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Haris A.

Faisalabad, Pakistan

$5/hr
4.9
28 jobs

Are you struggling to reach the right 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬? I help B2B businesses connect with 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀, 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗠𝗢'𝗦, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, and key executives who are actually ready to buy. My name is 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐢 and I specialize in 𝐁𝟐𝐁 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with 𝟰+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of experience delivering high-quality, verified business leads that drive real sales conversations. What I Deliver: ✅ Targeted B2B Company & Contact Research ✅ Decision Maker Identification (CEO, CFO, VP, Manager) ✅ Verified Business Emails & LinkedIn Profiles ✅ Industry & Niche Specific Lead Lists ✅ LinkedIn Outreach & Connection Campaigns ✅ Cold Email List Building ✅ CRM Data Upload (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho) My Research Process: 🔍 Identify your ideal customer profile (ICP) 🔍 Find companies matching your target criteria 🔍 Locate key decision makers 🔍 Verify emails & contact details 🔍 Deliver clean, ready-to-use data Tools I Use: LinkedIn Sales Navigator | Apollo,io | Hunter,io | Snov,io | ZoomInfo | Clearbit | Crunchbase Industries I Work With: ✔ SaaS & Tech Companies ✔ Marketing & Advertising Agencies ✔ Real Estate & Construction ✔ Healthcare & Medical ✔ Finance & Consulting ✔ E-commerce & Retail Why Choose Me: ❌ No random, unverified lists ❌ No fake or bounced emails ✅ Only manual, verified, targeted leads ✅ Leads that match your exact ICP ✅ Fast turnaround with clear communication 📌 4+ Years B2B Experience 📌 Verified & Accurate Data — Guaranteed 📌 Ready to scale your outreach immediately Let's talk about your target market. Send me a message and let's build your B2B pipeline today! 🚀

  • Lead Generation
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Real Estate Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Mining
  • Data Scraping
  • Data Extraction
  • Contact Info Research
  • List Building
  • CRM Software
  • Email List
  • Market Research
  • Web Scraping
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Administrative Support
  • English
Tamanna S.

Solan, India

$15/hr
5.0
29 jobs

🌟 Expert-Vetted on Upwork 🌟 🌍 Global Talent, Global Impact 📊 By The Numbers: 📋 Total Jobs: 18+ ⏰ Total Hours: 3,391+ Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm Tamanna Sharma, but you can call me Tammy. With over a decade of trailblazing experience in global IT recruitment and Human Resource Management, I don't just fill roles—I fuel organisational growth and innovation. 📌 Why Choose Me? When it comes to recruitment and HR, you're not just looking for another freelancer. You need a strategic partner who understands the intricacies of a fast-changing global landscape. That’s where I come in: 🔵 Tech Recruitment Virtuoso: From Frontend Developers to C-Suite Executives, I've successfully placed top-tier talent across multiple sectors including IT, Finance, Retail, and Customer Service. My badge as an 'Expert-Vetted Talent' is a testament to my dedication and success. 🟢 Human Resource Innovator: Adept in sculpting performance management systems, I empower leaders and managers with the tools they need to communicate effectively and inspire their teams. I've also crafted HR policies from scratch, taking businesses from chaos to coordinated success. 🟠 Your Personal Branding Consultant: Whether it's a revamp of your CV, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile, my expertise can be the difference between you getting noticed or overlooked. 🔴 Admin & Policy Savvy: My skills extend to meticulous management of HR administrative tasks, from payroll systems to employee records. 📈 Proven Results: With a robust network and proven strategies, my clients have not only found the right talent but have also seen a marked improvement in their overall work culture and productivity. 🤝 Let’s Collaborate! I’m not just another Upwork freelancer; I’m a long-term collaborator keen on contributing to your success story. So, let’s get the conversation started. How may I assist you today?

  • Acquisitions
  • LinkedIn
  • Company Policy
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • IT Recruiting
  • Warm Leads
  • Human Resource Management
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Compensation Report
  • Recruiting
  • Employee Relations
  • Job Description Writing
  • Startup Consulting
Keynisha A.

