Visual Basic Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Visual Basic
Nikolaus J.
Last position:
Solution Architect at HIT Baumärkte
- Leading high-impact retail digital transformation focused on data integration, app integration, and next-generation customer engagement strategies.
Peter S.
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Michael G.
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Gerald G.
Last position:
Data Design Authority at Department of Government Enablement
- Responsible for realigning the data architecture of the Abu Dhabi government to achieve a fully AI-driven public administration
- Definition of modeling standards
- Creation of a conceptual and logical model for the entire Abu Dhabi government administration
- Definition of data quality and data security standards
Manuel K.
Last position:
Overall project manager for the global roll-out of a quality and document management system at International medical device company
- Took over overall project leadership after the roll-out was stopped the previous year
- Identified causes and planned a new approach
- Organized and conducted qualification tests of new software versions
- Planned and coordinated all tasks and assignments at six sites worldwide and with the software provider
- Aligned compliance topics with the quality heads at the sites
- Organized and held steering committee meetings to report to management
- Successful go-live in fall 2024
Zhivko A.
Last position:
Country Retail and SME Risk Portfolio and Fraud Manager at Addiko Bank AG
- Managed EUR 2B multi-country portfolio with market segmentation strategies and a comprehensive risk reporting framework.
- Increased lending volume by 800% (EUR 5M to EUR 60M) in 2 years, maintaining risk parameters and portfolio quality.
- Led digitalization of lending infrastructure, reducing approval time to 20 minutes with 80%+ straight-through processing.
- Developed enterprise-wide risk management framework with real-time analytics, fraud detection, and portfolio monitoring. Strengthened risk policies and procedures.
- Reduced cost-income ratio by 30% through operational efficiency improvements and process optimization.
- Executed Croatia's first electronic debt sale (EUR 35M), creating a precedent with an automated program reducing NPL ratio.
- Developed early collection reporting system improving tracking accuracy by 99% through data integration across 3 countries.
- Executed debt sales totaling over EUR 50M, automating processes that decreased NPL ratio by 30%.
- Managed forward flow contracts worth EUR 10M annually, ensuring timely debt recovery across two multi-country banks.
Markus F.
Last position:
Managing Director & Senior Consultant at IT-Trail GmbH
- Custom development
- Web hosting
- Support
- DevOps
- Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS
Nedim K.
Last position:
Manual Tester and Test Automation Engineer at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur fĂĽr Arbeit
- Design appropriate test cases to verify the GUI in Azure Test Plans
- Creation and execution of manual test cases
- Test design for user stories to be implemented in the current sprint
- Analysis of deviations/bugs based on log files and Kibana dashboards
- Creation of bug tickets with error description, screenshots, and short videos
- Prioritization of open bug tickets together with the PO
- Retest of bugs and hotfixes
- Execution of manual tests to ensure a 100% fulfillment rate of all functional requirements
- Selection, installation, and maintenance of a test automation tool (Selenium)
- Implementation of automated regression tests
- Continuous expansion of the object repository and adaptation of automated test cases (acceptance, integration, and system tests)
- Creation of test logs before each sprint change
Roland M.
Last position:
Freelance Project Manager at Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
- Managed the rollout subproject for the launch of the electronic file system at diplomatic missions worldwide
- Led a project to introduce EU-certified encryption for IP communication between headquarters and missions
- Led a project to implement a modern IAM (Identity and Access Management) solution
Stefan M.
Last position:
Software consulting and development at An Austrian bank
Further development, configuration and operation of DOXiS, a document management system at a large financial services company. Development of a document interface as a REST API to integrate with third-party systems using the Java Spring Framework. Programming client scripts in Visual Basic, as well as workflow and agent scripts in Groovy.
Mario M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Labuniq GmbH
- Role: Software Engineer
- Tasks: Full stack development
- Technologies: NodeJS, TypeScript, LESS, Redis, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Git
Christian F.
Last position:
Project Manager at EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH
- Lead the SPG team
- Coordinate teams and activities across company boundaries
- Intensive time and cost controlling
- Monthly reporting to the CIO/CDO
- Contributing to the technical solution concept and sprint planning
- Responsibility for rollout planning
- Involvement in testing
Alexander K.
