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Randall B.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • jQuery
  • CSS 3
  • JavaScript
  • Twitter Bootstrap
  • Zurb Foundation
  • HTML5
  • AJAX
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Custom PHP
  • WooCommerce
  • Website Development

Full stack developer w/ 8 years experience and focusing on WordPress development and giving clients what they want. Task oriented. Clear communicator. Loves the work, takes ownership of every project. I make myself readily available to my clients 5 days a week and sometimes 6. 'Randall is an honest and available developer. Most developers do not make themselves available to discuss requirements with the client and with the team but randall goes above and beyond the expectation' - Jonathon Bridges 'We really enjoyed working with Randall to complete a rush project. He was easy to work with, in communication regularly and helped us get the...

Andrew K.
$50/hr
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  • Automation
  • XenForo
  • Shopify
  • Autoit
  • Bot Development
  • PSD to HTML
  • Laravel
  • API Integration
  • Yii
  • Vue.js
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • PHP
  • Python
  • WordPress

I'm a PHP and Python developer with 6+ years of experience. My passion is back-end programming. I like coding the software logic making all the 'magic' behind the curtains. Here is my shortlist of skills and experience. Python: - building chat-bost (Telegram, Discord, social networks) - making different web-scrapers - web-development and interacting directly with MySQL - building different analytics and working with cryptocurrency APIs PHP: - a full-stack web developer with 6+ years of CodeIgniter/WordPress/Opencart experience. - developed several websites and web applications (most of them are written from scratch, and others are based...

Andy J.
$125/hr
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  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • WordPress
  • Content Management
  • Website Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • PHP
  • Responsive Web Design
  • jQuery

Top rated Upwork contractor. I specialize in responsive, mobile friendly WordPress websites, creating custom themes as well as modifying existing themes, plugins, and writing custom code needed to achieve my client's goals. I also have extensive experience integrating the WooCommerce shopping cart system for e-commerce websites, as well as working with the WordPress REST API. Over the past 14 years, I have developed a wide range of websites using HTML5/CSS3, PHP, MySQL and Javascript, including sites for startup companies, small businesses and individuals. I enjoy developing, coding and maintaining clean, professional, easy to navigate...

Georgi G.
$50/hr
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  • Python
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis
  • Trading Automation
  • FinTech Consulting
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cryptocurrency
  • pandas
  • Bitcoin
  • AWS Lambda
  • Matplotlib
  • Quantitative Finance
  • API Development

I am a software developer specializing in the field of Data Science. Some of the projects I have worked on include: algorithmic and quantitative crypto trading strategies, statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning, data visualization. Writing code to analyze data is what I am passionate about and Python is my tool of choice.

Royce E.
$175/hr
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  • Financial Modeling
  • Investment Research
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Python
  • Algorithm Development
  • Quantitative Research
  • Forex Trading
  • Project Risk Management
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Derivatives Trading
  • Financial Trading
  • Trading Automation
  • Trading Strategy

Hi! Upwork uses my first name, Royce, but I go by Aaron (my middle name). I am a quantitative /systematic trader that also helps others with all things related to running algorithmic trading systems. This includes tasks such as system modeling/backtesting, data collection/storing, signal processing based on technical indicators, portfolio and position risk management, etc. I am a skilled programmer that writes well documented and organized code that is easy to follow and build upon. But I provide even more value with my trading knowledge and experience. I've contributed to hundreds of successful projects to date, and look forward to...

Sameh S.
$40/hr
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  • Data Backup
  • Salesforce
  • Learning Management System
  • MySQL Programming
  • Amazon ECS
  • Elearning
  • Linux System Administration
  • JavaScript
  • MySQL
  • CSS
  • Joomla
  • PHP
  • Plugin Customization
  • Moodle
  • WordPress

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Moodle Developer, Manager. I've been developing web apps for more than 15 years; I have turned to Moodle development in the last ten years. Very experienced with Moodle development and customization, I've created many. - course formats. - question types. - reports. - plugins. linked Moodle to different 3rd party API - Sugar CRM - Joomla - WP - PrestaShop - even custom-made apps. my most vital skill is problem-solving, so if you have an issue with your Moodle, I'll fix it :) I stick to web standards with cross-browser and platform testing. I enjoy meeting new people forming solid relationships while working together...

