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

64 points by whoishiring ↗ HN
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location, and whether remote work is a possibility.

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SEEKING WORK | iOS Engineer | Remote (Based in Mexico)

Hi there! I’m a product-focused software engineer based in Mexico with over 7 years of experience making native iOS applications with both Objective-C and Swift.

Over the years, I've worked on over 30 apps and I've helped to ship more than 10 high-profile iOS apps with millions of users, my work has been featured worldwide by Apple.

Email: hello@christianroman.net

Resume: https://bit.ly/2EbUA1t

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chroman

GitHub: https://github.com/chroman

Upwork (3700+ hours billed): https://www.upwork.com/fl/christianroman

Skype: chroman16

Website: http://christianroman.net

I'm a passionate, goal-oriented, reliable and hard-working individual. My focus is on doing high quality work, but most important of all, I deliver.

Let’s build something we can be both proud of.

Thanks!

SEEKING WORK

Location: Los Angeles; Remote; Consulting

I don't just write code, I solve hard problems. Strong foundations in other scientific fields (math, physics, probability, formal logic). Startups have hired me to implement their core products. If I don't know something, I find the best resources, figure it out and deliver a polished solution.

Skills: application development, operating system internals (nix, macOS, Windows), GPU programming, low latency networking, digital signal processing, numerical computation, databases, high performance computation, machine learning, computer vision, robotics

Languages & Frameworks: C, C++, Swift, Metal, AVFoundation, TensorFlow, Rust, Julia, Objective-C, Python, Java, Kotlin, Javascript, TypeScript, Ruby

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-nemecek-b40153104/

Contact: my user name at gmail dot com

Education:

* A.B. in CS from Harvard

Open source contributions: https://github.com/adamnemecek.

* Core team member of AudioKit

* added Swift support to Godbolt compiler explorer (https://godbolt.org/)

* contributed to Firefox for iOS

* billion of minor contributions

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

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 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 have a lot of experience with relational databases and SQL as well, especially MS SQL Server. In fact, in all of my previous jobs I have used SQL, including designed database schemas, writing queries, measuring performance and optimizing queries, writing views and stored procedures, etc.

I am also available for technical writing (I kept a programming blog for many years, mostly about Python), and for front-end development using React.

(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

Open source/personal projects: https://github.com/zephyrfalcon ; https://bitbucket.org/zephyrfalcon ; https://gitlab.com/zephyrfalcon

Email: zephyrfalcon at gmail.com

SEEKING WORK | Upstate New York, USA | Remote

Technologies: Python, Django, JavaScript, Vue.js, WordPress, InfusionSoft, Pen & Paper

Résumé/CV: https://matthiashager.com/

Email: mwhager87 at gmail

Pros:

- long history of online marketing AND web development gives me a unique perspective

- incredibly quick learner and am constantly pushing myself to expand and improve

- 6+ years experience working remotely

- 5+ years freelancing shows I'm self-motivated, a great communicator, and other cliché résumé words

- I now know how to type é (without copy-pasting!)

Cons:

- our cats like to cry at me when I'm on calls

- I've been told I can be sarcastic, but I simply don't see it

- I'm unfortunately not musically inclined, so if you ask new employees to sing a song on their first team call, I'm noping out of there so fast (yes, this is apparently a real thing)

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

SEEKING WORK - Los Angeles (LA) / Remote

- Full Stack Developer with experience in Fintech, Aerospace Manufacturing, MVP websites and apps

- Work primarily with Node, React, Angular, C#, Meteor.

- Also experienced in C++, Spark, HBase, Hadoop, Python

Website & Portfolio: http://www.curtismlarson.com

Email: curtis (at) curtismlarson.com

SEEKING FREELANCER. Philadelphia. 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 - Remote/SF/Missouri

iOS/Android/Mobile development

Portfolio & Information: http://quarkworks.co

Contact: brett@quarkworks.co

SEEKING WORK. NYC. REMOTE. Small Data Science + Artificial Intelligence consulting shop.

Computer Vision.

Deep Learning

Machine learning

Risk Analytics.

Credit risk modeling

Robotics / Process automation.

contact(at)qureshimedia.com

$250/hr. Pay as you go.

5-10 hour increments for expert advice.

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

SEEKING FREELANCER - New York City | Remote

Software Engineer - Frontend (JavaScript, TypeScript React, Redux, CSS, HTML5)

Seeking a frontend software engineer to build upon foundation of a single page application using TypeScript, React, Redux.

This position is effectively the lead on this project and would be a minimum of a three month contract.

The project foundation was created by an extremely talented frontend engineer and he will be working on the project 10-30 hours per month. He will be available for code reviews, architecture questions, etc.

You will work closely with one or two backend engineers who define the spec and REST API the Single Page Application consumes.

Email me at slapshothn@gmail.com with details about yourself, any related work, compensation, and availability.

SEEKING WORK - Remote

I'm a freelance copywriter mainly in the financial, coaching/education and health niche.

If you need an email sequence, autoresponder, sales page, landing page, product description etc. to be written, I'm your guy. Email: instamohit at gmail dot com

SEEKING WORK - Netherlands (Amsterdam, Utrecht) or Remote

Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (React, TypeScript, Redux, nodejs, .NET, Scala, Ruby on Rails)

I'm an experienced and dedicated developer with 15+ years experience shipping successful products, working for startups, SME's and corporates. Excellent communicator with experience working on-site and remotely for US based companies. I also like sharing knowledge, mentoring, code review, design, and architecture.

Available for 3+ month contracts from the 2nd week of January.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveclayton78/

Github: https://github.com/davedx

davedx@gmail.com

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SEEKING WORK - Remote

Product designer and developer from Iceland.

