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Abhishek G.

New Delhi, India

$25/hr
5.0
90 jobs

I help enterprises move AI from prototype to production — solving the problems that appear when AI systems become **expensive, slow, unreliable, and difficult to scale.** With 12+ years across Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, CTO, and AI Architecture, I design production-grade AI systems, agentic workflows, enterprise RAG platforms, and AI-native SaaS products. My focus is not simply building chatbots. I solve the engineering problems behind reliable AI: • Runaway token costs • Slow agent execution • Excessive LLM calls and agent loops • Poor RAG retrieval and hallucinations • Chunking and embedding problems • Context-window and memory problems • Unreliable multi-agent systems • AI infrastructure and scaling • Observability, evaluation and cost control ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚀 AI AGENT ARCHITECTURE I design production-ready: • Multi-agent systems • Planner → Supervisor → Worker architectures • Tool calling and API orchestration • MCP-based systems • Agent memory and state management • Human-in-the-loop workflows • Long-running/background agents • Event-driven agents • Agent evaluation, guardrails and failure recovery Technologies: Claude, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, AgentCore, LangGraph, LangChain, MCP, n8n, Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, Node.js. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💰 AI TOKEN COST OPTIMIZATION AI systems can become extremely expensive at production scale. I reduce unnecessary: • Prompt/context tokens • Conversation history • RAG context • Tool outputs • Agent-to-agent communication • LLM calls and reasoning loops Using context compression, prompt caching, model routing, retrieval optimization, structured outputs, summarization and intelligent model selection. The goal isn't simply **"use a cheaper model."** It is to reduce inference cost while maintaining quality and reliability. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚡ AGENT LATENCY OPTIMIZATION Slow agents are often an architecture problem. I analyze: User → API → Agent → LLM → Retrieval → Tools → APIs → Database → Response And optimize: • Sequential → parallel execution • Unnecessary LLM calls • Tool-call chains • RAG/vector-search latency • Database/API bottlenecks • Network round trips • Model selection • Streaming, caching and async execution ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🧠 CONTEXT ENGINEERING Many AI systems fail because the model receives the **wrong context**. I design architectures for: • Short/long-term memory • Conversation history • Retrieved knowledge • Task and agent state • Tool results • Dynamic context • Context compression and prioritization The key questions are: **What should the model know? When should it know it? How much does it actually need?** ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔎 ENTERPRISE RAG & RETRIEVAL I build RAG systems optimized for **accuracy, latency, cost, security and traceability.** I solve: • Poor retrieval and irrelevant chunks • Hallucinations • Large context windows • Slow vector search • Metadata filtering • Multi-tenant / permission-aware retrieval • Citations and provenance • Embedding and reranking problems Typical pipeline: Document → Parsing → Chunking → Embedding → Hybrid Search → Metadata Filter → Reranking → Context → LLM Technologies: Pinecone, OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, pgvector, Weaviate, FAISS. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✂️ CHUNKING & EMBEDDING OPTIMIZATION Chunking is often a hidden cause of poor RAG performance. I work with: • Fixed, sentence, paragraph and semantic chunking • Parent-child retrieval • Document/code-aware chunking • Metadata enrichment • Overlap optimization • Embedding selection • Top-K tuning • Reranking The objective isn't smaller chunks — it's creating retrieval units that preserve the meaning needed to answer the question. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏗️ AI AGENT INFRASTRUCTURE I design infrastructure for reliable, scalable agent execution: • Agent runtime and background jobs • Queues and state/checkpointing • Retries and idempotency • Concurrency and rate limiting • Observability and tracing • Cost monitoring • Multi-tenancy and security • Failure recovery AWS: Bedrock, AgentCore, Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, ALB, SQS, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, OpenSearch, CloudWatch. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤖 CLAUDE CODE / AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING I use **Claude Code as an AI engineering layer**, not just a code generator. Capabilities include: • Large codebase understanding • Architecture analysis • Refactoring and modernization • Feature implementation • Debugging and test generation • Code review • Repository intelligence • MCP integrations • Engineering automation I help teams evolve from traditional development toward **AI-native software engineering.** ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔄 AI APPLICATION MODERNIZATION I help existing SaaS and enterprise applications become AI-native: **Legacy Application → APIs → AI Layer → Agents → Knowledge → Automation** Including AI copilots,

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Mohammed Amine S.

Marrakesh, Morocco

$25/hr
4.8
12 jobs

🚀 DevOps Engineer | ☁️ AWS Solutions Architect & Developer • 🏗️ Terraform • 🔄 CI/CD • 🐍 Python I’m a DevOps Engineer who enjoys building reliable and scalable systems in the cloud, mainly using ☁️ AWS, 🏗️ Terraform, 🔄 GitHub Actions, and 🐍 Python. Over the past projects I’ve worked on — including 380+ hours on Upwork — I’ve helped clients automate their infrastructure, simplify deployments, and make their systems easier to manage. My goal is always to deliver solutions that are clean, practical, and built to last — not just something that “works once.” ⚡ 🛠️ What I work with: 🏗️ Infrastructure as Code using Terraform ☁️ AWS services (Lambda, S3, EC2, Aurora, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions,etc) 🔄 CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions 🐍 Automation & scripting with Python I also come from a backend background (.NET / C#), which helps me understand the full picture — from application code 💻 to infrastructure 🌐 — and build solutions that actually fit real development workflows. 🤝 What you can expect: 💬 Clear communication & regular updates 🧼 Clean, maintainable infrastructure 📈 Scalable and cost-aware solutions If you need help setting up your cloud infrastructure, automating your workflows, or improving your DevOps processes — feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to collaborate! 🚀

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Ugochukwu O.

