RAD Studio Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used RAD Studio
Knud Werner
Last position:
Lead Programmer, Architect and Deputy Product Owner at Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Lead programmer, architect and deputy product owner
- Completed transition from zPDV to STEP
- Ensured quality of C++ and Perl sources through automated and manual checks
- Supported resolution of incidents and errors in testing
- Implemented batch for supplementary assignment of payment run numbers
- Implemented batch for distribution of SGB 2 information to the central payment unit
- Supported replacement of Solaris with Linux
- Upgraded gcc from 7.4 to 9.3
- Programmatically generated Makefiles from Borland projects for builds
- Extended funding data with new attribute “internship travel cost indicator”
- Programmatically generated XSD and WSDL files from IDL definitions
- Represented the product owner when needed
- Implemented batch for one-time payment processing
- Developed generator for Liquibase files
- Implemented and maintained regular anonymization of production data
- Supported migration from SLES 12 to SLES 15
- Supported introduction of mutual TLS
- Implemented batch for sending deletion impulses to EDA BE
- Organized script directory structure
- Investigated potential introduction of String-Latin and implemented minimal solution
- Remediated security findings identified by CheckMarx
- Supported PAP recalculations and general change notices
- Converted ERP interfaces from SOAP to REST
- Planned technical and business topics such as register modernization, cash register security, training costs, four-eyes principle
Stefan Rantzuch
Last position:
Developer at Meßinger & Rantzuch GbR
- Development of a tool for data entry/analysis and transmission
- Planning, architecture, implementation, interface development, deployment
- App development (Android, iOS, Windows)
- Language: C#, .NET MAUI
Jens Meßinger
Last position:
Fullstack Developer / Team Lead at Self-employed (Meßinger & Rantzuch GbR)
- Provided fullstack web development as a new development and replacement of existing desktop and web applications for an ERP solutions provider in the education sector
- Analyzed and redesigned development processes and collaboration in distributed teams
- Responsibilities included team leadership, conceptual design, architecture, implementation, DevOps and consulting
- Technologies: C# & .NET (ASP.NET 7), Angular 14, JavaScript/TypeScript, OData/REST, SOAP, Azure DevOps
- Integrated interfaces to educational providers and authorities
Klaus Huber
Last position:
Insurance software development at Generali Versicherung Schweiz
- Design update for quotation software (Delphi)
Juri Skuratovski
Last position:
Software Development at Banking sector
- Extended an existing application with new customer requirements.
- AlmaLinux, Ubuntu; C, gcc; Oracle;
- Socket/TCP communication.
- CLion, Eclipse
- Git
Andreas Müller
Last position:
Managing Director at ESIS-ERP GmbH
- took over as managing director
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Statistics of experts using RAD Studio
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Transportation
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
0
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 RAD Studio
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it is
RAD Studio is Embarcadero’s development suite for Delphi and C++Builder. Teams use it to build fast native desktop software, service apps, and cross-platform tools with a shared IDE, compiler toolchain, and visual design flow. It is still common in long-lived business systems.
Typical work
- Modernize Delphi codebases
- Extend C++Builder applications
- Build database-heavy business software
- Add APIs, UI screens, and reports
- Support Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android targets
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know the RAD Studio IDE, Object Pascal, VCL, FireMonkey, and common database components. They also work with source control, test tooling, package management, and deployment tasks around Embarcadero software. In Germany, this often means business applications that must stay stable while evolving.
When to bring in help
Companies call in freelance experts when a Delphi or C++Builder system is hard to change, no internal specialist is left, or a release is blocked by defects. This is also common during migrations from older Borland-era code, component upgrades, and performance cleanup. A good expert can work remote or on-site when the project needs close coordination.
What strong specialists deliver
- Clean fixes in existing Object Pascal or C++ code
- Safe refactoring without breaking legacy behavior
- UI updates for VCL or FireMonkey applications
- Data access and integration work
- Practical documentation for handover and support
What to look for
Look for people who have shipped real RAD Studio systems, not just tried the tooling. The best specialists understand compiler differences, component libraries, threading, and database access patterns. They ask about build setup, target platforms, and the age of the code before they start.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about RAD Studio, in one place.
RAD Studio is used to build native applications with Delphi and C++Builder, especially desktop software and business systems with heavy UI and database logic. It is a strong fit for tools that need direct access to Windows features, but it can also target macOS, iOS, and Android through FireMonkey. Many teams keep using it because the codebase is already proven and deeply integrated.
Delphi is one of the main languages and product lines inside RAD Studio, but it is not the whole environment. RAD Studio also includes C++Builder, the IDE, designers, libraries, and build tooling from Embarcadero. If a project says Delphi, the work often still happens inside RAD Studio.
RAD Studio specialists are useful when a legacy codebase is fragile, a release is delayed, or no one on the team knows the old architecture well enough. They are also a smart choice for component upgrades, performance work, and migration planning. If the software is business-critical and hard to replace, external help usually pays off quickly.
A strong RAD Studio freelancer usually knows Object Pascal or modern C++, database access, debugging, and version control. Many also understand API integration, multi-threading, reporting, and installer or deployment work. For UI-heavy systems, experience with VCL and FireMonkey matters a lot.
RAD Studio is often chosen when a team wants native desktop performance, a mature Delphi codebase, or deep Windows application work. .NET and Java are broader ecosystems, but they are not always the easiest path for preserving older business software. The right choice depends on what already exists and how much rewrite risk you can accept.
Yes, RAD Studio work is often well suited to remote collaboration because much of the task is code, build, and test focused. For Germany-based teams, on-site time can still help when a project has sensitive legacy systems or needs close coordination with internal specialists. Clear access to repositories, build machines, and test data matters more than location.
Look for evidence that the RAD Studio professional has handled real production systems, not only sample apps. Good signs are clean debugging habits, careful refactoring, solid knowledge of the IDE and build process, and clear explanations of risk. Ask how they would approach your current codebase, not just what tools they know.
Older Embarcadero and Borland-era systems often need compiler updates, component replacement, database cleanup, and safer deployment. The hardest work is usually not the language itself but the age of the architecture and the hidden dependencies around it. A capable specialist helps keep the system stable while modernizing it step by step.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 700 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Russian (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (67%), and Transportation (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used RAD Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used RAD Studio
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