Windows Forms Experts in Germany
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Jörg T.
Last position:
Consultant, Requirements Engineer and Database Expert
Project – Evaluation and development of databases for a new product line for a measuring equipment manufacturer
- Current-state analysis
- Requirements analysis of the data storage layer
- Writing benchmark tests
- Design of the new database schema
- Database migrations
- Development of audit logging and Part11
- Creation of backup and recovery concepts
- Design of the persistence layer API
- Writing unit tests
- Creating requirements in Azure
Tools: C#, Visual Studio 2022, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Git, RestSharp, WebServer, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, SQLite, MinIO, Podman, Docker, DataGrip, SQL Management Studio, HeidiDB, pgAdmin
Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
Volker F.
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
Michael M.
Last position:
IT PROJECT MANAGER (MS Exchange) at Statutory health insurance fund on behalf of Randstad Digital Germany (formerly AUSY Technologies Germany)
Migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online, as well as the introduction of a backup solution and an archiving solution. The goal was to securely modernize the email and archiving infrastructure in compliance with legal requirements and ensure high performance.
Responsibilities as IT PROJECT MANAGER: Overall project management and operational coordination / Ensuring compliance with budget and resource limits / Ensuring project objectives are met / Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, including ISMS, ITIL, and data protection requirements / Preparing and presenting management reports for the project sponsor and steering committee / Coordinating cross-functional teams across Exchange, network, data protection, and IT security / Planning and carrying out the migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 / Planning and carrying out the migration from Exchange 2019 to Exchange Online / Planning and introducing a backup solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating an EU-wide tender for an archiving solution, including market research with potential suppliers / Planning and introducing an archiving solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating and preparing the BAS notices required for the project / Coordinating and aligning with stakeholders (for example, business units, external service providers, and suppliers) to define requirements and deliver solutions
Technical environment: MS Exchange 2016, MS Exchange 2019, MS Exchange Online, MSOffice, MS Planner, MS Powerpoint, MS Project, MS Teams, CodeTwo, Hornet Security
Andreas G.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider
- Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
- Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
- Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
- Technical feature design for assigned tasks
- Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
- Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
- Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning
Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.
Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama
Johannes K.
Last position:
Software Developer at Hoffmann Engineering Services GmbH
- Software development
- Technical design of software architecture and design (considering functional and non-functional requirements)
- Frontend and Backend
- Refactorings
- Code reviews
- Unit tests
- Automated integration tests
- E2E tests
Global Identity Services (GIS) is the identity provider for the Digital Services Platform (DSP). GIS is responsible for authenticating and authorizing end users and other DSP services by issuing security tokens. This includes:
- Identity management (e.g., user registration, password reset and change, user profiles)
- Management of roles and permissions
- Single Sign-On (SSO) across DSP services
- Management of OAuth resources and terms and conditions
Ulrich P.
Last position:
Software Architect at Carl Zeiss SMT
- Development of a modular application framework as the future foundation and for consolidating more than 500 in-house applications.
- Role: Software Architect.
- Process: Scrum, 9-person team, clean code principles.
- Technologies: Visual Studio 2022, Git, C# 12, .NET 8.0, WPF, MVVM, xUnit, WIX-Toolset 4, Visual Studio Templating, Enterprise Architect, REST services, SignalR, SAP, Oracle DB, OAuth 2.0, OpenId.
Frank S.
Last position:
Freelance Unity 3D / C# / Xamarin / WPF / .NET Developer at Frank Stutzkowski
Michael S.
Last position:
Senior Software / Full-Stack Developer at DOUGLAS INFORMATIK & SERVICE GmbH
- data integration for SAP marketing applications Emarsys and SMC
- processing data from SAP applications for email delivery
- event-driven architecture with around 50 microservices for processing several million messages per day during high season
- development of a marketing campaign management tool (frontend Angular, backend C# ASP Web API)
- support for the Product Owner in communication with stakeholders and creation of epics, stories, and tasks
Muhammed D.
Last position:
Software Engineer at The.NextGen GmbH
- Created internal web application to improve the salary process using a microservice interfacing with MSSQL
- Developed interactive web UI using Microsoft Blazor
- Integrated Azure AD for user authentication
- Designed and implemented roles and permissions in the database
- Developed progress page guiding users through each process step
- Processed bonus calculations by importing Excel files
- Configured email notifications using MSSQL Send Mail
- Tools and technologies: C#, ASP.NET 6, MS-SQL, REST API, Visual Studio 2022, TFS, microservices, Kanban Board, Azure DevOps
Johannes E.
Last position:
Freelance Software Consultant at S|R Software GmbH & Co. KG
- Provided consulting for modernizing legacy applications
- Delivered critical features under tight deadlines for backend and frontend
- Technologies: C#, .NET, WPF, WCF, REST, Angular, MS SQL Server
Dimitrij N.
