Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancers? (September 2011)
Please lead with either SEEKING WORK or SEEKING FREELANCER, your location and whether remote work is a possibility.
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/
Blog: http://ccarpenterg.posterous.com/
Contact: ccarpenterg@gmail.com (My name is Cristian)
iOS/Cocoa Touch
I'm an indie developer, and my workload is outpacing number of hours in the day. I'm looking for a freelance iOS developer to help take some of the work off my shoulders. I'd like to do a set number of hours per month, not too many so a nights-and-weekends deal would be okay.
Experience in iPad and iPhone development, Cocoa Touch, UIKit, Xcode, and so on. I need someone who is experienced enough to have shipped an app, either direct to the app store, or to a client. You need to be able to hit the ground running. Also, I use Git for VCS and Lighthouse for bug tracking, so experience with either of those is a plus. Experience consuming web services via REST, and experience parsing JSON and XML responses is a big plus as well.
Please email your experience (and a resume if you'd like) to info@pocketsevens.net. Just tell me about yourself and the work you've done. Links are helpful too. Thanks!
Webdesign and Webdevelopment Projects
With your help we want to launch the next phase of our website. We need partners with technical knowledge to integrate selected features and functionalities, putting our website on the next level.
We have different projects of 2-3 weeks lengths each to start with, but a longer commitment would be possible – it s really flexible.
Technical Skills Required - Java or other OOP experience - Google Web Toolkit (... would be ideal!) - Knowledge of SQL
Please contact me for any further info at nils dot frers at gmx dot de
Thanks!
We're looking for Django developers, copywriters, and front-end developers (we're big fans of responsive design and rich apps. Backbone.js, jQuery, experience with the PhoneGap API's are a plus). We mainly develop web applications for businesses, but we have a healthy portfolio of customer-facing sites and mobile apps.
We're based in the UK, so ideally we're looking for people within 4 hours of GMT, but we can be flexible for the right person.
Rates and CV's or portfolios to jon@testled.com
Some of our developers latest web app work:
Work with a fast growing startup with several successful iPhone and Mac apps (millions of downloads).
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of Objective-C, Cocoa and the iOS SDK
* Previous experience in developing iPhone/iPad or Mac applications
* A thirst for more knowledge and an interest in the latest technologies – e.g. HTML5/Javascript web apps
* Ability to quickly work out solutions to roadblocks encountered during development
email: hello@fiplab.com
Looking for a Django dev with front end experience and a good intuition for UX. You should be comfortable with Django, jQuery, CSS, HTML and all that good stuff.
We are a marketing service for businesses utilizing QR codes and smartphones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6c1GuZqNHs
Ideally we'd like a passionate individual who is genuinely interested in our project. The possibility for full-time employment exists, but if that's not your thing, no worries, we won't pressure you into it. We really want a consistant/reliable/enthusiastic person that we can continuously throw work at.
Contact me at mel [at] coupedout [dot] com.
Please include sample work, github username, a resume, and your usual rate.
Android development Remote: Possible for right candidate.
Greentech company is looking for a strong Android developer and our first mobile engineer to build a mobile app to compliment our consumer electronics device.
Top flight team - well funded, can pay market rates. Contact me if interested.
I am looking for a business dev. guy based in SF, to go out and talk to potential clients and customers, mainly advertisers and publishers, to sign them up to ad platform.
Experience in the online advertising field is a plus.
Email me at inlith@gmail.com for more details
PHP, jQuery, HTML, CSS and some German required.
FastCustomer is looking for contract developers who ROCK the following platforms/environments:
Mac, Windows, Firefox, Internet Explorer
Hit me up at aaron@... thanks!
Freelance Web & UI Designer
I specialize in XHTML/HTML5, CSS(3), jQuery, and Wordpress. Also available for smaller projects like email design, copywriting, and basic motion graphics (After Effects only).
I'd prefer to work with startups/small teams on interface design. Looking to go full time soon, so rates are reasonable/flexible
Recent Work: http://www.wellroundedgent.com http://dev.wellroundedgent.com/projects/hn/hn.png http://dev.wellroundedgent.com/projects/t2e/t2e_1.png http://dev.wellroundedgent.com/projects/t2e/t2e_2.png http://dev.wellroundedgent.com/projects/t2e/t2e_3.png
Shoot me an email: ryan@wellroundedgent.com or find me on Twitter (@rglover) if you have any questions/need a quote.
