Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2018)

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Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.

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SEEKING WORK - remote, short to medium term projects - zak.wilson@gmail.com I make software - mostly full-stack web development and HTTP APIs, but I'm adaptable. I have some interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning. I have a little experience making Android apps, and my open-source Android app Ceilingbounce has happy users.

I can do stuff that's harder than basic CRUD apps. Stuff I know well: Clojure, Ruby (with or without Rails), Python, Django, Javascript, Lua, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SASS, responsive CSS.

Other stuff I've used for something non-trivial at least once: Common Lisp, Scheme, Java, SASS, C, PHP, Haskell, Bash, Perl, MongoDB, Mirah, Android development with Clojure. Yes, I can probably pick up that language or tool you're using that nobody has ever heard of.

Github: https://github.com/zakwilson

Some public facing things I've worked on:

https://priceonomics.com

https://survis.com

https://remarkbox.com

SEEKING WORK -- Gainesville, FL -- remote/freelance

I am a very experienced Python developer, having used the language in all kinds of areas and situations, including web development (Flask, Django, Pylons, Google App Engine, etc), GUI development, database access (using MS SQL Server, MySQL, and Postgres), ORMs, REST APIs, scripting, backend development, automated testing, web crawling/scraping, data extraction and parsing/ETL, parsing, language implementation, games, etc.

I am looking for full-time or part-time work, either one is fine. If you are looking to get a small project done, or you have an existing project where some maintenance work needs to be done (perhaps on a regular basis), then I would love to hear from you.

I am also available for technical writing (I kept a programming blog for many years, mostly about Python).

(For the record: Although Python is my main programming language, I am also interested in, and have worked with, many other programming languages, including C, D, Delphi, Go, C#/Mono, Ruby, OCaml, Prolog, Lisp, Scheme, etc, on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems. I am also available to work on projects in these languages.)

Website: http://aquila.blue

Email: zephyrfalcon at gmail.com

SEEKING WORK | Front-End Angular Developer

Location: Portugal

Remote work: Yes

Portfolio: https://nunoarruda.com/#portfolio

GitHub: https://github.com/nunoarruda

Resume: https://nunoarruda.com/resume.pdf

Email: nuno@nunoarruda.com

Hi, I'm Nuno, a Result-Oriented Front End Angular Developer with a strong technical skill-set, attention to detail, and 16 years of experience. I have a passion for translating beautiful designs into functional user interfaces and building great web applications.

I actively seek out new technologies and stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements. Continued education has allowed me to stay ahead of the curve and deliver exceptional work to each employer I’ve worked for - both full-time and contract.

I've successfully delivered projects like a CSS UI library used by 17,000 employees, a mobile app that now has 25,000+ users, and an award-winning payroll system. I've done frontend work for Adobe, 21st Century Fox, Bayer, among other companies.

I've been working remotely for the last 5 years for clients worldwide and I can be flexible in order to have overlapping working hours with a distributed team.

SEEKING WORK - Remote, San Francisco, Washington D.C

I'm a full stack developer and designer.

I'll build you a minimal lovable product for a fixed $9K and in 4 weeks.

For iOS apps, I use Swift. For web apps, I use Ruby/Rails, JavaScript.

To see some of my recent work:

https://breue.com/

https://dribbble.com/zachvanness

My email: zach@breue.com

SEEKING WORK - REMOTE Highly experienced VP of Engineering & Crypto consultant. Skills:

* Crypto/Blockchain - building Crypto infrastructure (multiple Blockchains), customized libraries and APIs, as well as front-end (MetaMask) solutions - Highly motivated to continue working with this.

* NodeJS/Meteor/SailsJS

* Serverless (going heavy on that one)

* Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)

* Wordpress/CodeIgniter/Yii/Drupal (Components, Hacks, Themes) - less motivated, unless truly cutting edge (or WP VIP projects)

* CI & Unit testing - Jenkins, Mocha & Karma for JS, Toast for PHP, as well as Selenium

* Django (general Python too) - to a lesser extent

Seeking: Challenging projects. Most recently worked extensively with Serverless & AWS APIs, building cloud-related prototypes, before that worked as an AngularJS specialist.

Example work: Upon request

Location: EU

Contact: dev (at) azdv.co

SEEKING FREELANCER | Remote

ActiveTrial https://www.activetrial.com/ helps biotech companies manage their clinical trial budgets.

