Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025) • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by boltzmann-brain » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:26 AM UTC

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE

20+ yoe as dev/IC. 10+ yoe in managerial and executive roles. Multiple great exits and acquisitions. I have recently built a software NGO with over half a million supporters and over a thousand active volunteers and major political and media networking. I have built tech for Tezos, Oracle, Shell, Digitas, Saatchi & Saatchi, Time Warner, Sparkasse, Bank of America.

If there's a problem related to tech, I can solve it, and build a team or company around it. Available for work as dev/IC, EM, Director, or CTO, with experience in each. Full-solution MVP development from scratch. Performance optimization and modernization of older systems. DSL and programming language design, compilers. Let me know if you're looking for experience that isn't below! HN posts are short. CV upon request.

If you think I might be able to help you, shoot me an email: damian.jobsites+hn@gmail.com

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Example engagement types:

- Long term dev / IC or managerial roles

- Security audits for cryptography and secure code

- Review your code and dev processes, 10-page report

- Short-term dev and research work

- One-shot meetings

(see reply for skill list)

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by boltzmann-brain » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:27 AM UTC

boltzmann-brain wrote: post #121

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE 20+ yoe as dev/IC. 10+ yoe in managerial and executive roles. Multiple great exits and acquisitions. I have recently built a software NGO with over half a million supporters and over a thousand active volunteers and major political and media networking. I have built tech for Tezos, Oracle, Shell, Digitas, Saatchi & Saatchi, Time Warner, Sparkasse, Bank of America. If there's a problem related to…

Main tech skills:

- Backend Programming: Rust, Zig, Haskell, Python, JS, TypeScript, Node, Vue, React, Elm, Scala, C, C++, SQL, Perl, PHP, Clojure, OCaml, Erlang, Elixir, Theorem provers (TLA+, Isabelle HOL, Agda), ...

- Devops & co: NixOS, Terraform, AWS, Docker, Ansible, Linux admin, Distributed Systems, ... Quote from code review: "This is the most beautiful Bash code I've ever seen written"

- Fintech: Dev experience with banks and financial institutions. Launched Tezos and other major blockchains. Dozens of smart contract audits.

- Bizdev: Gamification, consumer modelling, data-driven retention and engagement

- AI: LLMs, predictive text, machine vision (trajectory tracking), DSP, Big Data, ...

- Infosec: Cryptography, Red team testing, RE, audits, threat modeling, ...

- Other tech: Godot game engine, audio engineering (mastering), Verilog, VHDL

Management and business: Minor in Psychology, led and managed teams between 2 and 30 people, product design and gamification, hiring, executive and political outreach, media appearances, and a lot of other experience that won't fit in this post.

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by geob01 » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 10:51 AM UTC

SEEKING WORK

Location: EU, EEST Bucharest time zone

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Possibly

Technologies:

C++ 17, Python 3, Linux, OOP, TDD, Jenkins AI: Claude Code, Cursor, RAG, Prompt Engineering

Résumé/CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnVituSV1qz0hFUMajTj38bi...

Email: (Check Résumé/CV)

About: Software engineer with expertise in C++, Python (14+ years of full time software development experience). Proven track record in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems and embedded applications. Passionate about writing clean, efficient code. Language agnostic, open to multiple tech stacks.

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

#124

Post by saad-tarhi » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 12:34 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK | Morocco (UTC+1) | Remote

Ex-Automattic (WooCommerce Core team) Senior Full-Stack Engineer. I design, build, and scale React/Next.js apps and WordPress/WooCommerce plugins at product scale. Deep frontend (React, TypeScript, performance, a11y) with solid backend experience (Node.js, PHP, Python). Strong testing culture (Playwright), CI/CD.

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How I can help:

• Ship or modernize Next.js apps (SSR/ISR, Core Web Vitals, DX), component systems with Tailwind + shadcn/ui

• Build/extend WooCommerce plugins & Gutenberg blocks; integrations, REST APIs, payment flows (Stripe)

• Stabilize test infra (Puppeteer Playwright), reduce flakiness, speed up CI

• Technical SEO & performance audits; scalable frontend architecture; mentoring and reviews

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Recent highlights:

• Led WooCommerce Blocks E2E migration to Playwright; unblocked CI and cut flakes dramatically

• Migrated core state to @wordpress/data improving performance/extensibility

• Shipped incompatibility detection for payment gateways to prevent merchant revenue loss

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Stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, WordPress/WooCommerce (Core/Gutenberg), Tailwind, Playwright, Docker, SQL, GitHub Actions. Availability: Contract (part-time or full-time). EU/US overlap. Can lead a stream or embed with your team.

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- Automattic / WooCommerce contributions: https://github.com/search?q=org%3Awoocommerce+involves%3Atar...