I hack on C, Ruby and Haskell projects.
I like algorithmic image generation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrfsy6XgqUY
https://github.com/markandrus/kaprekar
Image/Audio transcoding plugin for JACK Audio Connection Kit
http://mrkrbrts.com/2011/02/24/sonify-updated.html
An ImageMagick DSL for batch processing images/videos
http://mrkrbrts.com/2011/04/08/pipeline.html
I do web design & development in my free time (front/back-end). I've written modules for OpenVBX; worked with Drupal, TextPattern, Joomla; jQuery/JavaScript; PHP; logo design, etc.
I get amped about graphics/video processing projects, too, so send me an email:
Contact: andrus@uchicago.edu (My name is Mark)
(...or on-site in the Toronto, Canada area)
Integration specialist using Microsoft BizTalk Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), WCF, C#, ASP.NET, etc.
I am a senior developer, solution architect, and technical writer with 10+ years hands-on experience with large, mid-size, and small organizations.
Located in Toronto, Canada area, capable of providing remote services. Infrastructure includes complete, licensed development environment based on Amazon EC2 instances.
Writing services available too: user docs, articles, search-friendly content, press releases, news, etc - contact me for details
* More info (technical and blog): http://ErikWestermann.com * Writing services: http://HQWebContent.com * Contact: hackernews [at] erikwestermann [dot] com
Kernel and File System Engineer.
I've worked on kernel mode software, like drivers, filesystems and the kernel itself for Windows NT and Solaris. I've also worked as a systems engineer. I prioritize Go, Plan9 and research work but I'll do anything that's interesting and challenging.
If you need SQL or web development I am not the guy to ask, I don't like it.
If you need an operating system I am the guy to ask. If you need someone that understands hardware up to the solid state physics involved, I am the guy to ask.
If you need something that hasn't been done before, even if it's really high level, I am the guy to ask. I am a generalist, can work at any level of the stack and can invent new things.
Contact me at aram . h at mgk . ro
Remote or Vienna, Austria. I have a SSN and can be legally employed in the US. Contract work or consultancy is ok, but I prioritize full time positions.
I'm a user interface engineer who enjoys working on great interfaces and experiences. I specialize in high-end JavaScript/UI implementations, but I'm well-versed in most popular backend languages/technologies as well.
I prefer larger scale projects (3+ month contracts) and will consider full time positions.
Prior work:
- http://www.mapquest.com/tools/mapbuilder
- The widget library that powers most of Harley-Davidson's community sites
- http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlann...
My email address is in my profile or I can be contacted via Twitter/GitHub at @andykant.
PHP/javascript Programmer Needed For Bootstrapped Dating App Project. http://mantrackr.com/
Exciting opportunity for PHP/javascript programmer wanting to be part of a wildly lucrative gay dating space.
We have an awesome and disruptive gay dating web app that is soft launching this month.
Our app is built using PHP/mysql, jQuery, HTML, CSS and will be hosted on Dotcloud.
We are two forward thinking brothers, one of whom is very creative while the other is very geeky. We are very proud of our app and we believe in infusing the best of web 2.0/3.0 into it.
Our current programmer is based in Romania, he is very good and we have a great relationship, however we would prefer to work with someone locally after the launch.
We are looking for a talented PHP/javascript programmer with vision to grow with us as we capture a piece of the huge gay dating/hook-up market. Specifically, we are looking for a programmer who seeks a flexible part time but long term position to make changes with respect to functionality and layout. Skills required: PHP, javascript, HTML5, CSS, mysql, mongoDB, node.js.
In terms of payment we would like to a have trial period first to see if there is a fit, then offer a percentage of revenue that is fair and makes sense to all since we are bootstrapping and thus cannot offer a salary at this point. We realize this isn’t ideal for everyone but we are seriously looking for someone who sees the potential of the dating market and of our app, and would desire to grow with us.
Future changes to the site will include the following:
Layout responsive/fluid layout (e.g. Trover.com)
Messaging real time chat (node.js, mongoDB, and audio for new incoming messages)
Modern modernizer.js to detect modern browers HTML5 (geolocation and localStorage)
Premium Features three way chat instant chat from profile shouts payment module
I work with a team of 3 devs and a designer codenotion.com (it's a silly page for now).
