Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2026)
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Willing to relocate: Possibly
Technologies: Python, Ruby, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, PowerShell, Flask, SQL, PostGIS, Shapely, Unity, Unreal Engine, multiple assembly/machine languages, Windows user code and kernel drivers, Google Maps and other map APIs, geographic and airspace data
Résumé/CV: https://www.geary.com/resume.html or https://www.geary.com/resume.pdf and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgeary/
Email: mike@geary.com
Hi, I'm Michael Geary. I've programmed in many languages and environments over the years. Some of my current interests are:
• Developer experience. I love helping my fellow developers solve problems, and building tools to make their jobs easier and more enjoyable.
• Aviation and geographic data. For example, airspace and obstacle data importers for Wing; election results and voter information maps for Google; many interactive maps for other companies.
• Hardware interfacing. In a way, I am a "full stack" developer, but my stack may involve a front end to a piece of hardware rather than the cloud. I first got into programming via ham radio, so RF hardware remains an interest.
• Designing and building APIs. Too often an API is designed by exposing the internals of whatever system provides the API. My philosophy is the opposite: start with the apps. I like to build a series of sample apps before starting on the API. This way I can imagine what API will make those apps and others like them easy to build.
• Talk with users! I don't like to sit in a back room cranking out code. I want to make sure it's the right code for what my users need, and that it's easy to maintain and improve as we learn more about what they want.
Open to full time or contract.
I look forward to talking with you!
Remote: Yes (20+ years remote/autonomous work)
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Python, Go, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, Django, Docker, K8s, Redis, AI/ML (NLP)
Resume: https://linkedin.com/in/dariusz-walat
GitHub: https://github.com/stakent
Email: dariusz@walat.eu
Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years building systems that can't fail - from industrial control to modern distributed architectures.
Unique value: Industrial reliability mindset + modern tech + emerging AI capabilities.
Looking for: Remote-first senior IC roles with interesting technical challenges. Particularly interested in Python/Go positions where reliability matters.
Remote: Yes, exclusively
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: All web tech, React/React Native/Flutter, JS/TS, Golang, Python, PHP, Lua
Résumé/CV: will share via email
Email: contractorforhire@fastmail.com
You have a Web/Mobile app that's a mess? That needs some love and a responsible maintainer? Or need to migrate an old codebase to something more modern? A web app that's not responsive for a mobile screen and needs some optimizations?
Where other programmers find enjoyment in working with new shiny infra/frameworks/tech stacks I find enjoyment and purpose on maintaning stuff, taking care of software that powers current systems and serve real users. No matter how old the tech stack is, today more than ever it is crucial to make software reliable and stable. I maintained and migrated many systems over the years, doing it gradually over short or longer time periods depending on the task, with an eye to quality and with the help of tests.
I’m an experienced remote worker, based in the EU. I over communicate and willing to build trust. I’m a contractor and I already have some gigs, I’m currently available for ~20hrs/week at 35/40€/hr depending on the project.
A note on AI coding: I know how to best leverage these tools in assisting me BUT I’m the solely responsible for the code I push so you won’t get any slop or vide coded stuff from me. I know when to use these tools, when not and for what.
Remote: Yes, open to remote, hybrid, or in office
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: Fortran, Python (Matplotlib, Numpy, Pandas, Scipy), OpenMP, Git/GitHub, Linux, Bash, others...
Résumé/CV: Available on request
Email: 7b8ci3kl@trettel.us
GitHub: https://github.com/btrettel
Personal website: http://trettel.us/ (out of date, hopefully will be updated soon)
Experienced mechanical engineer with a PhD, specializing in computational fluid dynamics, design optimization, and verification & validation of computer simulations. Knowledgeable about patent law from time spent at the USPTO as a patent examiner.
I am particularly interested in opportunities to build cutting-edge physical products where computational simulation and design optimization are key.
I am open to both long-term and short-term opportunities.
