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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
Yusuf C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
Tobias M.
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
Frank S.
Last position:
Skat Pro at Spiele Palast
Skat Pro
Redesign and modernization of an existing game application for various clients (web and mobile)
Technologies:
- Unity 3D
- C#
- .Net
- WebGL
- Android
- iOS
Saqib J.
Last position:
AI Developer / AI Engineer (Lead) at KOM4TEC GmbH
- Designed and implemented modular AI assistants for sales and business processes within the Microsoft ecosystem (Agentic AI, Copilot extensions)
- Frontend architecture and development with React + TypeScript for embedded chat and assistant surfaces (streaming UI, Hooks, React Query, OpenAPI clients)
- Enterprise-level agent development: reusable skill/agent library, MCP servers, review and compliance gates
- LLM integration into the user experience: Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI, tool use, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, guardrails
- Architecture and code review consulting, and mentoring within the AI development team
- Integration with Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, and Azure services
- Technologies: React, TypeScript, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, MCP, RAG, Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, Azure
Sergej G.
Last position:
IT Consultant and Software Developer at Görzen Consulting
- End-to-end ownership of client projects, from requirements to rollout
- CTO of Edumix, a platform for interactive learning content (not yet released)
- CTO of a B2B AR app with indoor navigation and a digital twin (Matterport)
- OnePortrait: migration from Node.js/Nuxt to React, Next.js and Go
- Interactive Three.js mosaic featuring thousands of images
- Daily use of AI tools and coding agents (agentic coding)
Technologies: React, Next.js, Go, Node.js, Unity (Editor Extensions, UaaL), Flutter, iOS, .NET MAUI, Supabase/PostgreSQL, Three.js
Projects: Edumix, AR Indoor Service App, OnePortrait
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
Giuseppe A.
Last position:
Embedded Software Development at Inheco
- AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Designed and built an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data to automatically analyze technical documents and error logs.
- Design & Implementation: Designed a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device used to control medical shaker systems.
- Architecture & Protocol Design: Built a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and defined resilient, hardware-level communication protocols, including multithreading and advanced error handling.
- Quality Assurance & DevOps: Automated testing with xUnit, ran integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintained technical documentation to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.
Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps
Benjamin W.
Last position:
Founder and Fullstack Engineer at Customermates
Building an open-source CRM with AI integrations
Open-source CRM for small teams, offered as a cloud version and as a self-hosted core product. I own the product technically end-to-end: user interface, business logic, data model, interfaces and operations. Since December 2025, I have been working full-time on Customermates.
Responsibilities:
- Designed and built the CRM workflows for contacts, organizations, deals and tasks, with configurable table and board views.
- Frontend with Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS and MobX; backend business logic with Node.js, Prisma and PostgreSQL, input validation with Zod.
- Built a REST API, webhooks and an MCP interface that lets external applications and AI clients work directly with the CRM.
- Integrated AI assistant based on the Vercel AI SDK, with stored conversations and streamed responses.
- Developed and maintain an n8n community integration for CRM operations and event-driven automations.
- Build, delivery and operations with Docker, GitHub Actions and Vercel, both as a cloud offering and for self-hosting.
Results:
- Product live as a cloud and self-hosted version; source code and integrations public on GitHub.
- More than 200 GitHub stars for the CRM repository (as of 09/2026).
Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, MobX
Backend and data: Node.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Zod
APIs and AI: REST, Webhooks, MCP, Vercel AI SDK, n8n
Cloud and CI/CD: Docker, GitHub Actions, Vercel
Timo T.
Last position:
Gronic Ident & Sign at Gronic Systems GmbH
Gronic Ident & Sign
Core technologies: Android, Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, Regula Document Reader, Adobe Sign
Android app on dedicated devices for identifications and electronic signatures at the PoS
Andre F.
Last position:
.NET Consultant (Fullstack) at AFri Consulting
Software development with C#
IT infrastructure development and maintenance with Microsoft Azure
Integration of 3rd-party systems
Planning and setting up DevOps CI/CD processes
C# (.net8)
Azure Cloud Services
DevOps
Jira
Dynamics
Odata
Api Management
Key Vaults
ServiceBus
Azure Functions
Blazor
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
Jens O.
Last position:
Frontend Developer at Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Cross-brand design system
Focus: Analysis of the causes of recurring layout deviations in design system components. The cause was the integration of visual regression tests (BackstopJS) into the build and approval process: deviations were not blocked, and reference images were replaced without approval.
Recommendations for a controlled workflow with mandatory approval and test results as a prerequisite for merging. Contributed to the successor system based on Lit/Web Components.
Technologies: Lit, Web Components, SCSS, Gulp, BackstopJS, GitHub Enterprise, JFrog Artifactory
Markus B.
Last position:
Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH
Oracle Project Management and Automation
As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated through the development and enhancement of Puppet modules and the migration of existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The project aimed to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.