We work across the full web stack: html/css/js/php/python/sql/deployment.
We are also generalists, happy to code non-web projects.
Feel free to contact me: mike@codenotion.com or all: development@codenotion.com
Consultant Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Optimisation Techniques. (M.Sc. Cognitive Artificial Intelligence, Utrecht University)
I have a good theoretical background in algorithmics, can consult on AI techniques, design the algorithms and implement them as well. Can also act as a sparring partner or review solutions.
* Techniques: Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing, Decision trees, Reinforcement Learning, Expert Systems. * Computer languages: Lisp, JavaScript, Prolog, Sql. (functional, OO, logical and declarative) * Natural languages: Dutch, English, German. * Editor: Emacs. * Tooling: Git, Svn. * General: Fast learner, Technically very good.
For more information please contact me @:jurn.franken@gmail.com
Great Java server developer, I worked on & maintained a 250GB/day recording service for CERN's LHC. I have created a few Java GUI applications there as well.
I am also an good Objective-C dev, previously in my spare time but more professionally since May. I have an iPhone + iPad app in the App Store (http://www.displayator.com).
I have some Python and PHP experience as well as some minor app-engine experience.
personal website: http://www.niconomicon.net
github: http://github.com/nicolasH
contact: nicolas@niconomicon.net
C# MVC web application developer. Tons of experience developing custom CMSs from scratch, scheduling applications, and line of business apps. 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 including python, ruby, C, actionscript, 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.
My most recent websites are: http://www.qrplz.com, http://www.jawnt.com (still in Dev)
Big fan of writing libraries, widgets, and other cool coding bits to solve interesting problems.
Here's a few pieces of my other work: http://stoodder.deviantart.com/gallery/ (past photoshop work) http://code.google.com/p/dragonflyjs/ (admittedly, this is out of date)
Contact me at: stoodder@gmail.com
We are looking for a great designer to work on our apps. Please see www.competitormonitor.com for an example of what we do. Find my email address in my profile. Look forward to hearing from you
Entrepreneur just out of college looking for freelance work while I bootstrap and develop a few ideas of my own. I have 10 years experience in freelance design and have assisted brands like AppSumo, GoodPop, AnyLuckyDay, and PriceKnock from the ground up. I interned at NASA in their Habitability Design Center as a design intern, and enjoy lending my expertise to startups.
Sortfolio profile: http://sortfolio.com/company/12632-steven-kovar
Direct portfolio: http://stevenkovar.com/portfolio
Developer needed with expertise in: HTML5 Canvas, PhoneGap, MySQL familiarity, Javascript and CSS familiarity. 5 month timeframe for initial project; leading to a long term development job if successful. We're a VC backed stealth startup based out of Cincinnati, OH building a awesome consumer-facing web app leveraging mobile devices via Twilio.
We are a lean team of two + a designer + you the developer. Ton of hard work but also a ton of fun. Competitive pay + an environment with a lot of freedom to do things the best way you can implement it.
Email applications to smishra@cincytechusa.com. Thanks!
Sys Admin / Data Analyst. Info Sys degree, background in databases, tech support in banking industry.
Knowledge of HTML/CSS, some RoR/PHP/MySQL. Other general experience professional photographer, image post-processing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sharepoint, technical writing, Advanced Excel.
Ideally looking to delve deeper into coding. Looking for an entry level web role as part of an experienced team. Quick-thinking, creative, speedy learner.
Will also consider cust support, marketing, general troubleshooting,data cleanse etc. Will undertake short unpaid remote internships.
contact helen842000@gmail.com
Backend/Frontend Javascript Developer
* Python: Django, Tipfy, Google App Engine [, virtualenv, pip]
* Javascript: Dojo Toolkit, JQuery, Node.js
* PHP: Zend Framework, Propel, ZetaComponents (formerly known as ezComponents)
* Java: Struts, Hibernate, Jboss Seam, Groovy/Grails, Solr; (many beers ago)
* Tooling: svn, git, mercurial, IRC (:-)
* General: Good learner, passionate about the work, freelancing experience with multi-cultural/timezone/skilled teams
References on http://pt.linkedin.com/in/josemoreira
www.mirandabros.com
We make mobile games for ios and android. We are seeking Flash/Flex developers (big plus if you used Flex 4.5), Lua developers (Corona SDK), and Game Designers.
