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Hire experts who maintain Silverlight business applications, migrate XAML interfaces and connect older client software to modern services. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers who fit your technical needs.

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Thorsten L.

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Senior Developer & AppSec Specialist

Krefeld
Thorsten L.

Last position:

Senior Security Analyst

  • Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities in a risk assessment system for energy trading
  • System analysis
  • Threat modeling
  • Decision-making on vulnerability mitigation strategies
  • Implementation of vulnerability detection mechanisms
  • Security scans
  • DevSecOps practices
  • Technical environment: Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Suite, MS Threat Modeling Tool, DevSecOps, Git, AWS, DynamoDB, SQL Server, Endur, Snowflake, Orca
  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, SQL
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Andreas G.

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Senior Fullstack Developer · .NET & Angular · AI Integration · Cloud · DevOps

Erkrath
Andreas G.

Last position:

Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider

  • Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
  • Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
  • Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
  • Technical feature design for assigned tasks
  • Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
  • Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
  • Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning

Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.

Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama

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Sascha J.

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Agile Coach & Partner

Grasbrunn
Sascha J.

Last position:

Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting

  • Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
  • Create vision and business case
  • Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
  • Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
  • Co-develop product and service portfolio
  • Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
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Stephan H.

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Development, Tester

Darmstadt
Stephan H.

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Software development, software quality assurance, tester, test automation engineer at IT services

Refactoring the CRM system of an IT service provider This includes a complete refactoring of the legacy application, in particular the migration from JDK 1.6 to JDK 25 and the replacement of self-developed infrastructure components, such as the Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) and the frontend template engine, with current standard components based on Spring Boot. At the same time, the previous close coupling between the back end and front end is being removed and the application is being migrated to a modern microservice architecture. The microservices are implemented as independent, reusable units and operated in autonomous Docker containers. The backend components are provided through REST APIs. As part of the project, CI/CD and deployment processes for the container-based microservice architecture were also established and automated using GitLab CI. At the same time, quality assurance is ensured through the implementation and automation of unit, integration and system tests. The work is supported by AI, particularly through the use of GitHub Copilot and LM Studio (gpt-oss) for code development and prompt engineering. Position: Software development, software quality assurance, tester, test automation engineer

Work performed:

  • Analysis of the functional and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)
  • Code refactoring (code cleanup, optimization)
  • Dependency refactoring
  • Refactoring of REST services (SpringBoot)
  • Refactoring of the ORM layer
  • Test execution / test automation (Serenity, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit)
  • Establishment and automation of CI/CD pipelines for build, test and deployment steps in a Docker/microservice environment Team size: 2 people IT basis: Technologies: Java (JDK 25), Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, SQLServer, MariaDB, Docker, Yaml, Markdown, JSON, HTML/CSS, REST Tools: IntelliJ, DBeaver, Git/GitLab, GitHubCopilot (AI) Work management: Gitlab Tests: Serenity, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit Platform: Linux, Windows Version control: Gitlab Build management: Gitlab CI
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Heiko H.

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Fullstack Developer / Architect

Petershagen
Heiko H.

Last position:

Fullstack Developer / Architect

  • Design and implementation of a solution for managing projects, materials, and assets in field operations
  • Development of a modern web application (Blazor) for project managers to track inventory, plan demand, and issue transport and purchase orders
  • Delivery of a mobile MAUI app for field staff to store and retrieve materials with location-based photo documentation in map views
  • Control of the full business logic through a central API
  • Tech stack: .NET 9, C#, WebAPI, Blazor, MAUI, REST, PostgreSQL, Entity Framework, Docker, Docker Compose, Ansible, Keycloak, Aspire
  • Identity and access management with Keycloak
  • Deployment and orchestration via Docker Compose and Ansible
  • Project in testing and evaluation phase
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Hans G.

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Deal with Green AR

Bremen
Hans G.

Last position:

Deal with Green AR

  • Development of an e-learning platform as an app for Android and iOS
  • Use of Unity to promote environmentally conscious interaction with nature for teachers and students
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Ilja L.

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead)

Unna
Ilja L.

Last position:

Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead) at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH

  • Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
  • Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
  • Realization of various prototypes
  • Support in UI/UX and data analytics
  • Development of frontend and backend solutions
  • Kubernetes migration
  • Building CI/CD pipelines
  • Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
  • Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
  • Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
  • Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
  • Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones
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Michael S.

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Consultant, Architect, Developer

Ludwigsburg
Michael S.

