Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (August 2011)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location and whether remote work is a possibility.
We're a duo of PhD computer scientists who have a wide range of development experience (control software, image processing, compilers, code analysis, web development). We are currently working on software for bug finding and have extensive expertise in static code analysis.
Looking to do freelance or contract work. We primarily work in Java but have experience with a wide range of languages such as C, C++, Python, Haskell, Scala, Ocaml.
Contact us at enquiries@insightfullogic.com
Need a web development generalist to do some frontend work (converting flash content into html/css/js), some PHP backend work (integrating new features into our wordpress sites), and developing some interesting backend tools (price tracking spiders, social crm dashboards, etc.)
Will be a smaller (10-20 hrs/wk) ongoing project for the right person.
bolney@vitacoco.com
web/graphic designer for remote recurring work.
Looking for someone to potentially make our WebGUI look "sexy" as our colleagues in California would say. We have reached the limits of our HTML and CSS know-how.
The current WebGUI can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y5tUtx63Tc
The article that was posted on the Intel website: http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/parallax-parallel-c...
If interested you can contact me at ian.seyler@returninfinity.com
Consumer web startup is looking for Python/django developer with the following skills:
2/3 years of experience working with Python, Django, JQuery, Javascript, HTML * DBMS (PostgreSQL is a plus) * Amazon EC2 * Solid oral and written US English comprehension and communication skills * Mercurial * Apache2 / RabbitMQ * Django celery is a plus
o apply, please provide the following: 1) Link to your GitHub/Bitbucket profile 2) Links to public sites you've built 3) A paragraph about yourself 4) Your hourly rate 5) Two references
Reply to: myspinta11@gmail.com
Our startup, (RosterPlus.com.au), is looking for a CSS/HTML Master who is familiar with MVC frameworks, (like CakePHP), and jQuery.
Experience in design for multiple devices (phone, tablet, computer), and 'responsive' design is a must.
You will slot somewhere between our designer and lead developer. Strengths in either direction would be amazing.
Please send examples of UI you have been involved in coding, and anything you have done that works on mobile and/or tablet.
We also build web apps for some of our clients, so there is plenty to do if you have the hours!
Ruby preferred. The timeline would be around four weeks. There are relatively few screens that need to be built, but some slick JavaScript animations will be required.
A UX specialist who can also code the web client is doubly preferred, and additional work polishing the UIs of the existing mobile apps is available.
Please contact hnfreelance811 at gmail dot com. Links to past work are helpful.
To apply, please provide the following:
1) Link to your GitHub profile 2) Links to public sites you've built 3) A paragraph about yourself 4) Your hourly rate 5) Two references
Reply to: senna@carmagnum.com
Allround hacker - programming for the last 18 years, professionally the last 12. worked on projects ranging from informix-c on sysV unix, to embedded node.js on ARM, from web framework in Common Lisp to embedded C++ for midi controllers, from neural networks on dspic to REST API in python.
I'm looking for projects where things need to get done, which are dirty (legacy codebases, nasty DB schemas, cpu cycles optimization, concurrency on 8-bit microcontrollers) or wildly interesting (encoding audio for error tolerant streaming, building custom controllers for lighting installations, ...).
I am currently working mostly in web programming (PHP, python, frontend javascript). My latest "let's do some opensource on a weekend project" was a mustache php compiler: https://github.com/wesen/proust .
outdated "artsy" portfolio: http://portfolio.ruinwesen.com/
CV: http://bl0rg.net/~manuel/cv-english.pdf
Contact: wesen@ruinwesen.com
This request is much more basic than many of the others, sorry if that offends anyone. If anyone has any interest in mentoring a newbie, please let me know. I'm willing to offer whatever I can in return.
I started learning how to code recently, and I'm trying to launch my first product, an online video-based GMAT prep tool. I've built the site using PHP, MySQL, and unlisted YouTube videos. It "works," in the sense that I can give someone a username/pw and they can access everything.
I need help going from a somewhat functional site to a site that can charge money for a product. This includes: improving the horrible "design" (using a template is fine for now), making the log-in more secure, finding a better way to host the videos (if you think a better way is necessary), and setting up a way to accept payment (PayPal is fine for now).