Kings County, New York

$80/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Hi, I’m Keynisha, a full-desk recruiter, sourcer, and resume writer with over 13 years of experience building technical teams at places like Microsoft, American Express, and early-stage startups. I’ve worked across the stack: backend, frontend in DevOps, cloud, data, and Web3. I know how hiring really works because I’ve been in the room; writing the job descriptions, screening the candidates, and closing the offers. If you’re a people ops lead with a full desk or you're a software engineer tired of the resume they wrote for you in careers services, I’ll help you cut through the noise. Here’s what I bring to the table: ✅ Technical Recruiting & Sourcing: Full-cycle hiring for engineering, product, GTM and data teams. Strong track record in hard-to-fill roles. I’ve hired in NYC, SF, Vancouver, and global remote-first orgs. ✅ Resume Writing & LinkedIn Optimization: ATS-friendly, recruiter-tested resumes that actually get callbacks. Clear, tailored messaging that highlights your skills. ✅ Hiring Strategy for Startups: I help early-stage companies build and execute their first hiring process (or clean up the one that’s not working). ✅ Job Search Support: Not sure what roles to target? Need help figuring out your niche? I’ve helped dozens of candidates get clarity and land roles they were excited about. Who I work with: 🔹 Startup leaders who need a scrappy, strategic recruiter to source, screen, strategize, and close 🔹 Tech professionals (engineers, PMs, designers, data folks) who need targeted resumes and improve interview performance 🔹 HR & People teams who need interim help with process improvements, hiring roadmaps, or candidate experience audits Why it works: Because I treat every engagement like a partnership. I'll roll up my sleeves and dive into your existing tools and processes. I'll listen to your career goals and help build confidence in your story. I’m here to get results, and I bring the strategy, clarity, and precision to make it happen. Let’s talk about what you’re building or where you’re headed. ⚒️ Skills: Tech Recruiter | Tech Recruitment | Hiring Manager | Candidate Sourcer | IT Recruiter | IT Recruitment | ATS Optimization | Sourcing & Talent Mapping | Boolean Searches | LinkedIn Recruiter | Market Mapping & Industry Research | Candidate Screening | Job Description Writing| Interview Process Design | Tech Interviews | Offer Negotiation & Closing | Onboarding & Retention | Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) | Resume Writing | Resume | Resume Design | Resume Development | Cover Letter Writing | LinkedIn Development | LinkedIn Profile Creation | LinkedIn Recruiting | Candidate Interviewing | Candidate Sourcing | CV | Editing & Proofreading | English | Proofreading | Resume Development | Resume Screening | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Recruiting | Career Coaching

  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Resume Screening
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Boolean Search
  • Job Description Writing
  • Salary & Benefits Benchmarking
  • Resume Writing
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Strategy
  • Candidate Interview Consulting
  • Candidate Interviewing
Tahir N.

Yazman, Pakistan

$7/hr
5.0
6 jobs

With 3+ years of proven success in full-cycle recruitment, I specialize in end-to-end talent acquisition, helping businesses engage and hire top-tier talent that aligns with the company goals and strategic priorities. I have successfully supported startups, agencies, and enterprise organizations in hiring across entry-level to senior leadership roles through precision sourcing and data-driven recruitment. Whether you're building a high-performing team or need to fill niche, hard-to-fill positions quickly, I deliver pre-vetted candidates using advanced talent mapping and targeted recruitment approaches. I Specialize In: End-to-End recruitment for technical and non-technical roles Passive candidate sourcing using advanced sourcing techniques Structured Boolean search techniques for tailored hiring LinkedIn and email outreach campaigns to engage skilled candidates Talent pipeline building, market research & workforce analysis Executive search & global talent acquisition for C-level roles Managing pipelines using ATS and CRM tools I bring not just recruitment experience but a results-driven approach focused on delivering long-term hiring success through strong execution. I prioritize efficiency, accuracy, and transparency while quickly adapting to different team cultures, business needs, and hiring requirements. 📩 Let’s collaborate to build your ideal team. I’m responsive, professional, and flexible with time zones to ensure smooth communication and efficient delivery.

  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Boolean Search
  • Resume Screening
  • Project Management
  • Communications
  • Appointment Setting
  • Tech & IT
  • Candidate Source List
  • Market Research
  • IT Recruiting
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Job Posting
  • Candidate Interviewing
Husnain M.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.8
96 jobs

