UWP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used UWP
Martin H.
Last position:
Software Architect at Hays AG
- C# development .Net 8.0
- Technical responsibility for architecture decisions (DDD, Clean Architecture, Microservices)
- Introduction and systematic evaluation of GitHub Copilot, analysis of efficiency benefits, identification of suitable application scenarios, assessment of code quality
- Development of best practices for using Copilot within the team, support during rollout and coaching of individual developers
- Conducting code reviews, architecture documentation according to Arc42
- Building stable CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, introduction of automated quality assurance with SonarQube and .editorconfig
- Collaboration with stakeholders to continuously optimize technical concepts
- Technologies used: Azure Devops Server, Git, Sonarqube, Visual Studio 2022, Sparx EA 17, Nagios LS, Nagios XI, C#, Resharper 2.24.3, Clean Architecture, DDD, EF-Core, Arc24, Microservices, Angular, MediatR, SignalR, Copilot, OpenAI
Jens S.
Last position:
Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering
- Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
- Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
- Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
- Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
- Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
- Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
- VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
- Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT
Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP
Stefan K.
Last position:
Software Engineer C# .NET at Freelance Software Engineer
- Design of a software interface in a large-scale project for the defence sector. No further details can be provided due to the confidentiality of classified information.
- Design and development of a reporting application for the acceptance of coordinate measuring machines according to the ISO 10360 series of standards. Coordination and moderation of review meetings to clarify requirements in an international corporation.
- Development of a tool for backing up and restoring machine configurations for service operations on coordinate measuring machines.
- Consulting project to optimize and further develop an Access application for administrative tasks in an engineering office.
- Design and development of production software for parameterizing coordinate measuring machines. Co-design of interfaces and development of automation for generating configuration bundles for different machine configurations.
- Development of a service application for the geometric calibration of coordinate measuring machines based on gauge block measurements.
- Development of a maintenance app for updating and configuring water dispensers. Project support through the app launch, as well as training and project handover to a customer employee.
- Migration of a maintenance app for smart water filters, including finalization for the app launch and further development of the app to support multiple protocols.
Technologies: Git, Visual Studio Code, Confluence, Protobuf, Agile, C#, .NET, WPF, MVVM, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, MSTest, MigraDoc, Azure DevOps, Jira, OpenRPC, JSON, Microsoft Access, Entity Framework Core, Python, YAML, Build Pipelines, WinUI 3, XUnit, Atlassian Stack, Scrum
Tilmann S.
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Tobias B.
Last position:
Lead XR Project at BMW Group
- Showcasing the world's first fully immersive AR glasses experience in a moving car at CES 2024.
- Speaker about augmented reality at international conferences (e.g. the AR Ride Concept @ Unite 2024).
- Lead a 12-person interdisciplinary software team developing Android head-unit integrations, navigation & ADAS UI, and embedded software.
- Define technical direction, drive cross-domain architecture and integration, and mentor engineers across Android, UI/UX and embedded stacks.
- Oversee a small fleet of test vehicles for validation, tests, and data collection.
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior Developer, Coach: Retail
- Developed an app for store management
- Technologies: C#/XAML, Xamarin.Forms, MvvmCross, NUnit, Xamarin.UITest, Entity Framework Core, ASP.NET Core Web API, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio App Center
Bernd G.
Last position:
Freelance Embedded and Software Engineer at Hardware-Software-Design
Specialized in embedded software development with C, C++, assembly, and designing interfaces to other applications or components
Focus areas: communication (wireless and wired), control/regulation, low-power RF applications (e.g., Bluetooth LE), IoT applications, systems for measurement/data acquisition
Development of cross-platform communication protocols based on Bluetooth Low Energy for embedded systems, embedded Linux, and mobile applications
Mobile/desktop software development with C/C++, QML, and the Qt framework; platform-specific interfaces in Java/Kotlin for Android and Objective-C/Swift for iOS
Platforms: Linux, Android OS, iOS, Windows/UWP, embedded Linux, macOS; cross-platform with Qt 6, QtQuick/QML
Multithreaded applications, UI/UX design with QtQML; experience with VxWorks and QNX
Consulting and requirements analysis from concept through design, prototyping, testing to production transfer
Expertise in desktop, mobile, and backend software, cross-platform development, embedded software, digital and mixed-signal applications, wireless modules (Bluetooth LE, WiFi), short-range device certification, Bluetooth listing
Hardware development: concept and design of electronic circuits, schematic creation (OrCAD, Fusion360), simulation (PSpice, LTSpice), layout, prototype assembly, and commissioning
Extensive project experience in PC/desktop/server software, embedded software, mobile applications, and hardware development projects (selected from 2008 to 2025)
Sven B.
