WPF Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used WPF
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 Lechthaler
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
Jürgen Eckel
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 Blumenschein
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 Söllinger
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 Steinzer
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 Komar
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
20 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Education
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
29%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Windows desktop UI
WPF, or Windows Presentation Foundation, is the .NET framework for building modern Windows desktop applications with rich interfaces. It fits internal business tools, dashboards, planning software, and applications that need strong data binding and responsive user interaction.
What experts deliver
- Custom WPF screens and reusable controls
- MVVM-based application structure
- Data binding, templates, and styling
- Desktop integration with .NET services and APIs
Ecosystem and tools
Strong WPF specialists work with XAML, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, and common libraries for state, validation, and UI behavior. They also know how to handle theming, resource dictionaries, and the parts of the Windows stack that keep complex desktop software maintainable.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance WPF professionals when an existing desktop app needs new screens, a cleaner architecture, or support after a team change. It is also a good fit when a product still depends on Windows Presentation Foundation and needs careful modernization instead of a rewrite.
What strong specialists do
A good WPF expert thinks about more than layout. They keep the UI responsive, separate view logic from business logic, and build code that is easier to extend, test, and hand over.
Austria-based collaboration
In Austria, WPF work often supports enterprise software, manufacturing tools, finance systems, and internal admin applications that stay on Windows. Many projects work well remotely, but on-site collaboration can help when teams need close alignment on legacy desktop behavior, language expectations, or integration with local systems.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about WPF.
WPF is used to build Windows desktop applications with rich visuals, complex forms, charts, and custom interaction patterns. It is common for internal business tools, engineering software, planning systems, and other applications that need more control than a basic web UI.
WPF gives you a more flexible UI model than WinForms, especially for styling, templates, and data binding. Compared with Avalonia, it is the safer choice when a product is firmly tied to the Windows platform and an existing .NET desktop code base.
Bring in a WPF specialist when the app has grown hard to change, the UI feels inconsistent, or the code behind the screens is difficult to maintain. It also helps when you need a new module inside an existing desktop product rather than a full rebuild.
A strong WPF freelancer usually works comfortably with C#, .NET, XAML, MVVM, and desktop architecture patterns. Skills in data binding, async programming, dependency injection, and API integration are often just as important as the UI work itself.
There is no difference. Windows Presentation Foundation is the full name, while WPF is the common abbreviation used in project briefs, job specs, and technical discussions.
The right WPF expert depends on the task. A small UI change may need only someone with solid framework knowledge, while a larger modernization effort needs a specialist who has already refactored MVVM-heavy desktop applications and worked through legacy constraints.
Yes, most WPF work can be done remotely if the team can share builds, screen recordings, and clear requirements. On-site time in Austria can still help for workshops, discovery sessions, or support work on older desktop systems that are sensitive to local setup.
Look for clean XAML, sensible MVVM separation, and code that is easy to extend without touching every screen. A strong WPF professional can explain trade-offs, handle binding and validation cleanly, and keep the application responsive under real user flows.
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 772 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 29% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (63%), and Education (50%).
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 (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WPF
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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