Mateus P.
$60/hr
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  • Web Development
  • GPT-3
  • JavaScript
  • Responsys Development
  • No-Code Website
  • Ecommerce Platform Development
  • JSON
  • No-Code Development
  • App Development
  • HTML
  • Bubble.io
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • No-Code Landing Page
  • CSS
  • Zapier
  • API Integration

If you or your company have an app or website idea or issue, I'm here to support you through the entire process from conception until the maintenance. Exactly, it doesn't mind the size of your need, and I'm here to help you using all of my experience and knowledge in platforms like Bubble.io. For me, the most crucial thing will be the trust relationship we will establish during the job. You can count on a person compromised with delivery time, focused on problem-solving, and making user-friendly interfaces (UI / UX) and working well. I've been working with IT for more than 25 years, own Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and MBA in...

Benjamin C.
$16/hr
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  • AJAX
  • C#
  • C++
  • CSS
  • HTML5
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • JSON
  • WordPress
  • Angular

I am committed to my customers. My work focuses on the implemented software developed by the web. I work with Php, Html, Css, Javascript, Ajax, with freamworks as codeigniter, jquery etc. I also handle development with java, visual basic. Net, c #, c + +. Database with Mysql, Postgres, Access and Excel (macros).

Oleg K.
$30/hr
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  • Yii2
  • Unit Testing
  • PHP
  • Laminas
  • Symfony
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • CSS 3
  • SQL
  • Vue.js

I'm a professional PHP Developer with 10+ years experience building scalable, maintainable and secure Web applications. General Skills: ✔ PHP, Symfony, Yii2, Zend Framework, Laminas, OOP, MVC, ✔ MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, BigData, RabbitMQ, ✔ JavaScript, Node.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, jQuery, ✔ HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, ✔ Nginx, Apache, ✔ Git, ✔ JSON, XML, ✔ Linux administration. If you have any questions or concerns about your PHP project, feel free to contact me and we'll discuss it in detail.

Vincent C.
$100/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • C++
  • Python
  • Forex Trading
  • Node.js
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Web Scraper
  • Flask
  • C#

I have a dual profency in trading and programming. Indeed, I graduated from a business school with a MS in Financial Markets and also developed my programming skills on a trading floor in Paris. 7 years of experience in trading automation. I also publish courses on Udemy dealing with programming/finance (12 000 students). --|-- Areas covered by my projects so far --|-- • Interactive Brokers API • Crypto Exchange APIs (Bittrex, Bitfinex, Gdax, Binance, Bybit, FTX, Huobi, HitBTC, Dobi, Bitmex, Exrates, GateIO, LiveCoin, Kraken, RightBTC, Hotbit, Exmo, Poloniex, Gemini, Coinbene, Yobit, Liquid, Cryptopia, Mercatox, Bleutrade,...) •...

Omar K.
$60/hr
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  • API Development
  • Google Maps API
  • AJAX
  • Plugin Development
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • WordPress Plugin

What i do in WordPress: - WordPress Plugin Development (From scratch or Customize any plugin). - WordPress Theme Development (From scratch or with ANY framework). - API Integration (Integrate any API to WordPress). - WP Rest API (adding or editing endpoints, authentication with CRUD for any post type). One of my plugins in WordPress Repository bit.ly/omar-wpp Also in the Woocommerce marketplace bit.ly/omar-woop This is exactly what you are going to get from me. (Client Review) "Omar completed every task to a high standard and before deadlines. Omar was able to look at the scope of work and offer further advice which made the...

Jesse R.
$80/hr
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  • Bash
  • NGINX
  • Deployment Automation
  • System Administration
  • Microsoft Azure
  • DNS
  • Automation
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Linux
  • React
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • WordPress

My name is Jesse and I'm a passionate consultant who can fill a variety of roles in the tech industry. I started as a sys admin and developer but have also worked in customer success, business operations, and project management. Regardless of the department or role, I love to solve business problems with technology. My passion is automation, and I find streamlining processes to be very engaging.

