VB.NET Experts in Frankfurt
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used VB.NET
Dilip K.
Last position:
.NET Technical Lead & Application Architect at Hays AG
- Devised a new Domain-Driven Design architecture for a core system: reverse-engineered a central component, refactored the data-access layer to minimise database round-trips (improving scalability) and migrated processing to async.
- Decomposed the platform into independent .NET Core microservices (database-per-service) with RabbitMQ pub/sub using the Outbox Pattern + Saga choreography, behind an Ocelot API Gateway (JWT, rate limiting, CORS, health checks).
- Delivered on .NET Core / Angular / SQL Server / EF Core with Docker and Azure DevOps CI/CD; implemented health checks and CORS; contributes technical designs for stories in agile Scrum.
- Sole ADR owner; mentored 3 engineers and presented architecture decisions directly to the Director of Corporate IT.
Dimitrij N.
Last position:
Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo
- Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
- Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
- DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
- Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
Lutz H.
Last position:
Developer for Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, Java at AIG Europe S.A.
- Development and implementation of backend components with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms 12c. Adaptation and further development of the policy administration system. Technical consulting in UI design with a focus on integrating existing Oracle Forms and the requirements of the BIPRO framework.
- The project takes place in the technical environment of BIPRO, SQL databases and Oracle Forms applications. The assigned work includes backend development and technical further development in the above project with the following tasks:
- Development and implementation of backend components with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms 12c to technically map the business processes and ensure a stable and efficient system architecture
- Adaptation and further development of the policy administration system to ensure system functionality in line with the requirements of the new broker communication program
- Analysis of the existing system to identify and avoid errors and technical problems during implementation, in order to enable a smooth transition to the new system
- Carrying out patching and further development of existing Oracle and Oracle Forms applications to ensure compatibility and security of the systems in use
- Technical consulting in UI design with a focus on integrating existing Oracle Forms and the requirements of the BIPRO framework.
Label: PL/SQL, Java, Oracle RDBMS and Oracle Forms
Anusha L.
Last position:
Test Automation Consultant at EON Energy
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Playwright with Python scripts, Typescript and Spring Boot
- Create test classes annotated with Spring Boot Test
- Create test scripts to cover functional, regression, and integration testing
- Ensure test automation coverage for web applications
- Collaborate with developers to identify testable requirements
- Troubleshoot automation test failures and resolve issues
- Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Monitor and report test automation metrics
- Implement test data management and mocking strategies
- Ensure test reliability, stability, and maintainability
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Thomas F.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack Developer at DB InfraGO AG
- Frontend: new development in Angular
- Backend: new development in ASP.NET Web API
- Database: modeling, implementation, and operation based on Microsoft SQL Server
- Requirements management, design, and implementation
- Deployment, maintenance, operation
- Knowledge transfer to internal staff
- Agile development (SCRUM)
Petru K.
Last position:
Architect & Technical Team Lead & Senior Developer at Goetel GmbH
- Design, architecture & development/programming of ETL/ELT data pipelines, DWH, BI solution
- Technical project lead, POC – proof-of-concept creation
- Liaison between business units and technical teams
- Azure DevOps Boards & Jira
- Data modeling & data engineering – data warehouse & data mart
- Azure (Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps CI/CD, Azure Data Lake V2, Business Central REST API, OData API, OAuth2 tokens)
- SharePoint lists & API for ADF, Firebird DB, Postgres DB, DB2
- Power BI (Power Query), DAX, Excel PBI add-on, GIS data
- Automated ETL process monitoring/logging, performance monitoring, error monitoring – capturing & resolution
- Index performance tuning & statistics monitoring, Transact-SQL
- Data security – MFA (multi-factor authentication) & OAuth2, MS Graph, Azure networks & firewalls, gateways, roles, user groups – with read/write permissions
- Sources – Vario Bill, Camunda, Radius, Geo Database, OTRS, PAST, MS Dynamics Business Central, Azure Blob Data Lake, SharePoint lists
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Statistics of experts using VB.NET
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
22 (Germany: 18)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Transportation, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 81%)
Master's degree or higher
40% (Germany: 39%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
83% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using VB.NET
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
VB.NET 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%)
- Transportation (100%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Healthcare (83%)
- Energy (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Education (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What VB.NET is
VB.NET is the modern Visual Basic language for the .NET platform. Companies use it for business software, desktop tools, internal portals, and integration layers that must stay maintainable over time. It is common in long-running systems where clear code and safe updates matter.
Typical work
- Maintain and extend legacy Visual Basic .NET applications
- Build WinForms and WPF business tools
- Create ASP.NET web applications and services
- Connect SQL Server, APIs, and file-based workflows
- Refactor old VB6-era logic into .NET code
Ecosystem
Strong professionals work comfortably in the .NET stack: Visual Studio, NuGet, MSBuild, Git, and testing tools. They also understand Windows services, authentication, database access, and deployment paths that fit enterprise environments. VB.NET rarely stands alone; it sits inside a wider .NET system.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance expertise when a VB.NET system is stable but hard to change, or when a new feature must fit old code without breaking it. In Frankfurt, that often comes up in finance, logistics, and internal operations software where teams need careful hands and clear documentation.
What good specialists do
- Read and improve inherited code without losing business logic
- Spot risky patterns, tight coupling, and outdated libraries
- Write clean interfaces around older modules
- Keep build, test, and release steps predictable
Hiring signals
Choose professionals who can explain trade-offs in plain language and who have real experience with Visual Basic .NET, not just general .NET work. They should understand forms, services, data access, and debugging in older enterprise codebases. For remote work, written communication matters; for on-site work, expect close coordination with local product and operations teams.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about VB.NET? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
VB.NET is used for Windows business applications, internal tools, service layers, and maintenance work on older .NET systems. It is also common in projects that need to keep working while the surrounding stack is gradually modernized.
VB.NET and C# both run on the .NET platform and can call the same libraries. C# is more common in new greenfield work, while VB.NET often appears in long-lived business systems, especially where existing code and team knowledge already exist.
VB.NET is the .NET version of Visual Basic, not the old VB6 runtime-based language. The syntax is related, but the runtime, libraries, and project model are different. That difference matters when a team is migrating or maintaining older code.
A strong VB.NET specialist usually also knows the wider .NET stack, especially SQL Server, Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, REST APIs, and Git. For enterprise work, experience with authentication, logging, testing, and deployment scripts is often just as important.
A small fix or a contained form update may only need a specialist who can read the codebase quickly and work safely. A migration, refactor, or integration project needs deeper experience with .NET internals, database access, and legacy patterns. The harder the inheritance, the more valuable proven VB.NET practice becomes.
Yes, VB.NET work is often done remotely because most tasks are code review, debugging, and feature delivery. For Frankfurt teams, on-site time can help during workshops, legacy system handover, or when business rules are embedded in local operations. Many companies use a hybrid setup.
Look for clear explanations of legacy code, careful changes, and a practical approach to testing. A good VB.NET professional should show how they reduce risk, not just how they add features. Ask for examples of migrations, bug fixes, and maintainability improvements.
A VB.NET project often involves older code, limited documentation, and business rules that live in the application itself. Freelancers who do well are patient, systematic, and comfortable asking questions before changing anything. That mindset is usually more valuable than flashy tools.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Russian (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Transportation (100%), and Banking and Finance (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (100%).
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