UWP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used UWP
Jens Schneeweiß
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
Tobias Bauernfeind
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 Demmler
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
Martin Hock
Last position:
Software Architect at Hays AG
- C# development in .NET 8.0
- Technical responsibility for architecture decisions (DDD, Clean Architecture, microservices)
- Introduction and systematic evaluation of GitHub Copilot, analyzing efficiency benefits, identifying suitable use cases, assessing code quality
- Developing best practices for using Copilot in the team, supporting rollout and coaching individual developers
- Conducting code reviews, architecture documentation according to Arc42
- Building stable CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, introducing automated quality checks with SonarQube and .editorconfig
- Collaborating with stakeholders for continuous improvement of 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
Stefan Kirsch
Last position:
Software Engineer C# .NET at Freelance Software Engineer
- Conceptualized a software interface in a large-scale project for the defense sector. No details can be shared due to classified information confidentiality.
- Designed and developed a reporting application for the acceptance testing of coordinate measuring machines according to the ISO 10360 standard series. Coordinated and led review meetings to clarify requirements within an international corporation.
- Developed a tool to back up and restore machine configurations for service operations on coordinate measuring machines.
- Consulting project to optimize and enhance an Access application for administrative tasks in an engineering office.
- Designed and developed production software for parameterizing coordinate measuring machines. Shaped the interfaces and developed automation to generate configuration bundles for different machine setups.
- Developed a service application for geometric calibration of coordinate measuring machines based on end measurement data.
- Developed a maintenance app for updating and configuring water dispensers. Managed the project through to app launch and trained and handed over the project to a client employee.
- Migrated a maintenance app for smart water filters, including finalizing it for app launch and further developing 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 Spahlinger
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
Bernd Gasse
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 Buettner
Last position:
Xamarin & Windows Forms Developer at Deutsche Post AG
- Development using Xamarin for Android
- Windows Forms development
Julian Hilzinger
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 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 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
UWP for Windows apps
UWP, short for Universal Windows Platform, is used to build apps for Windows devices with one codebase and a consistent UI model. Teams choose it for desktop tools, store apps, internal business apps, and touch-friendly Windows experiences. It is still relevant in projects that need tight Windows integration.
What strong experts deliver
- New UWP app development
- App refactoring and modernization
- Microsoft Store packaging and release support
- UI work with XAML and WinUI-related components
- Device and Windows API integration
Core skills around UWP
Strong professionals know C#, XAML, async patterns, and the Windows app lifecycle. They also understand packaging, permissions, notifications, background tasks, and how to work with Windows APIs without making the app brittle. Experience with .NET and desktop integration is often important.
When companies bring in freelancers
Companies look for freelance UWP expertise when an app needs rescue, a release is blocked, or a legacy Windows client must be extended without a full rewrite. In Germany, this often comes up in internal tools, industrial software, and regulated environments where Windows remains the standard. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions help during discovery or device testing.
UWP and nearby technologies
UWP is often weighed against WinUI, WPF, and Windows App SDK. A good specialist can explain when to keep UWP, when to bridge to newer Windows UI stacks, and what it means for the codebase, packaging, and deployment path. That judgment matters more than buzz around the framework name.
What to look for
Look for professionals who have shipped real Windows apps, handled Store submission or enterprise deployment, and fixed issues across UI, permissions, and background execution. Strong UWP experts write clear code, test on target Windows versions, and can talk through tradeoffs in a direct way. They should also be comfortable working with product, QA, and operations teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about UWP.
UWP is used to build Windows apps that run with a modern app model, consistent UI, and access to Windows features. Companies use it for store apps, internal business tools, and device-facing software where Windows integration matters. It is especially useful when the app must fit a controlled deployment path.
UWP focuses on the Universal Windows Platform app model, while WPF is a classic desktop framework and WinUI is the newer UI layer in the Windows ecosystem. The right choice depends on the existing codebase, deployment needs, and how much Windows-specific integration the app requires. A strong specialist can help you avoid a rewrite when it is not needed.
Bring in UWP expertise when a release is stuck, an old app needs maintenance, or the team needs help with packaging, permissions, or Windows APIs. It is also useful when a product must stay on Windows but the internal team lacks time or platform depth. Freelance support works well for short rescue projects and focused upgrades.
A strong UWP professional usually works confidently with C#, XAML, async code, and the Windows app lifecycle. They should also understand deployment, notifications, background tasks, and how to debug platform-specific issues. If the app touches hardware or enterprise systems, adjacent Windows integration skills matter too.
Yes, most UWP work can be done remotely because coding, code review, and packaging tasks do not need constant on-site presence. On-site time can still help for device testing, discovery workshops, or close work with internal teams in Germany. Many companies use a mixed setup.
Ask which versions of UWP or related Windows tech the person has shipped, what they have done with Store release or enterprise packaging, and how they handle Windows API edge cases. It also helps to ask for examples of app recovery work, not only greenfield builds. That reveals whether they can work in a real codebase.
Universal Windows Platform can still be the right choice when the app must stay tightly tied to Windows and fit an existing UWP codebase. For new projects, many teams also compare it with WinUI and the Windows App SDK. A specialist should be able to explain the tradeoff in plain words.
Look for a UWP freelancer who can explain architecture choices, show shipped apps, and describe how they handled packaging, state, and platform limits. Good signs are clean communication, practical debugging habits, and a clear view of what should be fixed first. If they only talk theory, keep looking.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used UWP in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € 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%).
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