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Jose Jaime Felix II G.

Pasig City, Philippines

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I run Amigda Labs, where I help businesses use AI to work smarter. Whether it's automating repetitive tasks, improving marketing, or building custom AI systems, my focus is always on creating solutions that make a real difference to the business. Alongside running Amigda Labs, I'm an AI Engineering Lead at Novare, where I work on enterprise-scale AI initiatives and help build production-ready AI solutions for large organizations. That gives me experience delivering systems that are not only technically sound but also practical for real business environments. I don't just build AI models. I design end-to-end solutions that simplify operations, reduce manual work, and help businesses grow more efficiently. Here's what I can help with: - AI automation for business operations and internal workflows - AI agents and multi-agent systems using the OpenAI Agents SDK, ADK, and LangGraph - Custom AI assistants, chatbots, and knowledge bases (RAG) - Process automation and system integrations - AI-powered dashboards and business intelligence - Marketing automation, lead generation, and customer engagement - FastAPI backends, API integrations, cloud infrastructure, and production deployments - AI strategy, solution architecture, and technical consulting My approach is simple: understand the business first, then choose the right technology. AI isn't always the answer. Sometimes a better workflow or a well-designed automation creates more value than adding another AI model. I focus on finding the most practical solution that saves time, reduces costs, and helps businesses scale. Whether you're building your first AI solution or looking to improve an existing one, I'd be happy to discuss your project and explore what makes the most sense for your business. 🔧 EXPERTISE: AI Automation | AI Agents | Multi-Agent Systems | OpenAI Agents SDK | LangGraph | Google ADK | RAG | Chatbot Development | LLM Integration | ChatGPT API | Claude API | Prompt Engineering | Workflow Automation | Business Process Automation | API Integration | FastAPI | Python | Backend Development | Cloud Deployment | Supabase | Vector Databases | AI Dashboards | Business Intelligence | Marketing Automation | Lead Generation | AI Strategy | Solution Architecture

  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Chatbot
  • Automation
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Implementation
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Supabase
  • JavaScript
  • iOS Development
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Data Analytics
  • AI Classifier
  • Python
  • AI Model Training
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • AI App Development
zachary F.