Last position:
Xamarin & Windows Forms Developer at Deutsche Post AG
- Development using Xamarin for Android
- Windows Forms development
Julian H.
Last position:
Architect at Volksbank Dortmund
- Development of a portal for customer advisors
- Software development with Angular and Python
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Statistics of experts using UWP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 UWP
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
UWP 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 (78%)
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Education (44%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Transportation (44%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Automotive (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Universal Windows Platform Architecture
Universal Windows Platform forms the foundation for sandboxed Windows applications sharing a single API across devices. Core implementations rely on XAML for declarative interfaces and C# or C++/WinRT for application logic. It enforces a strict application lifecycle, declarative capabilities, and clean separation between UI layers and system contracts.
Core Engineering Capabilities
- Responsive desktop interfaces built with XAML, custom controls, and fluent design principles
- Asynchronous background tasks, app services, and push notification infrastructure
- Local storage management using SQLite, app data containers, and sandboxed file access
- Hardware integration covering touch screens, specialized peripherals, and industrial barcode scanners
Migration and Desktop Modernization
Organizations maintain substantial production codebases requiring updates rather than full rewrites. Specialists bridge traditional Win32 systems and contemporary frameworks using desktop bridge and MSIX packaging. They also orchestrate transitions from legacy implementations toward the Windows App SDK and WinUI 3, preserving existing business logic.
Industrial and Enterprise Environments in Germany
In Germany, these applications frequently drive production floor terminals, medical diagnostic equipment, and logistics hardware. Enterprises in mechanical engineering and automotive manufacturing depend on the platform for robust, touch-first kiosk interfaces. Freelance specialists adapt interfaces to precise on-site hardware while meeting strict security guidelines.
Ecosystem and Tooling Integration
Delivery relies on Visual Studio, Windows App Certification Kit, and modern CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Professionals structure code using MVVM patterns through libraries like CommunityToolkit.Mvvm. They integrate native WinRT APIs, Windows Community Toolkit controls, and secure RESTful services backed by enterprise directories.
Indicators for Freelance Expertise
External specialists accelerate projects facing performance bottlenecks, packaging failures, or architectural transitions. Teams engage them to audit memory consumption, untangle complex dependency graphs, or implement automated UI testing. Their focused background ensures reliable desktop deployments without burdening core product teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about UWP.
Companies engage a UWP specialist to build sandboxed client applications, touch-enabled kiosk systems, and enterprise tools for Windows devices. They also handle complex integration tasks involving hardware peripherals, secure storage, and Windows Store or side-loaded MSIX packaging.
While WPF provides unrestrained desktop access, Universal Windows Platform runs inside an application container with strict security contracts and native touch capabilities. Today, specialists often plan bridge strategies toward the Windows App SDK, making deep knowledge of both containerized APIs and Win32 interop essential.
Strong candidates demonstrate mastery of modern C#, XAML styling, and MVVM architecture. In addition to deep Universal Windows Platform expertise, they should understand WinRT internals, asynchronous task orchestration, and automated packaging pipelines with MSIX.
Yes, teams can modernize existing UWP software without starting from scratch. Specialists extract business logic into .NET Standard libraries, isolate the XAML view layer, and gradually adopt WinUI 3 components through structured refactoring.
Senior UWP specialists excel at lifecycle management, profiling memory leaks, and resolving container-specific execution limits. They know how to optimize rendering pipelines for low-power hardware and design clean interop layers with legacy Win32 services.
Most Universal Windows Platform software can be implemented and tested remotely through emulation and standard workstation setups. However, engineering teams in Germany often request occasional on-site workshops when integrating custom factory hardware, specialized lab instruments, or physical kiosk installations.
Codebases, technical documentation, and issue tracking for UWP projects are almost universally maintained in English. For enterprise projects within German manufacturing and automotive firms, working proficiency in German is often beneficial during cross-functional meetings with operations teams.
Review previous client applications delivered to the Microsoft Store or enterprise catalogs, checking for fluid responsive UI and stable background execution. High-quality UWP code is reflected in rigorous separation of concerns, test coverage on view models, and passing scores in the Windows App Certification Kit.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 759 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (78%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Manufacturing (78%), and Education (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used UWP
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