Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (July 2023)

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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

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Taylor Troesh • https://taylor.town

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Estimates:

  6m  $120k  launch a small video game for Nintendo Switch
  4m   $80k  make a visionOS app prototype
  3m   $60k  double your daily active users
  3m   $60k  design and deploy an iOS app
  2m   $40k  launch a polished MVP from-scratch with zero bugs
  6w   $30k  microservice/monolith conversion
  6w   $30k  refactor buggy software
  4w   $20k  rearchitect your DB schema and migrate/clean data
  2w   $10k  launch a UX redesign
  2w   $10k  general backend performance improvements
  2w   $10k  write a viral essay on any topic
  2w   $10k  ship your late project like a cowboy
  1w    $5k  make your PG database super fast
  1w    $5k  launch a full web-app CSS redesign
  5d    $5k  brutal testing gauntlet and analysis
  4d    $4k  lead a viral marketing campaign
  3d    $3k  systems architecture analysis
  3d    $3k  launch a landing page with simple waiting list signup
  2d    $2k  improve website readability with CSS typography improvements
  2d    $2k  basic technical writing
  2d    $2k  launch a basic frontpage CSS redesign
  1d    $1k  edit a podcast or shortform video
  1d    $1k  branding design packet

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hello@taylor.town • https://calendly.com/taylor-town/30min
Taylor Troesh • https://taylor.town

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Recent projects:

• selected writings: https://taylor.town/about

• programming language: https://scrapscript.org

• static site generator: https://github.com/surprisetalk/worstpress

• fun weekend project: https://dreamdaddy.io

• opinionated time-tracker: https://github.com/surprisetalk/nowify

• iOS computer vision demo: https://taylor.town/livecount

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hello@taylor.town • https://calendly.com/taylor-town/30min
SEEKING WORK

Location: Earth

Remote: Yes, remote only

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular, Ionic, Capacitor

Résumé/CV: https://nunoarruda.com/resume.pdf

Email: nuno@nunoarruda.com

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Title: Front-End Angular Engineer | Ionic Developer Expert

Experience: 20+ years of web development experience

Looking for: Long-term/permanent roles with part-time hours

Hourly Rate: 60 USD

SEEKING WORK | Dubuque, IA USA | REMOTE ONLY Full snack JavaScript developer, over 20 years experience

Technologies: Node.js, React.js, React Native, Next.js, Remix.run, Prisma, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and many other fantastic tools.

GitHubs: https://github.com/joshmanders (personal), https://github.com/aniftyco (my company)

Blog/Site: https://joshmanders.com

Email: josh@joshmanders.com

Availability: 20-25 hrs / week

More info: https://full.snack.dev/for-hire

I eat sleep and breathe JavaScript. So much so that my license plate is NODEJS https://twitter.com/joshmanders/status/853640782460456960

I’ve contributed heavily to open source both in tools I use, and my own code being open sourced.

Most of my time is building the next version of the indie hacker/bootstrapper build in public community https://getmakerlog.com

I’m available for whatever you need. If I don’t know it, I can pick up on it quickly to get the job done.

SEEKING WORK | UK / Remote (Anywhere) | Javascript, Typescript, PHP

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Perhaps? Not immediately

Technologies:

FRONTEND: React | Vue | Pug | TypeScript | Vue | HTML

BACKEND: Laravel | Apollo and/or Express | Next.js | Prisma | GraphQL/REST | MySQL | Vector Databases (Pinecone)

DESKTOP: Electron

Hi!

I'm Interested in front-end , back-end and desktop development and I'm available for either short or long term gigs. I work mostly with Javascript/Typescript and PHP (list of tech above). Perhaps you need some help refactoring an existing app, or doing the "tedious" things like adding unit/integration tests, building CRUD forms or maybe you have an existing project to get over the finish line, or add features to add. Or perhaps you have a new idea and you'd like a prototype sketched out quickly. I can help with any of these, or perhaps something in between or a bit different?

Please get in touch, I should be able to know quickly if this is something I can help with and I'd be happy to do a few hours "exploratory" work free of charge if required; or provide examples/suggestions.

Standard Rate: £18/$22 per hour

Flexible with timezones, I can easily work around EST/PST etc. If you are elsewhere I'm sure we can figure something out.

Email: j-omega@outlook.com

Full-stack engineer specializing in end-to-end solution development, encompassing REST API development, user-friendly interface design, and automation of time-consuming tasks. Proficient in a wide range of tools, including TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, Next.js, and more. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing various AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, and others, to deliver robust, secure, and scalable applications. Strong background in DevOps practices, leveraging GitLab CI and Terraform for seamless deployment on AWS.