London, United Kingdom

$65/hr
5.0
83 jobs

Written by an actual human. Ironic, since building with AI is my whole job, but every word here is mine, and so is every message you'll get. If a reply ever reads like ChatGPT wrote it, fire me. Most people who find me are holding an app that looks finished and isn't. Built in Lovable or Bolt over a weekend, demoed well, and now it's supposed to take real money from real users, and nobody knows whether it will hold. Or a contractor went quiet in week three and took the repo knowledge with them. That's the job. I read code I didn't write, work out what's solid and what only appeared to work, and get it to production properly. WHAT USUALLY TURNS UP API keys in the client bundle. Auth where any logged-in user can read another tenant's data. Stripe webhooks with no idempotency, so a retry double-charges. RLS policies that read correctly and don't actually isolate anything. No tested backup. Demo screens propped up by an empty backend. None of it shows up in a demo. All of it shows up in production. START WITH AN AUDIT. $400, 2 days. You give me repo access. You get a written report: every finding with file and line reference, severity, reproduction steps, and what it costs to fix. Auth and tenant isolation, exposed secrets, payment flow integrity, RLS correctness, behaviour under load. The report is yours whether or not you hire me for the fixes. You can hand it to any developer. Already have a developer and want a second opinion before launch? I do the review-and-verify side on its own. The person doing the work shouldn't be the person saying it passed. THEN, IF YOU WANT IT FIXED I keep what works, rebuild what doesn't, and hand the system back properly. Repo in your GitHub org, secrets rotated, staging and production separated, deploys you can roll back, and documentation good enough that the next developer doesn't need me. RECENT WORK Trimi. Lovable to Claude Code migration in two hours. Organic traffic 250k to 500k monthly after the migration and SEO push. Founders now ship updates without me. That was the point. Milpath. AI SaaS built with Claude Code and Codex, $5k MRR in 90 days. claudemarket.ai. My own AI directory, 60,000+ monthly visitors from technical SEO. Helpie AI. 1,000+ monthly active users. O-ts. 2x conversion rate after rebuild. ALSO MVP builds from scratch, idea to live product taking payments. AI apps and agents: Claude API, OpenAI API, RAG, chatbots. Migrations off Lovable, Bolt.new, Replit, Base44 and v0. Supabase auth, RLS, edge functions, Postgres schema design. Stripe checkout, webhooks, subscriptions. Claude Code and CLAUDE.md setup so your team can build AI-native without me. Blocked on a security review or an enterprise questionnaire? I do production hardening with a written control summary you can hand to whoever is asking. Stack: Lovable, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Base44, Replit, Bolt.new, Supabase, React, Next.js, TypeScript, Vercel, Stripe, n8n, OpenClaw. THE GUARANTEE Free scoping call before you spend anything. We map features, flows, milestones and price. Not a fit, you keep the plan. Working prototype in 3 weeks, real functionality on a live database, no mockups. Unlimited revisions within scope. WAYS TO WORK Audit, $400 fixed. Review and sign-off only, if you have a developer already. Fixed-price build or rescue, typically $2,500 to $15,000. Fractional developer, 10 to 30 hrs/week. Retainer from $650/month. You own the code either way. WHY THE SPEED IS REAL I was a software engineer at brainpool.ai, a London AI consultancy, building production LLM systems with LangChain, RAG pipelines and the Claude and OpenAI APIs before going freelance. That's the part that matters here. I can read the code, not just prompt it. When something breaks I debug it, rather than re-prompting until the error goes away and three new ones appear underneath. Claude Code, Lovable, Codex and Supabase are my daily tools, and after 50+ shipped projects I know where they fall over. Which generated auth patterns leak data, which edge functions time out under load, which screens are propped up by nothing. Knowing the failure points is what makes moving fast safe. WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Every technical finding, missing security headers, robots.txt, llms.txt, structured data, was specific, accurate and independently verified." SaaS founder, product audit. "Gets the job done without all the problems of working with the discount freelancers we all know about." Figma to Lovable build. Both from my verified reviews below. ABOUT ME I'm Zac. One developer in London, no account managers, no handoffs. I teach this stack to 3,000+ developers on YouTube and in a paid community. I keep the project load small, so if I'm at capacity I'll say so. No Shopify stores, and if you want pixel-perfect Figma work I'm the wrong hire Daily overlap with US Eastern. Hit Invite to Job and tell me what's broken. Fixed-price proposal within 24 hours

  • Claude
  • AI Agent Development
  • Code Refactoring
  • Replit
  • Supabase
  • Stripe
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Lovable
  • OpenAI Codex
  • API Integration
  • Web Application Development
  • SaaS Development
  • Minimum Viable Product
  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • Code Review
  • Vercel
  • Website Migration
Shubham R.