I'm in New York City, so it would be nice but not crucial to work with someone here. If you're interested, or if you have any advice for me, please let me know. Thanks.
Designer + Developer: JavaScript (Backbone, Knockout, Client-Side MVC, Node.JS), JasmineBDD, Python/Django, Java, PHP, HTML/CSS.
Nomadic - currently in LA, flying to SF next week.
I've worked professionally with python, ocaml and erlang. I've worked in search ( http://bit.ly/ji-texsearch-opt , https://github.com/jamii/texsearch ), testing ( http://bit.ly/ji-fuzzer , https://github.com/jamii/ocamlcheck ), distributed systems ( http://bit.ly/ji-mealy ) and am making inroads into p2p ( https://github.com/jamii/dissertation , http://bit.ly/ji-telehash , https://github.com/jamii/erl-telehash ). I have a strong background in math (real analysis, probability, discrete maths) and computer science (randomized algorithms, AI / epistemic logic, machine learning).
I'm willing to work on anything but my main interests are distributed systems and p2p networks. My current project is described here http://bit.ly/ji-mist .
Right now I'm fully engaged but I will be available again around the end of August.
Resume (a bit out of date) - http://bit.ly/ji-about
Blog - http://bit.ly/ji-blog
Github - https://github.com/jamii
References - http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=65525388#recommendat...
Details: http://uk.crunchboard.com/opening/detailjob.php?jid=11728
Contact: contact@ubicabs.com
Backend:
* Currently Python/Javascript developer, Django mostly; Google Appengine skills (https://bitbucket.org/zemanel/django-sentry-appengine)
* Past experience with PHP, including some Zend Framework, Propel, ZetaComponents (formerly known as ezComponents)
* Past experience with Java in content management applications: Struts, Hibernate, Jboss Seam. Many beers ago.
* Built a small Node.js/Dojo project for NodeKnockout 2010 which got #10 (http://www.slideshare.net/MyCatStoleMyPPT/tweetirc-presentat...)
Frontend javascript:
* Dojo Toolkit (preferred, including experience building a Dijit)
* JQuery
Tooling:
* virtualenv, pip, gondor[.io]
* Git, Mercurial, SVN
* <whatever you need may end up in here too>
Latest pet project (for HNSearch contest)
Links in my profile; will provide references by e-mail
Python developer, aspiring data sleuth.
I want to help you extract knowledge from data -- and not just with stats.
From the data side, I've done a bunch of work on text and statistical analysis -- sentiment analysis, text classification, etc. Redis, nltk, shell-scripts and lots of python.
But more excited by the moments when you decide to walk away from all that. I've been working a bunch with investigative journalists, learning that there's a time to stop coding, pick up the phone, and figure out the real story.
So if you're trying to understand your data, drop me a line.
I'd prefer London on-site, but don't rule out remote or coming to where you are.
CV: http://ohuiginn.net/docs/cvdanohuiginn_201107.pdf https://github.com/danohuiginn
Oh, I can also do web backend and scaling work (django/turbogears/pylons/nginx/memcached/mysql).
Always interested in getting to know people working in similar areas, though.
drop me an email with more? daniel at ohuiginn dot net.
Los Angeles. Remote work is possible.
More info here: http://j.mp/qKivzY
I am mostly a Java & Objective C (iPhone app) Software Engineer
For the last five years I worked on Java GUI apps and, for the last three mostly on a high throughtput data logging server application.
I also know some Python. I also used it for a personnal web scraping project on Google App Engine (sources on github).
A few years ago I did some consulting as a PHP (Drupal) Web Dev.
My latest project is here (iOS + Java) http://www.displayator.com
I am nicolasH on github: https://github.com/nicolasH
My Resume is on my website here: http://www.niconomicon.net/content_nnmc/pages/Resume_Nicolas...
Home page: http://www.niconomicon.net/
nicolas[at]niconomicon.net
I'm a web developer and designer and I focus on developing web applications.