We're looking for someone that can commit to a six month contract at approx 20 hours a week and that has the following skills:

- React (vanilla JS)

- NodeJS

- Postgres

- Docker

Ideally in a timezone near the UK (plus or minus 4 hours)

Contact: jobs@activetrial.com

Are you looking for a fullstack Developer or both frontend and backend developers?
SEEKING WORK - Denver, NYC, or Remote

We are a remote 3-person full-stack design and dev team. Our portfolio: https://stratosphere.digital. Some recent projects we've launched: https://divvydose.com, https://fitnessration.com.sg, http://shoptwigs.com, https://caster.io.

Some of the technologies we're most familiar with: Web and mobile design, UI, UX, iconography, illustration, design prototyping, PHP, Node.js, Meteor, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Sass, LESS, Stylus, CoffeeScript, WebSockets, AJAX, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Cordova, PhoneGap, React Native, iOS, Android, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari), AWS, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, C, C++, C#, Java, Objective-C, Swift, QS/1, HL7, HIPAA.

We offer hourly rates and discounted monthly retainer options. Contact: via our website or you can contact me directly at eliyah@stratosphere.digital.

SEEKING WORK

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Résumé/CV: See https://www.seanw.org

Email: sw@seanw.org

Technologies: Freelance full stack software developer with over 10 years experience including a PhD in software verification offering:

- Web app development: JavaScript (Node.js, TypeScript, AngularJS, Vue, jQuery), Python (Flask, Django), Java, PHP (WordPress).

- Mobile app development: Android, iOS, PhoneGap/Cordova.

- Cloud hosting: Creating scalable apps that run on Heroku, AWS and Firebase.

- SEO: On-page audits with the technical expertise to deliver the required changes.

- Code quality: Reducing defects in existing projects by integrating test suites, staging + development environments, Continuous Integration, planning boards and code reviews.

Portfolio and more information available at https://www.seanw.org.

Recent example project (website auditor Chrome extension, rated 4.9/5 with ~15K+ active users): https://www.checkbot.io/

Contact sw@seanw.org for more details.

SEEKING WORK

Portfolio: https://sdegutis.com

Remote: Yes

Location: Chicago IL

Relocate: No

Technologies:

* macOS / Cocoa

* Electron / WebKit

* React.js / Redux.js / TypeScript / Node.js / Express.js

* HTML / CSS / JavaScript (ES6, ESNext, etc)

* MongoDB / Postgres / SQLite

* Clojure / Datomic

SEEKING WORK

Location: Boulder/Denver, Colorado (CO), USA and San Francisco Bay Area, California (CA)

Remote: yes

Technologies: JavaScript (React, Native, Vue, NodeJS), GraphQL, python (Django, Flask, AppEngine)

Résumé/CV: https://www.uplift.agency

Email: hn@uplift.agency

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We are product-minded engineers. Build full-stack sites or native-mobile apps and take them to market.

Marius & Paul are engineers turned freelancers who started Uplift to build amazing software and solve complex problems.

As experienced consultants and former founders, we understand tech companies. Running a business is hard. You have to wear many hats. Let us wear the ones we're great at!

We specialize in React, React Native, GraphQL and Django/python.

We’ve worked with companies like Credit Karma, ClearCare, NerdWallet, MIT, Humble Bundle (W11), FlightCar (W13), Mozilla and more.

For more details, previous work, testimonials, please visit: https://www.uplift.agency

SEEKING FREELANCER. Philadelphia & New York. Local only.

We are a development shop that focuses on software craftsmanship. Our calling is to help companies create amazing, intuitive web & mobile applications, APIs, products, and services.

Pair programming, continuous integration & delivery, kaizen, and TDD/BDD aren't just ideas we pay lip service to, but core practices of our day-to-day work.

We love polyglots. We use lots of Ruby, Python, Elixir, and JavaScript (mostly React and React-Native).

As PromptWorks grows, so does demand on our engineering team. We often find ourselves fielding development inquiries from excellent clients working outside our preferred stacks and expertise or we occasionally don’t have enough staff to fill out a team with employees. In those cases, we like to work with seasoned, versatile contractors that are excited to dive in. We are seeking experienced freelance engineers to mutually expand our business.

Skills we are currently looking for:

  • Ruby & Rails
  • Elixir & Phoenix
  • Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Lambda
  • Python
  • React, Angular
  • React Native
  • .NET
  • iOS, Android
https://www.promptworks.com/jobs
SEEKING WORK - Based in Cologne, Germany, remote or Europe preferred

I do custom electronics, robotics, and embedded software development - I specialize in quickly turning ideas into prototypes. I've built custom automation equipment for chemistry labs, sensors that are in use in household/utility applications, control circuitry for construction equipment, 3d printing electronics, data acquisition equipment. No project too small. Few projects too large. Deep discounts for open source hardware work.