Khandwa, India

$5/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Struggling to find a developer who actually delivers — on time, on budget, without the back-and-forth headaches? Let's fix that. I'm Shubham — a Full-Stack, AI & Web3 Developer with 4+ years of experience turning ideas into production-ready apps. Here's what my Upwork track record looks like: 📊 15+ projects completed | 100% Job Success | 5.0 ★ on every contract | $6K+ earned | 0 missed deadlines That's not luck — it's process. I treat every project like a product launch, not a freelance gig. WHAT I SOLVE FOR YOU: ✅ "I need a full app built — but I don't want to manage 5 different freelancers." → I handle everything end-to-end: frontend (React, Next.js), backend (Node.js, Django), database (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase), deployment (AWS, Vercel) — and mobile (React Native, Flutter). One developer. All platforms. Ship faster. ✅ "I want AI in my product, but don't know where to start." → I've built AI chatbots, AI agents that automate business workflows, and LLM-powered features using Claude API, OpenAI, and LangChain. I also use Cursor, Bolt, and Lovable to prototype 3x faster — meaning you get working demos in days, not weeks. ✅ "I need a Web3 app — smart contracts, DApp, the whole stack." → I develop on Solana and Ethereum — smart contracts (Solidity, Rust), wallet integration, token-gated access, NFT platforms, and DeFi dashboards. Full Web3 stack from contract to frontend. ✅ "I've been burned by developers who ghost or deliver broken code." → My clients don't have that problem. One said, "Shubham executed so much in such a short amount of time, with so little input from me needed. Very impressive!" — I communicate daily, write documented code, and deliver deployment-ready builds, not half-finished repos. RECENT RESULTS: → Built a complete auction platform with Boogable API integration — delivered ahead of client's timeline (5.0 ★) → Developed a custom retail hire portal with complex API integration — client gave "Solution Oriented" badge (5.0 ★) → Created a headless Next.js + WordPress auction website from scratch — 2 five-star reviews on one contract → Shipped a React-based data lineage visualisation tool — delivered in 8 days (5.0 ★) → Built a decentralised media & content platform (DeHub) — live and functional TECH STACK: Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Mobile: React Native, Flutter (iOS + Android) Backend: Node.js, Django, Python, Express Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase AI: Claude API, OpenAI API, AI Agents, LangChain Web3: Solidity, Rust, Solana, Ethereum, Anchor, Hardhat Deploy: AWS, Vercel, Docker, CI/CD Integrate: Stripe, Shopify, WordPress (headless), GraphQL, REST APIs WHAT YOU GET WORKING WITH ME: → A clear project plan within 24 hours of hire → Daily progress updates (async or call — your choice) → Clean, documented, production-grade code → Deployment-ready delivery with post-launch support → Someone who actually cares about YOUR business outcome, not just closing a ticket Available right now for fixed-price or hourly work. Drop me your project details — I'll reply within a few hours with a free plan and honest estimate. No fluff, no surprises.

  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Full-Stack Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • Web3
  • React Native
  • MERN Stack
  • AI Chatbot
  • API Integration
  • Smart Contract Development
  • Ethereum
  • Flutter
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Supabase
Codetosf S.

Ghaziabad, India

$40/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Salesforce Application Architect with 13+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise Salesforce solutions across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Retail, Media, Warranty, and Financial Services industries. Certified Application Architect with expertise in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, Agentforce, Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Integrations, and Enterprise Solution Architecture. Successfully delivered 20+ Salesforce implementations, including 12+ end-to-end enterprise programs, supporting platforms used by millions of users globally. Experienced in building scalable Experience Cloud portals, customer and partner communities, AppExchange products, managed packages, and complex integrations using REST APIs, SOAP APIs, OAuth, and third-party platforms such as QuickBooks, marketing systems, ERP solutions, and payment gateways. Specialized in application architecture, business process automation, digital transformation, customer experience solutions, warranty and claims management, healthcare workflows, field service management, and enterprise integration frameworks. Proven track record of leading customer workshops, solution design sessions, architecture reviews, pre-sales engagements, and global delivery teams while translating complex business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions. I help organizations maximize their Salesforce investment by delivering secure, scalable, and business-focused solutions that drive operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

  • JavaScript
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Salesforce
  • Apex
  • Salesforce App Development
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Salesforce Lightning
  • Visualforce
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
Apple S.