Last position:
Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo
- Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
- Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
- DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
- Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
Holger K.
Last position:
Data Migration Sage 100 to Odoo at LRT Automotive
- SQL database development, design, documentation of procedures, functions, and triggers
- Migration of data from the Sage Line 100 database to Odoo
- DB design with MS SQL Server and SQL (T-SQL)
- Use of Power Query and Excel
Jens S.
Last position:
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
Rinaldo A.
Last position:
Pricing Tool Coding Development at Kia Corporation
- Pricing Tool Coding Development – Tactical support and further development of a pricing tool solution developed in Visual Basic for use across Europe.
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Statistics of experts using Windows Forms
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
96%
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 Germany 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 Germany using Windows Forms
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.
Windows Forms 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 (93%)
- Manufacturing (61%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Banking and Finance (39%)
- Healthcare (37%)
- Media and Entertainment (37%)
- Education (35%)
- Energy (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Desktop application foundation
Windows Forms, also called WinForms, is a .NET framework for creating Windows desktop applications with graphical interfaces. It uses forms, controls and event-driven logic, making it practical for business tools that need direct access to local devices, files, databases or internal services. Many established applications still rely on it for daily operations.
Typical business systems
Windows Forms applications appear in production, logistics, healthcare, finance, retail and public-sector environments. They often support focused workflows rather than public websites.
- Inventory, warehouse and point-of-sale tools
- Internal administration and reporting software
- Manufacturing and laboratory interfaces
- Document, printing and data-entry workflows
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists combine WinForms with C#, the .NET runtime and Visual Studio. Common project work includes SQL Server or other relational databases, REST services, authentication, reporting libraries, installer tooling and third-party UI components. They also understand deployment through Windows environments, managed desktops and enterprise release processes.
When freelance support helps
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a legacy desktop application needs new features without disrupting operations. External support is also useful during .NET migrations, control replacements, database changes, performance investigations or periods when internal knowledge is limited.
- Replacing outdated controls or dependencies
- Connecting desktop workflows to modern APIs
- Improving startup time, reliability and maintainability
- Documenting an application before handover
What quality looks like
Good Windows Forms professionals separate user-interface logic from business rules and data access. They handle threading, validation, error recovery, configuration and disposal carefully, especially where applications communicate with hardware or process sensitive records. Clear tests and repeatable builds reduce risk in long-lived systems.
Collaboration and delivery
A project may involve requirements workshops, code review, debugging sessions and structured releases. Remote collaboration works well when the repository, test data, build process and target Windows environment are documented; on-site work can help when the application connects to local equipment or restricted networks. In Germany, teams may also value German-language communication alongside technical English.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Windows Forms, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Windows Forms is used to create Windows desktop applications with forms, buttons, grids, menus and other graphical controls. Companies use WinForms for internal tools, data-entry systems, reporting software, point-of-sale applications and interfaces connected to local hardware or databases.
Windows Forms is often simpler to maintain for established business applications and traditional control-based interfaces. WPF offers richer layout, styling and data-binding capabilities, so the better choice depends on the existing codebase, visual requirements and migration risk.
A capable WinForms specialist usually works confidently with C#, .NET, Visual Studio and relational databases such as SQL Server. Useful adjacent skills include REST integration, reporting, authentication, installer creation, automated testing and Windows deployment.
The required experience depends on the system's age, integrations and operational risk. A small feature may need focused knowledge of Windows Forms, while a migration or hardware-connected application calls for a professional who can trace legacy behavior, test safely and manage the full release process.
Yes, much Windows Forms work can be delivered remotely through shared repositories, documented environments and secure access to test systems. On-site collaboration may still help when the application depends on factory equipment, local peripherals or restricted corporate networks. German-language communication can be useful when requirements and support involve local teams.
Modernization is worth considering when maintenance is slow, dependencies are unsupported, deployment is unreliable or users need integrations the current design cannot support. A strong Windows Forms professional can first stabilize and isolate the existing system, then recommend incremental changes instead of an unnecessary rewrite.
Ask how the professional handles separation of concerns, threading, error recovery, database access and deployment. Review examples of Windows Forms systems they have maintained or extended, and look for clear testing practices, careful documentation and experience with the specific controls or integrations in your application.
Windows Forms remains relevant when a business needs a proven Windows interface, rapid delivery and straightforward access to existing .NET libraries or devices. For highly visual products or cross-platform requirements, WPF, .NET MAUI or web-based desktop approaches may be better suited.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 712 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Russian (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Manufacturing (61%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows Forms in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Product Development (96%), and Quality Assurance (72%).
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