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Mohamed B.

Douz, Tunisia

$20/hr
5.0
15 jobs

🧩 Overview / Description I'm a software engineer with 3 years of professional experience in .NET (C#), Python, and SQL, building scalable and efficient backend solutions. Beyond development, I bring the mindset of a competitive programmer — writing optimized, maintainable, and clean code to solve complex real-world problems. Over the past few years, I’ve contributed to backend systems, fraud detection modules, and web applications across different stacks, combining analytical thinking with practical software design. ⚙️ Technical Expertise Languages: C#, Python, C++, SQL Backend: .NET, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Database: SQL Server, MySQL Tools & Concepts: Git, OOP, Software Architecture, Debugging, UML Other: WPF, Shell scripting 🚀 What I Offer Backend development with clean architecture and maintainable code REST API design and integration Bug fixing, debugging, and performance optimization Algorithmic and logic-driven code implementation Collaboration on real-world web or desktop projects 🧠 Highlights Specialist on Codeforces & active LeetCode problem solver ACPC Finalist and TCPC Silver & Bronze Medalist Former Algorithm & Complexity Instructor at university level Experience mentoring developers to improve code quality and efficiency 💬 Let’s Work Together If you’re looking for a developer who writes code with both structure and insight, and can tackle tough problems with precision, I’d love to collaborate. Let’s turn your ideas into efficient, production-ready software.

  • Python
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • MySQL
  • SQL
  • React
  • NestJS
  • TypeScript
  • Algorithms
  • .NET Core
  • Tutoring
  • Discord Bot Development
  • Bot Development
Muhammad Shariq S.

Lahore, Pakistan

$100/hr
4.7
16 jobs

If you need a developer who builds reliable web applications, automates workflows with AI, and extracts data from any website at scale you're in the right place. I'm a Full Stack Developer with 5+ years of experience delivering production-ready projects for startups and businesses worldwide. I specialize in React, Django, Python, AI Agents, and Web Scraping and I bring all of them together to build software that actually solves problems. Here's what I can build for you: React & Frontend Development Fast, clean, responsive web apps using React.js and Next.js. From SaaS dashboards to customer-facing platforms, I deliver interfaces that are intuitive, performant, and pixel-perfect. Django & Python Backend Robust REST APIs, database architecture, and backend systems built with Django and Python. I handle authentication, third-party integrations, cloud deployments, and everything in between clean code, well-documented, easy to hand off. AI Agents & Workflow Automation I build AI-powered agents using OpenAI, LangChain, and CrewAI that automate repetitive tasks, process documents, handle customer interactions, and integrate directly into your existing tools. If there's a workflow that can be automated, I'll automate it. Web Scraping & Data Extraction Need structured data from any website? I build fast, reliable scrapers using Python, Scrapy, Playwright, and BeautifulSoup complete with anti-bot bypass, proxy rotation, scheduling, and clean output in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, database). What you can expect working with me: ✔ Clean, maintainable code no shortcuts ✔ Clear communication at every stage ✔ On-time delivery, every project ✔ 91% Job Success Score across 12 completed projects ✔ 1,500+ hours of verified work on Upwork Tech I work with: React · Next.js · Python · Django · FastAPI · LangChain · CrewAI · OpenAI API · Scrapy · Playwright · BeautifulSoup · PostgreSQL · REST APIs · Celery · Docker · AWS Ready to build something great? Send me a message I respond within a few hours.

  • Python
  • Django
  • RESTful Architecture
  • Database Query
  • MySQL Programming
  • REST API
  • React
  • CI/CD
  • AWS Development
  • DigitalOcean
  • Automated Deployment Pipeline
  • AI Chatbot
  • Automated Workflow
  • Project Management
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • ETL
Umang K.