- wp.org: https://profiles.wordpress.org/saadtarhi/

- Portfolio/projects: https://www.saadtarhi.com/projects

- GitHub: https://github.com/tarhi-saad

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-tarhi

- Resume: https://www.saadtarhi.com/resume-saad-tarhi.pdf

- Email: hello@saadtarhi.com

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

#125

Post by IvanLudvig » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 5:44 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK | Italy/EU | Remote

I have 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development. I'm especially passionate about data visualizations and web3.

Tech: TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node, WebGPU

Some of my work: https://ivanludvig.github.io/work/

GitHub: https://github.com/IvanLudvig

My rate is $36/hour or fixed per project

Email in profile

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by george87 » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:13 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK | EUROPE | REMOTE

Multifaceted software engineer with 15 years of experience in tech, specializing in bespoke software development.

I design, develop, and deliver complete solutions, from engaging user-facing apps and visualizations to robust backend systems and efficient data pipelines.

Reach out to me at geotanjazz@gmail.com or via www.linkedin.com/in/georgetanev.

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by oschvr » Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 9:32 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | EUROPE

I’m a cloud infrastructure and DevOps specialist who helps startups and scale-ups build reliable, cost-effective systems. I bring deep expertise in architecting and managing mission-critical infrastructure that served hundreds of thousands to millions of users. I’ve been working in the fintech space for the last 6y

- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Solutions Architect Profesional), GCP (Professional Cloud Architect), Oracle Cloud - Kubernetes & Containers: (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), Helm, Docker, GKE - Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, GitOps with ArgoCD - Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Firebase - Development: Python (FastAPI), React Native, React - Security: PKI/mTLS, SIEM/XDR, ISO 27001 compliance - Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana

I’m looking (preferably) for short to mid term contracts (3-12 months)

I speak English, Spanish and French

Hit me up hey@oschvr.com

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

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Post by SaaSDesigner » Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 11:23 AM UTC

SEEKING WORK | REMOTE | WORLDWIDE

I’m Brendan, a dedicated SaaS Product & UX Designer (B.A. Interaction Design from Canada). For 9+ years, I’ve delivered high-converting UI/UX designs for ambitious startups and founders across web and mobile applications.

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My design partnership includes:

• SaaS UX/UI Optimization for Results - Stop using clunky interfaces that repel high-value users. I'll design sleek, modern SaaS apps, dashboards, and mobile experiences engineered to increase user engagement and drive retention. We’ll focus on tangible metrics and results.

• Continuous Design-to-Development Handoffs - Eliminate development bottlenecks and wasted engineering time. I'll provide continuous, development-ready designs with custom workflows, helping you achieve smooth, fast handoffs. This allows your team to focus on core business growth and deliver iterative improvements rapidly.

• Interactive, Clickable Prototypes - Avoid expensive rework and delays. I'll help you validate core concepts by testing ideas early with high-fidelity, clickable prototypes. We'll use these to gather crucial user feedback and validate user flows in order to save time, resources, and reduce product risk.

• Scalable Design Systems - Stop wasting developer time on repetitive tasks. I'll help establish a single source of truth that will enable brand consistency and dramatically reduces future design & development debt.

• Skills: Figma, Design Systems, SaaS Design, Dashboard Design, User Experience, User Interface, UX Design, UI Design, Product Design, UI Designer

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• Retainer, ongoing UI / UX design arrangements available.

• Portfolio: https://SaaSDesigner.com

• Location: Toronto, Canada (GMT-4)

• Email: brendan@saasdesigner.com

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

#129

Post by Gualdrapo » Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 1:08 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK | Remote

    Location: Bogotá, Colombia
    Remote: Yes
    Willing to relocate: No
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVG, TeX/ConTeXt, PHP, Jekyll
    Portfolio: https://miler.codeberg.page/
    Résumé-CV: https://codeberg.org/miler/curriculum-vitae/raw/branch/main/curriculum-en.pdf
    Email: Please see Portfolio or CV/Résumé
    GitHub: https://github.com/acidrums4/

Professional graphic designer with experience in both frontend and backend (PHP; Wordpress, Framer, some Joomla and some Typo3), iconography, editorial design/typesetting with ConTeXt and general graphic design. Please feel free to check my portfolio for some examples of my work.

Re: Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (October 2025)

#130

Post by xisnextbigthing » Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:14 PM UTC

SEEKING WORK - Istanbul, Turkey / REMOTE

Hi, I'm a full-stack developer with 10+ years of experience. I worked on a wide range of projects with clients from mostly English speaking countries. Currently available.

I try to work on my clients projects like they're my own and strive to do best both technically and business-wise.

- MSc in CompSci

+ JS (React, Node.js, Vanilla ES5+)

+ HTML5 (Offline Apps), CSS (Sass, CSS Modules)

+ PHP (Laravel, WordPress, Symfony)

+ Python (Flask, Scrapy, wxPython), Conversion Optimization, UX, App Performance, Selenium, RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL, Software Architecture, Docker, DevOps

I am also open to interesting and challenging work, involving research and learning.

You can see some reviews about my work here: https://gasoved.github.io/testimonials/

Feel free to drop me an email: gasoved [at] gmail