Aisenyi M.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • ERPNext
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Project Management

Hello! I am an experienced software developer and ERP consultant. I've spent most of the last four years implementing and customizing the open source ERP system ERPNext. I have implemented ERPNext at more than 15 companies in the logististics, insurance and retail industries; ranging in size from 2 to 90+ employees. I have also built ERPNext modules and customization for companies in the Logistics, Insurance and Manufacturing Industry. Over the years I've gained intimate knowledge of the inner workings of ERPNext, the Frappe framework and the Python and Javascript programming languages. I have also gained working knowledge of Finance,...

Svetlana M.
$45/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • Swift
  • Python
  • React Native
  • Objective-C
  • PostgreSQL Programming
  • Virtual Reality
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Apache Kafka
  • NestJS
  • Data Mining
  • MySQL
  • Business with 1-9 Employees
  • MongoDB

Svitlana Moiseyenko graduated from Computer Academy Step in Software Development in 2009. In 2017 she received M.Sci in Computer Science and Information Technologies at Zaporizhzhia National University. In 2017 she has been enrolled for the Ph.D. program in Computer Science at the Dept. of Computer Science of Zaporizhzhia National University. From 2009 she had worked at various positions (software engineer, senior engineer, consultant, and project architect) in different development and consulting projects, e.g., business software applications (including podcast, video, human network of problem solvers), art applications (showcased at IDFA...

Michael S.
$70/hr
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  • Python
  • Web Scraper
  • ETL
  • Laravel
  • pandas
  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js
  • MySQL Programming
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Front-End Development
  • Automation
  • Data Science
  • API
  • PHP
  • Data Scraping

Full Stack Python/PHP developer with over 15 years of freelance experience. Python: - data collection (web scraping/crawling, API clients) - data extraction/conversion - data analysis/visualisation (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, JupyterLab) - web development (Flask, Django) PHP: Laravel, Symfony Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL Git Javascript: Vue, vanilla, jQuery CSS: SCSS, Bootstrap, Foundation APIs: AWS, Stripe, QuickBooks, Google Maps, Wikipedia, Spotify, MusicBrainz

Sam R.
$70/hr
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  • Python
  • React
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Network Engineering
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Java
  • Software-Defined Networking

I've been in IT for 10 years, across the following fields: Software - OSS contributor (Linux kernel, Homebrew, Wine, Zstandard, Responses, POX, Faucet) - Python/Flask, Ruby/Rails, Java, C#, ReactJS, React Native, MySQL, PostgreSQL - Unit testing, fault finding, troubleshooting - RabbitMQ, Kafka, ZeroMQ - REST/SOAP/GraphQL/Proprietary API development Machine Learning - Theano, Tensorflow, Keras - Floydhub, GPU training - XGBoost, Resnet, Mobilenet, YOLO, UNet, OpenCV Devops - Jenkins, TravisCI - Docker/compose, LXC - Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora/RedHat Network engineering - Cisco/Juniper/Brocade/Mikrotik/OpenVSwitch - Software defined networking...

Anton O.
$45/hr
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  • HTML5
  • Yii
  • Drupal
  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • jQuery
  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js
  • Bootstrap
  • Magento

I provide high quality web development services for 10+ years and have over 15 years of experience in software development. No project failed, no client disappointed. Just getting things done by any means necessary. Clean structured code, high attention to details, streamlined user-friendly interfaces, creative ideas to make every project a perfection. All my clients benefit from free lifetime support and I am happy to share references for my previous projects with you.

Dmitrii S.
$85/hr
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  • Amazon EC2
  • Blockchain
  • Blockchain Development
  • Microservice
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • Nuxt.js
  • Symfony
  • Vue.js
  • AngularJS

Hello! 👋 I am a full-stack engineer from Ukraine, with 13+ years of experience in web applications building and management, which includes quite varied expertise: creating CRM's, ERP's, e-commerce platforms, Ethereum smart contracts, Binance smart chain contracts, DAO, traffic detection systems, affiliate systems, blogs, etc. During the last seven years, I am using the Symfony framework. In my daily work, I use various tools and programming languages. I love TDD and use Behat and PHPUnit. I worked with VueJS and Nuxt and have experience with AngularJS so with JQuery. I am familiar with Python and Solidity stack as well. For the last three...

