WPF Experts in Switzerland
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Reinhold Schätz
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Reto Bachmann
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Csaba Kéri
Last position:
ServiceNow Consultant at DXC
- Worked in mixed teams with several clients
- Performed requirement engineering, proposal and time estimation
- Developed ACLs, business rules, flows, workflows, catalog items, various scripts, UI actions, policies, scoped applications
- Customized mobile apps: Now Agent and Now Mobile
- Implemented integrations using the Integration Hub
- Coordinated continuously with clients during development
- Performed testing and helped clients with testing
- Deployed to production and applied main version upgrades and patches
- Managed CMDB, domain separation and asset management
- Integrated between instances at different clients
- Developed GlideScript: business rules, scripted REST endpoints, extension points, fix scripts, background scripts
Christian Zeder
Last position:
Software-Architect / Engineer at applyo gmbh
- Scalable platform for child- and parent-friendly exploration of future skills and technologies
- React web front end with microservice architecture in the backend (.Net Core, Azure Storage, Azure Entra ID, REST API)
Gergely Glász
Last position:
Blazor Founder, Certified Points of You® Business Trainer, Full Stack ASP.NET Core Developer Employee Training at Resonance Solutions GmbH
Richard Weigand
Last position:
Freelance Developer at Freelance Developer
- Refactoring and bug fixing for Vibe Code
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Statistics of experts using WPF
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Hungarian
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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
WPF in practice
WPF, short for Windows Presentation Foundation, is used to build rich Windows desktop software. It fits internal tools, control panels, planning systems, and applications with dense forms or complex visual states. Teams often choose it when they need stable Windows UI work that stays close to .NET.
What specialists deliver
- XAML screens and reusable controls
- MVVM structure and view models
- Data binding, commands, and validation
- Theming, styling, and resource dictionaries
- Reporting, charts, and line-of-business features
The surrounding stack
Strong WPF professionals usually work with C#, .NET, XAML, and tools such as Visual Studio. They also handle dependency injection, async patterns, and calls into existing Windows services or APIs. In many projects they modernize a Windows Presentation Foundation app without rewriting the whole product.
When companies bring help in
Companies usually bring in freelance WPF specialists when a desktop app needs rescue, a UI needs refinement, or a legacy codebase blocks change. They are also useful for feature bursts, migration work from older Windows UI layers, and performance fixes around startup, layout, or data grids. In Switzerland, this often fits teams that need close collaboration on business-critical Windows software.
What strong work looks like
A good specialist keeps presentation logic out of the view, uses clear bindings, and leaves the app easy to extend. They understand resource management, event handling, and how to keep the interface responsive under load. They also document the structure so another expert can continue the work cleanly.
Typical project fit
WPF is a strong fit for desktop tools that must run well on Windows and interact with local files, devices, or enterprise systems. It is less about flashy consumer UI and more about durable, maintainable application work. For teams in Switzerland, remote collaboration is common, but on-site sessions can help when the software touches sensitive workflows or shared hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about WPF, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
WPF is used to build Windows desktop applications with rich interfaces, data binding, and custom visuals. It is common in internal business tools, dashboards, operator consoles, and software that needs tight control over layout and interaction.
WPF gives more flexible styling, templating, and binding than WinForms, so it suits more complex interfaces. Compared with WinUI, it is often the better choice when a company already has a mature .NET desktop codebase and wants to extend it instead of starting over.
A strong WPF specialist usually knows C#, .NET, XAML, MVVM, and debugging in Visual Studio. Skills in asynchronous work, data access, and API integration also matter because most desktop apps are part of a larger system.
A simple Windows Presentation Foundation feature can be handled by a focused specialist, but a large application needs someone who understands architecture, binding, and state handling. The harder the UI logic, legacy code, or performance work, the more important deep experience becomes.
WPF is still a solid choice for Windows-only software that needs a mature, proven UI stack. It is especially practical when the project relies on .NET, existing controls, or a large set of internal workflows that do not need a web rewrite.
Look for clean XAML, a clear MVVM structure, and examples of maintainable desktop work in WPF. Good signs are reusable controls, sensible binding, readable code, and the ability to explain trade-offs in layout, performance, and architecture.
Yes, WPF work is often well suited to remote delivery because most tasks can be reviewed in code, screenshots, and short test builds. In Switzerland, on-site time can still help when the app is tied to lab equipment, office workflows, or sensitive business processes.
Companies usually call in WPF experts when a desktop app becomes hard to change, the interface feels slow, or a legacy codebase needs structure. They are also useful when teams need to extend an existing Windows app without disrupting daily operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 930 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Hungarian (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (83%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used WPF in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Business Intelligence (83%).
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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