I would also be happy to come over (anywhere in Europe) and teach any of the above skills to a small group of interested people. I've taught courses in electronic assembly (SMD), 3d printing (building/using printers, iterative 3d model design using programming) and robot design and construction. I've taught courses at several universities, hackspaces, and conferences.

SEEKING WORK - Remote, travel possible depending on location and duration.

Location: North-east UK

What I do: Prototype development. Feasibility studies. Data migration, transformation, and processing.

In the past I've been a network engineer, run large-scale Debian installations doing devops before it had a name, and been responsible for servers in Antarctica. I have experience with a wide range of different Unix tools and technologies, at various levels of the stack. This gives me the ability—and the perspective—to pick the best combination of tools for any particular project, rather than simply treating everything as a nail because all I have is a hammer.

I focus particularly on taking on “weird” or niche data or exploratory projects end-to-end; things that wouldn’t be a fit for a standard web or development agency.

Previous work:

* Custom domain specific language (DSL) to encode business rules for computer vision system (Common Lisp)

* University library data migration project, with a focus on completeness and validation. (Clojure, Elixir, Ruby)

* School data processing app (Elixir/Phoenix, PostgreSQL)

* Custom data dashboards (R, Geckoboard)

* High-reliability, long-term timelapse platform for inaccessible locations. (FreeBSD, Arduino, Python, Shell)

* Migration of existing Node.js+Firebase service to Golang+PostgreSQL on AWS

* Feasibility study investigating the possiblility of writing custom code to interface with a biometric timeclock (Common Lisp)

* Proof-of-concept hardware development for projects linking the physical and virtual worlds in real time (Arduino, Node.js)

Buzzwords: Debian, Ubuntu, AWS, PostgreSQL, Perl, Common Lisp, Clojure, Ruby, Go, Arduino / AVR, Elixir / Phoenix, FreeBSD

Got something you think is a good fit? Drop me a line at mike -at- lambdafunctions -dot- com

SEEKING WORK / Remote / Based in Los Angeles

Designer + Developer

I have over 10 years of experience as a graphic designer and web developer. I create websites, brand identities and marketing material for a variety of companies including startups, agencies and non-profit organizations. In addition to my design skills, I have thorough knowledge of full-stack web development.

DESIGN: websites, mobile apps, logos, banner ads, marketing material, advertising, billboards, trade show displays, packaging, 3D modeling, photo retouching

DEVELOPMENT: HTML, CSS, LESS, JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, Node, PHP, Django, MySQL, Bootstrap, Foundation, REST APIs, Contentful, Webhook, Wordpress, Modx, Git, Grunt/Gulp, Static Site Generators

PORTFOLIO: http://sunderlandstudio.com

LINKEDIN: http://linkedin.com/in/stevesunderland

CONTACT: stevesunderland[at]gmail.com

SEEKING FREELANCER | Boulder, CO | Remote | US Time Zone

At Uplift, we’re on a mission to perfect our working lives all while learning, building, and enjoying our free time.

We're looking for software engineers who want to create their own career path on their own terms. Engineers who value the flexibility to work on several different projects along with the opportunity to keep learning.

If you're a good communicator, you're self-sufficient & you're passionate about the work you do and have been looking for a new, exciting opportunity to grow, come work with us!

We're looking to start you part-time and go from there.

## Technologies

You are at least mid-level to senior in one or both of these:

* React, React Native

* Python (3+) / Django (2+)

## Bonuses

* Freelance/project experience (most important)

* Familiar w/ GraphQL (second most important)

* Familiar w/ Heroku

* Familiar w/ AWS

* Native iOS or Android experience

* Understanding of databases, SQL

When applying, please include:

* Location and preferred working hours (US timezone required, US-based preferred)

* Details about your direct experience with React, React Native, Django and GraphQL.

* Current and near term (e.g. next 3 months) of availability, range is OK. Must be at least 10 hours a week.

For more info visit https://www.uplift.agency/careers/

Apply by email: work@uplift.agency

Location: Seattle, WA

Remote: yes/world-wide

We make sure your site doesn't go down on Black Friday.

Hi, I’m Lee Whalen, Principal of Fuzzy Logic, a Seattle-Based DevOps consultancy with deep experience in providing business results through technical solutions.

We help SaaS companies save money through extensive automation - infrastructure deployment, code-checking/deploy, CI/CD - and good-practices for on-premise or public cloud management.

