementation on SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP
  • Design review
  • Conceptual design for future planning and production processes
  • Definition of SOP process and decoupling points to reduce stocks and lead time
  • Approach and conceptual design for automated statistical forecasting including ABC/XYZ
  • Implementation and test SAP S/4HANA PP/DS, DDMRP, PP IBP SOP Demand

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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Visual C++

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

28 years

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany have 28 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.7 years

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany stay in a single position for 1.7 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

22

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany have completed 22 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany are most in demand in Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

75%

75% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

25%

25% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

1

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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40% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany charge less than €800 per day.
40% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
20% of Microsoft Visual C++ experts in Germany charge €1280 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​960 €1280+

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 Visual C++

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

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Daily rate avg. 760 €

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 800 €

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 Visual C++ experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Automotive (83%)
  • Information Technology (83%)
  • Manufacturing (83%)
  • Energy (67%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Food and Beverage (50%)
  • Healthcare (50%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (33%)

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

About the technology

Native Windows development

Microsoft Visual C++ is Microsoft’s implementation and toolchain for building native C++ software on Windows. It is commonly used for desktop applications, system utilities, device software, game technology and performance-sensitive services. The compiler, linker and runtime libraries integrate closely with Visual Studio and the Windows SDK.

Core ecosystem

Professionals work across the Microsoft C++ compiler, MSVC runtime libraries, Visual Studio, CMake, Ninja and the Windows SDK. They may also use:

  • Win32 and COM interfaces
  • MFC or ATL for established Windows applications
  • Boost, vcpkg or Conan for dependency management
  • DirectX for graphics, audio and interactive software

Typical deliverables

Microsoft Visual C++ specialists deliver native executables, shared libraries, plugins, installers and reusable SDK components. Their work can include modernizing legacy code, exposing C++ functionality to .NET applications, integrating hardware APIs and improving startup time, memory use or execution speed.

When companies need help

Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team inherits an older Visual C++ codebase, must support several Windows versions or needs a controlled migration to current C++ standards. It also helps when a release depends on complex build automation, third-party libraries, compiler compatibility or difficult production defects.

  • Stabilize a legacy MFC or Win32 application
  • Set up CMake and continuous integration for MSVC builds
  • Diagnose crashes, leaks and threading problems
  • Port native modules to new Windows environments

Quality signals

Strong professionals explain ownership, lifetime, threading and exception behavior clearly. They use profiling, sanitizers, debuggers and repeatable tests rather than relying on intuition. Look for experience with ABI compatibility, Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit builds, secure coding and the deployment constraints of your product.

Germany project context

In Germany, Microsoft Visual C++ remains relevant in industrial software, automotive systems, engineering tools, medical technology and business applications that depend on Windows hardware or native performance. Remote collaboration works well when repositories, build environments and test devices are accessible; on-site work can matter for controlled equipment, lab systems or regulated delivery processes. German and English communication may both be useful depending on the team.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Microsoft Visual C++, in one place.

Microsoft Visual C++ is used to compile and maintain native C++ software for Windows. Companies use it for desktop applications, device integrations, system components, games, graphics software and performance-sensitive services.

Microsoft Visual C++ offers close integration with Visual Studio, the Windows SDK, Microsoft debugging tools and the Microsoft C++ runtime. MinGW and Clang can be strong alternatives, especially for portability or specific toolchain requirements, but the best choice depends on ABI compatibility, libraries, build automation and the target environment.

A strong Microsoft Visual C++ specialist often works with modern C++, Win32, COM, CMake, Git and continuous integration. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include .NET interoperability, DirectX, SQL, Windows security, hardware APIs and installer technology.

The right level depends on the codebase and risk. Microsoft Visual C++ work involving a small utility may need focused expertise, while legacy MFC systems, driver-adjacent integrations or complex multi-configuration builds require someone comfortable with debugging, architecture and release ownership.

Yes, many Microsoft Visual C++ tasks can be completed remotely through shared repositories, reproducible builds, remote debugging and documented test procedures. On-site collaboration may still be valuable when the work involves physical equipment, restricted environments or hardware that cannot be accessed remotely.

A Microsoft Visual C++ freelancer can add focused capacity during a migration, incident, release or modernization effort. This is especially useful when the internal team understands the product but lacks time for legacy maintenance, build-system work or deep native Windows debugging.

Ask how the professional approaches memory ownership, concurrency, ABI compatibility, diagnostics and automated testing. A capable Microsoft Visual C++ specialist should be able to describe concrete decisions, measurable symptoms and safe rollback steps without hiding behind generic claims.

Projects using Microsoft Visual C++ in Germany may involve industrial, automotive, medical or engineering environments with strict documentation and release processes. Remote work is common, but professionals should clarify access to hardware, security requirements, meeting language and the expectations for on-site coordination before starting.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 760 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects are Automotive (83%), Information Technology (83%), and Manufacturing (83%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Visual C++ in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (83%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Visual C++

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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