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Volker D.

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Developer

Werne
Volker D.

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Developer at DV-Consulting und Entwicklung Volker Döch

  • Developed a new web app to manage and configure counting devices for large events
  • Technologies: .NET 10, C#, Blazor, MudBlazor, MySQL, Git
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Daniel F.

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Reliable, High-Performing, and Creative Education and Project Manager, AI Trainer/Evals Reviewer/Researcher, and Author.

Bochum
Daniel F.

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AI Researcher & LLM Evaluation – Conventional Paradigm Test (CPT) at Private

Conventional Paradigm Test (CPT) – AI Evaluation & LLM Research

Development of an experimental evaluation approach to examine “paradigmatic closure” in Large Language Models — that is, the question of how far LLMs can recognize the basic assumptions, values, and limits of the paradigms within which they generate answers.

Design and testing of an additional approach to classic AI benchmarks that does not primarily measure factual correctness or task performance, but instead examines a model’s ability to recognize alternative perspectives, make implicit assumptions visible, and reflect on the limits of its own answer or interpretation framework.

Focus areas: development of evaluation criteria and test questions · LLM evaluation and comparative model analysis · prompt and response analysis · qualitative classification of model answers · study of epistemic compression and value leakage · benchmark and literature research · development of structured assessment and analysis methods

As part of CPT, existing AI evaluation approaches and benchmarks were analyzed, and a minimalist test protocol was developed that classifies model answers by response patterns such as DIRECT, CLARIFY, PLURALIST, REFUSE, and META-AWARE. TruthfulQA was used as the basis for experimental application and comparison with existing reference answers.

Technologies & Methods: Large Language Models (LLMs) · Generative AI · Prompt Engineering · AI Evaluation · TruthfulQA · Benchmark Analysis · Human-in-the-Loop Evaluation · Qualitative Content Analysis · Research & Literature Review

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Sandra R.

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Frontend Developer with 5 years of experience in Vue.js and TypeScript, focused on clean code and modern web applications

Bochum
Sandra R.

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FRONTEND DEVELOPER at easy Marketing GmbH

  • Development and enhancement of scalable Vue.js/TypeScript applications, as well as reusable components and frontend architectures
  • Development of modern, high-performance web applications for internal software solutions using Vue.js, Pinia, and Vuex
  • Efficient integration and processing of data from external APIs to support frontend development and ensure smooth end-to-end functionality
  • Implementation and maintenance of automated tests for quality assurance using Vitest
  • Creation of interactive website prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD as a basis for Vue.js implementations
  • Participation in technical reviews and code reviews to ensure high code quality and continuously improve development processes
  • Use of AI-supported development tools such as ChatGPT and Claude for more efficient development, error analysis, and code optimization
  • Use of CI/CD pipelines for the efficient integration of automated tests, builds, and deployments into the development workflow
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Manuel K.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer & IT Trainer

Iserlohn
Manuel K.

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.NET Developer, SAP Business One Consultant at Own Projects

  • DTO class generator: In-house development of a tool for the automatic generation of classes, functions, and methods for use in .NET Core projects based on SAP Business One Service Layer metadata
  • E-invoice import add-on: Development of a SAP Business One add-on / coresuite module for the automated import of ZUGFeRD e-invoices as incoming invoices – with configurable mapping to flexibly control the import logic across four mapping types (DIRECT, SQL, FIXED, EXPR). The add-on is available as a licensed product for SAP Business One customers.

Stack: SAP Business One, SAP Business One Service Layer, coresuite Country Package, C#

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Patrik G.

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Technical Lead Conversational AI

Dortmund
Patrik G.

Last position:

Technical Lead Conversational AI at CANCOM

  • Technical lead of a team developing agentic chatbot solutions (React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI)
  • Architecture design for multi-LLM dialog systems - focus on maintainability, UX, and autonomous execution
  • Stakeholder alignment, CI/CD processes, and AI integration at enterprise level
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Jens S.

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Software Developer for C, C++, C++/CLI and C#

Herten
Jens S.

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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

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Rafael K.

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Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead

Dortmund
Rafael K.

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Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead at IBM Deutschland

  • Further development and release support for a white-label ePA component for health insurance companies
  • Technologies: Android (Kotlin), Kotlin Multiplatform, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, StateFlow, Gradle, ProGuard
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Hendrik B.

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Lecturer

Dortmund
Hendrik B.

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Lecturer at Front and Fullstack Development Lecturer

  • Teaching JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, NodeJS, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Express
  • Designing and preparing lessons
  • Classroom teaching and one-on-one coaching
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Mohammed A.

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Data Scientist & Energy Consultant

Iserlohn
Mohammed A.

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Data Scientist & Energy Consultant at Accenture GmbH

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Ilja L.

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead)

Unna
Ilja L.

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Software Engineer/Architect (Tech Lead) at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH

  • Implementation of various interfaces for subsystems and connection to external devices (cameras, scanners, digital lockers)
  • Development of various interfaces in the used cars area
  • Realization of various prototypes
  • Support in UI/UX and data analytics
  • Development of frontend and backend solutions
  • Kubernetes migration
  • Building CI/CD pipelines
  • Communication with the business unit and technical design of new solutions
  • Cross-team alignment and coordination within the team
  • Overview of the entire technology stack and related systems
  • Documentation, preparation, and conducting of reviews
  • Supporting the team and coordinating releases and key milestones

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Statistics of experts using Visual Studio Code

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 18 years)

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund have 21 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 18 years.