Abuja, Nigeria

$50/hr
4.9
23 jobs

Is your AWS platform expensive, unreliable, or difficult to deploy? I can help you simplify the architecture, reduce costs, improve security, and ship changes with confidence. I build and modernize SaaS and enterprise platforms using AWS, Go, Node.js, Terraform, serverless services, containers, and secure CI/CD pipelines. I have earned more than $100,000 across 9,500 Upwork hours. My production experience includes work for the New York Lottery, Dittofi, and BlazeStack. Recent results • Managed Terraform infrastructure across six AWS commercial and GovCloud environments • Reduced ECS Fargate costs by about $450 per month • Cut environment setup time from two days to under 30 minutes • Supported a production platform with more than 100 AWS Lambda functions • Restructured over 3,000 lines of serverless infrastructure code • Built secure authentication, SSO, RBAC, audit logging, and monitoring systems • Developed multi-tenant SaaS platforms with React, Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS • Built Amazon Bedrock and Claude workflows with structured outputs, validation, and prompt-injection protection How I can help you • Design or modernize your AWS architecture • Build Go and Node.js APIs, microservices, and backend systems • Automate infrastructure with Terraform and CI/CD • Deploy workloads with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes • Build serverless systems with Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, Cognito, and Aurora • Improve cloud security, monitoring, reliability, and cost • Integrate AI features with Amazon Bedrock and Claude You’ll get clear communication, clean implementation, and systems your team can maintain after launch. Send me your current architecture, the problems you’re facing, and the outcome you need.

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  • TypeScript
  • Serverless Computing
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  • Kubernetes
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Sean F.

Chicago, Illinois

$95/hr
4.9
28 jobs

I'm a certified solutions architect for Amazon Web Services with experience in full-stack software development. My typical stack for web development is a React.js front-end paired with a node.js backend hosted on AWS. For mobile development my preferred stack is React-Native but I have experience in native development with Swift for iOS and native Android development in Java. I'd love to help your project at any stage, whether it's UX design, software development, API integration, data migration, or even just bug fixes & documentation. Whether you've got a new idea for an app or need a consult for a redesign on one of your micro-service containers, let me know how I can assist!

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Muhammad N.

Karachi, Pakistan

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Need a DevOps Engineer who can build secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and automate deployments with confidence? I help startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises design, modernize, and manage cloud-native platforms on AWS. From Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation to Kubernetes, containerized applications, and AI infrastructure, I build reliable systems that improve deployment speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. With 8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Platform Engineering, I deliver production-ready infrastructure that supports business growth while maintaining security, reliability, and cost optimization. Cloud & DevOps Services ✔ AWS Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure ✔ Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) ✔ CI/CD Pipeline Design & Automation ✔ Docker & Kubernetes Deployment ✔ Amazon ECS, ECR & Fargate ✔ AWS Migration & Cloud Modernization ✔ AWS Security, IAM & Secrets Manager ✔ Platform Engineering ✔ Serverless & Cloud-Native Solutions ✔ Disaster Recovery & High Availability ✔ Monitoring, Logging & Observability AI Infrastructure & MLOps ✔ AI Infrastructure Deployment ✔ MLOps & ML Pipeline Automation ✔ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Infrastructure ✔ AWS Bedrock Integration ✔ OpenAI, Anthropic & LLM API Integration ✔ Amazon OpenSearch Serverless ✔ AI Agent Infrastructure ✔ Secure Production AI Environments DevOps Tools & Technologies Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Amazon ECR CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins Monitoring: Amazon CloudWatch, New Relic, ELK Stack Why Clients Choose Me ✔ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional ✔ 8+ years of Cloud & DevOps experience ✔ Strong background in Platform Engineering and Cloud Architecture ✔ Expertise in production-ready AI and MLOps infrastructure ✔ Focus on automation, security, scalability, and cost optimization Whether you need to modernize legacy infrastructure, automate deployments, build Kubernetes environments, implement Infrastructure as Code, or deploy AI-powered applications on AWS, I can help you create secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions that are ready for production.

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Andrii B.

Prague, Czech Republic

$85/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I build full-stack products and scalable AWS infrastructure that won't break under production traffic – from backend APIs and databases to clean UIs and serverless cloud systems. You get one senior engineer handling it all, so there are no handoff delays or coordination issues. I'm AWS Certified Developer with deep expertise in cloud architecture and serverless systems. I specialize in designing cost-effective infrastructure and high-performance SaaS platforms. My clients typically launch 30–40% faster and save $5K–15K/month on infrastructure. I solve complex problems with clean, production-ready solutions. No fluff, no delays – just results that scale.