We prefer to work with someone local (we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area) but wouldn't mine trying something remote.
If you are interested please shoot us an email at admin@mirandabros.com, please include a resume. If you worked on games in the past, please include links to them.
Rails (http://cam.ly)
Node.js
Python - Google App Engine (http://www.acidcam.com, http://www.2dparts.com), Django (http://www.sotmclub.com), Custom Stack
Wordpress (http://www.danecjensen.com)
Android
iOS / Android / Blackberry / Web (Doesn't need to be just one person).
We are in the prototype phase for our startup and are looking for engineers to help with mobile development and web. Our iOS and web need is immediate with other platforms coming later.
Experience with GPS (location based), mobile photo taking, messaging, e-commerce, social APIs, and user generated content database optimization are a big plus.
Please send your development portfolio and experience to hello[at]conwayanderson.com
If you ever wanted to combine your hobby with your business, this could be the opportunity you where waiting for :-)
Interested? Contact me at madsbsstage@gmail.com
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:
Web Application developer that knows how to ship. Looking to build long term relationships with smart clients who like to work agile.
Skilled in the following:
* Rails 2.3, 3.0 & 3.1
* jQuery
* Heroku
* SASS, HAML
* Capistrano
* Linux admin
and a bunch of other tech.
My blog: http://jamespmcgrath.com
An example of my work: http://dealush.com
Say hi @ http://jamespmcgrath.com/hello/
Interface designer: I work with companies around the world on application design, usability, and branding.
Experienced working with developers, version control, MVC frameworks, template languages, information architecture, conversion rates, etc++ across multiple time zones.
Tech -> HTML5 / CSS3 (Sass, Stylus) / Photoshop / JS (some)
Portfolio site -> http://nylira.com
seo
i particularly enjoy scaleable seo.
example work: (deliberate obfuscated) 1 2 3 p e o p l e, b w i n, r e d b u l l, t r i p w o l f, t u p a l o, f a c e s a e r c h, p o k e r r o o m, a u s t r i a p r e s s a g e n c y, ...
github: https://github.com/franzenzenhofer (just recreational)
contact see hn profile
work for startups only, no big, boring companies
I love working with Django/Python, HTML/CSS, JQuery.
I can use Git, but prefer Mercurial.
I am also reasonably skilled in Linux-based system administration and general technical support.
My portfolio: http://media.marteydodoo.com/personal/portfolio.pdf
Contact me at hn-2011-09@marteydodoo.com.
I'm wondering if freelancers specializing in web design would be interesting I reselling my service DomainPolish (http://domainpolish.com) as a whitelabel service to their clients to make extra money per job. If anyone out there is interested I would love to talk.
Contact: dan@danshipper.com
We're a soon-to-be-founded software company that wants to offer consulting/contract work around Nokia's Qt. We're also interested in doing more general work in the world of open source, desktop, mobile.
If you're interested contact us via http://woboq.com/
We're based in Berlin but look for remote work everywhere.
Frontend & backend web development - HTML/CSS, JS with jQuery, PHP, MySQL. Some (debian/ubuntu) server admin experience. Available fulltime for next 5 weeks, and lower level at Uni afterwards. Portfolio at https://46bit.com or email hi{\100}46bit{\056}com.
Thanks, Michael Mokrysz
Full stack rails developer with strong emphasis on usability and getting things done. (rails 3, haml, compass, javascript, mongoDB, heroku,...)
Projects:
noverloop@gmail.com
CV - http://bit.ly/oe2tYY Web - http://filipemoreira.com
Past projects: http://www.commitie.com/ http://www.memiary.com/
I've got 10+ years working in webapp development. Experience in Scala, Groovy and Java, some Python and PHP as well as HTML, CSS, JS. I love web work but am open to anything interesting. Email address is in my profile.
We're looking for programmers for about 5K SLoC of work in each of the following :
- iOS - Android - .NET (C#) for a Windows Client
On the .NET stream, we'd love to talk to someone who has done production releases of Windows applications
Email: dev.cram@gmail.com
Python, R, Django, jQuery
I particularly enjoy data analysis.
Example site: http://www.testwhethertheyknow.com
Code samples: https://github.com/goodwinb
Master UNIX administrator / Informix DBA / System engineer / Consultant
Advising and remote assistance for CEOs. Outsourcing of Senior Engineer, DBA, CTO, tech co-founders.