Position duration

3.2 years (Germany: 5.2 years)

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 3.2 years on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 12)

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 4 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 12.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Healthcare

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Healthcare.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

86% (Germany: 92%)

86% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 6% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 92%.

Master's degree or higher

57% (Germany: 58%)

57% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 58%.

Doctorate

14% (Germany: 12%)

14% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund have a doctorate (PhD). It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 12%.

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 2)

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund hold 1 professional certification on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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9% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund charge less than €560 per day.
9% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund charge between €560 and €640 per day.
36% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €720 per day.
45% of Visual Studio Code experts in Dortmund charge €800 or more per day.
<€560 €560-​640 €640-​720 €800+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Dortmund 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.

Average rates of experts in Dortmund using Visual Studio Code

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 719 €
Germany avg. 724 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 680 €
Germany median 720 €

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.

Visual Studio Code 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 (91%)
  • Education (73%)
  • Healthcare (55%)
  • Manufacturing (45%)
  • Government and Administration (45%)
  • Automotive (36%)
  • Energy (36%)
  • Transportation (36%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Editor for modern development

Visual Studio Code is a lightweight source-code editor from Microsoft for writing, reviewing and debugging software. It supports JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, PHP and many other languages through built-in features and extensions. Teams use it for web applications, APIs, scripts, desktop tools, infrastructure files and documentation.

Extensions and workflows

The editor combines syntax highlighting, code completion, refactoring, integrated terminals, source control and debugging in one workspace. Its extension marketplace adds language services, test runners, formatters and cloud integrations. Strong specialists select a focused toolset instead of filling a project with overlapping extensions.

  • Configure workspace settings, profiles and reusable tasks
  • Connect Git, GitHub, GitLab and pull-request workflows
  • Add linters, formatters, test tools and language servers
  • Set up Docker, Kubernetes and remote development workflows

Where it fits

VS Code appears across frontend and backend teams, data work, automation and cloud operations. It is often used with React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, .NET, Python, Terraform and container tooling. In Dortmund, specialists may support industrial software, logistics systems, digital services and distributed product teams, working remotely or alongside local colleagues.

When to bring in a specialist

Companies typically need freelance expertise when an existing editor setup is inconsistent, a team is moving to a new language or a project requires reliable remote development. A specialist can create shared configurations, migrate editor workflows, resolve extension conflicts and document standards for onboarding. This is especially useful when delivery teams work across Dortmund and remote locations.

  • Standardize settings, tasks and debugging across repositories
  • Improve developer onboarding with Dev Containers
  • Integrate CI checks, tests and code-quality tools
  • Diagnose slow workspaces, broken language support or terminal issues

Skills around VS Code

Effective Visual Studio Code professionals understand the codebase, not just the editor. They bring practical knowledge of Git, package managers, build systems, shells, containers and CI/CD, plus the language ecosystem used by the project. For teams in Germany, clear written English or German can matter when documenting setup decisions and supporting colleagues.

How to assess quality

Ask for examples of workspace standards, extension choices, debugging setups or development-container configurations they have delivered. Strong professionals explain trade-offs, keep configuration reproducible and avoid tying a team to personal preferences. They should also be comfortable reading repository structure, reviewing pull requests and diagnosing issues from logs and build output.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Visual Studio Code.

Visual Studio Code is used to edit source code, manage repositories and run development tasks from one workspace. Companies use it for web applications, APIs, scripts, infrastructure configuration, data work and documentation.

VS Code is a lightweight, extensible editor that supports many languages and project types. Visual Studio is a larger integrated development environment with deeper tooling for ecosystems such as .NET and C++, so the better choice depends on the project, team workflow and required debugging features.

A strong Visual Studio Code specialist should understand Git, terminals, package managers, build tools and CI/CD. Experience with Docker, Dev Containers, language servers, cloud services and the project’s main programming language is also valuable.

The right VS Code professional depends on the task rather than a fixed career label. A simple workspace setup may need focused configuration knowledge, while a multi-language repository, remote environment or large migration calls for someone who has handled comparable tooling and team processes.

Visual Studio Code supports remote collaboration through source control, shared settings, Dev Containers and remote development features. Dortmund teams can work with an on-site or remote specialist when repositories, access rules, communication routines and documentation are agreed clearly.

A Visual Studio Code freelancer should first understand the repository, toolchain and team conventions. They can then define settings, formatting, linting, testing, debugging and task automation in a way that is reproducible and easy for colleagues to adopt.

Ask how the VS Code specialist handles extension selection, shared configuration, performance issues and differences between local environments. Good answers include clear trade-offs, version-controlled setup files, practical documentation and a plan for testing changes before broad adoption.

Microsoft Visual Studio Code can support large projects when repositories, language services and build workflows are well organized. For complex workspaces, quality depends on disciplined configuration, appropriate extensions, reliable automation and a professional who can keep editor setup aligned with the wider toolchain.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 719 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Education (73%), and Healthcare (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Visual Studio Code in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Product Development (91%), and Project Management (55%).

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