  Remote: Yes (Only)

  Technologies: Typescript, Node, React, Terraform, Bash, Postgres, DynamoDB, Python, GoLang 

  Résumé/CV: myriounis.com/cv

  Email: terry@myriounis.com
SEEKING WORK / Remote

Location: Barcelona, ES

iOS developer looking for new projects. I have experience with both Objective-C and Swift.

Technical skills: Swift, objective-C, iOS, macOS, Linux, Python.

Educational Background: BSc in Computer Science from UIUC.

Some apps I have worked on: http://nickpetrov.weebly.com/portfolio.html

Feel free to get in touch at n26cnu22@duck.com for more info.

SEEKING WORK | UX/UI & web design

Portfolio: https://www.seanw.org/

Location: Edinburgh, UK and remote (I’m used to time zone differences and async work)

Email: sw@seanw.org

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I help startups with the UX/UI and web design of their products. This includes web apps, websites, landing pages, screenshots and copywriting, and I can assist with frontend development where needed. My background as a startup founder and full stack developer helps me create practical design solutions that balance usability, aesthetics, development effort and performance. I work to fixed price quotes when projects are self-contained.

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The best live example of my work is Checkbot (https://www.checkbot.io/), a browser extension that tests websites for SEO, speed and performance problems. The entire project is my own work including coding the extension itself, UX/UI design, website design (the homepage is optimised to load in 0.7 seconds, 0.3MB data transferred), website copy, and website articles on web best practices.

[ Rated 4.9/5, 50K+ active users, 100s of paying subscribers ]

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I have 10+ years of experience, including a PhD in software verification and 5+ years working for myself helping over 20 companies including Just Eat, Triumph Motorcycles and Fogbender (YC W22). See my website for testimonials, portfolio and more:

https://www.seanw.org

Skills: Figma, Sketch, TypeScript, JavaScript, Vue, Hugo, Jekyll, WordPress, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, OCaml, Java, Python, C, analytics, website SEO and speed optimisation.

Note: For larger projects, I usually have my partner assist alongside me in the background (I’m working towards starting a design studio with her in the future).

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Email sw@seanw.org with a short description of 1) your project 2) how you think I can help 3) the business outcome you’re looking for and 4) any deadlines. I can get back to you within one working day to arrange a call to discuss a quote and how we can work together.

SEEKING WORK | Remote (Anywhere)

Location: Perú

Remote: Yes (Remote Only) | anywhere | worldwide

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies:

- Web: React | Typescript | Next.js 13 | TailwindCSS | REST | CSS Modules

- Database: MySQL | PostgreSQL

- Email: Included on CV

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agonzalo36r/

- Resume: https://www.puertaredonda.com/experience/

- Other projects: https://www.puertaredonda.com/projects/

6 years-experience front-end developer, currently focused on React and Next. Very interested on the Jamstack architecture, and looking to gain full-stack skills.

SEEKING WORK | Based in EU | REMOTE ONLY (anywhere)

GitHub: https://github.com/mdibaiee

Email: mdibaiee@pm.me

Hello! I'm a software engineer with 8 years experience, focused on backend development and infrastructure at the moment, but I have front-end and full-stack experience as well, and I'm happy to be an all-arounder for freelance projects!

Technologies: Rust, Go, Kotlin, Scala, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, React, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, DevOps, GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Elasticsearch, Linkerd, Istio, Terraform, Helm, Supabase, Postgres, Ruby on Rails, etc.

I'm flexible with timezones, and I try to be a good async communicator: I do my best to reply early and keep people in the loop. I have been working remotely for the past 6 years.

Let's chat about your project!

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SEEKING WORK | Edinburgh, UK | Remote or on-site | Graphic Designer

Are you a business looking for web or print design services? I'm a multidisciplinary graphic designer with an eco-friendly focus, specialising in lightweight website designs and low-ink usage print design. My design process takes into account the sustainability of the final design project from conception to end of life.

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Services

· Web design: responsive mobile/desktop designs that are lightweight and fast - I can arrange web development also

· Branding: logo design, branded social media banners, posters, booklets

· Print design: posters, booklets & business cards

· Custom illustrations: digital artwork, print illustrations

To get started on your design project journey get in touch with me today via https://angeliqueboudeau.org

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Portfolio: https://angeliqueboudeau.org/#portfolio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeliqueboudeauorg/

Contact: hi@angeliqueboudeau.org

SEEKING WORK | Based in EU (UTC+1) | REMOTE ONLY

I'm a senior full stack developer with over 10 years of experience working with enterprise solutions on premise and in cloud. My previous work experience as a system administrator gave me a strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure.