I have an eye for usability and well-placed pixels and take pride in my craft. I'm strong in both front-end (HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery) and back-end (PHP/CodeIgniter/MVC.NET) development and I'm able to take a product from the drawing board to release.
Recently I've started working with iOS and have one app in the store so far. I'd love the opportunity to work on more iOS apps and that's the kind of work that's most interesting to me right now.
Take a look at my portfolio for sample work (http://www.consumedbycode.com/) and github for some sample code (https://github.com/parrots). Contact details are on my portfolio.
Python, Tornado, Django, Google App Engine, Javascript (jQuery, learning Backbone.js), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux and VPS (Linode), MongoDB.
My Github repos: https://github.com/ccarpenterg
Some work in Python:
http://todolist-app.appspot.com/
http://www.presidenciables2013.cl/
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2714360
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2674266
http://190.96.25.226/ (GeoRadio demo)
Blog: http://ccarpenterg.posterous.com/
Contact: ccarpenterg@gmail.com
I'm a developer with a business degree and a hacker background so my experience is broad. I'm good with JavaScript, PHP, mySQL, HTML5, CSS3, web performance optimization (WPO), web app pen testing / security hardening. noSQL, NodeJS, jQuery, Piwik, CakePHP & other MVC frameworks. I can learn new languages, libraries and tech as needed.
I have 10+ years server side experience (including sys admin), 4 years client side experience. Client side / JS work preferred.
Github: https://github.com/driverdan
Profile site: http://driverdan.com
Blog: http://razorfast.com
Looking for freelancers who are expert in PHP/MySQL AJAX, etc. I need someone to help me enhance and implement ideas on a social networking I am building on.
Must be local to Bay Area San Francisco, no exception. Please email to
rush.tea@gmail.com
Thanks.
Full-stack web applications and Android applications developer. Most effective in Javascript (both front/back end). Recently wrote a Node.js/MongoDB data-processing backend. I have also worked on Java/Spring/Oracle, PHP/CodeIgniter/MySQL applications in the past. Currently building a movie recommendation engine on my spare time (http://bit.ly/qhDyjd).
I am used to working remotely using skype, issue/project trackers and git/svn. Open to learn new technologies/languages.
Website: http://bit.ly/qe7ALZ Github: http://bit.ly/ovMP3D
Web designer who can knock out great looking landing pages, like: basecamphq.com sproutsocial.com cotweet.com
Can you knock out different comps of our current product pages? Can you create some visually delicious banners or other web graphics?
E-mail me: iman@trainsignal.com
Experienced Webapp dev: Java, Wicket, Lucene/SOLR, Hibernate, Google App Engine, etc.
Work sample: I built http://appgravity.com.
I left a cushy job to pursue freelancing full-time in January. Since then I've been slogging it out on oDesk & Elance. Had a couple of great clients, but it's very hard to make a living on sites where so many people are expecting to re-create Facebook for $500.
I work efficiently. I don't require hand-holding. I produce high-quality code.
Contact info and more details at http://armhold.com/contact.
C# (wcf, asp.net), Python, PHP, C/C++. ACM ICPC world finalist. Living in Vitória, Brazil, but very willing to travel or relocate (worldwide). Currently learning Android and iOS. Contact info in profile.
Our Location: New York City or Los Angeles Your Location: Anywhere (only occasional onsite meetings, even if you are local.) Any may apply.
>> iOS development & Android development (2 location finder apps + 1 bubble-bobble style game = 6 apps total).
>> Server and API development (faceted searching with Solr or ElasticSearch, database design with MongoDB or postgres spatial.) You choose the language (python or ruby preferred) and help set the roadmap / timetable.
Reasonable, but not generous compensation, however, work through the end of the year at a minimum. Payment via oDesk or PayPal, no work restrictions.
Teams welcome.
Web developer experienced in JavaScript/CoffeeScript, Ruby, Perl, and Python. Eager to refine my HTML5/JS front-end development skills or to test my Node.js experience against serious workloads. After a few years of maintenance work, I look forward to making a new service or product viable. Those related to personal productivity or writing would excite me the most.
