WPF Experts in Austria
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Manuel M.
Last position:
ERP Process Modeling at Richter Pharma AG
Migration preparation for the upcoming ERP system change: recording all ERP-related business processes, analyzing pain points, and consolidating them into process views. Ensuring that every process can be transferred to the target system or that an alternative exists. Result: a solid working basis for system integrators and a company ready for migration.
BPMN · Camunda
Matthias K.
Last position:
Business Architect at E5GTEC
- Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
- Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
- Communication with PLCs
- Microservice architecture
- Unified architecture
- AI-based evaluations of sensor data
- Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ
Michael L.
Last position:
Software Developer at ProjektPro GmbH
- Optimized the performance of a large FileMaker solution
- Optimized performance in cloud and on-premise solutions
- Optimized the REST API
- Bug fixing and documentation
- Part of a large Scrum team
JĂĽrgen E.
Last position:
Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH
- Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
Kurt B.
Last position:
Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservice Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Devs, ~10 Teams, per team: 1 PO, 1 Scrum Master, 1 UX, 1 Developer, 1 Tester
- .net core 8, 9, C#
- Microservices, Clean-Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
- GraphQL, REST, SDL
- Azure DevOps, CI / CD-pipelines, Azure-Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
- Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
- Azure SQL-Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
- Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnt, Test Automations)
- AI, Copilot, creating test templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated unit and integration tests
- Automated E2E tests, Playwright test automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Tracking of shipments
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx million messages per month per service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into Azure Data Lake
Simon S.
Last position:
Owner at Simon Söllinger e.U.
Sebastian H.
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
Karl S.
Last position:
Freelancer
- Implementation of a Blazor application and Windows services with RabbitMQ, MS Orleans, SignalR and Powershell to manage automatic deployments and updates in VMware
- Development of a WPF application with C# and REST API integration (object annotation) for a German automotive company in distributed teams (Austria, Germany, Russia, India) with the following tasks:
- Requirement analysis, design, implementation, branching/merging, code reviews, optimizations, testing, bug fixing
- Integration of payment terminals and card readers into a vending platform using .NET Core
- Frontend development in Angular & AngularJS (SignalR and REST API integration, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
Alexander K.
Last position:
Freelancer at Zirkonzahn
- Implemented features into existing software, including applications for neural networks and rendering features using C# and WPF
- Collaborated in a team of 3 people
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Statistics of experts using WPF
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
25%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
1
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 Austria 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 Austria 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 19 Sep 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 (100%)
- Education (56%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Automotive (44%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Government and Administration (44%)
- Retail (44%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What WPF is
WPF, short for Windows Presentation Foundation, is Microsoft’s framework for building rich Windows desktop applications. It uses XAML for interface definitions and C# or another .NET language for application logic. WPF supports data binding, styling, templating, graphics, animation and accessible user interfaces.
Where it fits
WPF is used when a company needs a capable Windows client rather than a browser-based interface. Common products include internal business tools, engineering workstations, financial applications, medical software, point-of-sale systems and industrial monitoring consoles. It works well where offline operation, precise layouts or direct access to Windows resources matter.
- Desktop applications for complex business processes
- Interfaces for machines, instruments and control systems
- Data-heavy tools with filtering, validation and reporting
- Modernisation of older Windows client software
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong WPF work usually combines XAML, C# and the .NET ecosystem. Specialists work with Visual Studio, NuGet packages, MVVM patterns, dependency injection and automated testing. They may also connect interfaces to REST services, SQL databases, message systems, device APIs or existing Windows components.
When expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a desktop product has become difficult to extend, needs a visual refresh or must connect to new services and hardware. Support is also valuable during a migration from older Windows technologies, a redesign of a large interface or the separation of presentation logic from business rules. In Austria, remote collaboration can suit distributed teams, while regulated or industrial work may require occasional on-site coordination.
- Untangling tightly coupled views and business logic
- Improving responsiveness, startup time and memory use
- Introducing consistent styles, themes and accessibility support
- Connecting WPF screens to modern .NET services
What strong specialists deliver
A capable WPF professional designs clear view models, keeps bindings predictable and understands the application beyond its screens. They handle threading, asynchronous work, validation, error states and deployment instead of treating the interface as a visual layer only. Good documentation and maintainable XAML are as important as a polished result.
Choosing the right fit
Review examples of shipped Windows applications and ask how the specialist approached architecture, testing and release support. Look for experience with the project’s data sources, device integrations and security constraints, not just familiarity with XAML syntax. A strong professional explains trade-offs clearly and can collaborate in the language and working style your Austrian team requires.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about WPF.
WPF is used to create Windows desktop applications with rich interfaces, complex data views and direct access to operating-system features. Companies use it for business software, engineering tools, industrial consoles, financial systems and other applications where a browser interface is not enough.
WPF offers XAML, data binding, styling, templating and a more flexible rendering model than Windows Forms. Windows Forms can remain practical for simpler or older applications, while WPF is often better suited to complex interfaces that need a consistent visual system.
A strong WPF specialist usually combines XAML and C# with .NET, MVVM, data binding, asynchronous programming and automated testing. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include SQL, REST services, authentication, device integration, deployment and accessibility.
The right level of WPF experience depends on the application’s size, technical debt and integration needs. A small interface update may need focused XAML and binding knowledge, while a long-lived business or industrial application calls for architectural judgment, performance tuning and release experience.
WPF projects can often be handled remotely when the codebase, test environment and device access are available online. On-site sessions may still help with industrial hardware, protected networks or close collaboration with teams based in Austria.
Ask a WPF professional to explain a real application’s structure, binding strategy, testing approach and handling of long-running work. Review whether the interface is maintainable, responsive and accessible, rather than judging quality only by its visual appearance.
WPF remains suitable when a project needs a mature Windows desktop framework, extensive .NET integration or compatibility with existing Windows components. The decision should also consider alternatives such as Windows App SDK, WinUI or web technologies, along with device access and deployment requirements.
A WPF freelancer may deliver views, view models, reusable controls, styles, service integrations, tests and deployment improvements. The exact scope can range from fixing binding and performance issues to restructuring an entire desktop application for easier maintenance.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 777 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 25% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (11%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (56%), and Manufacturing (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WPF
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- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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