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: Languages & Databases • JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Golang • PostgreSQL, MongoDB Frameworks & Libraries • React.js, Next.js, Express.js, Koa.js • MUI, Tailwind CSS, CSS-in-JS • TanStack Query, Redux, Prisma, Supabase • Highcharts, ECharts, AG Grid • Jest, Cypress DevOps & Tools • Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, CircleCI • Datadog, Sentry Workflow Tools • WebStorm, Figma, CleanShot X • Slack, Jira, Linear, Productive Other • Progressive Web Apps (PWA) • npm, Yarn, pnpm
Resume/CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadong-zhang-48a474154/
Website: https://zhyd1997.dev
Email:zhyd007 [at] gmail <dot> com
Open primarily to freelance/consulting roles, but full-time roles will also be considered if we're a good fit.
Remote: Yes (US and EU time zones)
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: C#, Python, AWS (certified developer), DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, react
Website: https://www.boroscsaba.com/
Résumé/CV: https://www.boroscsaba.com/assets/cv.pdf
Email: boros.csaba94@gmail.com
Github: https://github.com/boros-csaba
Toptal: https://www.toptal.com/resume/boros-csaba
Senior Software Engineer / Cloud Architect available for contract work (full-time or part-time). Prefer long-term engagements, but open to smaller, well-defined projects.
EU-based, working primarily with US clients, with flexible time zone overlap.
12+ years of professional experience delivering production systems end-to-end, from cloud architecture and infrastructure to backend and frontend development.
Primary focus: - AWS (Certified Developer; currently preparing for Solutions Architect – Professional) - Cloud architecture & DevOps - Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines - Backend systems (C#, microservices) - Frontend when needed (React)
I move fast, write clean, maintainable code, and use modern tools (including AI-assisted workflows) to increase velocity without cutting corners. Vetted in the top 3% of developers worldwide via Toptal.
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: TypeScript, Go, Python, Rust, React, Nextjs, Postgres.
Résumé/CV: https://mikhailwahib.vercel.app/resume
Portfolio: https://mikhailwahib.vercel.app/
GitHub: https://github.com/MikhailWahib
Email: mikhailwahib20@gmail.com
Looking for a generalist SWE, backend, or full-Stack role. Open for internships, full-time, and part-time roles.
What makes me unique is that my services are tuned precisely to each of my clients: their products and customers, and the way their teams work. I only provide solutions that fit.
Some of my services are fixed-price which makes them ideal for startups. Here are some examples:
I also provide emergency services, support, workshops and training.BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION HERE: https://ondemanddevops.com/?sid=hn2602
Engineering Highlights:
• Built a WCAG-compliant accessibility engine: Developed a full-stack scanning platform from scratch (Node.js/Vue). Solved the challenge of real-time DOM auditing and automated remediation via an embeddable widget. Currently in beta with enterprise clients.
• Architected high-performance scraping infrastructure: Engineered a scalable data-processing service using Puppeteer and MongoDB. Optimized it to handle 1,000+ complex records efficiently, bypassing dynamic rendering hurdles.
• SEO & Performance Engineering: Led the technical SEO and content strategy for a platform reaching 2M+ organic visitors. Focused on Core Web Vitals, SSR optimization (Next.js), and semantic HTML to drive growth.
• Product Ownership: I don't just close tickets; I actively shape the roadmap. I've spent the last year translating business requirements from stakeholder meetings into stable, production-ready features.
Currently seeking roles in Tokyo or remote-first companies. I value TypeScript-heavy codebases, Agile workflows, and teams that treat frontend as a serious engineering discipline.
GitHub: https://github.com/ramazandogna
Remote: Preferred
Willing to relocate: Maybe
Expert backend developer primarily focused on data engineering, mission critical/low latency/highly available systems, and AWS (certs: https://www.credly.com/users/jon-north.ad78f0c8). Happy to deal with greenfield or legacy or any mix of the two. I learn new things extremely quickly.
