Objective-C Experts in Munich
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Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Anton L.
Last position:
Senior Solution Architect
Internal systems with regulatory and security requirements could not be used directly by AI tools for incident triage, troubleshooting, and documentation search. The goal was to securely integrate these systems through MCP while preserving existing acce...
Jürgen H.
Last position:
iOS App Development (AI-based) at Refreco GmbH
- Development of iOS apps in Swift
- AI-supported SW development using Vibe Coding with Claude Code
- Web applications through Vibe Programming
- Use of Swift, Xcode 15, Claude Code, Proxmox, GitLab, Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Doors, ClearCase
- Use of MS Project, OpenShift, Docker, Project Server, PageMaker, CRM, MS SQL Server
- SW techniques: UML, BPMN 2.0, ERD, client/server technology
Anton A.
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Freelance Software Developer
- Developed the Chrome plugin mailsome.ai for AI-powered email reply generation
- Used OpenAI API, Stripe, Node.js, TypeScript
Ali H.
Last position:
Data Annotation Working Student at Gini GmbH
- Participated in various annotation projects for machine learning models, contributing to the development and refinement of AI algorithms.
Igor C.
Last position:
Senior Frontend Developer at Freelance Frontend Developer
- Senior Frontend Developer, January 2022 – July 2024: Industry: banking and Deutsche Bahn, large databases; Technology: Angular 18, AngularJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, RxJS, CSS, HTML, Azure, Docker, Git; Company size: 50–55 people
- Senior Frontend Developer, October 2021 – December 2021: Industry: contract management; Technology: Angular 12, Syncfusion, TypeScript, RxJS, CSS, HTML, Docker, Git; Company size: 15–20 people
- Senior Frontend Developer, May 2021 – September 2021: Industry: web, social network; Technology: JavaScript, jQuery, Django, CSS, HTML, Git, Compass; Company size: 15–20 people
- Senior Frontend Developer, January 2021 – April 2021: Industry: web, web applications; Technology: Angular 8, TypeScript, RxJS, Docker, Git, CSS, HTML; Company size: 1–10 people
- Senior Frontend Developer, June 2020 – December 2020: Industry: web, web applications; Technology: JavaScript, Dart, Flutter, Git, CSS, HTML; Company size: 1–10 people
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Statistics of experts using Objective-C
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 3.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 16)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 85%)
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
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 Munich 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 Munich using Objective-C
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.
Objective-C 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%)
- Healthcare (67%)
- Media and Entertainment (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Insurance (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Language foundations
Objective-C is a compiled, object-oriented language built on top of C and closely associated with Apple software development. Its dynamic messaging model, runtime features and mature memory-management patterns support long-lived applications across Apple platforms. Specialists use it where existing code, system frameworks or product continuity make Objective-C a practical choice.
Apple ecosystem
The language works with Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks, Xcode, Interface Builder, UIKit, Foundation and Core Foundation. Strong professionals understand Objective-C headers, protocols, categories, blocks, delegates and interoperability with Swift. They also work with build settings, dependency managers, unit tests, Instruments and App Store delivery workflows.
Typical deliverables
Objective-C expertise appears in products that depend on stable Apple code and native platform integration:
- iPhone and iPad applications using UIKit and Foundation
- macOS applications built with Cocoa and AppKit
- SDKs, libraries and reusable components for Apple platforms
- Objective-C to Swift migration layers and mixed-language modules
- Performance, memory and crash investigations in mature products
When to hire specialists
Companies usually bring in freelance specialists when a legacy application needs safe maintenance, a release depends on unfamiliar native code or a team must bridge Objective-C and Swift. In Munich, remote collaboration can suit distributed product teams, while on-site work may help with complex handovers, regulated environments or close coordination with an existing Apple software group. Clear documentation and repository access matter from the start.
Quality signals
Reliable professionals read an unfamiliar codebase before proposing broad changes. They explain runtime behavior, ownership rules and API boundaries clearly, add focused tests and use Instruments or crash data to validate conclusions. Look for experience with Objective-C conventions as well as Swift interoperability, Xcode build configuration, code review and release troubleshooting.
Project fit
Objective-C remains useful when a product contains substantial native Apple code, depends on established frameworks or exposes an SDK consumed by other applications. It may be weighed against Swift for new features, but the right choice depends on compatibility, team skills, migration risk and the required platform APIs. A capable expert can maintain existing modules while creating a controlled path toward modern Swift code.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Objective-C? These answers cover the essentials.
Objective-C is used to maintain and extend iPhone, iPad and macOS applications, especially products with established Apple codebases. It also appears in native SDKs, system integrations, reusable libraries and mixed-language projects that combine Objective-C with Swift.
Objective-C offers a mature runtime, dynamic messaging and extensive compatibility with older Apple frameworks. Swift is generally preferred for new Apple features because of its modern syntax and stronger type safety, while Objective-C remains valuable when compatibility, existing code or an established SDK is central to the project.
A strong Objective-C specialist should also understand Swift interoperability, Xcode, UIKit or AppKit, Foundation, Cocoa, Git and automated testing. Knowledge of Instruments, memory management, crash diagnosis and Apple release workflows is especially useful for production applications.
The need depends on the codebase and the risk of the change rather than on a fixed amount of experience. Objective-C work involving runtime behavior, memory issues, SDK maintenance or a Swift migration benefits from a specialist who can inspect existing patterns and validate changes with tests and profiling.
Yes. Objective-C work can usually be handled remotely through a shared repository, issue tracker, build environment and regular technical reviews. On-site collaboration in Munich can be useful for sensitive code, complex handovers or teams that need close coordination, and German or English communication can be agreed in advance.
Ask how the specialist approaches ownership, retain cycles, protocols, blocks, concurrency and interoperability with Swift. Good Objective-C work includes focused changes, readable interfaces, meaningful tests, documented assumptions and evidence from crash reports or Instruments rather than unsupported claims.
For many new Apple applications, Swift is the natural starting point, but Objective-C can still fit a project with existing libraries, shared C interfaces or a team with strong legacy expertise. A careful technical review should weigh long-term maintenance, framework access, interoperability and migration plans before choosing the language.
Before changing Objective-C code, a freelancer should review the project structure, deployment targets, build settings, dependency setup, memory-management conventions and test coverage. They should also identify Swift boundaries, native framework usage, crash history and the release process so that proposed work fits the application safely.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 691 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (67%), and Media and Entertainment (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Objective-C in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
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