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I can help you with:

* Design - Let's work together to make anything from flows to functional prototypes that will be easy to use and pleasing to the eye.

* Front-end development - I got the skills to bring the design to reality and have a very flexible nature as well as existing knowledge of all kinds of tech and back-ends.

I have years of experience in Fintech, Journalism, TV and media, health/science, and more.

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Contact me at gilli@hn.gilli.is

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 | Full stack developer

Location: Edinburgh, UK or remote

Résumé/CV: https://www.seanw.org

Email: sw@seanw.org

Full stack software developer with over 10 years experience including a PhD in software verification. I can help with:

- Web app development: JavaScript (Node, 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 and implementing required changes.

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

Examples projects independently developed and sold by myself:

- Checkbot for Chrome (https://www.checkbot.io/), tests if your website is following 50+ SEO, speed and security web best practices. Rated 4.9/5 with 15K+ active users and has paying users. Everything was done by myself, including frontend and backend work (TypeScript, Vue, Firebase, Docker, Node, Webpack, Netlify), website and UI design, and the comprehensive best practices guide that goes with the Chrome extension (https://www.checkbot.io/guide/).

- Fresco for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.seanw.fres...), easy to use yet feature packed digital painting app for phones and tablets. The app features layers, customisable brushes, image filters and more. Rated 4/5, over 500K free downloads, over 10K copies sold. Implemented with Java and C.

See https://www.seanw.org for more.

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 - London, UK - Remote preferred, happy to visit clients anywhere in the UK.

DevOps / Python guy with a decade's experience building, hosting and tuning applications.

I work with engineering teams to make their products as scalable and robust as possible. AWS, Kubernetes, load testing, CI, deploy systems, monitoring, config management, security audits, dev projects of my own - you name it I've done it.

Recent projects include:

+ Re-hosting a large microservice node.js + RethinkDB web application on Google Cloud. The resulting stack (serving a busy news site) is deployed to GKE with a set of Helm charts and a minimal amount of custom tooling for CDN & image serving. GKE has turned out to be low-maintenance and rock solid; I'll be glad to work with it again.

+ Rewriting a Python big data stack for a bioscience client. Result was a robust, scalable system deployed with Terraform/Docker to spot instances managed by AWS Batch. Benefits included better resilience, higher resource utilisation and vastly reduced cost/processing time.

+ AWS/Kubernetes/Docker deployment to support a large distributed (15 microservices + persistence layer) application. Updated a sprawling Django/Postgres app to fit modern containerised hosting, resulting in a stack that makes great use of k8s' scaling & resiliency features. Templating via Helm for multiple, namespaced stack instances & continuous integration.

+ Another AWS/k8s/Docker stack, this time with a persistence layer comprising Cassandra & Kafka with service discovery through Zookeeper. Prometheus & Grafana for monitoring.

+ Large multithreaded Python 3 application for automated crypto trading. Didn't get rich, still posting on here.

hn-2018-12@mbird.biz / https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/alex-hewson/b6/50a/8b4

SEEKING WORK | Remote

I'm a full stack developer working with JavaScript, Ruby and Python. I'm fluent working with Vue, React and Rails.

Here is a link to my portfolio. I'm available from December 15th.

https://ankit-singhaniya.netlify.com/

SEEKING WORK | Europe | Design and Code | REMOTE

I'm a designer and developer creating user interfaces and experiences with new aesthetics. My works stand out from the crowd. One of them was featured on Brutalist Websites, another in the WordPress theme store.

On front-end I use React and Vue, on back-end my current framework of choice is WordPress; in the past I used Ruby on Rails, static site generators, and Yii/PHP.

On short term I'm most useful in creating landing pages, marketing websites, or blogs.

On long term I'm experienced in creating (minimum viable) products for startups, or handle the entire online presence of a small brand or business.

- Portfolio: http://metamn.io/

- Studio: https://morethemes.baby/

SEEKING WORK - REMOTE

Web & mobile dev, full stack, hatless. I build sites, web apps, mobile apps, desktop apps and perhaps stuff in-between if anything such things exist.

Things: PHP, React, React Native, Electron, Titanium, Laravel, Codeigniter, JS, HTML, CSS... the usual.

Contact: email in profile

Based: UK

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 WORK - ONSITE/REMOTE

https://emailoctopus.com | LONDON UK / MANCHESTER UK / VANCOUVER CA

EmailOctopus was created in 2014 by two brothers. Today, we’re a small but mighty team on a mission to make email marketing easier and more affordable.

We're looking for talented people who can do any of the following:

- PHP and Symfony/Laravel

- Elasticsearch

- AWS

- Google BigQuery

Email jonathan [@companyname] .com

SEEKING WORK | Auckland, New Zealand | REMOTE

G'day. I'm a contract web and mobile developer in New Zealand. The timezone works surprisingly well for remote work on the US West coast (I spent 18 months working for a company in Oakland, CA). I just live in the future so can give you all the /lottery|election|sportsball/ results.

My first programming language was AmigaBASIC, but most of my recent experience is across the JavaScript stack: React, quite a lot of React Native, Express, GraphQL, Postgres, Redis, Heroku, Jest. I'm an Arch Linux daily driver.

Right now I'm teaching React and Node at Enspiral Dev Academy here in Auckland, but I'm available for work in the new year. Let's talk.

* GitHub: https://github.com/richchurcher

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richchurcher

SEEKING WORK | New York, New York

DevOps Engineer / SRE

I have 15+ years of financial, ad-tech, and startup experience in large and small companies.

Open to both short and long-term projects involving:

- AWS or on-prem - Puppet/Ansible/other configuration Management - Python, Perl and other automation tools - Monitoring - Security

matt @ endurian.org