VBA Experts in Hamburg
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Hamburg, who have recently used VBA
Marcus B.
Last position:
Data Engineer at Deutsche Bahn AG via Scoore GmbH
- Development of ETL pipelines with Talend (7/ Enterprise)
- Development/adaptation of database schema/database functions (PostgreSQL)
- Development of GIT CI pipelines
Technologies: Talend Enterprise, Git, PostgreSQL, Dbeaver, SQL, PL-SQL, Liquibase
Serkan U.
Last position:
Manager Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting at movisco AG
- Project leadership and management
- Implementing reporting solutions in banks
- Enhancing and optimizing reporting processes in bank finance and risk departments
- Consulting through all phases of regulatory requirement implementation, including requirements analysis, defining business requirements, testing, tool development, and audit-compliant documentation
- Supporting regulatory implementation projects
- Analyzing business requirements and implementing reports
- Acting as a liaison between business and IT
- Publishing on regulatory changes
- Training internal colleagues on regulatory topics
Stephan L.
Last position:
IT Generalist at SThree
- Software packaging and distribution with SCCM/MECM
- Application responsibility and support (50–100 applications)
- Documentation via ticket system
- User management via AD console
- Software updates and distribution
- Maintenance and updating of software packages
- Customizing scripts with PowerShell
- Rolling out and implementing new software
- Supporting IT security and compliance
Tools and software: Confluence, M365, Active Directory, Intune, Endpoint Management, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, VMware Hardware: Lenovo, Cherry, Plantronics, Jabra + peripherals
Michael M.
Last position:
Product Owner at ECE
- Gathering requirements from business departments
- Developing mockups
- Maintaining the backlog and moderating sprint meetings
- Managing developers
- Stakeholder management
- Skills used: Scrum, Requirements Engineering, Requirements Management
- Technologies used: various
- IT environment: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Industry: Real estate
- Role: Project lead, Product Owner
Simone A.
Last position:
Head of Technology & CISO at AI Quality and Testing Hub
- Lead developer of Prof. Valmed, the first LLM-powered medical device (utilising RAG on a medical corpus of 2.5M+ documents) to receive a CE certification.
- Designed and implemented cloud-native MLOps infrastructure for ENBW’s energy trading analytics division, enabling scalable deployment and monitoring of predictive models.
- Architected end-to-end testing and validation frameworks for AI/ML systems, ensuring quality, compliance, and robustness in critical and regulated applications.
- Conducted professional training on AI testing, EU regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance for production AI systems.
Thomas H.
Last position:
Consultant/Developer, Technical Project Lead at Liquid Concept GmbH & Co. KG
Analyze and select system components for the web front end
Create an IT concept
Consolidate the database in the backend
Implement the web application with HCL Domino Leap
Coordinate the setup of two-factor authentication
Testing and deployment
Using the low-code development environment HCL Domino Leap, a working web application was developed in a short time.
The read permission concept was supported without additional coding.
Authentication for the web application was implemented using OAuth and Google Authenticator.
Lasse A.
Last position:
Rollout and Transition Manager at International Retailer
- Analysis of the as-is IAM solutions and their functions
- Definition of the functional scope for the rollout
- Coordination of the internal rollout team regarding roles and activities for the international rollout initiatives
- Stakeholder communication across all countries and divisions, including approval processes for the works councils
- Change management design and implementation for the rollout project, including building a community and conducting community calls with divisions and countries
- Design and implementation of the release management process after the rollout of the minimum viable product
- Support in migrating existing solutions to the new solution
- Rollout execution in the countries and post-rollout follow-up
- Documentation of all processes, functionalities and responsibilities in Confluence
Daniel V.
Last position:
Project Manager, Product Owner, Scrum Master at Self-employed
- Managed and coordinated all tasks related to the platform relaunch for DETAIL GmbH, a leading internationally specialized information group for architecture and structural design
- Served as Product Owner for the backend development team at dreamIT GmbH and implemented a product management process
René R.
Last position:
CMP and Google Tag Manager Optimization at Freelancer
- Migration of the CMP to TCF 2.0 and adjustments of consent signals in Google Tag Manager
- Audit and optimization of variables, triggers, and tags in Google Tag Manager
Matti L.
Last position:
FullStack Developer at Ing DiBa GmbH
- Developed and extended Fiori UI5/WebApps for areas such as general ledger, asset accounting, and others.
- Implemented backend logic and OData services for a new S/4 HANA system
- Analyzed the current state of SAP GUI transactions and derived suitable standard and custom developments
- Designed technical concepts and implemented custom UI5 apps in the Fiori Launchpad
- Automated OPA tests, extended and adapted standard Fiori apps
- Documented and created developer manuals in the wiki
- Conducted code reviews, approved and delivered software units via GitLab and SAP transports
Jens M.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer / Team Lead at Self-employed (Meßinger & Rantzuch GbR)
- Provided fullstack web development as a new development and replacement of existing desktop and web applications for an ERP solutions provider in the education sector
- Analyzed and redesigned development processes and collaboration in distributed teams
- Responsibilities included team leadership, conceptual design, architecture, implementation, DevOps and consulting
- Technologies: C# & .NET (ASP.NET 7), Angular 14, JavaScript/TypeScript, OData/REST, SOAP, Azure DevOps
- Integrated interfaces to educational providers and authorities
Nikolaus H.
