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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used WPF
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
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
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
Oleg O.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / BI Integration Developer Power BI, C# at Telecommunications
Embedded Analytics & AI-assisted BI
Design and development of an integrated analytics solution based on ASP.NET Core, Power BI Embedded, and LLM services to provide context-based business information.
Development of an AI agent with Function/Tool Calling for the secure orchestration of REST APIs, SQL data sources, and technical services within defined business processes.
Building automated BI workflows including workspace management, deployment processes, and scheduled refresh via the Power BI REST API.
Implementation of secure service-to-service communication with Microsoft Entra ID and Service Principal, and integration into existing enterprise system landscapes.
Technologies: ASP.NET Core, C#/.NET, Power BI Embedded, Power BI REST API, LLM API, AI Agents, Function/Tool Calling, Entra ID
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
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 by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.
The aim of the project was 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.
- Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
- Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
- Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
- Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
- Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
- Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
- Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
- Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
- Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
- Close coordination with specialist departments 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
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
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.
Hamza K.
Last position:
Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer) at n/a
- Acted as technical consultant to optimize multi-layer ensemble models combining ResNet, CNN-BiGRU-Attention, and XGBoost.
- Guided implementation of a Logistic Regression meta-learner to solve class imbalance problems, achieving 92.86% accuracy and 0.9644 AUC on PTB-XL and Chapman-Shaoxing datasets.
Alexander Z.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer and DevOps Engineer at Freelancer
- Developing the infrastructure and improving existing infrastructure: Jenkins, Gitlab Pipeline, OpenShift, Docker, Helm Chart, Kubernetes, Artifactory, CodePipeline, CodeArtifact, Python
- Documenting solutions in Jira/Confluence
- Supporting other colleagues in different technical areas
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
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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
54%
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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany 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 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 (92%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (49%)
- Healthcare (45%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Transportation (39%)
- Education (38%)
- Energy (37%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What WPF is
WPF, or Windows Presentation Foundation, is Microsoft’s .NET framework for building rich Windows desktop applications. It uses XAML for declarative user interfaces and supports data binding, templates, styles, graphics, animation, accessibility and hardware-accelerated rendering. WPF is suited to software that needs a detailed interface, strong workflow support and close integration with Windows.
Where it fits
WPF appears in operational software where users work with complex screens, structured data and demanding processes. Common applications include:
- Financial, manufacturing and logistics workstations
- Engineering, medical and scientific interfaces
- Point-of-service and customer service applications
- Internal tools connected to ERP, CRM or database systems
Its desktop model remains valuable when browser delivery, offline access or direct device integration is important.
Ecosystem and tooling
WPF specialists typically work across C#, .NET, XAML and Visual Studio. They may use MVVM frameworks such as Prism or CommunityToolkit.Mvvm, dependency injection, NuGet packages and automated testing tools. Strong command of Entity Framework, REST or gRPC services, SQL, authentication and Windows deployment helps connect the interface to reliable business logic.
When companies hire specialists
Companies bring in freelance WPF professionals when a desktop product needs focused delivery or careful modernization. Typical needs include:
- Creating new screens, workflows and reusable controls
- Replacing fragile code-behind with maintainable MVVM structures
- Improving responsiveness, startup time and memory usage
- Integrating APIs, devices, databases and identity services
- Moving legacy applications toward current .NET versions
In Germany, remote collaboration often works well for WPF projects, while on-site work can help when software is tied to factory equipment, regulated operations or local infrastructure.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable WPF expert separates presentation, state and business logic instead of placing everything in event handlers. They understand binding modes, dependency properties, resource dictionaries, control templates, threading and the WPF dispatcher. They also test real user flows, handle high-DPI displays and keyboard navigation, and document decisions that future maintainers need.
WPF project outcomes
Good delivery produces more than attractive screens. It includes a stable solution structure, reusable components, clear validation, dependable error handling and a deployment process that works across target Windows environments. Before engaging a specialist, define the existing .NET version, UI scope, integrations, release constraints and ownership of the codebase. That context helps the professional choose an appropriate architecture and reduce avoidable rework.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around WPF.
WPF is used to build Windows desktop applications with rich interfaces, complex workflows and strong data interaction. It is common in business software, industrial workstations, engineering tools and internal applications that need reliable Windows integration.
WPF offers XAML, data binding, templates, styling and a more flexible rendering model than Windows Forms. Windows Forms can be practical for simple or existing applications, while WPF is often a better fit for sophisticated interfaces and clear separation between presentation and application logic.
A strong WPF professional usually combines C#, .NET, XAML and the MVVM pattern with knowledge of APIs, databases and testing. Experience with dependency injection, asynchronous programming, deployment, accessibility and performance analysis is valuable for production systems.
The right level depends on the scope, legacy code and risk of the application. A focused screen extension may need a specialist who can work within an existing structure, while a platform redesign benefits from someone who has handled architecture, migration, testing and release planning with WPF.
Yes. WPF work can usually be delivered remotely through source control, issue tracking, screen sharing and access to test environments. On-site collaboration may be useful when the application connects to physical equipment, restricted networks or operational teams in Germany.
Choose WPF when the product requires deep Windows integration, offline operation, rich desktop interaction or dependable access to local devices. A web application may be preferable when broad browser access, simpler distribution or cross-platform use is the primary requirement.
Review whether the professional uses maintainable MVVM boundaries, testable services, clear bindings and reusable controls. Ask how they handle threading, accessibility, high-DPI layouts, error states and deployment, then inspect a representative code sample rather than judging the interface alone.
Freelancers often need to understand undocumented business rules, complex legacy bindings and tightly coupled code before changing a WPF application. They may also need to manage performance problems, third-party controls, Windows packaging and integrations with systems they did not design.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used WPF in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 715 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used WPF in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany 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 in Germany who have used WPF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and Russian (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used WPF in their recent projects are Product Development (99%), Information Technology (98%), and Quality Assurance (68%).
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