Udhampur, India

$30/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Top rated GIS Developer | Cloud Architect | Tech Entrepreneur 🌎 Having 4+ years of experience and over 1000+ hours delivered on Upwork with a 100% Job Success score, I build robust, user-friendly GIS applications that turn raw spatial data into clear business insights. These are the industries in which I have created projects as a GIS developer: - SaaS 🌐 - real-estate 🏡 - environment & ecotech🌳 I build end-to-end platforms that merge geospatial intelligence, scalable cloud backends, and modern UIs. From urban analytics & neighborhood profiling to environmental risk mapping and enterprise-grade spatial APIs, my work is where tech meets real-world impact. 🏆 Upwork Top Rated (Top 3% globally) – trusted by international clients for delivering high-quality, cost-optimized solutions. 💡 How I create value for clients and increase ROI by 40%: Smart Cloud Architecture – efficient AWS design, auto-scaling, cost savings. Secure Open-Source Frameworks – GeoServer, PostGIS, Pelias, MapServer, Django, DRF etc. Cost Efficiency – handling backend + GIS + DevOps myself → avoiding unnecessary extra dev hires. 🎯GIS Expertise: Interactive Map Visualization, Mapping app, Routing Problems, Algorithm, Data Scraping, Report generation using geospatial analysis (PDF), Route optimization 🔧 Tech Stack Highlights: 🌐 Backend & Web: Django, DRF, FastAPI, Node.js, Payments system (Stripe) 🗄️ Databases: PostgreSQL + PostGIS, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS Timestream 🗺️ GIS Tools: GeoServer, MapServer, QGIS, GDAL/OGR, TileServer-GL, OSRM, Tileserver-GL, Osmium ☁️ Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Timestream), Docker, CI/CD, Nginx, Gunicorn 📊 Data & ML: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, MLflow, AWS MLOps, Spark (basic) 🔒 Security & APIs: Token-based access, role-based permissions, API gateway design 🔍 Datasources: Raster | Vector | Point Clouds, Openstreetmap, Google Maps, GOES/Landsat/Sentinel Hub, SAR data. 💪 With deep expertise in GIS, geospatial mapping, and web development, I deliver solutions faster and at higher quality than most developers out there. 🤝 My goal is to help you scale your business effectively—let’s connect for a chat or call to discuss your challenges and how I can help you achieve your goals!

  • Python
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Django
  • C++
  • DevOps
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • GIS
  • Geospatial Data
  • PostGIS
  • ArcGIS
  • Mapbox
  • Cesium
  • PostgreSQL
  • Google Maps API
  • Web Development
ranveer V.

Chandigarh, India

$65/hr
5.0
22 jobs

The market doesn't wait. Neither does my code. I specialise in building live algorithmic trading infrastructure — execution backends, options signal engines, and broker integrations that run unsupervised in production. My systems are built to survive forced reboots, API failures, and market chaos without human intervention. If it touches live money, it has to be right the first time. Recent work: - Live Options Signal Engine — Built a 19-module, event-driven scanner processing real-time equities and OPRA options data via Polygon, with a proprietary scoring model, ATR-based stop/target logic, Supabase state persistence, and rate-limit-aware webhook delivery to Discord and Telegram. Zero signal drops under high-volume market-open conditions. - Broker Execution Bots — Automated execution systems integrated with IBKR, Charles Schwab, and Angel One, handling live order placement, margin requirements, dynamic lot scaling, P&L tracking, and full crash recovery across large multi-ticker portfolios. - Quantitative Strategy & Backtesting — Pine Script strategies with dynamic bracket orders, breakeven automation, and trailing stops. Backtrader engines producing QuantStats tearsheets with Sharpe ratios, drawdown analysis, and daily returns. - Risk Architecture Audits — Quantitative framework reviews covering Monte Carlo methodology, survivability analysis, and live deployment readiness. Credentials: - PCPP1 & PCAP Certified · Flask open-source contributor (PR #5722) · Top Rated · 100% Job Success Score If you're building live trading infrastructure and need an engineer who understands both the code and the market mechanics — send me a message.

  • Python
  • Websockets
  • Supabase
  • Python Asyncio
  • Financial Software
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Trading Automation
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS Lambda
  • REST API
  • API Integration
  • Flask
  • pandas
  • Trading Strategy
  • AI Trading
  • Cryptocurrency Trading
Oleksandr S.