I'm a results-driven Recruitment Specialist with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, candidate screening, and pipeline management across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. I help companies attract, engage, and hire top-quality talent by delivering pre-screened, interview-ready candidates—not just resumes. My approach focuses on quality, communication, and understanding both the technical requirements and company culture. Industries & Roles Recruited Tech & Engineering I have successfully recruited for: - Senior Software Engineers - Backend Engineers (Go, Java, PHP, Node.js, TypeScript, C#, C++) - Frontend Engineers (React, React.js, React Native) - Product Engineers - Platform Engineers - DevOps Engineers - DevSecOps Engineers - Cloud Architects - AI Engineers - Machine Learning Engineers - iOS Engineers - Android Engineers - Game Developers - Engineering Managers - Sales Engineers - Growth Engineers - Leadership & Executive Roles - Sales Director - Senior Director - Director of Global IT Infrastructure - Director of Sourcing Management - Client Value Data Analytics Manager - Aerospace & Defense Engineering Leadership - General Manager - Operations Manager Healthcare - Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Physician Assistant (PA) - Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Assistant - Clinical Social Worker - Surgical Technologist - Physical Therapist (PT) - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Special Education (SPED) - Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) - Therapists Sales - Account Executive - Account Manager - Sales Consultant - Business Development Manager - Business Development Representative (BDR) - Sales Development Representative (SDR) - Regional Sales Manager - Territory Sales Manager - Sales Manager - Sales Associate - Customer Success Manager - Customer Success Representative - Inside Sales Representative - Outside Sales Representative - Strategic Account Manager - Marketing & Growth - Growth Marketing Manager - Head of Growth - Senior Growth Manager - Growth Marketing Lead - Marketing Manager - Digital Marketing Specialist - Digital Marketing Analyst - Marketing Analyst - Content Marketing Manager - SEO Specialist - Creative Strategist - Performance Marketing Manager - Paid Media Specialist Manufacturing, Construction & Skilled Trades - Plant Manager - Production Supervisor - Quality Control Specialist - Mechanical Engineer - Civil Engineer - Project Manager - Construction Manager - Site Supervisor - Safety Officer - Electrician - Welder - Technician Recruitment Expertise ✔ Full-Cycle Recruiting ✔ Candidate Sourcing & Outreach ✔ Resume Screening & Evaluation ✔ Initial Interviews & Candidate Qualification ✔ Talent Pipeline Management ✔ Executive Search ✔ Boolean Search & X-Ray Search ✔ International Recruiting ✔ Candidate List Building ✔ Lead Generation Recruitment Tools & ATS Experience LinkedIn Recruiter (Premium) Indeed ZipRecruiter Monster Gem Salesforce Bullhorn Greenhouse CATS Compass Atlassian Sense RingCentral My Recruiting Process I do much more than post jobs. I proactively identify, engage, and attract high-quality candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, X-Ray searches, job boards, CRM databases, professional communities, and direct outreach. Before submitting candidates, I verify: Interest level Salary expectations Location preferences Availability Work authorization (if required) Overall fit for the position This allows me to provide clients with qualified, interview-ready candidates and reduce hiring time. If you're looking for a recruiter who understands both sourcing and candidate engagement while delivering quality talent, I'd be happy to discuss your hiring needs. 📅 Availability: Open for phone or video calls any day of the week. 📩 Looking forward to working with you.

  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Internet Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Tech & IT
  • Market Research
  • Candidate Management
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • IT Sourcing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Candidate Source List
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Boolean Search
  • Lead Generation
  • Sourcing
  • Virtual Assistance
Vishvesh K.

Montreal, Canada

$25/hr
5.0
102 jobs

🏆 Top Rated Freelancer 💯 Job Success Score 💻 86+ Projects 👉 Want to know what makes me/this profile different? 👈 Awareness of what matters to YOU: Working extra hours to ensure that YOUR PM's demos go smoothly 100% of the time. ➡️ Ensuring we FIND & FIX both important & little defects BEFORE users locate them. 💎 This is the secret to 5 star reviews and excellent customer retention.💎 ➡️ Saving you a ton of money on development costs ➡️ Excellent communication to enable your software engineers to complete hot fixes quickly ✅ steps to replicate – flawless ✅ ahead of schedule – verify ✅ humor – everyone smiles – fantastic ✅ patiently explaining every detail through chat – yes! ➡️Time to meet deadlines – no justifications Simply remain up till 4 a.m. until the ticket is closed and all requirements have been fully satisfied. ➡️ Have worked remotely for years, managing teams in more than five time zones (got it!) ➡️ ACTUALLY reside and work in Canada 🇨🇦 (Montreal). ➡️ 99% of your development team can interact with me efficiently because I speak English fluently. ➡️ I also have basic programming abilities, so I know EXACTLY how your team needs bug reports to be formatted. ➡️ Finally, it is crucial that I test in ALL environments, ALL systems, and ALL browsers. Completely (no short cuts) Here’s a list of all the super technical things you’re hoping I am excellent at: Regression Testing API Testing Boundary Value Testing Compatibility Testing Exploratory Testing A/B Testing End-to-end Testing Black/Grey/White box Testing Performance Testing Usability Testing Automation Testing(Using Selenium and Cypress) Looking forward to connect with you...

  • Software Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • API Testing
  • Postman
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Automated Testing
  • Apache JMeter
  • Python

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Software engineer hiring guide

Software engineers design, develop, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. Whether you need to build a custom web application, develop a mobile app, or scale an existing platform, hiring the right software engineer is essential for business success. This guide covers what software engineers do, typical costs, and how to find and hire top talent.

What does a software engineer do?

Software engineers build and maintain the applications, systems, and platforms that power today’s businesses. They write clean, efficient code, architect scalable solutions, and solve complex technical challenges. Unlike basic coding, software engineering involves a systematic approach that prioritizes reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance.

