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RAD Studio Experts in Germany

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Stefan Rantzuch

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Developer

Limbach-Oberfrohna
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
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Jens Meßinger

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Fullstack Developer / Team Lead

Hamburg
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
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Klaus Huber

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Insurance Software Development

Krailling
Klaus Huber

Last position:

Insurance software development at Generali Versicherung Schweiz

  • Design update for quotation software (Delphi)
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Juri Skuratovski

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Software Development

Bremen
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

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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

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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.

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Daily rate avg. 700 €

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 700 €

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.

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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

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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