
Visual Studio Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Visual Studio
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Andreas S.
Last position:
Partner at Lemonbee
- Development of a power distribution solution for motorhomes
- Extension and adaptation of the existing prototype software for some parts of the power distribution system
- Development of missing firmware for other modules of the system
- Automation of the firmware build process through continuous integration (CI)
- Technologies used include C, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub, STM32, ESP32, CAN, CANopen, UART, and Zephyr
Markus F.
Last position:
Managing Director & Senior Consultant at IT-Trail GmbH
- Custom software development
- Web hosting
- Support
- DevOps
- Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS
Vladislav F.
Last position:
Senior Test Automation Engineer / Test Manager at Stadt Wien – WUKSEA
- Creation of test scenarios, manual test cases and test data using boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning
- Execution of functional and non-functional tests (manual with Postman and web application, automated with WebDriver, JUnit and NUnit)
- Setup, automation and maintenance of the Test Automation Framework with Java, Spring Boot, Selenium and Cucumber in IntelliJ (system, regression, smoke, UI and integration tests for web frontend and SOAP API backend interfaces)
- Automation of backend NUnit test cases in Visual Studio
- Test management: development and implementation of the test strategy and test plans, test coordination, quality responsibility and prioritization of risk-based tests, as well as documentation management in Confluence
- Detailed analysis and quality assurance of requirements
- Creation and maintenance of Jenkins pipelines, quality assurance during build & deployment
- Close cooperation with business analysts, developers, testers and test management
- Identification, creation and tracking of errors/defects, as well as careful test documentation
- Reporting of test results and defect reports
- Monitoring of test processes and continuous improvement
- Verification of test data and test results in a PostgreSQL database in pgAdmin
- Support with effort estimates and backlog prioritization
- Analysis and debugging of development code
System environment: Java, JUnit, Spring Boot, Selenium, Cucumber, JavaScript, Jenkins, C#, NUnit, Postman, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, xRay, pgAdmin, PostgreSQL, SonarQube, Maven, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, CI/CD, SOAP API interfaces
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
Mubin I.
Last position:
Software Engineer, Freelancer at Siemens-Linz
- Designed and implemented simulation software for electrical power systems, focusing on dynamic element interaction and user interface optimization using C++, wxWidgets, Windows, and Visual Studio.
Hannes K.
Last position:
Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Electronic Legal Communication / Agile Coach at Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (Bundesministerium für Justiz)
- Backlog Management
- Scrum Master
- PO for the Ministry of Justice
- Optimizing Agile Processes
- Classic Business Analysis, User Stories and Testing
- Operational Topics like Nagios Monitoring and Incident Handling
Tools:
- Jira / Confluence
- SQL Developer
- Elastic / Kibana
- Visual Studio Code
Stefan K.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer (Freelancer) at Sciuto Software GbR
- Implementing a real-time procedural 3D/AR eyelash configurator using Three.js and MediaPipe
- Building a full-stack web application with React.js and Python
- Consulting on app and web development
Alexander H.
Last position:
Software Developer at SpiraTec AG
- Developed modular applications for an industrial chemical plant to optimize internal processes
- Technologies: .NET 10, Blazor WebAssembly, C#, Azure SQL, Syncfusion
- Built frontend components with Blazor WASM
- Backend logic in C#
- Database design in Azure SQL
- Implemented modular software architecture
- Extended existing systems
Gerhard Z.
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric
- Development of a charging station for electric vehicles
- Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink
- Development and testing of functional software with various communication buses
Zlatko S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Kater Systems
- Collaborated on debugging and maintaining the existing codebase
- Created diagrams and visualizations of system architecture
- Contributed to reports and scientific documents
Martin H.
Last position:
Software Development & IT-Consulting at Self-Employed
Tech stack: Flutter/Dart, Unity3D, React, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Ollama, llama.cpp, LangChain, MCP, RAG, n8n, Node-Red, PlatformIO, Arduino, ESP, C, C++, Python/Django, NodeJS, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Postman, REST, WebSocket, Figma, Penpot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, VS Code, Android Studio, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Jira, Confluence, Traefik, Rclone, Authentik, pfSense, Cloudflare, Proxmox, MQTT
Previous projects:
n8n automation that reads incoming emails from an Office mailbox and routes them to stakeholders
FastMCP 2 server exposing internal services via REST API to an LLM
Terraform migration of cloud infrastructure with Azure VMs, network, blob, storage and cloud-init
Azure Pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and artifact management
Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare Tunnel integration with Docker container provisioning and backups
GitHub Actions CI/CD for Flutter app builds, testing, automated screenshots, and App Store deployment
Flutter app with SSO, local database, backend integration, BLE synchronization
GCP setup with Cloud DNS, App Engine, Cloud SQL
AWS environment with EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS
Workshops delivered on Docker, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare, DevOps, modern software development practices
Backend development with Python Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MQTT
SSO identity provider with OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, Cloudflare Tunnels, Authentik
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.
Michael H.
Last position:
Interim Lead Developer DWH at Insurance
- Technical leadership of the development for a near real-time data warehouse of an insurance company
- Ensure stable operation
- Analyze and fix errors for ongoing operations
- Optimize and tune SQL queries and ETL jobs
- Revise scheduling in Automic (UC4)
- Coordinate with business units and external clients for further developments
- Data modeling and programming for sales management
- Tune PostgreSQL queries and functions for balance data queries
- Create hotfixes and releases
- Plan and coordinate deployments
- Execute test runs and analyze the results
- Handover activities to internal teams
Christian M.
Last position:
Senior Feature Engineer - Banking at start.me app e.U.
- Requirements engineering & business analysis
- Architecture responsibility for core banking extensions
- Interface modeling for third-party systems (TiGital, ESA, ÖNB)
- AML, KYC & payment reporting
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Statistics of experts using Visual Studio
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years