Imus, Philippines

$24/hr
4.3
115 jobs

🏆 WordPress Developer | Webflow Developer | Elementor Pro Expert | Shopify & WooCommerce Developer | SEO ✅ Top Rated Plus ⭐ · $100K+ Earned · 7,600+ Hours · 2,640+ Websites Delivered ✅ 12+ Years as a WordPress & Webflow Developer · 554+ White-Label Agency Partners (US · UK · AU · CA) ✅ PageSpeed 90+ Guaranteed · Core Web Vitals Passed (LCP, INP, CLS) on Every Build ✅ WordPress SEO · Technical SEO · AEO · GEO, Ranks on Google, AI Overviews, ChatGPT & Gemini ✅ WordPress · Webflow · Squarespace · Elementor Pro · WooCommerce · Shopify · Figma Expert Is your WordPress or Webflow website slow, outdated, or getting traffic but no sales? Every day it stays that way, you hand paying customers to competitors ranking above you. I'm Apple, a Senior WordPress Developer, Webflow Developer, Elementor Pro Expert and Squarespace Developer who builds high-converting, SEO-optimized websites, from Figma design to pixel-perfect launch. That's why 554+ agencies across the US, UK, AU & CA trust me as their white-label partner. Most websites fail for three reasons: slow load times, weak technical SEO, and layouts that look nice but don't convert. As your WordPress Developer I fix all three in one build, so you rank higher on Google, load faster, and turn traffic into revenue. I also convert AI-generated and Figma designs (Claude, Lovable, ChatGPT, Cursor, Bolt, v0, Adobe XD, HTML/CSS) into pixel-perfect, production-ready WordPress and Webflow websites. 🎯 HIRE ME IF YOU NEED ✧ A new WordPress, Webflow, Elementor or Squarespace website built from scratch ✧ A Figma, Adobe XD or AI design converted into a pixel-perfect live site ✧ A slow or low-ranking site rebuilt for speed, SEO and conversions ✧ A white-label WordPress developer your agency can hand off to, NDA-friendly ✧ A WooCommerce or Shopify store that actually sells ✧ A migration (Wix, Squarespace, Framer or WordPress to Webflow), rankings kept 🔷 WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ✧ WordPress development, custom themes, Elementor Pro, Divi, Bricks, Gutenberg, ACF ✧ Figma to WordPress, Webflow, Elementor & Squarespace, pixel-perfect, mobile-first ✧ Webflow development, Client-First structure, CMS collections, GSAP ✧ Squarespace development, Fluid Engine layouts, custom CSS, redesigns ✧ Elementor Pro landing pages, funnels, loop grids, theme builder, speed fixes ✧ Landing page design, WordPress redesign & Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✧ WordPress and Webflow migration without losing rankings ✧ Custom WordPress plugin & theme development, bug fixes, malware removal 🤖 AI & FIGMA TO WEBSITE ✧ Claude to WordPress · Lovable to WordPress · Cursor & ChatGPT-assisted builds ✧ AI design-to-code · HTML/CSS, PSD & Adobe XD to WordPress 🔷 SEO, AEO, GEO & PERFORMANCE ✧ Core Web Vitals engineered from day one (LCP, CLS, INP) ✧ Technical & on-page SEO, schema, JSON-LD, internal linking, XML sitemaps ✧ WP Rocket · LiteSpeed · Cloudflare CDN · Rank Math · Yoast · GA4 · Search Console ✧ AEO & GEO visibility for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews & Gemini ✧ Local SEO & Google Business Profile · PageSpeed 90+ every build 🔷 ECOMMERCE & WHITE-LABEL AGENCY SUPPORT ✧ WooCommerce & Shopify development, product pages, checkout UX, Stripe & PayPal ✧ White-label WordPress development for 554+ agencies, zero client contact 🏢 INDUSTRIES SaaS · eCommerce · Healthcare (ADA/WCAG) · Real Estate (IDX/MLS) · Coaches · Law Firms · Home Services · Fitness · Restaurants · Nonprofits 🏆 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ✔ Design + development in one expert, Figma concept to live site ✔ 2,640+ websites shipped, speed, SEO & conversion built in, not bolted on ✔ Sites that look premium AND rank, load fast, and convert ✔ Clear communication, milestone-driven delivery, fast turnaround ✔ Your team can edit the site after handover without breaking it ⭐ "Apple went above and beyond. My website now has better functionality and aesthetics. Highly recommend for any small business owner who needs an expert hand." Upwork Client ⚙️ TECH STACK WordPress · Elementor Pro · Webflow · Squarespace · Figma · Divi · Bricks · ACF · WooCommerce · Shopify · Rank Math · WP Rocket · Cloudflare · GA4 · PHP · JavaScript · CSS3 · HTML5 📩 Need a new website, redesign, or Figma/AI-to-website build on WordPress, Webflow, Elementor or Squarespace? Message me and I'll reply within hours with a FREE audit. KEYWORDS: WordPress Developer, WordPress Website Design, WordPress Website Developer, WordPress Designer, WordPress Expert, Webflow Developer, Elementor Developer, Elementor Pro Expert, Elementor Landing Page, Squarespace Developer, Shopify Developer, WooCommerce Developer, WordPress eCommerce, Figma to WordPress, Figma to Webflow, WordPress Theme Customization, WordPress Plugin Development, WordPress Speed Optimization, Core Web Vitals, WordPress SEO, Technical SEO, Rank Math, Local SEO, AEO, GEO, WordPress Migration, WordPress Redesign, WordPress Landing Page, Divi Developer, Bricks Builder, White Label WordPress Developer