- Analyzed and migrated existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Developed and enhanced Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automated installation, configuration, and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardized and optimized configuration management for Oracle systems
- Created and maintained technical and operational documentation
- Planned, coordinated, and provided technical support for project implementation
- Operated and automated Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Tested and ensured the quality of the developed Puppet modules
- Analyzed and resolved technical issues related to automation and migration
- Worked closely with business units and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements
Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass
Johannes W.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EnBW
The Agent Support Interface is an internally used software application deployed by all 1st- and 2nd-level customer advisors. It displays information about customers and their cases in a centralized and compact format.
The system provides links to other platforms and systems to improve the agent's workflow.
All challenges were handled independently and as a team in an agile SCRUM team.
Consulting in the areas of software architecture, DevOps strategies, and agile development processes.
Supporting the team in decision-making and introducing best practices for test automation and code reviews.
Technologies: Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Azure, C#, MVC, CQRS, Akka.Net, Angular 18, NGXS, Typescript, Cypress/Playwright, Wiremock, CI/CD, DevOps.
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Statistics of experts using WPF
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 using WPF
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 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
WPF 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 (92%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Healthcare (45%)
- Education (40%)
- Energy (38%)
- Transportation (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
WPF fundamentals
WPF, or Windows Presentation Foundation, is Microsoft’s .NET framework for building Windows desktop applications. It uses XAML to define interfaces and supports data binding, templates, styles, commands, animation and hardware-accelerated rendering. Its component-based approach separates presentation from application logic.
Applications and interfaces
WPF is used for internal business tools, industrial control screens, financial workstations, healthcare software and other rich Windows clients. It suits products that need precise layouts, complex workflows, offline capability or close integration with Windows features.
- Desktop applications with multi-step workflows
- Monitoring dashboards and data visualisation
- Configuration tools for hardware and enterprise systems
- Reusable design systems for Windows interfaces
.NET ecosystem
Strong WPF specialists work across C#, .NET, XAML and common architectural patterns such as MVVM. They may also use dependency injection, asynchronous programming, REST or gRPC services, Entity Framework, SQL databases and automated testing. Familiarity with Visual Studio, NuGet and Git supports maintainable delivery.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance WPF professionals when a legacy client needs a controlled modernisation, an internal tool must become a dependable product, or a new desktop interface needs to connect with existing services. Specialist support is also useful when binding problems, UI performance, threading issues or inconsistent styling slow an internal team.
- Modernising .NET Framework applications
- Migrating selected components to current .NET
- Establishing MVVM structure and coding standards
- Improving startup time, rendering and responsiveness
WPF and alternatives
WPF remains a strong choice when a product is designed primarily for Windows and needs mature desktop controls, deep .NET integration or detailed visual control. Windows Forms can be simpler for straightforward utility screens, while .NET MAUI, WinUI and Electron may fit broader device coverage or different interface strategies. The right option depends on deployment scope, existing code and native Windows requirements.
Quality signals
A capable WPF expert can explain the boundary between XAML views, view models and domain logic. Look for evidence of accessible controls, responsive layouts, testable commands, clear resource management and practical deployment experience. They should profile slow screens, handle UI-thread constraints carefully and communicate trade-offs around framework versions, packaging and long-term support.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with WPF? These answers cover the essentials.
WPF is used to build rich Windows desktop applications with structured layouts, data binding, reusable controls and detailed visual styling. Typical products include enterprise workstations, monitoring tools, engineering interfaces and internal business software.
Windows Presentation Foundation provides stronger support for XAML, data binding, templates, animation and custom visual design than Windows Forms. Windows Forms can remain a practical choice for simple utility interfaces or applications built around an existing control library.
WPF offers a mature ecosystem and broad compatibility across established Windows environments. WinUI may be preferable when a product targets newer Windows experiences, but the decision should account for existing .NET skills, control requirements, deployment plans and support expectations.
A strong WPF freelancer usually works comfortably with C#, XAML, MVVM, asynchronous programming and dependency injection. Experience with REST services, databases, automated testing, accessibility and Windows packaging is valuable for complete desktop delivery.
The required WPF experience depends on the application’s complexity, codebase condition and integration needs. A small interface refresh may need focused framework knowledge, while a legacy migration or performance-sensitive product benefits from a specialist who can assess architecture and technical risk.
WPF projects are often suitable for remote collaboration through source control, issue tracking, screen sharing and shared development environments. On-site work can help when the application connects to specialist hardware, restricted networks or physical testing setups.
Review whether the WPF professional separates presentation, state and domain logic cleanly and uses binding, commands and resources consistently. Ask for examples of performance diagnosis, automated tests, accessibility decisions and deployment handling rather than judging the interface alone.
.NET WPF remains relevant for substantial Windows applications that depend on mature controls, established XAML interfaces or deep integration with existing .NET systems. A specialist can modernise selected areas, reduce technical debt and plan a gradual move without forcing an unnecessary full rewrite.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 717 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and Russian (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used WPF in their recent projects are Product Development (99%), Information Technology (98%), and Quality Assurance (66%).
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