Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (January 2025)
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[ 3.5 ms ] story [ 249 ms ] threadLocation: Nigeria
Remote: Yes
Rate: 25 usd per hour
Email: chistev12 at gmail dot com
My Github is https://github.com/chistev but my professional projects are private.
I have extensive experience building software with Python and Javascript (along with their respective frameworks and libraries).
I've built E-com software serving an international community of over 1,000 users.
Technologies I Use -
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, Vanilla JavaScript, TypeScript, Svelte
- Backend: Django, Express.js
- Others: Experience integrating third-party APIs like Stripe, Flutterwave, Coda, Circle.so, Dropbox, Google authentication, Brevo, etc.
Let me help build for you or join your team!
I am a backend expert, having built and maintained highly available systems for several companies over the last 10 years, in addition to over 20 total years of software development experience. I learn new things extremely quickly.
You will like working with me because I:
Concrete examples:* built the streaming data architecture for realtime game player tracking information (all games, 50ms SLA) and game stats for one of the top 3 US sports leagues (can’t name drop!) using Redpanda/Kafka on Azure+Terraform, and implemented its developer portal using Gravitee to provide first class streaming API support and monetization. Also built, deployed and maintained their ask-a-question-get-a-true-answer AI bot to expose 20+ years of stats to natural language fan questions!
* Implemented a vector DB for one of the leading AI image hallucination platforms (millions of users) to provide an image similarity service.
* replatformed dozens of jobs to AWS Lambda for a startup hedge fund, vastly improving QoS and maintenance cost. Line 1 to platform-in-prod time 3 months.
* built a ~50 node, AWS, Dockerized, Terraform-deployed distributed system to provide realtime, transformed trade data from crypto exchanges to a Kafka pipeline and data lake (fodder for an analytics platform). Met 5000msec SLA across arbitrarily many exchanges and ticker symbols. Blue-green deployment for complete CICD safety. Cloudwatch metrics proved SLA was met and provided general system oversight.
* built a framework to collapse dozens of singleton ETL programs into one config-driven, simple C# application performing the same functionality at ~80% reduction in maintenance cost year over year.
Contact: jon.north@adiuvat-consulting.com More: www.adiuvat.io
Keywords: Python, C++, R, SQL, NoSQL, Go, Golang, AWS, Azure, Lambda, Cloudwatch, Docker, Git, SVN, Subversion, Linux, Windows, Bash, Kafka, Terraform, Redis, Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, SAP HANA, LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth2
Résumé/CV: https://www.ransomsoft.com/resume/
Email: markransomjr <&> gmail.com
Technologies: Python, Django, JavaScript, React, jQuery, C#, ASP.NET, Go, CSS, HTML5, SQL/PSQL, Selenium, Bash, Docker/Docker Compose, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, PostUp, HubSpot automation and integration, ABBYY Vantage, Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps.
I love consulting on projects and technical problems that people are facing, so even if you don't end up hiring me, let's at least meet and chat about what you're working on and see if there's anything I can do to help. I'm happy to offer a free initial consultation, so you've got nothing to lose but time, and I guarantee that I won't waste yours.
Location: Portugal
Remote: Yes, remote only
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular, Ionic, Cordova, Capacitor
Résumé/CV: https://nunoarruda.com/resume.pdf
Email: nuno@nunoarruda.com
Frontend Angular Developer and Ionic Developer Expert
Technologies: HTMX, HTML, CSS, JS, WebAssembly, C, Node/Bun, MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, Laravel, PHP and more
Resume/CV: spirofloropoulos.com
Email: spirodonfl at gmail dot com
I created https://github.com/spirodonfl/htmx-offline-mode.
I've been programming for almost 25 years now.
I have over a years worth of content where I build a video in Zig, Odin and now C, compiled to WASM, running on the browser with no hardware acceleration, no canvas, no webgpu, no webgl, just to show it's possible. https://www.youtube.com/@SpiroFloropoulos
I can help with team management (hiring or building a team) of programmers.
I can mentor.
I can do developer relations work.
I can create content (video and written).
If interested, Email : srid68 google or sri nmatrixcs
Looking for Freelance Pair Programmer in Rust, Go, PHP and LUA (Initial) and F#, dialect of Lisp, Haskell (Future)
Freelance Scope is to convert the C# Declarative (Html+Json) Full Stack Web Framework's Backend to the above languages retaining existing frontend and common architecture across languages.
