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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used WPF

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Kurt B.

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Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation

Leonstein
Kurt B.

Last position:

Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at Fa. RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG

  • Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
  • ~100 Developers, ~10 Teams, per Team: 1 PO, 1 ScrumMaster, 1UX, 1 Developers, 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, FrontEnd, Test Automation)
  • AI, Copilot, creating Test Templates
  • Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
  • Automated Unit and Integration Tests
  • Automated E2E Tests, Playwright Test Automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
  • Shipment tracking
  • GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
  • Jira, Confluence
  • Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx e6 messages / month / service)
  • Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
  • Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into AzureDataLake
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Matthias K.

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Business Architect

Vienna
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
Verified expert

Michael L.

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Software Developer

Bartholomäberg
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
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JĂĽrgen E.

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Chief Executive Officer

Wien
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.
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Simon S.

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Owner

Pichl bei Wels
Simon S.

Last position:

Owner at Simon Söllinger e.U.

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Sebastian H.

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Software Engineer

Innsbruck
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
Verified expert

Karl S.

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Freelancer

Horitschon
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)
Verified expert

Alexander K.

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Freelancer

Graz
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

WPF experts in Austria have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.5 years

WPF experts in Austria stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

WPF experts in Austria have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

WPF experts in Austria have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing

WPF experts in Austria are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Logistics, Operations

WPF experts in Austria earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Logistics, and Operations.

Bachelor's degree or higher

50%

50% of WPF experts in Austria hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

25%

25% of WPF experts in Austria hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

13%

13% of WPF experts in Austria have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

1

WPF experts in Austria hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

WPF experts in Austria most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of WPF experts in Austria speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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11% of WPF experts in Austria charge less than €640 per day.
44% of WPF experts in Austria charge between €640 and €800 per day.
22% of WPF experts in Austria charge between €800 and €960 per day.
11% of WPF experts in Austria charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
11% of WPF experts in Austria charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using WPF

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 776 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 784 €

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.

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, or Windows Presentation Foundation, is a .NET framework for building rich Windows desktop applications. It uses XAML for user interfaces and C# for application logic, making it suitable for structured, data-driven software with advanced layouts, graphics and interaction patterns. WPF remains relevant where deep Windows integration and a mature desktop experience matter.

Where it fits

WPF appears in business software that needs responsive screens, complex workflows and dependable access to local or connected systems. Common applications include engineering tools, financial workstations, medical interfaces, logistics consoles, manufacturing controls and internal operations software.

  • Desktop applications with data-heavy screens
  • Custom dashboards and monitoring stations
  • Workflow tools for Windows-based teams
  • Interfaces for industrial or specialist equipment

Ecosystem and tooling

WPF projects typically combine .NET, C#, XAML and Visual Studio. Strong work may involve MVVM patterns, data binding, commands, styles, templates, dependency properties and custom controls. Professionals may also connect REST APIs, databases, Windows services, authentication systems and third-party component libraries.

When to bring in specialists

Companies often need freelance expertise when a legacy desktop product requires modernization, a new interface must be delivered without disrupting operations, or an internal team lacks deep WPF knowledge. A specialist can assess application structure, improve maintainability, resolve rendering or binding issues and establish a clear path from prototype to release. In Austria, remote collaboration can work well when requirements, access and review processes are defined clearly; on-site work may help with equipment, regulated processes or workshops.

What strong work includes

Quality is visible in both the interface and the underlying design. Experienced professionals separate presentation from business logic, use binding deliberately and avoid tightly coupled code-behind that becomes difficult to test. They also understand threading, asynchronous operations, memory use, accessibility, localization and the practical differences between desktop deployment environments.

  • A maintainable MVVM structure
  • Consistent XAML styles and reusable controls
  • Clear integration boundaries and error handling
  • Responsive behavior during long-running operations

Choosing the right professional

Review work that resembles your application, not only general .NET experience. Ask how the specialist approaches an existing WPF codebase, automated testing, deployment, UI performance and communication with product or domain teams. For Austrian projects, clarify language expectations, time-zone overlap and whether occasional access to local systems is required. The right professional can explain trade-offs plainly and deliver increments that users can validate.

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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 interfaces, data binding, graphics and complex workflows. It is common in business, engineering, manufacturing, finance and specialist operational software.

WPF offers a more flexible UI model than Windows Forms through XAML, data binding, templates, styling and vector-based rendering. Windows Forms can be simpler for small, conventional utilities, while WPF is often better suited to polished interfaces and complex presentation logic.

A strong WPF specialist usually works confidently with C#, .NET, XAML and the MVVM pattern. Useful adjacent skills include REST integration, SQL, dependency injection, asynchronous programming, testing, packaging and Windows deployment.

The right level depends on the application’s scope and risk. A small internal tool may need solid WPF fundamentals, while a long-running product benefits from experience with large codebases, custom controls, performance analysis, automated testing and release management.

Yes, many WPF projects can be delivered remotely with secure repository access, documented requirements and regular demonstrations. On-site collaboration in Austria can be useful when the software connects to local equipment, restricted networks or operational processes.

WPF can be a strong choice when users need deep Windows integration, reliable offline behavior, high-performance local interaction or access to connected devices. A web application may fit better when broad browser access, simpler distribution and cross-platform use are the main priorities.

Ask the specialist to explain the application structure, binding strategy, testing approach and handling of long-running operations. High-quality WPF work is maintainable, responsive and consistent, with clear separation between the interface, domain logic and external services.

Before starting a WPF engagement, clarify the target .NET version, deployment method, existing architecture, user roles and integration constraints. It is also important to identify whether the project uses MVVM consistently, relies on third-party controls or must support legacy Windows environments.

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 776 € 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

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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