  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Elementor
  • Squarespace
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Development
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Figma
  • Website Redesign
  • Landing Page
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • On-Page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Responsive Design
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
Yurii L.

Kyiv, Ukraine

$60/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Your app works, customers pay, and from the outside, everything looks fine. Inside, you know better: - deploys got scary somewhere along the way - every feature takes longer than the last one - when something breaks, nobody can tell you why without a day of digging. Another developer won't fix that because the problem isn't headcount. It's that nobody actually owns the technical side of your business. That's what I do. I've spent 20+ years writing code and running engineering teams (often at the same time), and I still ship every week — so you're not paying for a strategy doc from someone who hasn't opened an editor since 2015. Situations where people usually call me: - 🐢 The platform keeps getting slower, and the roadmap moves at half the speed it used to. Your engineers are good, but they're heads-down on tickets, and nobody is thinking three months ahead about the platform itself. - 🤖 You built an MVP with AI tools and perhaps even got real paying customers. Now it has to survive real production load, real edge cases, and real scrutiny (investors, enterprise prospects, that SOC 2 questionnaire). No lectures from me; that code got you where you are. It needs tests where they matter, monitoring so you hear about problems before your users do, and an architecture a new hire can join without crying. Usually NOT a rewrite. - 🔍 You inherited a codebase, or you're about to buy one, and you need someone to tell you what's actually risky vs. what just looks messy — in plain words, ranked by what it's costing you. - 🚒 Something is on fire right now (outages, angry customers, a deploy nobody dares to run), and you need a senior person who's calm about it. I work hands-on and AI-augmented (Claude Code, Cursor, and friends), which is how one senior person moves like a small team. If any of this sounds like your week, message me. The first thing I do is look at your situation and tell you honestly what's going on — whether we end up working together or not. Skills & technologies: TECH LEADERSHIP: Fractional CTO, part-time CTO, interim CTO, startup CTO, CTO as a service, technical advisor, technical co-founder alternative, VP of Engineering, engineering management, technical leadership, technical strategy, technical roadmap, architecture review, code audit, code review, technical due diligence, technical debt assessment, engineering process improvement, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, developer hiring, technical interviews, team mentoring, remote team management, outsourced team oversight. BACKEND: Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Express, NestJS, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, Elixir, Phoenix, REST API development, GraphQL, microservices, monolith refactoring, background jobs, Sidekiq, Celery, WebSockets, message queues, RabbitMQ, API design, authentication, OAuth, webhooks. FRONTEND: JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, Nuxt, React, Next.js, HTML5, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus, single-page applications, responsive web design. AI DEVELOPMENT: AI integration, LLM integration, OpenAI API, ChatGPT API, Anthropic Claude API, GPT-4, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), embeddings, vector databases, pgvector, Pinecone, LangChain, AI agents, AI chatbots, prompt engineering, AI automation, AI workflow automation, AI-powered features, semantic search, function calling, AI document processing, machine learning integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Lovable, Replit, Bolt.new, v0, Windsurf, AI app builders, AI code review, AI-generated code cleanup, vibe coding rescue, MVP professionalization. DATABASES & INFRASTRUCTURE: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, database design, database optimization, query optimization, AWS, Google Cloud, Heroku, DigitalOcean, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, DevOps, infrastructure as code, cloud migration, observability, monitoring, Datadog, Sentry, New Relic, logging, alerting. WHAT I FIX: legacy code modernization, technical debt reduction, refactoring, replatforming, performance optimization, application scaling, slow application speedup, caching, app rescue, codebase rescue, MVP to production, SaaS development, B2B platform development, marketplace development, third-party API integration, Stripe integration, payment integration, security hardening, SOC 2 readiness, automated testing, RSpec, Jest, Pytest, test coverage, bug fixing, outage prevention, deployment automation, zero-downtime deploys, data migration, admin dashboards, internal tools, reporting and analytics features.