Location: nomadic lifestyle, currently in Sweden.
schiptsov@gmail.com
Location: Europe (can travel to your location for limited periods)
Skills: PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Java, Wordpress, Web services
(more details: http://disattention.com/about/ )
Skills: Java, C++, js/jQuery, html[5]/css, PHP (no framework experience) Bonus: experience with open source GIS (maps!) Looking for projects that can be done outside office hours
C#, C++, C, Python, PHP, Java. ACM ICPC world finalist. Living in Vitória, Brazil, but very willing to travel or relocate (worldwide). Contact info in profile.
JavaScript, node.js, HTML, CSS
I write web apps, especially HTML5 games. I also do web design from scratch.
admin@vezquex.com
Flash specialist with some html and css.
I specialize in information design with a focus on edcational apps. Also specialize in integrating 3rd party API's.
www.bricbracs.com/splash
Contact: ronmacgill@hotmail.com
Passionate college student looking to work hard on new projects. Skills: JavaScript & JQUERY, HTML5 & CSS, Django, Ruby on Rails
Email in profile.
Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, Heroku, Git, Jquery
Startup experience - newly available
Contact: hnsw@wegwerfmail.org
I'm looking for a freelance logo designer! Thank you
Full/Part time PHP/CI, jQuery/Ajax, HTML5/Canvas
HTML5-CSS/JavaScript/PHP
Email in my profile. Available starting from 5 September.
I’m an Oxford graduate moving to London (from Ireland) in three weeks. I offer full stack web development using Ruby/Rails and help with online marketing (SEO, conversion optimisation, Adwords, Facebook advertising). As of this week I've written half of my first draft of a book on Rails best practices, and I will apply these vigorously in my work (unless it makes business sense not to).
I consider myself a Marketing-Driven-Developer because the majority of programming I do is intended to improve conversions. Some recent examples:
- A 15-step client management state machine, sending iteratively engineered emails to clients at key stages, the net result improving conversions nearly 400%.
- Automatically generating arrays of keywords from data and using these to power Google Adwords campaigns.
- AB-Testing design elements to improve conversions. Examples include internal remarketing pop-ups, advantages spiels, “add to cart” button placements (Top or bottom of the page? Both.), checkout button design (A big green “buy now” button lost to a grey and bland “checkout” button. A surprising result, but that’s exactly why you should be AB-Testing.).
- Improving organic traffic three-fold by generating hundreds of unique pages using existing data and adding SEO keywords (determined through analytics data) to the URL, title, a H1 tag, the first P, a sidebar (in bold), the meta-description, and to internal links to that page elsewhere on the website . I also swear by sitemaps, which ought to be automatically generated on each build.
I’ve studied works on advertising and influence and, if requested, I can offer some help with advertising copywriting. Briefly, I like to bombard users with long lists of advantages related to their core desires, use visually emotive vocabulary, then, once the users desire a product, apply influence techniques such as building trust by demonstrating social proof (testimonials, stories of other users, Facebook likes), and creating believable scarcity.
Work Samples:
www.oxbridgenotes.co.uk (I've worked mainly on this for the last year and a half) - A marketplace for students to buy and sell their notes online. I am the owner of the website and all development, design and copy is my own. I run an assortment of Adwords and Facebook advertising campaigns.
www.bolivianexpress.org - CMS on front, with a applicant management system behind the scenes for managing intern hires (Bolivian Express's business). Sole developer.
www.hiredhelp.ie - Directory for babysitters, housekeepers and so on. Lead developer.
www.westernlasserclinic.ie - I built the website (albeit with a nice ThemeForest template), and I edited the copy and run their Adwords campaign in the competitive “laser eye surgery” domain. According to the owner "they've never been busier” after my help, despite the recession. (Full disclosure: I’m related.)
www.secondconscience.ie - Personal project based on Benjamin Franklin’s behavioral modification technique.
www.findgrinds.ie - Teething project. Directory for private tutors.
Contact: jack.kinsellahatgmail.com (remove “hat”)
Here's what we've done. We hate some of these (hired the wrong guy) http://feefighters.com/blog/infographics/
Job description: http://feefighters.com/jobs/infographic-designer/
email me with what you've done