Visual Studio Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Visual Studio
Ulysse Brice Mbami
Last position:
Agile Quality Engineer & Quality Master at Die Mobiliar
- Test strategy design
- Continuous defect tracking and documentation
- Test case creation and execution for performance and end-to-end tests as well as mass tests
- Responsibility for all test activities in the team
- Requirements and documentation analysis
- Agile testing based on stories, epics and features
- Test management and coordination
- Use of SAFe (PI planning, PI preparation, sprints, daily meetings, Kanban board, retrospective, review)
- Use of GitHub, Tortoise, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, Splunk, Swagger UI, Tosca, Rocket.Chat, Visual Studio Code, Oracle SQL Developer
- SAFe framework and project abroad
Peter Wydler
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Reinhold Schätz
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Peter Sacco
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Andi Vontobel
Last position:
Test Engineer at Crypto AG and Crypto International AG
- Defining and carrying out system tests
- Supporting the automated test environment
- Evaluating tools for automated testing
Andreas Hetz
Last position:
Test Automation Architect at Banking Bank (name withheld)
- Set up a shift-left DevOps E2E system testing architecture
- Set up "DevOps Shift-left" E2E tests for 240+ applications
- Under NDA
Reto Bachmann
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Beat Zangger
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
- Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
- Resource planning and control within the test team
- Created test concepts and test plans
- Performed test risk analysis
- Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
- Ensured test progress
- Generated and visualized reports
- Summarized test reports and reported to management
- Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
- Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
Kalin Stefanov
Last position:
Sr Data Engineer / Architect at Samsung Logistics
- Architected and implemented a structured three-layer enterprise data warehouse model in Azure, establishing a robust and scalable data environment.
- Migrated legacy stored procedures to streamlined Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines, enhancing data processing efficiency.
- Introduced comprehensive Git-based source control, ensuring rigorous version management and collaborative development practices.
- Established automated data quality frameworks with proactive monitoring and alerting, significantly improving data integrity and reliability.
- Spearheaded the design of an enterprise data model, enabling a self-service BI environment that empowered business teams with advanced analytics capabilities.
- Developed and delivered insightful dashboards and reports in Power BI, transforming raw data into actionable business insights.
- Technologies: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure, MS-SQL, DataVault 2.0, Git, Power BI, data quality automation, Agile/Scrum, data modeling, self-service BI, stakeholder management.
Ioannis Kaliakatsos
Last position:
Algorithms Development Expert, Research & Development at Reishauer AG
- Mathematical specification and definition, analysis and software development of the skiving cutter tool motion planning within the skiving machine for simultaneous and sequential gear flank processing
- Twist-free topological manufacturing
- Workpiece flank line modifications
- Workpiece flank line and profile corrections
- Workpiece tooth thickness deviations
- Computer vision algorithms for automatic wear detection of the skiving cutter tool
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics for the profile grinding product series, including twist-free grinding
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics, quality measurement and evaluation for the slot grinding product series
- Performance analysis and continuous improvement of internal design tools (RTDesign)
- Tools used: C#, .NET, TeamCity, git, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Viktors Dundurs
Last position:
IT Consultant at Dundurs Consulting GmbH
- Supporting the implementation of a digitalization project in the area of nutrient balancing
- Analyzing complex business processes and interfaces to surrounding systems (data flows, dependencies)
- Designing processes for data retrieval, storage, and sharing, including plausibility checks and validation logic
- Creating and prioritizing user stories and guiding developers in agile sprints (clarifying acceptance criteria, conducting technical reviews)
- Supporting the Product Owner in defining functional and technical requirements
- Participating in the rollout process and delivering training for stakeholders
- Documenting processes, requirements, and interfaces (including records/changes for releases)
Balázs Schweighoffer
Last position:
Owner at Schweighoffer GmbH
- Business analysis and requirements engineering
- Consulting technical mathematics and control theory
- Selling outsourcing software development projects to companies
- Project lead, controlling and automated testing
- Software design and support
- Developed control algorithm for a sensorless permanent magnet electric motor
- Solved control engineering problems for customers
Gergely Glász
Last position:
Blazor Founder, Certified Points of You® Business Trainer, Full Stack ASP.NET Core Developer Employee Training at Resonance Solutions GmbH
Richard Weigand
Last position:
Freelance Developer at Freelance Developer
- Refactoring and bug fixing for Vibe Code
Lars Niedermeier
Last position:
Coordinator of a scientific OpenSource project
- Coordination of a scientific OpenSource project
- Administration of publication in the IEEE proceedings
- Presentation at the most prominent international conference for neural networks (WCCI IJCNN 2022)
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Statistics of experts using Visual Studio
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
42%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What they build
Visual Studio is the main IDE many teams use for .NET applications, Windows software, APIs, test projects, and enterprise tools. It also supports C++, web work, and Azure-connected services, so it shows up in both new builds and long-lived systems.
