VB.NET Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used VB.NET
Jörg T.
Last position:
Consultant, Requirements Engineer and Database Expert
Project – Evaluation and development of databases for a new product line for a measuring equipment manufacturer
- Current-state analysis
- Requirements analysis of the data storage layer
- Writing benchmark tests
- Design of the new database schema
- Database migrations
- Development of audit logging and Part11
- Creation of backup and recovery concepts
- Design of the persistence layer API
- Writing unit tests
- Creating requirements in Azure
Tools: C#, Visual Studio 2022, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Git, RestSharp, WebServer, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, SQLite, MinIO, Podman, Docker, DataGrip, SQL Management Studio, HeidiDB, pgAdmin
Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
Andre F.
Last position:
.NET Consultant (Fullstack) at AFri Consulting
Software development with C#
IT infrastructure development and maintenance with Microsoft Azure
Integration of 3rd-party systems
Planning and setting up DevOps CI/CD processes
C# (.net8)
Azure Cloud Services
DevOps
Jira
Dynamics
Odata
Api Management
Key Vaults
ServiceBus
Azure Functions
Blazor
Hendrik W.
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Adding/creating test specifications
- Performing regression tests
- Performing release tests
- Analyzing Jira tickets
- Identifying software defects and fixing them with C#
Henning K.
Last position:
Management Consultant, Senior Enterprise Architect at Self employed
- Establishment of enterprise architecture management in organizations, enterprise architecture (analysis, target architecture, and coordination) at the business, information systems, and infrastructure levels
- Project management
- Conducting tool selections
- Use of the following knowledge: Enterprise Architecture Management, EAM, TOGAF, ArchiMate, Capability Mapping, Application Portfolio Management, Architecture Governance, Target Architecture, Roadmap, LeanIX, Ardoq, Alfabet, BAIT, VAIT, DORA, IT Strategy, Cloud Transformation
Youness R.
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
Hamza K.
Last position:
Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer) at n/a
- Acted as technical consultant to optimize multi-layer ensemble models combining ResNet, CNN-BiGRU-Attention, and XGBoost.
- Guided implementation of a Logistic Regression meta-learner to solve class imbalance problems, achieving 92.86% accuracy and 0.9644 AUC on PTB-XL and Chapman-Shaoxing datasets.
Gerd P.
Last position:
C# Contract Programming for Special-Purpose Machinery/Visualization Technology at Volkswagen Deutschland
C# Contract Programming for Special-Purpose Machinery/Visualization Technology
C# contract programming; .net; WPF, WCF, MVC, MVVM
Customization and further development of control software for special-purpose machinery (programming machine sequences), with corresponding interface connections to create a graphical user interface for the mechanical engineering environment (mapping scan processes in 3D)
Quality assurance before handover for use in the customer's live operations
Software, hardware and systems used:
- Windows 2003 Server
- Windows 2008
- Visual Studio 2012 and later
- Various customer-specific hardware and software
- .net Framework
- TFS
Josef W.
Last position:
Software Developer at SwissRe
- Contributed to developing an application for retrocession reporting focusing on front-end development with Microsoft Access and backend development with SQL Server
- Participated in agile software development using Azure DevOps
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
Marc H.
Last position:
Senior Architect, Coach and Developer
Fixing issues in the program logic
Covering the changes with unit tests
Analyzing and documenting the data structure of the various applications
Analyzing and documenting the parameters for configuring the applications
Analyzing and documenting the measures required to ensure the operation of the applications
Analyzing and designing the separation of the individual database structures
Analyzing and estimating the effort for planned extensions
Analyzing, maintaining and documenting a heterogeneous legacy system landscape for a print media service provider
Technology: C#, VB.NET, C, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio 2010, JetBrains Rider, Visual Studio Code, arc42, Draw.io, Jira, GitLab
Rachid R.
Last position:
Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
- Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
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
Dominic D.
Last position:
Senior GEO Strategist & AI Search Consultant at Venmate GmbH
- Industry: SaaS (Customer Success Management) – B2B
Comprehensive GEO implementation (Generative Engine Optimization) for a B2B CSM SaaS startup with a focus on AI Search Visibility and AI Citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews – including a GEO workshop and a prioritized implementation roadmap.