Recent work: Leading the re-engineering of a legacy B2B app to a cloud native app in AWS for a client in US. Responsible for software architecture, development and mentoring engineers of various experience levels, providing technical direction, optimizing cloud costs, coordinating efforts with other product leadership, and prioritization of work.

Tech stack: ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Vue.js, React, Svelte, Dapper, EF Core, MS SQL Server, Azure Pipelines/GitHub Actions, Docker, Linux

Cloud: Azure, AWS, Hetzner

Contact: https://ica.hr

SEEKING WORK | Austin, TX or remote

10+ years experience in python, both scientific (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, statsmodels, jupyter) and web backend (django, flask, sqlalchemy). Also experienced in R (experiment design, linear and nonlinear analysis, graphic presentation of data). Previous experience in experimental design and analysis when I was a manufacturing engineer in semiconductors. Able to work W2 or 1099, remote or in-person (as long as it's in Austin).

https://www.rosshartshorn.net/RossHartshornResume.pdf

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POSITION FILLED, thanks for your applications.

SEEKING FREELANCER | MorphMarket.com | Senior Django Backend or Django Full-Stack Developer | Remote | Full-time | Contract | https://www.morphmarket.com

I'm the founder of MorphMarket.com. We are an online marketplace that connects breeders and keepers of lizards, geckos, snakes, frogs, spiders and other captive-bred pets. Launched in 2015, we are the largest reptile-related website in the world with about 5,000 active sellers. Our users passionately love the least loved animals.

We are seeking to add another experienced developer to our remote team. This position requires expertise in Python/Django, and it is even better if the applicant is a Full Stack developer with React expertise.

Our reptile site is implemented in Python, of course. We use a Django/Postgres/Redis backend and frontend development is in React/Typescript. Dev-ops mostly involve AWS, Heroku, CloudFlare, and NewRelic. As a dev on our team, you could think of yourself as a Python handler. :)~

You can see some of our recent work in this demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz05fICRnNI

Key skills: Django, Django Rest Framework, Python, SQL. Good knowledge of: browser caching, performance profiling, web performance fundamentals, system-wide debugging, unix. Nice to have: React, TypeScript, SCSS, React Native, AWS, webpack. Pragmatic: ability to balance quality and speed.

There are about 10 people on our product team. We collaborate with Github and Slack. Our business has done well even through the ups and downs of the economy. We are committed to a positive culture for the dev team.

This is a full-time, long-term engagement. Work-hours are expected to overlap a few hours a day with the US time zone. We have multiple team members in Europe and they shift their work-day a few hours forward to make it work.

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE or HYBRID (Cupertino, Singapore) | DevOps Engineer | Rate: SEA Digital Nomad rates for ongoing customers

  Location: San Jose, CA
  Remote: Yes.  I travel around the Singapore area for an ongoing project, but I'm based in Silicon Valley and can do on-site or hybrid work in either region.
  Willing to relocate: For the right price.
  Technologies: {AWS, GCP, Azure} plumber. IaaC {Windows Server, Linux, NFV} administration. Bash, zsh, C, modern C++, JavaScript/node, Linux, Darwin, Win32/64, Python, Ruby, a bunch of other scripting and frontend languages.  Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins.  SQL and Mongo, onprem, hybrid, and cloud.
  Résumé/CV: email if needed.
  Email: mackeycam25@gmail.com.
I'm an ideal DevOps, SRE, DPO, or compliance engineer, with a focus on automation to close the cloud-developer feedback loop for release reliability, compliance, security, and cost management. I know how the CI/CD system's deployment buttons work, and can add value to them. I build pipelines like a regular SWE uses if statements. I'm paranoid about security.

I've been doing DevOps since way before anyone called it that.

SEEKING WORK | Remote | Infrastructure Engineering Coach/Mentor

I am a Lead Infrastructure Engineer with 20+ years of experience, specialised in training and mentoring software engineers with the goal of improving their infrastructure and DevOps skills.

My preferred method of work is on-the-job training or mentoring, where we work together on real tasks or on a real project for weeks or months. This is a very effective way to learn, can be adjusted to a wide range of skill levels and as a bonus, some work gets done on the way.

Whether you are just putting together an infra team, looking to introduce some of your software engineers to the "ops" world, need some extra help on an infra-heavy project or temporarily lacking tech leadership on the infra topics, contact me and we'll figure it out.

I am located in Estonia, prefer to work remotely, but on-site visits are an option.