Last position:
Project Manager at Deloitte
- Restructured the cyber security office of a major bank
- PMO for an international project group with 35 members across 3 continents
- Led the technical aspects of the restructuring plan and measures
- Held organizational and content responsibility for project goals and milestones
- Reported to a department head overseeing 1,200 employees
- Collaborated with corporate audit
Andreas R.
Last position:
Development at Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall
- Coordination of SAP CML, SAP CMS, iBS FIN with Paricon MXF
- Custom development (ABAP, CDS)
Guido S.
Last position:
Freelancer at IT Consulting GS
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Statistics of experts using VBA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.7 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Transportation, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
92% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
58% (Germany: 57%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
93% (Germany: 98%)
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg using VBA
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.
VBA 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 (79%)
- Transportation (57%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Education (36%)
- Insurance (29%)
- Retail (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What VBA does
VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, is Microsoft’s programming language for automating tasks inside Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and other Office applications. It turns manual spreadsheet work into repeatable processes, custom tools and controlled workflows. Companies use it when business logic must live close to the documents and data people already use.
Typical solutions
VBA supports operational tools that combine calculations, forms, reporting and data exchange. Common deliverables include:
- Excel models with automated imports, validations and reporting
- Macros for recurring finance, sales and operations workflows
- Access databases with forms, queries and business rules
- Office workflows that move data between Excel, Word and Outlook
- Custom interfaces for teams working with structured templates
Ecosystem and skills
Strong VBA work involves more than writing macros. Experts understand the Excel object model, worksheet and workbook events, UserForms, named ranges, pivot tables and structured tables. They may also work with Access SQL, COM automation, Power Query, Power Pivot, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph or external databases where the solution needs broader connectivity.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal spreadsheet has become business-critical, fragile or difficult to extend. Specialists can replace repetitive manual steps, investigate slow or unreliable macros and turn undocumented workbooks into maintainable tools. They also help during migrations, reporting changes, process standardisation and handovers between teams.
In Hamburg, VBA solutions often support logistics, manufacturing, trading, professional services and back-office operations. Remote collaboration works well when requirements, sample files and access rules are clearly prepared; on-site workshops can help when the workflow depends on local processes or close user observation.
Quality indicators
Reliable professionals separate interface logic, calculations, data access and configuration instead of placing everything in one macro. They validate inputs, handle errors, protect sensitive workbook areas and document assumptions. They also consider performance, version compatibility, file paths, permissions and the risks of storing critical logic in personal workbooks.
- Clear requirements and documented process steps
- Testable modules with controlled error handling
- Safe handling of external files and database connections
- A practical handover for users and future maintainers
Choosing a specialist
Look for examples that resemble the real workflow, not only attractive spreadsheet screens. A strong specialist can explain why VBA is appropriate, where an Office Script, Power Automate flow, SQL process or dedicated application would be safer, and how the options can work together. For Hamburg-based teams, agree early on remote or on-site sessions, communication language and access to representative data.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to VBA.
VBA is commonly used to automate Excel reporting, data preparation, financial models, document generation and recurring Office tasks. It can also provide forms and workflows in Access or connect information across Excel, Word, Outlook and external data sources.
VBA runs inside desktop Office applications and is well suited to complex workbook logic, legacy processes and highly customised Excel tools. Office Scripts and Power Automate are often better for browser-based, cloud-connected or centrally managed workflows, so the right choice depends on security, deployment and integration needs.
A strong VBA specialist often understands Excel formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, Access SQL and data modelling. Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, APIs, COM automation or relational databases is valuable when an Office solution must connect to systems beyond a local workbook.
The required VBA experience depends on the risk and scope of the workflow, not just the size of the workbook. A simple macro may need focused automation skills, while a business-critical tool calls for someone who can design modules, test edge cases, manage data access and document the handover.
Yes, VBA projects can usually be handled remotely when the company can provide sample files, clear process rules and a suitable test environment. Hamburg teams may choose on-site workshops for stakeholder interviews or sensitive operational workflows, while implementation and review can remain remote.
Before sharing a VBA workbook, remove personal or confidential data and clarify which external connections, add-ins and file paths are required. A specialist should be able to work with a sanitised copy first, then follow agreed access and security procedures for the live environment.
Good VBA work is readable, modular and predictable under invalid inputs, missing files and changing source data. Ask for a walkthrough of error handling, test coverage, performance decisions, documentation and the plan for maintenance after the original specialist leaves.
A company should reconsider VBA when many users need simultaneous access, the process requires strong central governance, or the workbook has become a fragile system of record. A specialist can assess whether a database, web application, Power Platform solution or managed reporting service would provide better control.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 786 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are German (93%), English (93%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Transportation (57%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Product Development (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VBA
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