- GEO Workshop & Roadmap: Conceptualized and delivered a GEO workshop (how LLMs work, AI Search Architecture, citation strategies); translated it into a prioritized implementation roadmap with impact/effort estimates
- Technical GEO Foundation: Robots.txt & llms.txt, Core Web Vitals & page speed, XML sitemaps for AI crawlers
- Schema & Structured Data: Gap analysis, implementation of Product/Service, FAQ, Article, Author and Organization schema, validation of coverage
- Content Architecture & GEO: Flat content architecture, topic clusters (pillar-and-spoke), 200–300 word chunks and answer-first content structure, E-E-A-T rollout through author pages
- Query Fan-Out & Prompt Anticipation: User prompt mapping, query fan-out, content gap analysis based on prompt coverage
- Citation & Backlink Strategy: AI citation analysis (news, Reddit, Wikipedia, listicles) and development of outreach and backlink strategies
Tools & technologies: Otterly.AI, PeecAI, Qforia (iPullRank), Schema Markup Validator, OpenAI Tokenizer, Prompt Coverage Monitor, ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Semrush, Ahrefs, Framer CMS
Reginald L.
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, such as a calendar, chat and various tables
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Statistics of experts using VB.NET
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
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.
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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.
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 (93%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Automotive (48%)
- Transportation (44%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Healthcare (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What VB.NET is
VB.NET, also known as Visual Basic .NET, is a strongly typed programming language in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It is used for Windows desktop applications, internal business tools, data-processing systems and long-running enterprise software. Its readable syntax helps teams maintain established applications while extending them with current .NET capabilities.
Where it is used
Companies use VB.NET where dependable business workflows, Microsoft integration and controlled desktop experiences matter. Typical work includes:
- Windows Forms and WPF applications for operational teams
- Internal tools for finance, logistics, manufacturing and administration
- Database-driven applications connected to SQL Server
- Reporting, document processing and workflow automation
- Interfaces between legacy systems and newer services
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work with Visual Studio, the .NET runtime, NuGet packages and Microsoft libraries. They commonly handle SQL Server, Entity Framework, ADO.NET, REST APIs, XML, JSON and Windows services. Depending on the application, they may also use WPF, Windows Forms, ASP.NET components or Azure services.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must stabilize an older application, move parts of a system to current .NET, or deliver a business tool without disrupting daily operations. It also helps when documentation is incomplete or when integrations have grown difficult to test. In Germany, remote collaboration often works well, while on-site work can help with plant systems, protected networks and close user workshops.
What strong experts deliver
Experienced VB.NET professionals first map dependencies, business rules and data flows before changing code. They improve structure without breaking established behavior, add automated tests where practical and make deployments repeatable. They can also explain technical risks clearly to product owners and operational teams, and they know when a gradual modernization is safer than a full rewrite.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for evidence of work on applications with similar users, integrations and operational constraints. Useful signals include clean separation of UI, domain logic and data access, careful handling of errors and a clear migration plan for older Visual Basic components. German language skills may support local workshops, while strong written communication is essential for remote handover, documentation and coordination with existing .NET teams.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around VB.NET.
VB.NET is commonly used for Windows Forms and WPF applications, internal business tools, reporting systems and database-driven software. It also supports integrations with SQL Server, REST services, XML-based systems and other Microsoft technologies.
Visual Basic .NET and C# run on the same .NET platform and can use many of the same libraries. VB.NET is often valued for readable syntax and established business applications, while C# is more common in newer projects and teams that want the broadest current ecosystem support.
A strong VB.NET specialist may also work with SQL Server, Entity Framework, ADO.NET, WPF, Windows Forms, REST APIs and Azure. Knowledge of source control, automated testing, deployment pipelines and legacy Visual Basic can be important for real-world maintenance work.
The right level depends on the system’s age, integrations and business risk. A straightforward internal tool may need a specialist who can deliver independently, while a critical legacy application calls for proven experience with migration planning, production support and careful regression testing.
VB.NET work is often suitable for remote collaboration through source control, issue tracking, secure access and video workshops. On-site presence can still help when the application connects to factory equipment, protected corporate networks or teams that need close German-language coordination.
A Visual Basic .NET application is often a good candidate for gradual modernization when its business rules are reliable but its structure, testing or deployment process is weak. Replacement may be better when the architecture blocks essential changes, the platform has critical unsupported dependencies or the cost of preserving it outweighs its business value.
Ask how the specialist would inspect dependencies, protect existing behavior and test database and integration changes before release. Good VB.NET professionals explain trade-offs clearly, identify operational risks early and provide maintainable code and documentation rather than only a quick workaround.
VB.NET remains relevant when a company has Microsoft-based systems, established domain logic or a need for maintainable Windows applications. For greenfield work, the choice should consider team skills, target platforms, library availability and the longer-term direction of the wider .NET environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 739 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Manufacturing (71%), and Banking and Finance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used VB.NET in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Product Development (90%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
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