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What does an AWS Kinesis developer do?

An AWS Kinesis developer builds real-time data streaming applications that ingest and process large volumes of records as they arrive. This role focuses on writing producer code to send data into streams and consumer code to read from shards in parallel. The developer manages the infrastructure configuration for stream capacity and monitors application health through metrics.

  • Builds producer applications using the Amazon Web Services SDK or Kinesis Producer Library to write records with specific partition keys. This logic routes incoming data to the correct shards within a stream based on your application requirements. The developer formats payloads and handles retries to guarantee data reaches the stream without loss during high-traffic periods.
  • Codes consumer applications with the Kinesis Client Library to read and process records from multiple shards simultaneously. This work involves implementing record processors that transform, aggregate, or filter data as it flows through the system. The developer configures checkpointing state in DynamoDB so the application tracks its progress and recovers automatically after any interruption.
  • Configures stream settings such as retention periods and shard counts to match the expected data volume and throughput needs. The developer sets up monitoring dashboards in CloudWatch to track iterator age and throttling errors across the streaming pipeline. This operational oversight ensures the system scales correctly and identifies bottlenecks before they impact downstream data consumers.

How to hire an AWS Kinesis developer on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your real-time data streaming requirements clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify whether you need producer applications that write records using the Kinesis Producer Library or consumer apps that process shards with the Kinesis Client Library.
  • List required tools such as the AWS SDK for Java, DynamoDB for checkpointing state, and CloudWatch for monitoring stream metrics.
  • Detail expected deliverables like configuration for stream retention modes and record processing logic for transformations or aggregations.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate experience building scalable streaming architectures. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess technical fit quickly.

  • Verify experience choosing partition keys to route records to specific shards based on application logic.
  • Check for examples of managing Kinesis streams and configuring producers with correct stream identifiers.
  • Confirm ability to troubleshoot Kinesis applications using metrics and checkpointing state to recover from failures.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific challenges related to shard distribution and record processing latency. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they handle backpressure when consumer throughput lags behind producer input rates.
  • Request examples of implementing parallel processing using the Kinesis Client Library across multiple shards.
  • Inquire about their strategy for maintaining exactly-once or at-least-once processing semantics in stateful applications.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for stream creation, code deployment, and monitoring setup. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define milestones for delivering producer code that writes payloads with specific partition keys.
  • Agree on deliverables for consumer applications that read from shards and update checkpoints in DynamoDB.
  • Establish criteria for operational setup including CloudWatch alarms for iterator age and throttled requests.

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How much does hiring an AWS Kinesis developer cost?

$500-$2,500 per project is a typical range for focused AWS Kinesis developer work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Stream configuration and capacity planning

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured Kinesis Data Streams with defined shard counts and retention periods
  • Documented shard distribution strategy and partition key logic
  • Defined IAM roles and permissions for stream producers and consumers

Producer application development

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Application built with AWS SDK or KPL to write records to streams
  • Implemented partition key assignment for balanced shard routing
  • Retry mechanisms and failure logging for record ingestion

Consumer application with KCL

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Application built with Kinesis Client Library to process records from shards
  • Integrated DynamoDB table to track consumer progress and enable recovery
  • Custom record processor for data transformation or aggregation

End-to-end streaming pipeline integration

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Connected producer apps, Kinesis streams, and consumer apps into a unified workflow
  • Verified record integrity and ordering across stream shards
  • Automated tests confirming end-to-end data flow and error resilience

Monitoring and operational optimization

$7,000-$10,000/project

Expert-level
  • Configured metrics for iterator age, read/write throughput, and throttling
  • Optimized shard count and consumer parallelism based on load patterns
  • Documented procedures for scaling, troubleshooting, and checkpoint recovery

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an AWS Kinesis developer worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an AWS Kinesis developer is worthwhile. These specialists build the custom producer and consumer applications required to handle real-time data streams at scale. They configure partition keys and manage checkpointing state to prevent data loss during processing. This focused expertise avoids the trial-and-error costs of generalist developers learning streaming architecture.

How do I evaluate AWS Kinesis developer candidates?

Look for candidates who explain how they use the Kinesis Client Library to manage shard consumption and DynamoDB for checkpointing. Ask them to describe a specific instance where they tuned partition keys to resolve hot shards or balanced load across stream consumers. Strong candidates discuss monitoring CloudWatch metrics to troubleshoot iterator age or throttling errors.

What tools does an AWS Kinesis developer use?

An AWS Kinesis developer uses the AWS SDK, Kinesis Producer Library, and Kinesis Client Library to build streaming applications. They also configure DynamoDB for state tracking and monitor performance through AWS CloudWatch.

What deliverables should I expect from an AWS Kinesis developer?

You should receive production-ready code for producer apps that write records and consumer apps that process them. The developer also supplies configuration files for stream capacity and retention policies along with operational monitoring setups.