Kiev, Ukraine

$40/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Python Full Stack Developer who steps in where products stall - fixing broken ownership, tightening architecture, and turning messy delivery into a system that actually ships 10+ years in web product development, I now lead UASOFTDEV as CTO & Co-Founder, building and scaling teams of senior Ukrainian engineers who can integrate fast and take real technical responsibility from day one. If your product is slowed down by handoff gaps, weak architecture, or fragmented ownership, I help turn it into a clear delivery process with strong technical control My strongest core role is a python developer for backend-heavy products, with additional experience in C# .NET when projects require enterprise-grade backend logic. When the scope expands, I work as a full stack developer with end-to-end ownership, or as a web developer focused on scalable execution. 📌 What I typically cover Web and Mobile Development backed by 10+ years of product work, supported by a python full stack developer approach when APIs and UI must evolve together Full-Stack Development aligned into 1 clear delivery flow, shaped through python full stack thinking for faster releases and fewer handoff gaps E-commerce Web Development across 3 core layers - business logic, integrations, and user flows - delivered with full stack python experience API development and Integration for internal platforms and 3rd-party systems, handled in a full stack developer python role when architecture must stay practical ⚙️ My current capability set covers React with JavaScript, Next.js, Nest.js and TypeScript, plus Vue.js and Angular. On the backend, I work with Node.js, laravel, python, Django, Flask, .NET, C++, Go, Ruby on Rails and Java. Mobile and cloud delivery includes iOS, Android, flutter, React Native, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and openstack. I also support CMS and platform work through wordpress, Drupal, Symfony, Magento and Shopify. 🛠️ Delivery across product layers Lean API products often benefit from a python full stack developer flask setup User-facing systems need a full stack web developer mindset when flow affects adoption Interface-heavy platforms grow faster with a full stack developer react profile Cross-layer execution works well in a full stack developer react python environment System reliability improves early with a backend python developer focus 🤖 I build AI features for real workflows, not for demo value alone. In that context, I work as a python ai developer on assistants, automation and internal tools. My python ai work is strongest where adoption matters, and clients also bring me in as an ai developer or ai software developer when implementation must connect product, backend, and rollout. 🧠 AI, frontend, and product execution ✔️Practical ai machine learning features tied to support, search, and operations ✔️Applied machine learning developer work when smart functionality must fit an existing product ✔️Business-facing machine learning integrations designed for measurable value ✔️Custom chatbot systems built with react python flows and fastapi services ✔️Scalable UI delivery as a react developer with clean html front end execution and thoughtful app design ☁️ I stay close to architecture because strong delivery depends on clear ownership. That is why I regularly handle back end development, step in as a backend developer when technical decisions affect release quality, and support python devops workflows across cloud and deployment planning. 🔧 Collaboration and adjacent exposure In a startup, delivery often means working beside a data scientist, then translating that work with a product manager into usable features. Release quality improves when a qa analyst joins early, especially in products shaped by compliance. Some founders also involve me as a startup consultant before code begins. ✔️Broader platform exposure includes sharepoint workflows, material ui dashboards, payment gateway implementation ✔️Cross-team delivery has also touched full stack java environments and adjacent java devops processes. ✔️Finance-related work has included trading python flows, algorithmic trading logic, binance integrations, and tools built for a trader. ✔️Adjacent product contexts have involved data entry operations, support for a journalist workflow, technical resume writing solutions, selected dall-e use cases, prototype work around crypto bot ideas, and tools requested by gaming developers. ✔️Growth-focused engagements may also involve a seo specialist, a practical it consultant, or teams building in marketing saas. 🌍 My domain expertise includes AI Startups, Data Analytics, Healthcare, Fintech, E-commerce agencies, IT Consulting/Softdev companies, Real Estate, Non-Profit, Blockchain and Gambling 🤝 If you need senior technical ownership Python Full Stack Developer, fast ramp-up and delivery that stays aligned with business goals, let’s talk."

  • Python
  • Python Script
  • React
  • CSS
  • Node.js
  • API
  • SQL
  • Data Scraping
  • Django
  • Docker
  • Flask
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • CSS 3
  • Web Design
  • Angular
Eryk S.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.9
73 jobs