Sample Declarative ToDo Component (In Index AppSite) and Test Components (In Test AppSite) which can be used as Test for Implementation/Scope Completion is available in the below repository
https://github.com/Arshu/AssembleWebApps and Running Declarative App of the above Repository at https://arshuweb.fly.dev/
The Declarative Framework can be used for the assembly of following type of components Static Assembly of Html Components (React Like Backend with hierarchical cross-cutting/direct/slotted/contextual components assembly) Static Data Assembly of Html + Json Components (React Like Backend with hierarchical cross-cutting/direct data flow) Dynamic Assembly of Html + Json Components using Ajax (Htmx like Frontend, React Like Backend with partial rendering with dependency data hydration) Realtime Assembly of Html + Json Components using WebSocket (Htmx like Frontend, React Like Backend with partial rendering with dependency data hydration) Reactive Assembly of Html + Json Components (ToDo)
I will walkthrough the above repository explaining the implementation features
I am looking for both Preliminary and Final Fixed Bid (After Scope Walkthrough) and Hourly Charges for the above job and there is no fixed timeline to implement/deliver as this is a side project for me.
I am also open to engage Freelancers who may not have experience in the above languages but have enough experience to think they can complete the implementation.
I would also like to document the dev log of the implementation in GitHub for each implementation language and fully crediting the freelancers for their work
The implementation can be fully open source(MIT) or partially open source (UI only MIT) (Preferable).
Hi there
My name is Edward and I'm a full-stack engineer with close to a decade of experience shipping products. I'd love to work on some longer-term contracts. Please reach out to me if you need technical or leadership expertise
Email is in linked resume
Technology I work with: Ruby/JavaScript/Python
Resume: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuUttzrImLuoBmBcJL_tu0rP...
Application Developer with over a decade of experience.
* Native application development for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows
* Backend services in Go
* Creating and/or integrating APIs/SDKs
* TV/Video applications on all platforms (Apple, Android, Amazon, Roku)
Extensive experience building products and platforms from the ground up.
Email: info at squirrelpointstudios dot com
Hi, I am a hands-on Engineering Leader and I have around 17 years of experience. Right now, I'm working with a B2B SaaS Startup as their Head of Engineering and actively code.
Technologies: Typescript, JS, NestJS, ExpressJS, Fastify, GoLang, PHP, Laravel, Python, Django, Elixir, Phoenix (Beginner), Mongo, Postgres, Mysql, Redis, Elasticsearch, CI/CD.
Résumé/CV: https://vivek.foo/resume
Email: vivgxy [at] gmail.com
I can offer strategic consulting in:
- SaaS B2B/B2C product development and platform architecture
- MVP design, development and rapid prototyping
- System design for high-scale distributed applications
- Engineering team leadership and agile transformation
- Technical process optimization and agile methodologies
- Cloud infrastructure and performance optimization
- Security and regulatory compliance implementation (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR)
While I'm familiar with various technologies, my passion lies in programming with Rust. Whether it's backend development, blockchain, compilers, DevOps, embedded systems or mobile applications, I am totally onboard as long as there is a little bit of Rust involved.
For more information, take a look at my CV (https://c410-f3r.github.io/curriculum.pdf) or my GitHub account (https://github.com/c410-f3r).
I’m a product designer with a passion for crafting user experiences that are not just visually appealing but also intuitive and enjoyable to use. Whether it’s a simple app or a complex business solution, I specialize in designing data-heavy interfaces that turn intricate information into clean, user-friendly designs.
I’m dedicated to seeing projects through from the first brainstorming session to the final launch. I love taking on complex challenges and transforming them into elegant, easy-to-use solutions. My approach is hands-on and detail-oriented: I dive deep into planning, create detailed prototypes, and ensure every pixel is in the right place before a product goes out the door. I believe in the power of data-driven design, but I also never forget the importance of making products that users will love.
For over two decades, I've designed, built, and led product teams, creating impactful projects across a wide range of industries. Whether it's advertising, startups, browser-based games, or complex analytics solutions—whatever you need help with, I've got you covered.
Portfolio: https://monkin.co
E-Mail: p@monkin.co
Willing to relocate: No, but willing to travel
Technologies: Javascript/Typescript, Rust, Go, Node.js, React/Redux, Vue, PostgreSQL, SQLite, GPT APIs (OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock), etc
Résumé/CV: https://dwayne.xyz/resume
Email: contact@dwayne.xyz
I’m a web and app developer with over 15 years of professional experience. I’ve worked at startups, mid-sized companies, and large corporations including Apple, eBay, and the Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Center. Since starting my freelance business in 2020, I’ve done a lot of work with Rust, Stripe payment APIs, and multiple GPT/LLM APIs. I specialize in full-stack web development, but I’m also experienced in iOS development, server administration, database design, API integrations and more. I'm happy with both short-term jobs (alone or on a team) or medium-term contracts in an agile environment.
Senior Software Engineer available for short and long-term remote projects. I help startups and mid-sized businesses build scalable, revenue-generating products that solve real problems.
## Why Choose Me
Proven Impact: 20+ years of experience delivering products that drive growth across industries like sports, real estate, publishing, and chemical technologies.
Startup-Friendly: Partnered with early-stage companies to design MVPs that secured funding and launched in record time.