Business results we’ve obtained for our Clients include:

+ Savings in excess of $1.4M/yr by environment-wide migrations from Rackspace fully managed hardware to a privately hosted Openstack environment

+ A 33% savings from previous OpEx through optimizing public-cloud spend, replacing expensive SaaS products with internal services, etc

+ Cut DevOps engineer 'time to first commit' from two weeks to two days with documentation and optimized onboarding processes

+ Developed a custom API-driven provisioning tool that allowed VMs to deploy independent of the cloud provider backend

Let's have a conversation about where your business is going and what we can do to get you there. Contact Fuzzy Logic or its principal Lee Whalen:

Resume/CV: https://www.fuzzy-logic.org/

Email: hnhireme (at) fuzzy-logic.org

SEEKING WORK - Portland, OR or Remote

I'm a full-stack developer with 18 years experience. My specialties are Rails, Postgres and Chef/AWS. I'm also very comfortable in Angular, Vue, React, Java, and Python (lots of projects in Django, Flask, and CLI tools for DevOps and ML). I've made modest contributions to Rails, Postgres, and lots of other OSS projects.

At the low level I've done paid work writing custom Postgres extensions with C and SIMD CPU instructions and implementing performance-critical network services with Rust. At the high level I can design and wireframe features, show their business value, talk to customers, lead other developers, mentor, consult on application architecture, and advise on scaling/performance. You don't want me to pick your color scheme though. :-)

I am reliable, easy to work with, quick to turn things around, and a good communicator. I can work solo or on a team, either as lead or a team member. I value client satisfaction as highly as technical excellence.

You can see some of my recent work here:

https://illuminatedcomputing.com/portfolio

https://github.com/pjungwir/aggs_for_arrays

https://github.com/pjungwir/db_leftovers

If you'd like to work together, I'd be happy to discuss your project!: pj@illuminatedcomputing.com

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SEEKING WORK - Remote

Product designer and interface developer from Iceland.

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I can help you with:

UX Design - Let's work together to make user flows, wireframes and prototypes and finally mockups that will be easy to use and pleasing to the eye.

Front-end development - Building a front-end needs attention to details. I got the skills to work with your developers, or on my own, to make the end result great.

See my previous work at https://gilli.is/

Contact me at gilli@hn.gilli.is

Related links:

* Portfolio: https://gilli.is

* Dribbble: http://dribbble.com/gilli

* Twitter: http://twitter.com/gillisig

* Github: http://github.com/gillisig

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SEEKING WORK - Remote only. (Based in Tel-Aviv.)

Hi, I'm Ram, a freelance web developer with six years of experience building web applications for startups.

My expertise is in taking your idea and building it from scratch to the point where it's a fully-functional web app that serves paying users.

Technologies used: Python, Django, Heroku, Git.

More information: https://chipmunkdev.com/

SEEKING WORK | Full-stack Developer and Data Wrangler

Location: Southern UK.

Remote: Yes.

Portfolio / Contact: https://tad.me.uk/

I build data-intensive applications with a particular focus on visual front-ends. Bioinformatics and Genomics are where I have the greatest domain expertise, but a lot of the ideas are much more general. Technologies of choice include Javascript, React and Clojure.

SEEKING WORK - Remote/SF/Missouri

iOS/Android/Mobile development

Portfolio & Information: http://quarkworks.co

Contact: contact@quarkworks.co

SEEKING FREELANCER - Remote/San Francisco

Front End - React, React Native, Apollo, GraphQL, Redux, Back End - Ruby, Rails, Node.js, Postgres, Redis

Contact: jobs@lugg.com

SEEKING WORK / Remote with limited travel / Based in Houston, Texas

Location : Houston, Tx

What I Do: C# .NET Web/Mobile/Desktop/Cloud Development

Technologies : Pretty much the whole Microsoft stack(ASP.NET Core/Xamarin/WPF/Azure/Cloud/Office Plugins, even the occasional bit of Excel vba)

Specialties: Anything Microsoft, real time, office plugins.

Experience : Most recent projects

* Building out an successful MVP for a legal technology start up(ASP.NET Core, Azure)

* Constructing a client facing real-time physics engines for fortune 100 company.(PI, influx db)

* Office and Office 365 plugins.

I know a lot of the developers, especially in the start up scene look at .NET technology and think yuck. Well I feel the exact opposite, I've always been really excited about the Microsoft stack. If your company is looking to do some .NET work(legacy systems, integrating with enterprise/office/AD), and want someone who is excited about solving those problems in .NET please reach out.

Contact : James[at]dovetailsoftware.io