Last position:

Consultant, Architect, Developer at Self-employed

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Statistics of experts using Silverlight

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

29 years

Silverlight experts in Germany have 29 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.6 years

Silverlight experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.6 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

28

Silverlight experts in Germany have completed 28 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Energy

Silverlight experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Energy.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Silverlight experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

75%

75% of Silverlight experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of Silverlight experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

25%

25% of Silverlight experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Silverlight experts in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Silverlight experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Silverlight 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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11% of Silverlight experts in Germany charge less than €640 per day.
22% of Silverlight experts in Germany charge between €640 and €720 per day.
33% of Silverlight experts in Germany charge between €720 and €800 per day.
11% of Silverlight experts in Germany charge between €800 and €880 per day.
22% of Silverlight experts in Germany charge €960 or more per day.
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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 Silverlight

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

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Daily rate avg. 748 €

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

Silverlight 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%)
  • Automotive (67%)
  • Energy (67%)
  • Healthcare (67%)
  • Manufacturing (67%)
  • Transportation (56%)
  • Media and Entertainment (56%)
  • Government and Administration (56%)

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

About the technology

Silverlight’s role

Silverlight is Microsoft’s former browser plug-in framework for rich internet applications. It used XAML for interfaces and .NET languages for application logic, bringing desktop-style interaction to web software. Although browser support has ended, many business systems still depend on it for specialised workflows.

Typical applications

Silverlight appears most often in internal or customer-facing systems built before modern browser standards became dominant.

  • Maintain trading, reporting and data-entry applications
  • Support media, mapping and visualisation interfaces
  • Repair line-of-business software with long-lived workflows
  • Replace plug-in-dependent screens with browser-based alternatives

Ecosystem and tooling

Effective work requires familiarity with XAML, the .NET Framework, C# and Silverlight controls. Specialists may also work with Windows Communication Foundation, SOAP or REST services, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework and Visual Studio. Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS and modern web frameworks helps when parts of an application are being rebuilt.

When companies need help

Freelance expertise is useful when an organisation must keep a critical system stable while planning its replacement. It also helps when internal knowledge has left, a production issue requires fast diagnosis, or a migration must preserve complex permissions, validation and reporting rules. In Germany, Silverlight can still occur in established industrial, financial, public-sector and enterprise environments.

Migration decisions

A careful assessment should separate features that need immediate support from those worth redesigning. Options include controlled operation in a managed legacy environment, moving interface logic to a modern web stack, or rebuilding the complete workflow. The right path depends on integration constraints, security requirements, data access and how much of the original behaviour users still need.

Signs of strong expertise

Strong professionals can read an ageing codebase without disrupting business operations. They document dependencies, reproduce browser and deployment problems, and make changes that are easy to roll back.

  • Trace XAML events, bindings and control behaviour
  • Diagnose .NET, service and deployment failures
  • Protect data contracts during integration changes
  • Plan realistic migration stages and acceptance tests
  • Explain technical risk clearly to business stakeholders
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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Silverlight.

Silverlight was used to build interactive browser applications with rich interfaces, media playback, charts and data-heavy business workflows. It combined XAML presentation with .NET application logic and service integrations.

Microsoft Silverlight is generally not a suitable foundation for new browser software because modern browsers no longer support its plug-in model. A new project should usually consider standards-based web technologies, while existing systems may still need controlled maintenance or migration.

Silverlight shares XAML concepts and .NET patterns with WPF, but it was designed for browser delivery and had a more restricted runtime. Modern web applications avoid plug-ins and usually offer broader browser, device and deployment support.

A strong Silverlight specialist often works with C#, the .NET Framework, XAML, Visual Studio, WCF, REST or SOAP services and SQL Server. JavaScript, HTML, CSS and experience with a modern web framework are valuable for migration work.

The required depth depends on the system’s age, integrations and business risk. For Silverlight maintenance, look for someone who can trace bindings, controls, service calls and deployment behaviour in the actual codebase rather than relying only on general .NET knowledge.

Silverlight work can often be handled remotely when the specialist has secure access to source control, test environments and documentation. On-site sessions may help with restricted systems, user workshops or complex handovers, while German or English communication should match the project team.

Ask for examples of legacy application support, migration planning and production troubleshooting. A capable Silverlight professional explains dependencies, tests changes against real workflows, documents risks and avoids promising a simple rewrite without examining the system.

A Silverlight assignment may involve sensitive enterprise data, strict release procedures and a gradual move away from the old client technology. Clarify access requirements, on-site expectations, language needs, browser or virtualisation constraints and whether the goal is stabilisation, migration or both.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 748 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (22%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (67%), and Energy (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Silverlight in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (78%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Silverlight

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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