The usual topics are various AWS services, Elastic Stack, Linux, scripting, infrastructure as code, troubleshooting, logging & monitoring, managing cloud costs, but I find it rewarding to venture into new areas together with the team.

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

Contact: hn at kibe.ee

SEEKING WORK | Switzerland / Germany / Europe (UTC+2) | REMOTE or once a month ONSITE in Europe | Rate: €145/hr (negotiable)

I'm an expert level frontend developer with a focus on React and web accessibility. I specialize in building intuitive, accessible interfaces and have a strong background in working with enterprise solutions, including CoreMedia and FirstSpirit.

Recent Work: I have worked on multiple enterprise-level CoreMedia projects in the insurance sector, all of which served customers with over $1 billion in revenue. These projects involved using both FreeMarker and Next.js to achieve seamless, efficient, and accessible frontend solutions. I provided not only development expertise but also strategic direction, coordinating with other teams to ensure project delivery within time and budget constraints.

As a Swiss national, I'm particularly interested in opportunities in Europe, but I'm also open to remote positions worldwide.

Tech Stack: React.js, Next.js, Jest, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, SASS, Webpack, FreeMarker, CoreMedia, FirstSpirit

Contact: x1drz85au@mozmail.com

I welcome the opportunity to bring my skills and experience to your team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have a project that could benefit from my expertise.

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE

Remote only, but I'm in Central Time zone (Houston)

I've been building on the web since the late 1990s, and have used most of the backend stack.

In recent years, these are the technologies that I primarily use and are currently loaded into my personal RAM: (I'd consider myself 10/10 on these)

- Ruby on Rails

- NodeJS

- ColdFusion

- Docker and Docker Compose

- AWS (focus on ECS and EC2 related technologies like RDS, Elasticache, Route53, S3, etc)

- Puppeteer/Playwright/Selenium (browser automation, rather than occasional testing, has been a primary skill for the past 13 years)

Reach me: my HN username AT gmail

I'm not a "designer", but have used the web trifecta (HTML, CSS, and Javascript) since 1999. Significant experience in "vanilla Javascript" and jQuery; adequate in most "modern" front-end frameworks (React, etc).

I recently began building in the "serverless" stack, so happy to do the following at a reduced rate:

- Athena

- Lambda

- Step Functions

- SAM and CDK

- AppSync

- other related serverless in the AWS group of technologies

SEEKING WORK | Norway | Remote | Contract (full-time or part-time)

Experienced software engineer specialising in backend development with a proven track record. Over ten years of industry experience, delivering exceptional results to drive projects forward.

What sets me apart:

- Broad expertise: Projects and technologies include data integration, Intel SGX, consensus protocols, REST APIs, and web development. Proficient in C, C++, CSS, Docker, ES6+, express.js, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, LDAP, Linux, Neo4j, nginx, Node.js, PHP, PL/SQL, Postfix, React, TypeScript, Xen, and (X)HTML5, I possess a versatile skill set.

Why choose me:

- Strong problem-solving skills: Thrive on challenging problems, finding creative solutions. Excel in optimizing performance, designing scalable architectures and resolving complex technical issues.

Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), security, and data integration. Deep understanding and practical experience to deliver secure and seamless solutions. Open to exploring new challenges and technologies beyond these areas.

Available for full-time, part-time, and consulting engagements. Let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your success.

Location: Trøndelag, Norway

Remote: Yes (remote only, unless within Trøndelag or occasional meetups within Scandinavia)

Willing to relocate: No

Résumé/CV: https://xcrty.link/vn1s

Email: hn-u5cgNWJM(-at-)protonmail.com (or the address on my CV)

GitHub: https://github.com/corrideat, https://github.com/Exact-Realty

SEEKING WORK | Location: EU/Hungary | Remote: Yes | Willing to relocate: No Technologies: React, Node, Kubernetes, Scala, ProseMirror, Postgres, Firebase, AWS

Résumé/CV: https://emergence-engineering.com

Email: viktor.vaczi@emergence-engineering.com

Hey! We’re Emergence Engineering, a small-ish dev shop from the EU. Part of our team is looking for work, we’ve been working for US & UK based startups for a while now. Our team is:

- React / Node / Embedded senior dev ( me )

- React / Node / DevOps / Postgres senior dev

- Scala / React / Node / Blockchain / GPT / Kubernetes / DevOps senior dev

- Scala / React / Node senior dev

- Two devs with deep React / Node knowledge between mid and senior level

- Two very good junior-ish devs with React knowledge

We look for a place where we can make a difference and do interesting work with a lot of responsibility, the team is well balanced meaning that we have exploring / figuring out and executing types.