Enterprise-Grade Expertise: Enhanced legacy systems for mid-sized businesses, improving performance and reducing operational costs.
## Technical Expertise
Languages & Frameworks: Python (Django, Flask), Node.js
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firebase
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
Data Pipelines: Efficient systems for data ingestion and transformation
Full-Stack Capabilities: Backend-focused but experienced in full-stack solutions
## Why Work With Me
MVP Specialist: Turn ideas into working products quickly, ensuring your business can test the market and grow.
Scalability & Stability: Designs are future-proof, ready to handle your next stage of growth.
Collaborative Partner: I treat your business goals as my own, focusing on solutions that drive results.
Contact: contact [at] kashifaziz [dot] me
Full-stack JavaScript-focused engineer/entrepreneur with lots of experience in building scalable single page apps, 2D/3D multiplayer web games, web3, building transformers and other neural networks, simulating networked LLM-augmented agents, all sorts of things. Product-oriented, executive and leadership experience, capable Linux sysadmin.
Available for consulting, projects, anything web or AI.
email: hello @ bad-software dot com
GitHub: https://github.com/soulofmischief
Remote: Yes (20 years experience, efficient, productive, and highly available)
Willing to relocate: For the right position; remote with occasional travel much preferred
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Seeking part-time or full-time work in development, source code audits, or reworking codebases left in poor shape. Specializes in Ruby, Rails, React Native, Node, React, and Javascript. Experienced in all phases of software development, including architecting solutions from the ground up, reworking/rebuilding/refactoring existing projects, and contributing to modern codebases. Focuses on React Native (core contributor), React, Ruby on Rails, and Javascript/Ruby.
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Technologies: React Native (core contributor), React, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Perl, Objective-C, Java, Swift, C, C#, Python, Node.js, Express, PHP, GraphQL (Apollo), Mobile Development (Native: iOS/Xcode, Android/Android Studio, Hybrid: Cordova/Ionic, HTML5/Canvas, CreateJS/ImpactJS/Phaser, Flux (Redux, Alt.js, Mobx)), MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, RSpec, Cucumber, Selenium, Mocha, Jasmine, Sphinx, Solr, Lucene, Elastic Search, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, Amplify, RDS, etc), Linux, Apache, Git/GitHub workflow, DevOps, Heroku, JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, MongoDB, Web3, Crypto, NestJS, TypeScript
Resume: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQ6wp-hvewB-fGRNEVnywVpL...
Email: adamjroth@gmail.com
Technologies: Python, Golang, React, DevOps, Security. Checkout resume below for full set of technologies.
Timezones: US/EU
Resume/CV: https://vikashbajaj.com/resume.pdf
Email: contact+hn@vikashbajaj.com
- 10+ years of combined experience in Fullstack Development, DevOps and Security(found a bug last month in a YC funded e-com website where I could change price of any product during checkout)
- Looking for interesting things to work on. I can take care of end-to-end product development and delivery along with building global cost-effective teams.
- Been coding since I was 9, been on Hacker News since 2012.
- Built a cross border Neo-bank(fintech) and a global e-com platform in the last 1.5 years.
- Have prior experience working as a freelancer for over 30 clients with a consistent top rating(including shopify, upwork, and pinterest).
We build web3 developer tools.
We started about 3 years ago and have finally started to find product market fit. I'm looking to scale the engineering team so that I can focus more on growing the business.
We have several FT roles listed here, but we're also open to working with folks on a contract basis.
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/center
Or email me directly: omar+hn-contractor@center.app
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Hi, I'm UT, a SaaS-focused product designer with 10+ years of experience. I specialize in crafting intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web-based software products. SaaS Design Expertise: - User-centric dashboard design - Streamlined onboarding flows - Data visualization and reporting interfaces - Subscription management UIs - Multi-tenant architecture considerations I help SaaS companies create products that are not only functional but also delightful to use, driving user adoption and retention. Why Choose Me: - Deep understanding of SaaS business models and user needs - Experience with iterative design for rapid product evolution - Skilled in creating cohesive design systems for scalable products - Strong focus on metrics-driven design decisions Whether you're launching a new SaaS product or optimizing an existing one, I'm here to elevate your user experience. I believe in clear communication and collaborative teamwork to bring your vision to life. Ready to transform your SaaS product? Let's connect and discuss how we can make your software stand out in the crowded marketplace.
Portfolio: https://www.ugurturgut.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugur-turgut
Location: Africa or REMOTE
Willing to relocate: yes, to any location in Africa, where I can get the necessary permission to live and work. Occasional travel is possible.
Technologies: Linux, Front or Backend Web Development, General Software Development, System Administration.
Résumé/CV: on request (software development, CTO, mentoring, training, fluent in English and German, german citizenship)
Contact Email: see profile or http://codingforafrica.at/
Like this Ask HN: Recommend employers with positive social impact [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31518945], I am looking for similar work. I am a European software developer who has lived and worked on four continents. Now it's time to move on and so I am in the process to relocate to Africa.
