Silverlight Experts in Germany
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Stefan Wimmer
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Task
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Creation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Stephan Heilmann
Last position:
Development, Tester at Telecommunications
Set up an operational contract information system. This is mainly used as an order management system - for migrating existing contracts as well as for creating and providing new contract bundles.
Sales agents can use it to order new services, modify existing ones and migrate service types, as well as provide price information to the customer.
This supports the marketing of new services as well as the replacement of old services for existing customers.
In addition, existing data is imported, processed (ETL) and provided via services for further use in the portal front end.
Analysis of the business and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)
Further development / creation of the front-end components (React/JavaScript)
Design and implementation of the business logic
Creation of the functional and technical component documentation
Test execution / test automation (Cypress, test coverage)
Team size: 8 people
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Rest (JSon), Yaml, Markdown, MariaDB (SQL), Docker, Swagger, Cypress
Tools: Webstorm, ReactDeveloperTools, VisualStudioCode, Word, DBeaver, Git/GitLab
Work management: GitLab
Platform: Linux
Build management: GitLab
Thorsten Lenzen
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
Sascha Jürgens
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
Heiko Huvermann
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
Andreas Grutz
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT service provider
- Supported an agile team in the development of a new CRM tool
- Web frontend development (Angular 17 with MDB-Bootstrap, microfrontends, DDD)
- Backend development (C# & .NET 7-9, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, microservices, DDD)
- Coordination with stakeholders & product owners
- Assisted in sprint planning
Ilja Leyberman
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
Hans Gedon
Last position:
Deal with Green AR
- Development of an e-learning platform as an app for Android and iOS
- Use of Unity to promote eco-friendly interaction with nature for teachers and students
Michael Schick
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
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
27
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Silverlight
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 Silverlight does
Silverlight is a Microsoft rich internet application framework used for browser-based business tools, media views, and interactive dashboards. It is still relevant where older internal systems need support, bug fixes, or careful modernization. Many companies also search for Microsoft Silverlight specialists when they need to keep legacy client software running during a transition.
Common work
- Maintain existing Silverlight line-of-business applications
- Fix UI, data binding, and service integration issues
- Support media playback and custom workflow screens
- Prepare migration paths to modern web stacks
Ecosystem and skills
Strong specialists know XAML, .NET, WCF, REST services, and the Microsoft stack around Visual Studio. They understand how Silverlight apps communicate with backend systems and how to keep old code stable while reducing risk. Experience with authentication, packaging, and browser compatibility matters when the application still has active users.
When companies bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when an internal team has moved on, a release is blocked by a defect, or a legacy portal still has to stay online. Silverlight work is common in enterprise software, finance, manufacturing, and other environments with long-lived internal tools. In Germany, remote support is often enough, but on-site work can help when access, coordination, or stakeholder review is sensitive.
What strong specialists deliver
- Clear analysis of the current Silverlight codebase
- Practical fixes without unnecessary rewrites
- Migration plans that protect business logic
- Documentation that helps future teams take over
What to look for
A strong Silverlight professional can read older Microsoft code quickly and explain trade-offs in plain language. Look for proof of maintenance work, not only new builds. The best specialists are careful with dependencies, comfortable with legacy constraints, and able to support both short-term stability and a clean path away from Silverlight.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Silverlight.
Silverlight was used for browser-based business applications, rich dashboards, media-heavy screens, and internal tools built on the Microsoft stack. Today, companies still use it mainly to maintain existing systems, fix defects, and plan migrations to newer web technologies.
Silverlight shares some ideas with WPF, especially XAML-based UI design, but it was built for browser delivery and plugin-based deployment. Compared with modern web frameworks, it is much more legacy-focused, so the best specialist is usually someone who can stabilize old code and map it to a newer target.
A strong Silverlight specialist usually knows C#, XAML, .NET, WCF, REST APIs, and Visual Studio. Database understanding and experience with authentication or enterprise integration also help when the app connects to older backends.
Silverlight work often needs someone who has already handled legacy maintenance, not just someone who has read the documentation. If the task is a simple bug fix, a focused specialist may be enough, but a migration or rescue project needs deeper Microsoft stack experience and careful code reading.
Yes, most Silverlight support can be done remotely, especially if the app is already deployed and the main task is analysis, repair, or migration planning. On-site work in Germany can still help when there are access limits, security reviews, or close coordination with business users.
Ask which Silverlight versions, backend technologies, and deployment models the person has worked with. It also helps to ask how they approach bug fixing in legacy code, how they document changes, and whether they can support a migration plan if the application should be retired later.
A good Silverlight freelancer can explain the codebase clearly, spot fragile areas fast, and avoid risky changes. Look for evidence of real maintenance work, migration support, and communication that is direct and specific rather than vague.
Microsoft Silverlight is rarely chosen for new builds because the ecosystem is legacy. It remains relevant when a company must maintain an existing application, extend a long-lived internal tool, or move step by step to a modern replacement without interrupting users.
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 747 € 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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