Visual Studio Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Visual Studio
Ulysse Brice M.
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 W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Reinhold S.
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 S.
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 V.
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 H.
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 B.
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 Z.
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 S.
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 K.
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
Christof H.
Last position:
Test Manager at Planning and Information System
- Integrated Planning and Information System is rolled out and needs to be tested in various configurations and constellations
- Coordination and management of tests at approval, end-to-end, system and system integration levels as well as interface tests
- Development of a test plan according to HERMES standard for agile testing within SAFe/Scrum
- Automated tests developed in Ansible and integrated into a CI/CD GitLab pipeline
- Creation of system, integration, smoke, and end-to-end tests and management in Jira/Xray/Confluence
- Introduced a new review process for testing, leading to a redesigned Jira workflow presented in a cross-department board and released for all departments
- Consulting stakeholders to establish a toolchain for tests, requirements, bugs/defects for both GitLab and Atlassian tools
Viktors D.
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 S.
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
Richard W.
Last position:
Freelance Developer at Freelance Developer
- Refactoring and bug fixing for Vibe Code
Gergely G.
Last position:
Blazor Founder, Certified Points of You® Business Trainer, Full Stack ASP.NET Core Developer Employee Training at Resonance Solutions GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Visual Studio
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 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, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 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 19 Sep 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 (88%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Government and Administration (44%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Telecommunication (38%)
- Education (31%)
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#, .NET, C++, Visual Basic and other workloads, with editors, project management, debugging and profiling in one application. Teams use it for web applications, APIs, desktop software, games, services and connected business systems.
Core ecosystem
Visual Studio works closely with the .NET platform, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, NuGet and the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Professionals also use Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, SQL Server, Docker and automated build pipelines alongside the IDE. Extensions add support for testing, code analysis, database work and team workflows.
Typical project work
- Create ASP.NET Core websites, REST APIs and internal business applications
- Build Windows desktop software with WPF or Windows Forms
- Develop C++ applications, libraries and performance-sensitive components
- Connect services to SQL Server, Azure, third-party APIs and enterprise systems
- Maintain legacy Visual Basic or Visual Studio .NET solutions while modernising them
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance Visual Studio specialists when a product needs a new .NET component, a legacy solution needs controlled migration or delivery pipelines are slowing releases. They can also support debugging, performance reviews, test automation and codebase decisions. In Switzerland, this expertise can suit teams that need remote delivery with clear documentation or on-site collaboration in multilingual environments.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals understand more than the IDE. Look for practical command of C# or C++, .NET architecture, dependency injection, asynchronous programming, REST, databases, security and automated testing. Experience with Git, CI/CD, Azure and observability helps them connect local development work with production operations.
How to assess quality
Review delivered systems rather than tool familiarity alone. Ask how the professional structures a solution, isolates defects, handles upgrades and protects sensitive data. A good specialist explains trade-offs clearly, leaves maintainable code and can work with an existing team’s standards, whether collaboration is remote or on site in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Visual Studio? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Visual Studio is an integrated development environment for building, testing and maintaining software. Companies use it for .NET web applications, APIs, Windows desktop products, C++ systems and services that connect to databases or cloud resources.
Visual Studio is a full-featured IDE with deeper project management, debugging and testing support for .NET and C++ workloads. Visual Studio Code is lighter and more extensible, so the better choice depends on the project structure, language, team workflow and local tooling needs.
A strong Visual Studio specialist often brings C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, SQL, Git and automated testing experience. Azure, Docker, CI/CD, API design and security knowledge are also valuable when the work extends from coding into delivery and operations.
The right level for Visual Studio work depends on scope and risk, not on a fixed number of years. A small feature may need focused .NET expertise, while a migration, performance problem or regulated business system calls for someone who has handled comparable architecture and production constraints.
Visual Studio projects can usually be delivered remotely when repositories, environments, requirements and review practices are well organised. On-site sessions in Switzerland may still help with discovery, legacy system access or close coordination with stakeholders, while written documentation keeps remote work effective.
Ask a Visual Studio freelancer to explain a relevant system they delivered, including testing, deployment and decisions made under constraints. Review code samples where possible, confirm familiarity with your .NET version and assess how clearly they communicate technical risks and next steps.
Visual Studio supports maintenance and gradual modernisation of many older Microsoft solutions, including Visual Basic and Visual Studio .NET projects. A capable specialist first maps dependencies, build requirements and runtime risks before proposing an upgrade or rewrite.
Teams using Visual Studio commonly work with Git or GitHub, Azure DevOps, NuGet, SQL Server, Docker and Azure services. The exact combination depends on the application, but consistent branching, automated tests, reproducible builds and dependable deployment are more important than any single tool.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 927 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% 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 26 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 (94%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Manufacturing (69%), and Banking and Finance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Quality Assurance (94%), and Product Development (81%).
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.
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