🏆 Top 1% Stack Overflow | Open-Source Publisher | 8+ Years Senior Engineering I specialize in end-to-end AI and full-stack development, covering architecture, implementation, and deployment. I work with founders, SaaS teams, and product leaders to build AI-powered and full-stack applications designed to handle growth in users, data volume, and evolving requirements. My work includes AI chatbots, internal AI agents, data-driven dashboards, and full-scale web applications built with Laravel/PHP, Next.js React, SvelteKit, Vue, TypeScript, Node, FastAPI, Django, and AWS/GCP/Azure. ✅ Testimonial 👉 “After working with developers for the past 20 years, I can confidently say that Eryk is among the most talented developers I have ever worked with.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👉 “Eryk is a highly capable engineer who delivers results quickly. We were searching for a full-time programmer for our start-up, and he stood out through his technical depth and speed of execution. We can confidently recommend him.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My approach to engineering is rooted in the critical thinking and risk management that define this discipline. I typically opt for FastAPI when low-latency AI endpoints are paramount, Django when admin-heavy workflows and integrity are crucial, and Next.js when SEO or app-like user experiences are necessary. The stack is focused on addressing specific problems rather than following trends. I work primarily in TypeScript, building clean, maintainable applications with Next.js, React, SvelteKit, and Vue, based on product needs and team structure. On the backend, I design REST and GraphQL APIs and backend services using Laravel, FastAPI, Django, and Node.js, and leverage platforms like Supabase and Firebase when speed, reliability, and simplicity are priorities. I’ve implemented authentication, real-time features, storage, and background workflows across both platforms in live production environments. From an infrastructure and deployment standpoint, my work includes AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, serverless deployments, cloud backends, and production DevOps workflows, supporting scalable and cost-aware systems. Much of my recent work centers on designing and shipping production AI systems, including AI interviewers, AI video generators, ChatGPT-style applications, RAG-based knowledge systems, and internal AI tools for reporting and automation. In these projects, success depends less on model choice and more on how the surrounding system is designed. I account for context handling, cost control, observability, and system boundaries early so the product remains stable as it evolves. I’m a senior full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience, and I usually take full ownership of systems from architecture, backend logic, AI integration, frontend, and deployment. This leads to clearer decisions, smoother execution, and far fewer surprises after launch. Clients usually reach out to me when: 👉 An MVP needs to mature into a long-term product 👉 An AI feature must move from prototype to real usage 👉 A system is slowing down, becoming fragile, or growing costly 👉 They want one engineer who can own the full technical picture I’m direct, proactive, and transparent. I flag risks early, explain trade-offs clearly, and help teams make decisions they won’t regret six months later. If you’re looking for a developer who can think like an owner, build like an engineer, and communicate like a partner, we’ll work well together. Looking forward to speaking, Eryk S.

  • Python
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Supabase
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Front-End Development
  • Back-End Development
  • FastAPI
  • Firebase
  • LangChain
  • API Integration
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Machine Learning

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Python developer hiring guide

Python developers build the systems that power automation, data analysis, web applications, and AI across virtually every industry. Whether you need a custom API, a machine learning pipeline, or a scalable back-end architecture, the right Python developer can turn complex requirements into production-ready solutions.

What does a Python developer do?

Python developers design, build, and maintain software solutions using one of the most versatile programming languages available. They work across a broad range of domains — from web development and data engineering to artificial intelligence and process automation — using frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI along with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and TensorFlow.

Because Python's syntax is readable and its ecosystem is extensive, Python developers can move quickly from prototyping to production. That flexibility makes them valuable whether you're building an internal tool, launching a customer-facing product, or analyzing large datasets. 

Common Python developer responsibilities include:

  • Build and deploy web applications and RESTful APIs

  • Create data pipelines and analytics dashboards

  • Develop machine learning models for predictive analysis and natural language processing

  • Automate business workflows with custom scripts

  • Configure cloud infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS or Azure

How to hire a freelance Python developer on Upwork

Upwork's structured hiring process helps you move from job post to signed contract in days, whether you need a specialist for a one-time project or a long-term development partner. Follow these four steps to find and hire the right Python developer for your project.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

To begin, create a detailed job post that clearly describes your application, technical requirements, and desired outcomes.

  • Specify your tech stack, frameworks, and tools, such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy, Celery, or SQL databases

  • Define the project type, whether it's a web application, API, automation script, data pipeline, machine learning solution, integration project, or ongoing support engagement

  • Describe any cloud infrastructure, databases, third-party APIs, or deployment environments involved in the project

  • Clarify whether you're building a new application, maintaining an existing codebase, migrating systems, or improving performance

  • Include expected user volume, scalability requirements, security considerations, and performance goals if relevant

  • Share your timeline, budget range, and major project milestones

  • Draw ideas for content and structure from this Python developer job description 

  • Add screening questions to evaluate experience with the specific technologies and use cases required for your project

Use the Job Post Generator, powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI, to speed things up. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will draft a job post tailored for Python developers that you can review and customize.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

Review proposals and narrow your shortlist based on technical expertise, relevant project experience, and demonstrated results.