  • AI Development
  • Software Architecture
  • Software Version Upgrade
  • Product Management
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Back-End Development
  • Web Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Product Development
  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Python
  • Vue.js
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • SaaS
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Claude
  • DevOps

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Bolt developers build AI-powered apps, dashboards, and tools on the Bolt.new platform. On Upwork, clients connect with independent contractors who have experience creating custom software, integrating AI features, and delivering full-stack solutions for a range of business needs.

What does a Bolt developer do?

A Bolt developer is a specialist who uses the no-code Bolt.new platform to build, test, and deploy AI-powered software, joining the 84% of developers who are using or planning to use AI tools in their development process.

Their main role is to turn ideas into functional SaaS applications, custom dashboards, and other AI-driven tools, often faster than with traditional app development methods, with AI-driven development showing 16 to 30 percent faster time to market.

A Bolt developer can handle the entire application lifecycle on the platform. Their work often includes:

  • Building custom web applications. They create SaaS products, internal tools, and client-facing dashboards using Bolt.new’s visual development environment
  • Integrating AI capabilities: A key part of their role is connecting large language models (LLMs) and other AI functionalities into the applications they build
  • Developing full-stack solutions: They manage both the front-end user interface and the back-end logic, all within the Bolt.new ecosystem
  • Connecting with other systems: They can handle API integration to connect Bolt applications with your existing software and third-party services

Because the Bolt platform can accelerate the development process, a Bolt developer can help you launch a minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype much faster, making them ideal developers for startups looking to move quickly.

What skills should Bolt developers have?

The right Bolt developer brings a mix of technical expertise and effective soft skills to a project. Since Bolt.new is a specialized platform, a successful developer needs more than general coding knowledge.

Key technical skills for a Bolt developer include:

  • Bolt.new platform proficiency. A deep understanding of the platform’s architecture, components, and development environment
  • AI and ML concepts. Experience with integrating AI models and knowledge of how they process information within an application
  • Full-stack knowledge. Familiarity with both front-end (UI/UX) and back-end (application logic, data management) principles
  • API integration. The ability to connect Bolt applications with third-party services and existing software systems

Beyond technical abilities, certain soft skills are important. Look for developers who demonstrate:

  • Problem-solving. The ability to debug issues and find creative solutions within the platform’s framework
  • Clear communication. Strong communication is essential for understanding project goals and receiving regular updates, particularly when hiring remote developers
  • Adaptability. A willingness to learn and apply new features as the Bolt.new platform evolves

How to hire a Bolt developer on Upwork

Finding the right Bolt developer on Upwork is straightforward when you use the platform's tools. A clear, structured approach helps you connect with qualified professionals.

Step 1: Post a detailed job description

A well-crafted job post attracts qualified Bolt developers. To streamline this, use Upwork's Job Post Generator powered by Uma, Upwork's Mindful AITM, to create a comprehensive draft.

Your job post should include your primary application goal, required features, and the type of developer expertise you need. For more guidance, review Upwork's job description templates and examples.

Step 2: Search and filter for Bolt.new expertise

Upwork's search lets you find developers who list "Bolt.new" as a core skill. Use filters to refine your search:

  • Job Success Score (JSS). Prioritize developers with scores of 90% or higher
  • Talent badges. Look for Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, or Expert-Vetted badges that demonstrate proven expertise
  • Location and time zone. Select developers in compatible time zones for easier collaboration

Step 3: Review portfolios and AI-powered projects

A developer's profile and portfolio reveal their capabilities. Examine their work samples for live Bolt.new applications, AI integration examples, and client testimonials.