Day-to-day, software engineers analyze requirements, write and test code, debug issues, and collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers. They work with programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, and C++, and use frameworks tailored to your project's needs. Their role extends beyond writing code to making architectural decisions that determine how an application handles data, security, and user traffic as the business grows.

Common projects include custom web and mobile application development, API development and third-party integrations, database design and optimization, system architecture planning, and legacy system modernization.

How to hire a software engineer on Upwork

Upwork makes it easy to find, vet, and hire software engineers who match your technical needs and project timeline. To streamline your hiring process, just follow these four simple steps.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

The quality of your job post directly influences the caliber of candidates who apply. In your post:

  • Describe your project's purpose, key features, and desired outcomes

  • List technologies required, such as Python/Django backend with React frontend

  • Mention must-have skills like GraphQL API development, Docker containerization, or AWS cloud deployment

  • Cover logistics such as your budget range and deadline

To create a tailored job post quickly, try the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will craft a job post in seconds. You can also review software engineer job description templates for ideas and inspiration.

Step 2: Evaluate proposals

Taking a structured approach to reviewing proposals will help you move efficiently from a large applicant pool to a focused shortlist.

  • Have Uma give instant video interviews and side-by-side comparisons

  • Use Upwork’s filters to find candidates by rate, location, and experience

  • Review proposals for signs that the candidate has understood your job post and has the skills to meet your needs

  • Check profiles for links to active Github accounts and similar coding repositories, checking for coding quality and accuracy 

  • Check portfolios for case studies showing how their previous work has accomplished their clients’ goals

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Quick video interviews give you the chance to ask any questions you have left for your top candidates, and to get a feel for what a collaboration with them might be like.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork messaging to get instant transcripts and summaries from Uma

  • Ask the candidates to walk you through past work from their portfolio, focusing on aspects that are similar to your project and challenges they overcame

  • Walk through their workflow from requirements gathering to deployment

  • Discuss logistical details such as communication frequency, payment, and ownership of deliverables

You can refer to common interview questions for freelancers to help keep your conversations focused and productive.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Once you’ve found the right person, you can send a contract directly through the Upwork marketplace. A solid contract protects both parties and helps collaborations be successful from beginning to end.

  • Use Upwork's contract workroom, messaging, and payment protection for secure collaboration

  • Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as implementing a single feature or configuring a single plugin

  • Break large projects into milestones, such as gathering requirements, planning, executing, testing, and deploying

  • Choose hourly contracts for ongoing work or projects without clear deliverables, such as ongoing code review, monitoring, and security patching

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How much does hiring a software engineer cost?

Independent professionals on Upwork base their rates according to market demand, the scope and complexity of the project, and their own skills and experience. The following chart lists typical costs you might find for hiring a software engineer for projects often found through Upwork.

Basic bug fixes or small features

$500-$2,000 /project

Entry- to mid-level
  • Single feature implementation
  • CSS /HTML layout fixes
  • Plugin configuration

Custom application development

$3,000-$15,000 /project

Mid- to senior-level
  • Full web/mobile app build
  • REST API development
  • Database schema design

Complex enterprise solutions

$15,000+ /project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Microservices architecture
  • Legacy system migration
  • High-load scaling

Ongoing development & maintenance

$2,000-$10,000 /month

Mid- to senior-level
  • Feature iterations
  • Security patching
  • Performance monitoring

Strategic technical leadership

$8,000-$20,000+ /month

Expert or technical lead
  • Technology roadmap
  • Code review & mentorship
  • Vendor selection

FAQs about software engineers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a software engineer worth it?

Yes, hiring a professional software engineer is worth it when you need custom functionality, scalability, or long-term maintainability that off-the-shelf tools can't provide. A skilled engineer brings strategic problem-solving and optimized code that scales with your business, ensuring your software is secure, fast, and capable of handling growth.

Where can I hire a software engineer?

You can hire software engineers through freelance marketplaces, staffing agencies, job boards, or professional networks. Upwork can help you connect with a global pool of software engineers with verified skills, client reviews, and transparent pricing, plus built-in tools for posting jobs, reviewing proposals, conducting interviews, and managing contracts.

What's the difference between a software engineer and a software developer?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but software engineers typically apply engineering principles to software design — focusing on architecture, scalability, and system-level thinking. Software developers often emphasize hands-on coding and specific feature implementation, though many senior professionals have the skills for both roles.

How long does hiring a software engineer on Upwork typically take?

You can start receiving proposals within hours of posting a job, but most clients wait 1-2 days to begin interviewing. Many successful hires are made within a week. For highly specialized roles, it may take slightly longer to find the perfect match.


Can I hire software engineers for short-term projects?

Yes, Upwork supports both short-term and long-term engagements. You can hire for specific one-time projects like building a feature or fixing a bug, or create hourly contracts for continuous development and maintenance needs.