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Qt Experts in Austria

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Jürgen Eckel

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Chief Executive Officer

Wien
Jürgen Eckel

Last position:

Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH

  • Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
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Stefan Kohl

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Fullstack Developer (Freelancer)

Graz
Stefan Kohl

Last position:

Fullstack Developer (Freelancer) at Sciuto Software GbR

  • Implementing a real-time procedural 3D/AR eyelash configurator using Three.js and MediaPipe
  • Building a full-stack web application with React.js and Python
  • Consulting on app and web development
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Kurt Blumenschein

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Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation

Leonstein
Kurt Blumenschein

Last position:

Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG

  • Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
  • ~100 Devs, ~10 Teams, per team: 1 PO, 1 Scrum Master, 1 UX, 1 Developer, 1 Tester
  • .net core 8, 9, C#
  • Microservices, Clean-Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
  • GraphQL, REST, SDL
  • Azure DevOps, CI / CD-pipelines, Azure-Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
  • Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
  • Azure SQL-Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
  • Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnt, Test Automations)
  • AI, Copilot, creating test templates
  • Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
  • Automated unit and integration tests
  • Automated E2E tests, Playwright test automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
  • Tracking of shipments
  • GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx million messages per month per service)
  • Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
  • Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into Azure Data Lake
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Stefan Mühlbacher

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Hardware Development

Baden
Stefan Mühlbacher

Last position:

Software consulting and development at An Austrian bank

Further development, configuration and operation of DOXiS, a document management system at a large financial services company. Development of a document interface as a REST API to integrate with third-party systems using the Java Spring Framework. Programming client scripts in Visual Basic, as well as workflow and agent scripts in Groovy.

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Statistics of experts using Qt

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Position duration

3 years

Positions per freelancer

14

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

80%

Master's degree or higher

60%

Doctorate

20%

Certifications per freelancer

0

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using Qt

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

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Daily rate avg. 730 €

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 720 €

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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Qt at a glance

Qt is a framework for building cross-platform software with one codebase and a native look and feel. Companies use it for desktop products, embedded device interfaces, internal tools, and control software that must run reliably across operating systems.

Where it fits

  • Desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Embedded HMIs and device panels
  • Product control and monitoring software
  • Data-heavy tools with custom interfaces Qt is common in industrial systems, medical devices, and automotive projects where stable UI behavior matters.

Core ecosystem

Strong Qt work usually combines C++, QML, and Qt Creator with the right build setup for the target system. Specialists also understand signals and slots, model-view design, graphics, networking, and packaging for long-term maintenance.

When to bring in specialists

Companies often look for freelance Qt experts when a product needs a UI refresh, a port to a new operating system, or a clean handover from legacy code. In Austria, this often fits product teams that need on-site collaboration for hardware work and remote support for application layers.

What strong experts deliver

Good Qt professionals write maintainable code, keep UI logic separated from business logic, and handle performance issues without breaking the interface. They also test on real target hardware, manage build systems, and work safely inside existing C++ codebases.

Signs you need Qt help

  • The interface feels slow or unstable
  • You need one product on several operating systems
  • You are moving from widgets to QML or vice versa
  • Embedded screens must react reliably to hardware events
  • The codebase is hard to maintain or extend Qt, Qt Framework, and Qt Creator projects all benefit from specialists who understand both UI detail and system constraints.
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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Qt? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

Qt is used to build cross-platform applications with a consistent UI layer and strong native integration. Teams use it for desktop software, embedded control panels, device interfaces, and internal tools that need to work across operating systems.

Qt is usually chosen when performance, native behavior, and tight C++ integration matter. Compared with Electron, it is often lighter for desktop and embedded work. Compared with JavaFX, it fits better when the product already depends on C++ or needs deeper system access.

A strong Qt specialist usually knows C++, QML, Qt Creator, and the build tools used in the project. Experience with model-view design, signals and slots, threading, and hardware-facing integrations is often important too.

Qt projects with custom interfaces, embedded targets, or older codebases usually need a specialist. If your team is porting a product, refactoring a complex UI, or fixing performance problems, proven experience matters more than general software knowledge.

Yes, Qt is widely used for embedded screens, control units, and industrial interfaces. It is a good fit when the software must respond quickly, integrate with hardware, and stay stable over long product cycles.

Qt work can be done remotely when the task is application logic, UI design, or code review. On-site collaboration can help when the expert must test against real hardware, debug devices, or work closely with local product teams in Austria.

Qt is the framework used to build the application, while Qt Creator is the IDE often used to develop it. A good specialist should know both, but the project quality depends more on framework skill than on the editor itself.

Look for clean separation between UI and business logic, clear C++ code, and practical experience with the parts of Qt your project uses. Strong answers about testing, packaging, and platform-specific issues are a better sign than broad claims.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Qt in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 730 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Qt in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Qt in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

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

The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Qt in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (67%), and Education (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Qt in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Qt

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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