Position duration
2.5 years

Positions per freelancer
13

Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Education

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
7%

Certifications per freelancer
3

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
94%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Visual Studio
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.
Visual Studio 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 (78%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Education (44%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Professional Services (44%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Transportation (28%)
- Government and Administration (28%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Visual Studio does
Visual Studio is Microsoft’s integrated development environment for creating, testing and maintaining software. It supports C#, C++, Visual Basic and other languages across the .NET ecosystem. Teams use it for web applications, APIs, desktop software, cloud services, games and enterprise systems.
Core development work
Visual Studio brings source editing, debugging, testing, profiling and deployment into one workspace. Strong specialists use its project and solution structure to manage complex codebases while keeping builds repeatable and maintainable. They also configure diagnostics, code analysis and team workflows around the needs of the product.
Ecosystem and tooling
The environment connects closely with Microsoft technologies and common engineering tools, including:
- .NET, ASP.NET Core, C# and Entity Framework
- Azure services, Azure DevOps and Git repositories
- SQL Server, REST APIs and event-driven services
- NuGet packages, test frameworks and CI pipelines
Visual Studio Code is a separate, lighter editor. Professionals choose between them based on project complexity, language support, debugging needs and team conventions.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a legacy application needs modernisation, a product team must extend a .NET system or delivery has slowed around build and test issues. In Austria, Visual Studio work can support manufacturing, public services, finance and software products, with remote collaboration often combined with on-site workshops.
- Moving desktop applications toward modern .NET
- Building secure APIs and business applications
- Integrating Azure, databases and external services
- Improving automated testing and release workflows
Skills that matter
The best professionals combine Visual Studio knowledge with sound software design and practical delivery habits. They understand C# and the .NET runtime, but also know how to work with databases, authentication, APIs, Git, automated tests and cloud infrastructure. Experience with profiling and debugging helps them find the real cause of slow or unstable software.
Choosing the right professional
Review work that resembles your system rather than relying on tool familiarity alone. Ask how the specialist would structure the solution, test risky changes, document decisions and handle deployment. Clear communication matters when remote teams span locations; for Austrian projects, agree early on working language, workshop expectations, access rules and collaboration hours.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Visual Studio.
Visual Studio is used to create, debug, test and deploy software, especially applications built with C# and .NET. It supports web platforms, APIs, Windows desktop products, cloud services and other systems that need an integrated development environment.
Visual Studio is a full integrated development environment with deeper project management, debugging, testing and .NET tooling. Visual Studio Code is a lighter, extensible editor that can suit smaller services, front-end work and teams that prefer a modular setup.
A strong Visual Studio specialist will often also work with C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Git, SQL databases and automated testing. Azure, Docker, REST APIs, authentication and CI pipelines are useful additions for modern application delivery.
The right Visual Studio professional depends on the system’s complexity, not on the tool alone. A small application may need focused C# and testing skills, while a legacy migration or distributed platform calls for expertise in architecture, performance, security and deployment.
Yes. Visual Studio projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when repositories, environments, credentials and review practices are well organised. Austrian companies should clarify language expectations, availability for workshops and any need for occasional on-site work before the engagement begins.
Visual Studio is a strong choice when a team relies on Microsoft technologies, rich .NET debugging or integrated enterprise tooling. Other environments may fit better for lightweight scripting, highly specialised languages or teams that prioritise a minimal editor.
Ask a Visual Studio freelancer to explain a comparable delivery, including its tests, deployment process and handling of technical debt. Review code structure, error handling, documentation and debugging methods, then use a focused technical discussion to test practical judgement.
Before joining a Visual Studio project, clarify the target .NET version, solution structure, repository workflow, database setup and release process. Also confirm whether the work involves new features, legacy code, performance analysis, Azure integration or support for production incidents.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 806 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Banking and Finance (56%), and Education (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Quality Assurance (72%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Visual Studio
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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