GitHub - https://github.com/thirdtruck
Example Web Work - http://www.rubyai.org/rubyai/
HTML5/Canvas Prototype - http://www.rubyai.org/rubyai2/web
Security solutions design, architecture or consulting
- http://security.stackexchange.com/users/1719/rakkhi
- Top answerer information security: http://www.quora.com/Rakkhi-Samarasekera
- Klout score of 58 top influencer infosec: http://klout.com/rakkhis
- Security blog: http://www.rakkhis.com
CV on request. Email rakkhi AT rakkhis.com or @rakkhis on Twitter.
C# MVC web application developer. Currently working on an iPhone/Android app using sencha touch and phone gap. Background is primary with MS technologies - SQL Server, C#, ASP.net, ASP.net MVC, a little bit of VB.net when forced. Well versed in general web technologies - jquery, ajax, google maps, html5, etc. I've dabbled in many other languages such as python, ruby, and even did some mainframe coding when I got out of college.
I have been developing web apps for over 10 years now, dozens upon dozens of completed projects, small to large, all successful.
iPhone/iPad, PHP, MySQL
Recently started looking for freelance opportunities. My day job is as a web developer for a state university.
I have 2 apps in the iTunes App Store and currently working on a third.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cleveland-college-radio/id433...
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cleveland-state-university/id...
Currently in Denmark, I prefer remote work, but I would consider relocating for a great opportunity.
Mostly a Ruby coder working with Ruby on Rails. I'm also very efficient with javascript and jQuery.
Some of my recent projects:
http://www.gipote.dk # Helped them migrating to Rails 3 http://flightlogger.net # My own startup, an intranet for aviation schools
Some of the stuff I can do:
- Integrate with payment provider. - Scrape websites. - Help you make a prototype for your idea.
You can contact me on benjamin@bnjamin.com
NYC: Developing complete website from scratch in Drupal, including multimedia content, user registration and management, in education space. Opportunity for many more projects.
I'm looking for work on Ruby/Rails-based projects (or anything where my skill set would be useful). I have experience with all parts of the Rails stack:
- Rails development and Ruby scripting/automation
- Client-side Javscript/jQuery/CSS
- Deployment to the cloud (I can set up and secure
instances from scratch on multiple providers)
I'm a front end development expert (jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, ETC ETC) with design and back end chops. Happiest working with Python / Django on the backend and interesting ideas on the front-end. Available for recurring work and interested in learning new things. I love working on products and doing client services. Totally not interested in working for equity on your neat idea.
http://joshuablount.com/work | work@joshuablount.com
Server-side and mobile device developer. Developing mobile applications for iOS, Android and BlackBerry. Server-side communication done with JavaEE, Ruby on Rails or CakePHP.
Successful projects that I have launched myself include the CityReporter applications used by over 20 cities in the United States.
http://plus1lab.com/cityreporter-iphone
My email address is in my profile.
Ruby on Rails developer for 3 years (mostly large, internal Rails sites). Before that developed desktop apps on the Mac for 5 years (using C++, some Cocoa, some Pascal).
I have about 1 day worth of availability myself, but I work with other freelancers if your project/position requires more time than that.
Github: http://www.github.com/rwilcox
Website: http://www.wilcoxd.com
Strong machine learning experience (have heavily used / modified Random Forests, SVMs, DTs, Naive Bayes, deep learning, etc. in Matlab / Python), very good at finding patterns in data and exploiting those. I am interested in pushing the state of the art in machine learning and commercializing it. Also experienced with typical software development tools (Git, SVN, Java, C, etc.)
Contact seekingcoolstartup at gmail
Current CS major at Northeastern University. Self-driven, passionate, and a quick learner. I've worked for:
Intuit, RunKeeper, Amazon, Pfizer
Currently seeking jobs in the Boston / Cambridge area. I have experience with turning visual prototypes into full web pages (HTML/CSS), Android development, J2EE service implementation and testing, Python/Django development, Clojure, and bits of iOS.