John S.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • MySQL Programming
  • CSS 3
  • HTML5
  • Website Development
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Marketing Strategy

I know you'll probably get a bunch of low-ball bids, but do you really want to risk this project on somebody because they are the lowest bidder? Probably not. You can avoid pitfalls and save yourself time, energy and hassle if you choose a quality developer. You want peace of mind, knowing that the job will be done right the first time. But if anything does go wrong, you want to know that your developer will stand by his/her work and complete the project with integrity. I have over 5 years of website development experience. My strengths are in building and maintaining websites, but I have additional experience in search engine...

Chetan S.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Software Development
  • PHP
  • Java
  • Apache Groovy
  • Grails
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery

Over 8 years of experience in developing and maintaining applications on Grails / Java / JavaEE and related technologies. Over the last 8 years, I have worked on variety of projects including web sites/Web applications, Enterprise applications, SAAS and Cloud. My favorite development stack is : Groovy Grails OR Spring / Spring MVC + Hibernate / IntelliJ Idea / Groovy grails tool suite, AngularJS, Node.js, Bootstrap, Springboot My core competency lies in '''Object Oriented Designs''' and '''domain modeling'''. I believe that the domain should reflect your business entities and concepts.

Stanislav L.
$100/hr
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  • Magento 2
  • PHP
  • API Integration
  • Magento
  • Web Design
  • Web Application
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Git
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Web Development

I'm an independent Magento developer with over ten years of experience. During this time, I have been working on many projects, including one of the largest e-commerce stores in Ukraine. Recent projects were mostly related to migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2. I was a part of different team sizes (from 1 to 35 developers) and worked together with Magento core developers. I always use best practices in my development process and try to implement modern solutions. Thanks for your interest!

Jonathon K.
$65/hr
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  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • jQuery
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • MySQL

I'm a tech-enthusiast with both front- and back-end experience using a variety of technologies. I have experience designing, developing, and maintaining small and enterprise level applications using various development tools and languages to meet the unique project requirements. I also maintain several linux servers and am well versed with AWS cloud infrastructure.

Grigoriy G.
$80/hr
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  • AWS CodeDeploy
  • Mobile App Development
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Vuex
  • React Native
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Docker
  • WordPress
  • React
  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • Vue.js
  • Web Application

Hello, I'm a professional web-programmer with strong 14+ years technical experience, especially in PHP. I like what I do, and I strive to develop and improve my skills continuously. Reasons why you should work with me: - I always stick to deadlines - I am responsible for high quality of my work - I have an excellent communication skills - I have a stable internet connection - I care about clients satisfaction List of my technical abilities WEB development: - JS - React.js - Vue.js - jQuery - HTML | CSS - Sass - Bootstrap Backend: - NodeJS - SQL [PostgreSQL] - MongoDB - PHP - Laravel CMS - Wordpress Hope that this description will...

Mykola C.
$60/hr
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  • Drupal
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • Sass
  • jQuery
  • Git
  • Web Design
  • Ecommerce Website
  • HTML
  • API
  • Adobe XD
  • JavaScript
  • Ubercart

Full cycle web development. From Business card website to eCommerce and custom projects. Make high quality web sites. Individual design template. Convert it to drupal responsive theme. Set up the necessary functionality (make custom module if need). Experience: - since 2011 in drupal development (D6, D7, D8, D9) - working with contrib modules and creating exclusive modules - web design experience (psd templates and drupal themes) Technology: - Drupal - PHP - MySql, Oracle, MariaDB - CSS3, SCSS, Compass, Breakpoints, Gulp - HTML5 - Javascript, Ajax, jQuery - Git (Git Flow) - Linux (SSH, FTP, Apache, Nginx, MySql, Php, OpCache, Memcache,...