I prefer long term contract work, though I’ll help you with smaller things as well. W2 employment is a possibility if the fit is right. Whatever you’re doing with AI is also fine by me, and I’ll lead/adapt as appropriate.
Technologies: Python, C/C#/C++, SQL, NoSQL, Go, Golang, Docker, Git, Linux/Windows, Bash, Kafka, Redpanda, PySpark, Spark, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Redis, Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, SAP HANA, LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth2
Resume/CV: www.adiuvat-consulting.com
Email: jon.north@adiuvat-consulting.com
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies: Python, PyTorch, R (terra, sf), AWS (Fargate, Step Functions, S3, ECR), Docker, SQL, scikit-learn, Linux/HPC, Django, Git, Claude Code, QGIS
Résumé: https://huysman.net/files/Stephen_Huysman_Resume.pdf | GitHub: https://github.com/shuysman
Email: shuysman@gmail.com
Hi, I'm looking for roles in data engineering, ML, and scientific computing. Interested in geospatial, environmental, agtech, and remote sensing/space work, but open to other domains.
I started my career administering an HPC cluster used to analyze large brain imaging datasets for psychiatric research at a university hospital. I completed my MS in Ecology with a computational focus, following a BS in Plant Sciences from Cornell. I'm currently building tools for the National Park Service and other public land management agencies to help make sense of complex environmental data. I recently architected and deployed a wildfire danger forecasting pipeline across 173M acres on AWS. Good at solving complex problems with limited resources. I'm an advocate of FOSS tools and I'm looking to join a team with other like-minded engineers.
Remote: Yes
Relocate: No
Primary stack: Python, Django + Django REST Framework, Streamlit, Viewflow-Pro, FastAPI, Celery/RQ, WebSockets, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis, Apache & Nginx, Docker, AWS (S3, Lambda), Ansible
Résumé / Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mojtahedi/
Email: mhm5000+hn@gmail.com
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What I’m looking for:
• Roles: Senior / Staff Backend Engineer or Tech-Lead positions
• Engagement: Long-term, direct hire or contract-to-hire with meaningful equity; I enjoy building products and teams, not just features
Why me:
• Designed & scaled a payment platform serving 1000+ merchants and processing billions of USD in the last 4.5 years in the middle east.
• Habitual refactorer: cut 700 Django migrations to <200, shaved 60 % off deploy times, and drove P99 API latency below 150 ms
• Clear, async-first communicator; fluent in English
• Enjoy mentoring, code reviews, and turning business specs into maintainable architecture. Work should be fun.
If you need a senior engineer who can own a codebase, level-up the team, and ship reliably, let’s talk.
My "HN CV" is here: https://biztos.com/hncv/
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Linux, terraform, aws, ansible, packer, CI/CD, observability, python
Email: kjohnson+hn@gnulnx.net
Infrastructure engineer with 15+ years building and scaling cloud systems. Track record of designing high-availability AWS architectures handling 170M+ daily requests while keeping costs under control.
Remote: Yes or Hybrid
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Linux, containerization, Python, PlantUML
Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HzlPlQj-tJ2CxAJ7gQS5Habg...
Email: nonnontrivial@gmail.com
SWE with 10 years experience building. Comfortable with ambiguity/uncertainty.
Remote: remote/hybrid
Willing to relocate: no
Technologies: Backend (primarily Python, also Go, Typescript), frontend (React, Typescript, etc.), full stack, and DevOps/infra/DevSecOps (Terraform, K8s, the etc.)
Email: david.gidwani@atomweight.io
Github: https://github.com/darvid
hi there, I'm David; I'm an experienced backend + devops engineer, passionate about building 0-1; specifically end-to-end (backend, frontend, and infra) enterprise grade applications for organizations of all sizes, from startups to scale-ups.
Remote: Yes
Willing to relocate: Yes
Technologies:
Résumé/CV: https://www.krissemmy.com/resumeEmail: krissemmy17@gmail.com
Data and infrastructure engineer with 3+ years of experience building and operating production data and infrastructure systems.