Resume:
Designer of UI, Web, Mobile, Graphics and Identities. Also know print design. Love typography and nicely made apps. Working with different startups and can work on smaller or bigger projects. Can code my designs in HTML/CSS, also know @media-queries and practice responsive web design.
Portfolio of work: http://yukaii.com and requests here: peter@yukaii.com
Designer based in Austin, TX. Have a reputation for being fast and am comfortable with both web and print design. I'd prefer to take on smaller jobs like landing pages, 1-2 page layouts, business cards, etc. which can be completed within 24 hours, but I'm open to work at a larger scale. Can produce HTML/CSS if required.
Portfolio here: http://stevenkovar.com/portfolio
Full stack web developer, browser Javascript all the way down through the stack to DevOps stuff. I'm most effective in Python, Javascript, Java, and Go, in about that order. I've used most of the NoSQL DBs, Flask, Django, Celery, Node, jQuery, Amazon APIs, etc, etc. My increasingly outdated resume is at http://www.njl.us/resume/
for iphone/android development
Los Angeles based startup is looking for a strong user interface designer for a web app. Must have a good eye for colors and layouts. The job requires designing a lot of pretty forms, buttons and overlays so your CSS must be top notch. JavaScript skills are helpful but not necessary. No programming skills are required. Send an email with screenshots or links to minimalist at lavabit dot com.
Java developer working mainly with Groovy/Grails/Java and Android. Looking for short-term FT (3 months or less) or any PT work.
Email / XMPP: petedoyle@gmail.com.
resume: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18509454/persistent/hn/Resume-PeteDo...
Python/Django/jQuery, with extensive experience building e-commerce marketplaces. I have a research background, data analysis, playing around with NLP right now.
I run a django dev shop, currently taking gigs. Here's my portfolio:
Mostly a Python coder, working with Django, Twisted, and whatever else. Have worked in product dev, QA, and operations/devops. Can work at high or low levels of systems.
http://github.com/unshift for some sample code, http://unshift.net for my new personal site, email in profile.
Python/Django/jQuery, with extensive experience building e-commerce marketplaces. I have a research background, data analysis, playing around with NLP right now.
I run a django dev shop, currently taking gigs. Here's my portfolio:
Strong in Perl, C, C++ with a decent background HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Some experience in Python and PHP.
http://github.com/simcop2387/ -- code samples
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21322452/resume.pdf
contact at Ryan@Voots.org or at (Six Seven Eight) 551-2387
PHP/JavaScript/HTML/CSS developer. I'm based in the UK, and happy with local or remote work.
I've over 5 years experience in PHP, and have used many frameworks, including CodeIgniter, CakePHP and Zend.
I've also got a lot of experience with CMSs including Wordpress and Expression Engine.
My email address is on my profile.
Worked with Java and Perl for a while, now trying to focus on "the other side." Marketing, market research, business development, optimizing business practices (the ability to write the occasional script really helps with a lot of this).
Also pretty experienced with building Wordpress and hacking and customizing themes.
email: zaccohn@gmail.com
PHP/MySQL/JQuery/Memcached stack developer from Frankfurt, Germany
http://udos.name - my skill profile
If you are doing an interesting web project, give me a ping: udo.schroeter@gmail.com. I'm primarily focused on remote work, but I also like to travel so I'm available for on-site meetings and such as necessary.
Highly skilled native iPhone, iPad, iOS ObjC development. Previous clients include Fortune 500s and the US DoD.
"Off the menu" we also do Python/Google AppEngine, PHP, and Mac development. There are 3 of us.
PLEASE NO profit sharing, unfunded ventures, etc.
Please contact through http://drewcrawfordapps.com.
I've been working exclusively on iOS projects for the past 2.5 years and I'm looking for interesting/awesome iPhone/iPad projects to work on. Not interested in working for equity or profit sharing.
List of completed projects on request. Contact info is in my profile.
Mainly PHP, HTML5, JavaScript, (... and such) and C. Quite experienced with MediaWiki and frameworks like Zend and Symfony. Looking for some small work (about 10 hours a week, may be more), maintenance, or quick fixes, additions, improvements, etc. Contact by electronic mail at carljcole at gmail.