Step 4: Interview candidates about their Bolt.new experience

Conducting focused interviews helps evaluate technical and communication skills. Use Upwork video meetings to connect directly with candidates.

Consider asking these common Upwork interview questions to assess their qualifications:

  • "Can you describe a challenging project you built using Bolt.new and how you solved it?"
  • "How do you approach testing and ensuring the quality of an application on the platform?"
  • "What is your experience with integrating external APIs into a Bolt.new project?"

Step 5: Start with a trial project

Before a long-term engagement, consider a small, paid trial project. This low-risk contract-to-hire approach allows you to verify technical skills and assess their work style.

You can use the direct contracts feature to define the trial project's scope, timeline, and payment terms.

Additional tips for a successful engagement

To get the most from your collaboration with a Bolt developer, consider the following best practices:

  • Define clear outcomes and acceptance criteria. Specify user stories, success metrics (e.g., sign-up conversion, latency targets), and a checklist for delivery
  • Prepare data sources and access early. Share API documentation, credentials, and sample payloads so development and testing can start quickly
  • Prioritize security from day one. Establish rules for handling PII (personally identifiable information), rotate secrets via environment variables, and set role-based access in staging and production
  • Plan for testing. Align on unit, integration, and user acceptance testing, including realistic datasets and edge cases for AI features
  • Add observability. Implement logging, error capture, and basic analytics to monitor user behavior and model performance after launch
  • Manage performance and cost. Track LLM token usage, add caching where appropriate, and configure rate limits to control spend and ensure stability
  • Document thoroughly. Request an architecture overview, an environment setup guide, and a runbook for deployments and incident response
  • Establish a collaboration rhythm. Use weekly standups, a shared backlog, and clear owners for tasks, code reviews, and releases
  • Plan post-launch support. Define a warranty window, SLAs (service level agreements) for bug fixes, and a roadmap for iterations based on user feedback
  • Clarify IP and licensing. Confirm ownership of deliverables and verify compliance with third-party APIs, datasets, and model terms

How much does hiring a Bolt developer cost?

The cost to hire a freelance Bolt developer varies based on project complexity, the developer's experience, and the scope of work. Understanding Upwork hourly rates can help you set budget expectations.

Developers with extensive portfolios of successful AI projects on Bolt.new may have higher rates. Project scope also impacts cost — a simple internal dashboard generally requires less investment than a full-featured SaaS application.

Basic web app

$500–$2,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Single-page application
  • Basic UI components
  • Simple data display

Custom dashboard

$2,000–$5,000/project

Mid-level
  • Multipage dashboard
  • Data visualization
  • User authentication

SaaS MVP

$5,000–$15,000/project

Senior-level
  • Full application MVP
  • AI integrations
  • Payment processing

Enterprise integration

$10,000+/project

Senior-level to expert
  • Complex system integration
  • Custom API development
  • Advanced AI features

Ongoing development

$2,000–$8,000/month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Continuous updates
  • Feature additions
  • Performance optimization

On Upwork, you can engage Bolt developers through hourly or fixed-price contracts. Upwork's hourly payment protection ensures you only pay for approved work.

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Bolt developer worth it?

Yes, if you need to build and launch AI-powered applications quickly, hiring a Bolt developer can be a valuable investment. The platform's nature allows for faster development cycles compared to building from scratch.

How quickly can I hire a Bolt developer on Upwork?

You can often find and hire a qualified Bolt developer on Upwork in just a few days. The platform's tools, like AI-powered best match insights, are designed to help streamline the hiring process.

What's the difference between Bolt.new and traditional development?

Bolt.new is an integrated platform that can accelerate AI app development with no-code prebuilt components. Traditional development often requires more manual setup, infrastructure management, and coding from the ground up.

Can Bolt developers integrate with existing codebases?

Yes, Bolt developers can typically integrate applications built on Bolt.new with existing systems. This is often done through APIs, allowing new AI features to communicate with your current software.