  • Use Uma to conduct instant interviews to generate candidate shortlists and compare applicants side by side based on your requirements

  • Filter by Python specialization, framework expertise, industry experience, and project type

  • Review portfolios, GitHub repositories, open-source contributions, and client work samples when available

  • Look for experience with the frameworks, databases, cloud platforms, and integrations used in your environment

  • Evaluate examples of API development, automation workflows, web applications, machine learning systems, or data engineering projects similar to yours

  • Review client feedback for evidence of technical expertise, communication skills, reliability, and problem-solving ability

  • Check Job Success Scores (JSS) and talent badges such as Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, or Expert-Vetted for additional confidence

Step 3: Interview top choices

Interview shortlisted candidates to evaluate their technical depth, development process, and ability to support your project's requirements.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages and review transcripts and summaries afterward to compare candidates efficiently

  • Ask about experience with the specific frameworks, tools, and technologies required for your project

  • Discuss how they approach application architecture, database design, performance optimization, testing, and deployment

  • Explore their experience debugging production issues, maintaining existing systems, and scaling applications as usage grows

  • Review their approach to code quality, version control, documentation, security, and automated testing

  • Discuss how they handle changing requirements, technical tradeoffs, stakeholder feedback, and cross-functional collaboration

  • Consider a small paid assessment, code review, or technical exercise to evaluate practical problem-solving skills and coding style

  • Use these Python developer interview questions as a starting point and tailor follow-up questions to your project's technical requirements

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Finalize the engagement details and establish clear expectations before development begins.

  • Define deliverables, milestones, timelines, acceptance criteria, and project responsibilities in the contract

  • Choose between fixed-price or hourly billing based on the project's scope, complexity, and expected duration

  • Align on application architecture, deployment strategy, documentation requirements, and maintenance expectations

  • Confirm access to repositories, cloud environments, APIs, databases, credentials, and other technical resources required for the work

  • Establish a regular communication cadence for progress updates, code reviews, demos, and milestone approvals

  • Use messaging and the contract workroom to manage communication, files, documentation, and project updates in one place

  • Take advantage of identity verification, Hourly Payment Protection, milestone funding, and project funds to support a secure engagement

  • Track progress against milestones and review completed functionality throughout the project to ensure development remains aligned with your goals

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How much does hiring a Python developer cost?

Hiring a Python developer generally costs $20-$40 per hour. Rates vary by project type, scope, complexity, and timeline. Here is a breakdown of typical costs by project type for Python jobs often found on Upwork:

Script automation

$200-$800 /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Web scraping scripts
  • Data cleaning workflows
  • Task scheduling bots

Web application

$2,000-$8,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Django or Flask web app
  • REST API development
  • Database integration

Data pipeline or analytics

$3,000-$10,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • ETL pipeline setup
  • Dashboard and reporting
  • Database optimization

Machine learning model

$5,000-$15,000 /project

Senior or specialist
  • Predictive model development
  • NLP or computer vision
  • Model deployment and monitoring

Ongoing development

$3,000-$8,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Feature development
  • Code review and refactoring
  • Bug fixes and maintenance

FAQs about Python developers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Python developer worth it?

Hiring a Python developer is worth it for most businesses that need automation, data analysis, or custom web applications. Python's versatility means one developer can often handle work that would otherwise require multiple specialists. Reddit communities and industry surveys consistently rank Python among the top languages for return on investment, particularly because its extensive library ecosystem reduces development time compared to lower-level languages. Python's growing role in AI and machine learning also makes skilled Python developers a strategic asset for companies investing in those areas.

Are Python developers still in demand?

Python developers remain in high demand in 2026, driven by the language's dominance in AI, machine learning, data science, and web development. Stack Overflow's developer survey consistently shows Python adoption accelerating year over year, and job listings requiring Python skills continue to grow across industries from finance and healthcare to e-commerce and logistics.

What do I do after I hire a Python developer?

Start by aligning on project milestones, communication cadence, and code review processes. Share access to relevant repositories, documentation, and tools so the developer can ramp up quickly and begin delivering results.