Visual Studio Experts in Zurich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Zurich, who have recently used Visual Studio
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
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
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
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
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
Lars N.
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
31 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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 (86%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Education (43%)
- Government and Administration (43%)
- Healthcare (29%)
- Insurance (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What it is
Visual Studio is Microsoft’s IDE for building, testing, and shipping software on the .NET stack. Teams use it for C#, F#, C++, and related projects where strong debugging, refactoring, and profiling matter. It is common in enterprise systems, internal tools, and client apps.
Typical work
- Maintain and extend ASP.NET and .NET applications
- Debug build issues, crashes, and performance bottlenecks
- Set up solution structure, project references, and NuGet packages
- Improve test coverage with unit and integration tests
- Support release builds and CI-friendly project setup
Tooling around it
Strong specialists know the wider Microsoft ecosystem around Visual Studio. That includes .NET, SQL Server, Git, Azure, NuGet, MSBuild, and the test tools built into the IDE. For C++ work, they also understand build configurations, headers, linker errors, and native debugging.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a codebase is hard to debug, a release is blocked, or a legacy solution needs cleanup. Visual Studio specialists also help when teams need a clean migration to newer .NET versions or better local setup. In Zurich, this often fits mixed teams that work in English but coordinate with local stakeholders.
What strong experts do
Good Visual Studio professionals do more than open a solution and run it. They read build output carefully, trace dependencies, simplify noisy project files, and leave the code easier to maintain. They also document fixes clearly so in-house teams can keep working after the engagement.
Delivery focus
Freelancers working with Visual Studio are often asked to stabilize releases, modernize old solutions, or prepare code for handover. That can include debugging in the IDE, improving tests, cleaning up project structure, and making sure the solution works well for the next specialist. The result should be a codebase that is easier to build, review, and ship.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Visual Studio.
Visual Studio is used to build and maintain software in the Microsoft ecosystem, especially .NET applications. It is a common choice for desktop tools, web APIs, and enterprise systems that need strong debugging and project management features. Many teams also use it for C++ work and test automation.
Visual Studio is the full IDE, while Visual Studio Code is a lighter editor. The full IDE is better suited to larger .NET and C++ solutions, advanced debugging, and integrated test workflows. VS Code is often used for smaller, more flexible editing tasks.
A company usually brings in a Visual Studio specialist when builds are failing, debugging is slow, or a solution needs cleanup before delivery. It is also useful for legacy .NET systems that need refactoring or migration. If the team is blocked on release work, outside help can move it forward quickly.
A strong Visual Studio freelancer usually knows C#, .NET, Git, NuGet, SQL Server, and basic CI/CD. For some projects, C++ and Azure matter too. The best experts understand both the IDE and the runtime, not just the editor itself.
For Visual Studio, depth matters more than a long title list. Look for someone who has worked on similar codebases, release problems, and debugging tasks, not just someone who has opened the IDE before. The right fit depends on whether the work is maintenance, modernization, or delivery support.
Yes, most Visual Studio work can be done remotely because the key tasks are code review, debugging, testing, and build support. For Zurich-based teams, remote collaboration often works well if the specialist can join meetings and align on delivery times. On-site can still help for onboarding or high-pressure release days.
A good Visual Studio expert explains problems clearly, shows how they diagnosed them, and leaves the solution cleaner than they found it. Look for practical signs: stable builds, readable project structure, useful tests, and careful Git history. Strong professionals also document assumptions and handover steps.
Before starting a Visual Studio project, freelancers should confirm the target .NET version, solution size, test setup, and release process. It also helps to know whether the work is about debugging, migration, or ongoing support. Clear access to the repository and build instructions saves time for everyone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 931 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Banking and Finance (71%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Visual Studio in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (86%).
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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