Oleg S.
$40/hr
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  • WordPress
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • Website Development
  • Java
  • MySQL
  • AJAX
  • API Integration
  • WordPress Plugin
  • Web Development
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Theme

Website Development is my true passion. I created my first website when I was 13 years old. And now, when I’m 28, I continue doing it with big interest and pleasure. It means that I consider website development as art and one of important parts of my life. As you understand, there is no way to create low-grade websites in these conditions. I am a perfectionist by nature and strive for making every project as well as I can. You may rely on me, because I always will find best approach and solution to resolve your issue and perform your project with high quality. As for WordPress, I have masters degree in Information Security and my graduate...

Ana R.
$48/hr
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  • Android App Development
  • Android
  • Kotlin
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon Polly
  • Amazon Cognito
  • Java
  • MySQL Programming
  • JavaScript
  • Bluetooth

I started in mobile development before the invention of the iPhone in a mom-and-pop games company creating the first multiplayer cellphone games for Qualcomm's BREW platform in C and C++. Since then, I've done freelance and speculative work in many languages, especially Java and Kotlin, and created a few apps which can be seen on my app store page, demonstrating the use of Amazon Web Services S3, Lambda, and Cognito integration; TextToSpeech and SoundPool/MediaPlayer resources; and a custom and user-customizable InputMethodService (built-in keyboard), among other things. (See my Google Play store linked below.) I'm seeking jobs to make use...

Daniel J.
$70/hr
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  • Python
  • Django
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQLite
  • Docker
  • Test Automation
  • CI/CD
  • REST
  • GraphQL

I'm a professional software developer, who mainly works in Python, in particular my day-to-day job involves Django, PostgreSQL/SQLite, REST/GraphQL and DevOps tasks (CI/CD, Docker, etc.). I've written lots of little side projects in Python, so I have a pretty extensive knowledge in that area.

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How to Hire a Software Developer

With more and more businesses becoming digital, the demand for developers has only increased over the last few years. And with the recent impacts of Covid-19, more companies need developers who can help develop and build their online businesses. However, hiring the right developer can be confusing and complicated. With the proper process and understanding of your company's needs, finding the right developer for the job can be easy. So, today we’ll discuss how to find and hire the right developer for your business.

6 Steps on how to hire a software developer

An important aspect before hiring a skilled developer is to understand what your job entails. There are many developers with varying skill sets—some are coders, and others are engineers. Finding a good developer will require you to understand the differences between developers to understand their skill sets better. Luckily, there are independent professionals available, so it isn’t too difficult to locate a qualified developer for your project.

1. Identify what tasks you need from a developer

The most crucial step is to figure out what tasks require a developer. These tasks can range from basic design tasks to more complex solutions such as web code or security. Below are some common tasks that require a developer.

  • Basic to intricate web design
  • Develop and maintaining WordPress websites
  • Application creation and maintenance
  • Develop applications to analyze large sets of data
  • Backend security and system checks
  • Setting up and integrating new technology
  • Database creation and maintenance

2. Understand what type of developer you need

Understanding the type of developer you need is the second crucial step. Developers are different and their skill sets reflect that. Below are common types of developers and the problems they can help you fix.

Front-End Developers

A front-end developer specializes in programming visual user interfaces, including aesthetics and layouts of a program or browser. This developer requires a high-level understanding of design principles more than computer science. They spend much of their time tweaking visual presentations of user interfaces and dealing with browser compatibility issues. A front-end developer helps determine how a website looks to the user and resolves common problems like the browser not loading correctly, incorrect font resolution, cache load, and incorrect stack ordering.

Back-End Developers

A backend developer specializes in the implementation of functional core logic alongside the performance and scalability of software for the end user. This developer utilizes Python, C++, Scala, Ruby, Perl, etc. to create web applications that integrate a wide array of services such as database creation, database storage, caching systems, logging information, and email systems. Ultimately, a back-end developer ensures that a website works correctly. Common issues that a back-end developer will resolve include fixing a site or browser if any aspect of it breaks or stops working.