Last position:
Freelancer at Zirkonzahn
- Implemented features into existing software, including applications for neural networks and rendering features using C# and WPF
- Collaborated in a team of 3 people
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Statistics of experts using Visual Basic
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Visual Basic
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.
Visual Basic 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 (85%)
- Banking and Finance (54%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Manufacturing (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Education (31%)
- Transportation (31%)
- Government and Administration (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Visual Basic does
Visual Basic is a Microsoft programming language used to create Windows applications, business tools and automation workflows. Visual Basic .NET runs on the .NET platform, while VBA powers custom processes inside Excel, Access, Word and other Office applications. Visual Basic 6 remains relevant in some long-running business systems.
Common applications
Companies use Visual Basic for internal applications, reporting tools and interfaces to established databases. Typical assignments include:
- Maintaining or extending Windows desktop software
- Automating Excel workbooks and recurring Office processes
- Building Access forms, queries and data-entry workflows
- Connecting business applications with SQL Server or external services
- Migrating legacy Visual Basic 6 code to newer .NET solutions
Ecosystem and skills
Strong Visual Basic specialists understand the relevant .NET libraries, Visual Studio, Windows Forms and database access patterns. VBA work often requires detailed knowledge of Excel object models, macros, Access and COM integrations. Depending on the system, useful adjacent skills include C#, SQL, XML, REST APIs, PowerShell and source control.
When companies need expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal application has become difficult to maintain, when a key specialist is unavailable or when automation must be delivered without disrupting daily operations. In Austria, Visual Basic systems can still support manufacturing, finance, logistics and public-sector processes, making careful analysis and dependable handover important.
What quality looks like
A strong professional first maps dependencies, data flows and business rules before changing code. They separate quick fixes from structural improvements, add practical tests and document deployment steps. For legacy systems, they protect existing behavior while identifying safe paths toward .NET, web services or another suitable target.
Working with a specialist
Remote collaboration works well when the company can provide secure repository access, test data and a clear environment description. On-site sessions may help with protected desktops, plant-floor tools or undocumented workflows. The right specialist communicates clearly with business users, asks precise questions and leaves maintainable code, usable documentation and a realistic transition plan.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Visual Basic — answered in short.
Visual Basic is used for Windows desktop applications, business utilities and automation inside Microsoft Office. VBA is especially common for Excel and Access workflows, while Visual Basic .NET supports applications and services built on the .NET platform.
Visual Basic .NET and C# use the same .NET ecosystem and can access many of the same libraries. Visual Basic often feels more approachable for Office-focused teams, while C# may be preferred for newer application projects with broader community conventions. The right choice depends on the existing codebase, team skills and long-term maintenance goals.
Visual Basic 6 can remain practical when it supports a stable, critical application and replacement would create unnecessary risk. It is no longer the preferred choice for new software, so a specialist should assess operating-system compatibility, dependencies, security exposure and a gradual migration path.
A strong Visual Basic specialist often brings SQL, Microsoft Access, Excel object models and Windows integration skills. Experience with C#, .NET APIs, REST services, COM, PowerShell or reporting tools can also help when the system connects several technologies.
The required background depends on the system’s age, integrations and business impact. A small VBA improvement may need focused Office expertise, while a legacy Visual Basic application with database and deployment dependencies calls for someone who has handled comparable maintenance and modernization work.
Visual Basic work can often be completed remotely through secure access to repositories, test environments and documentation. On-site collaboration may be useful for protected networks, production-floor tools or workflows that are difficult to reproduce remotely. In Austria, language expectations should be agreed before the project begins.
Ask how the specialist investigates an unfamiliar codebase, isolates risks and validates changes. Review examples involving legacy maintenance, database integration or Office automation, and look for clear documentation habits. A good Visual Basic professional explains trade-offs instead of proposing a rewrite without examining the existing system.
Before engaging a Visual Basic specialist, provide the application context, supported Windows environment, database details and known pain points. Clarify whether the work involves VBA, Visual Basic .NET or Visual Basic 6, and decide how remote access, on-site sessions and communication in German or English will be handled.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 827 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Banking and Finance (54%), and Healthcare (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (77%), and Project Management (69%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Visual Basic
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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