I have worked professionally in all of the above mentioned platforms. I am going to be in India for the next 6 mnths - 1 year and I am looking for remote work. I am happy to work on anything but really keen to work on the above mentioned skill set.
Pls email me at scarcelle@yahoo.co.in
Mobile development: webos, windows phone, andoid. Web-services and applications: node.js(express,mongodb,jade,lue,etc),ccs3,javascript;LAMP stack with PHP,*SQL,etc.
Parallel and distributed systems and Golang for fun.
contact: x-sam(antispam symbol)brainscode.com
Front-end web developer (HTML/CSS/JS) with a strong design background. Full-sweep design-to-code, interactive prototypes, WordPress/Drupal templating and config, Rails/Django View-level type stuff.
Portfolio is down for the moment but ping ericdfields [at] shortmail.com if interested in work samples.
Slightly out-of-date resume at http://quadium.net/work/resume.pdf
Contact me at vsync@qt.quadium.net and it'll pop right up in my "clients" mail group.
(I normally live in Orlando but I'm in Providence for the summer)
I am a Ruby on Rails freelancer with some newfound availability. I can develop the whole stack, from database/system administration up to the front-end/design. My email is here: http://techiferous.com/about
Hi! I'm Lorenz. I develop web applications using Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
I am also a certified Scrum Master and I can cover for your linux system administrator in a pinch.
Check out my website at http://lorenzkitzmann.de
* Seeking someone with fairly advanced PHP skills
team [at] bizelo.com
USER INTERFACE / BRANDING / WEB DESIGN
I'm a senior UI/UX designer. Here are a few snapshots of previews works. http://www.dribbble.com/nicogarcia I have sucesfully worked remotelly with 10+ HNers only this year.
Drop me a line, nico@nico.im
We're a soon-to-be-founded software company that wants to offer consulting/contract work around Nokia's Qt.
If you're interested contact us via http://woboq.com/
We're based in Berlin but look for remote work everywhere.
We'll be available from around end of August.
Web/Mobile UI designer - HTML5/CSS3/Photoshop - from concept to finished product.
Experienced working with developers, version control, template languages, Sass, Stylus, etc++ across time zones.
Portfolio site -> http://nylira.com
Require a port of our .Net application from windows to Linux using Mono and MonoDev!!!
node.js, redis, mongodb
Willing to do complex back-end in node.js (load balancing, caching for search engine, websocket server, crawling, etc).
Other info: Currently bootstrapping a startup, but i'm willing to work on other things on the side
Java (J2EE, Android), Ruby (RoR), Haskell, PHP (Different frameworks), Objective C/C++ (iPhone/iPad), C, Read assembler, AWS, Linode, Linux, MySQL, Postgresql, Redis, Hadoop, HBase, Solr, Big data.
hn [at] ab.tl
Highly Skilled PHP/Ruby Developer look for interesting projects; experienced in building prototypes, mvps, etc.
No profit sharing, unfunded ventures, etc, etc, etc.
Email me at <hnusername>@gmail.com
Wordpress, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Coldfusion, Java, C#
Portfolio:
Visual/UI Design. Front-end development.
Examples: http://www.wellroundedgent.com Contact: ryan@wellroundedgent.com
Antwerp area, Belgium Skills: Java, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, ... Remote is possible
Not looking for "full-time" opportunities, rather for smaller projects that can be done over weekends/evenings.
Web Design, HTML, CSS, WordPress development
Please check out http://minus.com/pages/jobs for more info.
Cheers
Have an impressive profile. ruby, rails, node.js, backbone.js, jquery, socket.io, mongodb
abhishiv at gmail.com
Python hacker. More details are here:
Web Developer & UX Architect
Rails/Sinatra development and AdWords management> http://ninthyard.com
UX Designer, Software Engineer - Experience with C, C++, Java and markup/scripting = HTML/CSS, JS. Remote work.
email kelvin@tinkerbox.com.sg for more information.
Remote contractor accepting work in node.js. Contact info and more about me here http://blobaum.com/