Core toolchain
A strong specialist works across the Visual Studio IDE, project templates, NuGet, Git, debugger, test tools, and build tasks.
- Set up and maintain solution structure
- Debug complex runtime and build issues
- Manage packages, dependencies, and source control
- Improve developer workflow and release readiness
When to bring in help
Companies often need freelance expertise for a new codebase, a difficult migration, or a team that wants faster delivery without losing stability. In Switzerland, this is common for internal business systems, regulated environments, and product teams that want someone who can work in English and fit into mixed local teams.
What strong specialists do
Good Visual Studio professionals know more than the editor. They understand MSBuild, solution files, test runners, profiling, refactoring, and how Visual Studio fits into the wider Microsoft stack.
- Keep code easy to navigate and ship
- Spot tooling problems before they slow teams down
- Work cleanly with C#, .NET, Azure, and SQL Server
- Document setup so others can continue without friction
Visual Studio vs alternatives
Visual Studio is often chosen for larger Microsoft-based codebases and deeper debugging. Teams compare it with VS Code, Rider, and command-line workflows, depending on the size of the solution and the preferred working style. A solid expert knows when Visual Studio is the right fit and when a lighter tool is enough.
Hiring signals
Bring in a specialist if builds are unstable, tests are hard to run, or a solution has become slow and hard to maintain. The right professional can clean up the structure, reduce friction in daily work, and help teams ship with more confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Visual Studio? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Visual Studio is used to build and maintain software in the Microsoft ecosystem, especially .NET and C# applications. It is also common for Windows apps, APIs, test projects, and services that need strong debugging and solution management. Many teams choose it when the codebase is large or tightly integrated with Microsoft tools.
Visual Studio is a full IDE with deep project, debugging, and solution features. VS Code is lighter and more flexible, but it usually needs more extensions and manual setup for larger .NET work. Companies often choose Visual Studio when they want a richer out-of-the-box environment for complex codebases.
A Visual Studio specialist is useful when the team is setting up a new solution, fixing build problems, or modernizing older Microsoft code. They also help when developers spend too much time on environment issues instead of shipping work. If the project depends on clean debugging and stable release flow, expert support pays off quickly.
A strong Visual Studio professional usually also knows C#, .NET, Git, NuGet, MSBuild, and testing tools. In many projects, SQL Server, Azure, and CI/CD pipelines are part of the same scope. Good specialists understand how all of these pieces fit together, not just how the IDE looks.
Yes, Visual Studio work is often well suited to remote collaboration because most tasks are tied to code, builds, and reviews. For teams in Switzerland, the main questions are usually communication, time overlap, and whether some sessions need to happen on-site. A good freelancer can do both if the team prefers a hybrid setup.
Look for a Visual Studio professional who can explain how they structure solutions, handle debugging, and keep builds reliable. Strong evidence includes clear Git habits, clean test setup, and experience with the same stack your team uses. Good specialists make the project easier to maintain after their work is done.
Yes, Visual Studio remains highly relevant for modern .NET work, especially when teams want advanced debugging and strong project support. It is often paired with newer .NET versions, Azure services, and current testing workflows. The key is not the age of the tool, but whether it fits the way the team builds software today.
Ask the Visual Studio expert which project types they have handled, how they approach build issues, and what they do when a solution becomes hard to maintain. It also helps to ask about debugging habits, dependency management, and how they support handover. The answers should be practical, specific, and tied to real work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 904 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are English (100%), German (93%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Manufacturing (73%), and Banking and Finance (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (93%), and Product Development (87%).
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