Full-Stack Developers

A full-stack developer is a hybrid of a back-end and front-end developer. This developer is proficient in handling databases, building user-facing websites, and can work with clients through any planning phase of a project. A full-stack developer is the jack-of-all-trades developer—able to fulfill tasks and solve problems on the front-end and back-end of a website or application.

Web Developers

A web developer is a software engineer who specializes in creating websites. This developer has a varying level of skill with front-end and back-end development. A web developer’s primary role is to develop and produce websites. These developers usually have limited HTML and CSS skills, but they’re not as specialized as back-end or front-end developers. 

WordPress Developer

A WordPress developer is a subtype of a web developer that works exclusively in WordPress. WordPress is an online content management system, and WordPress developers utilize the site’s plugins and interface to design and create web applications. These developers are different from traditional web developers who create a website from scratch utilizing WordPress’s themes and scripts to produce content.

Mobile Developers

A mobile developer writes code for applications that run on consumer mobile devices and tablets. This developer works exclusively with mobile systems and is proficient with framework software such as Java, Swift, and Objective-C. A mobile developer can assist with launching and maintaining a mobile application.

Graphic Developers

A graphic developer specializes in writing software for rendering, lighting, shadowing, shading, and managing scenes. These developers are critical for integrating technologies in gaming and video production. A graphic developer requires advanced knowledge in math and computer science, along with knowledge of framework systems.

Data Scientist Developers

A data scientist developer writes software programs that help analyze data sets to assist organizations. These programs comb through analytics and statistics to provide comparison and predictive modeling for the future. In essence, a data scientist uses data and statistics to visualize growth, assist with machine learning, or predict trends.

DevOps Engineer

A DevOps engineer is an IT professional that oversees code releases. DevOps is a software development strategy that bridges the gap between developers and IT staff. The purpose is to release small features very quickly and incorporate feedback as soon as it is received. A DevOps engineer has a fundamental understanding of this system and works with other developers to build, integrate, and administer back-end software and distributed systems.

CRM and MarTech Developers

A CRM developer specializes in systems that collect user and consumer data. These developers are tasked with improving customer satisfaction and sales through representatives, account managers, and sales representatives. The purpose of Customer Relations Management is to use data to improve the customer experience. CRM developers are a great resource for small businesses to be able to adapt quickly and learn to implement changes to satisfy their customers.

Security Developers

A security developer specializes in creating systems to test the security of software systems to discover exploits and fix security flaws. This developer generally functions as an ethical hacker of sorts to penetrate systems to identify vulnerabilities. Security developers use scripting languages like Python and Ruby and must be well-versed in C and C++ code. Security developers are crucial to any company with sensitive data in their hands as they protect a company and its customers from harm.

Quality Assurance (QA Engineer)

A QA engineer is an engineer or developer specializing in determining if a product function or not. QA engineers require a basic understanding of computer code such as C, C++, and other scripting languages are equally beneficial. For development purposes, websites and code always contain bugs or flaws. If left unresolved, these flaws can cause more significant problems down the road, so a QA engineer tests the website or software to see what the issues are so that the developers can fix them.

3) Where to find a developer

Today, there are a large number of resources available to find the right developer for you. This ranges from job hiring sites to in-demand talent platforms such as Upwork to old-fashioned word of mouth/recommendation. Whether you want to hire a developer for short- or long-term projects, there are plenty of resources, both offline and online, that can aid you in your search.

In-demand talent platforms

Talent platforms are self-service applications that allow job seekers and employers to find each other. Sites like Upwork allow independent talent and companies to quickly locate one another for both short- and long-term projects. The advantage of talent platforms is that it improves national and local searches for talent, streamlining this process.

Job hiring sites

Job hiring sites are websites that function as a job posting board. An employer posts a job on the website, and independent talent reviews the job and submits their application. The advantage of a hiring site is accessibility and ease of use for both the employer and talent looking for work. 

Word of mouth

Outside of technology, word of mouth is still quite impactful. Sometimes just spreading the word about a job or position can yield excellent results from personal recommendations and references. Recommendations and referrals are still an essential part of any business and maintaining these relationships help foster goodwill in any industry.