While I could find a job elsewhere I believe that the experience living in an area where my work is going to have an impact gives me a better understanding of the needs of the location I am serving. Whether it is through direct contact with clients and users or just by being part of a local community and learning about the reality of living there.
I have more than a decade of experience running a company, doing software development, support and training and mentoring adults and students, as well as working on educational projects, and I am willing to take on a mixture of roles as needed to support a project.
I am also open to work for companies anywhere as long as the work can be done fully remote from Africa.
In addition, my plan to use some of my income to hire local interns and junior developers and train them in order to pass on my experience. If you want to support this, I would love to work with you. Also if you are interested in hiring African developers yourself. I can help you build up your team.
Location: Liverpool, England
Remote: Yes (Remote only)
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB/EventStoreDB/Redis, RabbitMQ/Kafka, CQRS/Event Sourcing, Azure/AWS.
Résumé/CV: https://cv.craigtp.co.uk
Email: craig [at] craigtp.co.uk
Hi. I'm Craig. I'm an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Systems Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional with a passion for software development.
I work primarily, but not exclusively, with Microsoft technologies and the .NET / .NET Core frameworks, leading complex and challenging enterprise software development projects to successfully deliver robust, secure, scalable and efficient software solutions, encompassing over 20 years of experience in the field.
I'm passionate about distributed systems design, CQRS and event sourcing and a proponent of domain-driven design to ensure that solutions are laser-focused on solving real business problems. I'm an open source enthusiast and advocate using the best and most appropriate tools available, providing for an effective and pragmatic solution that delivers genuine and quantifiable business value.
Throughout my career I've helped numerous businesses of varying sizes in varying industries get their technology investment right and I can do the same for you.
Recent projects include:
+ Successfully lead a multi-team effort to re-engineer the core domain of a legacy monolithic application to a suite of well-designed, modern microservices utilising Domain-Driven Design, CQRS & Event Sourcing where appropriate for one of Africa's leading FinTech companies allowing them to scale their transaction processing from over 1 million active customers to over 10 million whilst simultaneously reducing their cloud spend by over 30%.
+ Successfully delivered large section of an ambitious project to re-engineer a number of monolithic applications to cloud-native, event-driven distributed services for a leading hospitality software provider as part of a company-wide effort to modernise entire software estate including training and mentoring staff on event-driven architecture and distributed system design.
+ Successfully designed & delivered large, global SaaS product to manage and automate music royalty collection and payment for one of the UK's largest and most demanding independent music publishers including full cloud geo-distribution & redundancy to ensure high availability & reliability for the worldwide client base.
+ Successfully lead project to develop industry leading anti-motor fraud web application and API with advanced OLAP & OLTP system and data warehouse including one of Europe's largest anti-fraud databases for a Top 40 UK law firm.
Happy new years! I'm a data scientist and I've been absolutely slaughtered by this recession. I lost a big project and haven't picked anything up since. Everything is "on hold until new year". Now it's the new year I hope things will start moving again.
I love avant garde problems, and have a pretty unique toolset (LLMs+KB, OR+ML, etc). I've worked with names you know in automotive, tech, and other spaces.
I've worked on projects including large language models, knowledge extraction, automotive part failure prediction, translation, maintenance optimization, automated sports highlights, and more. I've also done some more interesting work including vehicle route planning in constrained environments.
Get in touch. Even if you're unsure, get in touch. Referals welcome. Email in profile.
I am a Lead Infrastructure Engineer with 20+ years of experience.
Whether your team is stuck troubleshooting infra issues, needs extra hands on an infra-heavy project or is just lacking tech leadership on the DevOps topics, contact me and we'll figure it out.
I prefer to work along the existing engineering teams, mentoring or training them while working together on the real tasks. This is a very effective and also a flexible way to learn and as a bonus, some work gets done on the way.
I am located in EU (Estonia) and work remotely with occasional on-site visits.
The usual topics are various AWS services, Elastic Stack, Linux, wide range of troubleshooting, infrastructure as code, 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
PRISEN.CO
Startup Tech Consultant with 25+ YOE. Available for full time contracts (and occasionally part time). I provide velocity and guidance for early stage startups and greenfield projects, building out your vision using simple, straightforward technologies and clean, readable code. Can also help with interviewing founding engineers or technical cofounders, server administration, infrastructure like password and task management and early stage design and UX work. I can be your one man tech team while you build the business.
Founders in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles preferred (in that order), but open to other remote opportunities.
Currently in NYC so if you are too we can get coffee and chat about your startup. My rate changes in 2025 but get in touch before Jan 1st to lock in to the current rate for one year.
Email: tech@prisen.co
Website: https://prisen.co