4) Interview your developer

When looking for a developer, it’s best to understand your immediate needs. As an employer, you want to follow a developer’s skill set and their ability to communicate. An ideal developer should be transparent in their work and have the skill set for your current job with the flexibility for other work.

  • Skill set: Understanding a developer’s skill set, is crucial. By asking questions about their field, you can better understand their abilities and limitations. And if they have limits on their skills, perhaps you can assist or train them. This should be your primary concern—whether they can do the job required or not.
  • Communication: Clear communication is a must in an industry. Asking questions that gauge a professional’s ability to communicate is vital for your company’s growth.
  • Transparency: Asking questions that help understand an independent professional’s transparency and their ability to communicate is a great start. All workers need to be transparent to create a healthy work environment.
  • Ask for references: As stated previously, recommendations and references drive any industry. Speaking to an independent talent’s references allows you to better understand that person from different perspectives. A company may speak highly of their ability or point out problematic behavior. When interviewing talent, references are a great asset to see if they’re the right fit for you.
  • Ask for previous jobs: Previous job experience is another great tool to draw from. Understanding an independent’s previous job experience allows you to make an informed decision of their capabilities. Any talent can talk about their accomplishments and abilities, but job titles and references provide hard evidence of their actual abilities and skills.

Examples Interview Questions to ask before hiring:

  • What kind of developments are you currently working on?
  • Describe any problems on your last project and how your developer skills solved it.
  • Have you worked on projects that are similar to this?
  • Web development can be technical; how do you communicate with non-technical co-workers on your projects?
  • Tell me about a time you’ve had negative feedback and how you handled it.
  • What do you believe are the greatest challenges to working on the front-/back-end?
  • Can you find the error in this code?
  • How technical is my project and what timeline do you believe would be accurate?

5) Choosing your developer

After your interview, you should have a better picture of your potential hire. Before hiring this individual, you should consider carefully how they fit into your company. To do this, you need to balance their skill set and expertise against your budget, and the time constraints of the job they are expected to complete.

  • Skill set: Does their expertise fit your job or company? There’s a wide range of developers available and it’s important to understand your immediate needs. While it may seem attractive to hire an overqualified developer, it’s best to hire the skill set and expertise you require.
  • Interview: The interview should provide insight into the independent professional’s abilities. How well did they do in their interview? Do you see yourself working with this individual moving forward? These are the questions that the interview should provide a clearer answer to.
  • Budget: How well does this individual fit into your budget? Before hiring any individual, see if they’ll work within your budget moving forward.
  • Time to complete: As stated previously, understanding limitations is important. Many projects have strict time constraints and additional help is required to complete a project on time. Your independent talent needs to be able to assist with this in a timely manner.

6) Onboarding your developer

Now that your developer has been hired, you need to train them in their daily tasks and introduce them to the team members they’ll be working with. This process is commonly referred to as “onboarding” and it helps new hires integrate into their environment at a comfortable pace.

Intro to the business and the company culture

Every company operates in a unique way, so introducing a new hire to the company and culture is crucial for making them feel included and comfortable. The team is one of the most important aspects of a company. Introducing an independent professional to the team is critical for making them feel comfortable. A healthy team creates a positive work environment for all individuals and can help to achieve difficult goals as well.

Processes

Part of the onboarding process is understanding the processes of the company. Every company operates differently and so an independent professional must become accustomed to your processes and overall flow.

Goals

Goals serve an important function in keeping independent talent motivated. Understanding their goals can be beneficial for you and your team so you can better understand their motivations and sometimes even assist with them. This only strengthens your relationship between your talent and your company.

Timelines

Timelines are a great way to track progress and provide a visual end goal. As stated previously, transparency is critical for success and having timelines allow all team members to be transparent about their work. Timelines also create realistic expectations about what work needs to be completed and what work has already been achieved.

Developers are a valuable asset to any company but hiring the right one can be difficult. You must understand your needs as a company and understand which developer is the right fit for you. Explore Upwork’s remote talent platform for instant access to the top developers from a truly global talent pool.

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