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Freelance Distributed developer in India
Experienced Engineer with a strong background in software development, interface design, and data streaming solutions. Proficient in building complex event-driven micro service architecture on AWS and working with platforms like Open-Shift, Azure, and Google Cloud. Technology agnostic professional with 15 years of hands-on experience, adept at optimising resource utilisation, maximising systemStaff Engineer efficiency, and enhancing throughput. Skilled in mentoring teams, designing architecture, and implementing monitoring solutions for large-scale systems.
Freelance Distributed developer in the Netherlands
Yuvraj is a passionate software developer, armed with a wealth of experience spanning 5+ years. He has collaborated with a diverse array of clients and employers – from ambitious startups to one of the world's largest Investment Banks. His expertise spans across an array of technologies and techniques, including Python, SQL, MongoDB, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Numerical Computing, Backend Engineering and more. He is a solid engineer who can surmount complex challenges and deliver game-changing results.
Freelance Distributed developer in India
I'm an engineering leader with over 12 years of well rounded experience ranging from head of engineering, consultant, to individual contributor to backend services serving >100k rps serving over 100M users/day, with teams in India, Europe, Australia and Silicon Valley, specializing in backend engineering and building teams from ground up. I am interested in e-commerce, blockchain, ML/AI and distributed computing data. I am especially interested in functional programming languages. Favorite Movie: Marvel Universe movies Favorite Music genre: EDM
Freelance Distributed developer in the United States
Experienced Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience working in the tech industry. Skilled in building distributed application, cloud, backend engineering, scalability and performance.
Freelance Distributed developer in Turkey
Hi there, I am Burak, a Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience. I have been mainly working on AWS ecosystem with both serverless and containerized applications. I worked products implemented with Java, NodeJS and Python in production before. I prefer to work with AWS as cloud provider along with AWS CDK as infrastructure as code.
Freelance Distributed developer in Croatia
I have 15 years of technical experience and a PhD in Computer Science. During my career I have built various systems - from full-stack web applications to various AI tools. I have also worked in many different settings - several startups, a university, and a large corporation (Microsoft). When it comes to development, I believe in the power of rapid prototyping and incremental refinements. I'm dedicated to delivering high-quality products and consider performance optimization from the project's inception. I'm especially passionate about learning new things and taking on new challenges.
Freelance Distributed developer in Argentina
Experienced backend engineer with extensive full-stack proficiency and over 8 years of hands-on experience in both big-tech and startup environments. I always think about the customer first, and thrive in fast-paced settings. Skilled in a wide range of tools and always eager to learn new ones to get the job done right.
Freelance Distributed developer in Finland
As full-stack developer and hands-on architect with over 20 years of experience, I bring a lot of expertise to every aspect of software development, from requirement analysis to deployment and operation. My experience extends to system design and technology strategy, as well as the low-level implementation details. I thrive on high impact tasks that require a lot of autonomy and am an efficient communicator with technical and business stakeholders. I am committed to lifelong learning to stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.
Freelance Distributed developer in Nigeria
Hi, I am a full-stack software engineer with over 7 years of experience in Python and Golang backend web development and ReactJs|NextJS frontend development. I have extensive experience with other technologies such as PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Redis to mention a few. I love solving problems and designing solutions and complex systems. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge with others to help them grow.
Freelance Distributed developer in Poland
I’m a software engineer working on distributed systems and high performance servers. My language of choice used to be C++, but recently I’m leaning more and more towards Rust, which I consider a language for everybody. I’m also a long time open-source contributor and maintainer, and that includes a few Rust projects as well.
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In today’s world, most companies have code-based needs that require developers to help build and maintain. For instance, if your business has a website or an app, you’ll need to keep it updated to ensure you continue to provide positive user experiences. At times, you may even need to revamp your website or app. This is where hiring a developer becomes crucial.
Depending on the stage and scale of your product and services, you may need to hire a Distributed developer, multiple developers, or even a full remote developer team to help keep your business running. If you’re a startup or a company running a website, your product will likely grow out of its original skeletal structure. Hiring full-time remote Distributed developers can help keep your website up-to-date.
To hire a Distributed developer, you need to go through a hiring process of defining your needs, posting a job description, screening resumes, conducting interviews, testing candidates’ skills, checking references, and making an offer.
Arc offers three services to help you hire Distributed developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time Distributed developers from a vetted candidates pool, with new options every two weeks, and pay through prepaid packages or per hire. Alternatively, hire the top 2.3% of expert freelance Distributed engineers in 72 hours, with weekly payments.
If you’re not ready to commit to the paid plans, our free job posting service is for you. By posting your job on Arc, you can reach up to 350,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted Distributed developers.
Furthermore, we’ve partnered with compliance and payroll platforms Deel and Remote to make paperwork and hiring across borders easier. This way, you can focus on finding the right Distributed developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.
There are two types of platforms you can hire Distributed programmers from: general and niche marketplaces. General platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Gigster offer a variety of non-vetted talents unlimited to developers. While you can find Distributed developers on general platforms, top tech talents generally avoid general marketplaces in order to escape bidding wars.
If you’re looking to hire the best remote Distributed developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their Distributed developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote Distributed developer candidates.
Some factors to consider when you hire Distributed developers include the platform’s specialty, developer’s geographical location, and the service’s customer support. Depending on your hiring budget, you may also want to compare the pricing and fee structure.
Make sure to list out all of the important factors when you compare and decide on which remote developer job board and platform to use to find Distributed developers for hire.
Writing a good Distributed developer job description is crucial in helping you hire Distributed programmers that your company needs. A job description’s key elements include a clear job title, a brief company overview, a summary of the role, the required duties and responsibilities, and necessary and preferred experience. To attract top talent, it's also helpful to list other perks and benefits, such as flexible hours and health coverage.
Crafting a compelling job title is critical as it's the first thing that job seekers see. It should offer enough information to grab their attention and include details on the seniority level, type, and area or sub-field of the position.
Your company description should succinctly outline what makes your company unique to compete with other potential employers. The role summary for your remote Distributed developer should be concise and read like an elevator pitch for the position, while the duties and responsibilities should be outlined using bullet points that cover daily activities, tech stacks, tools, and processes used.
For a comprehensive guide on how to write an attractive job description to help you hire Distributed programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.
The top five technical skills Distributed developers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of software testing and debugging.
Meanwhile, the top five soft skills are communication, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability. Effective communication is essential for coordinating with clients and team members, while problem-solving skills enable Distributed developers to analyze issues and come up with effective solutions. Time management skills are important to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while attention to detail helps to catch and correct issues before they become bigger problems. Finally, adaptability is crucial for Distributed developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.
You can find a variety of Distributed developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance Distributed programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote Distributed developers for hire, you can expect to make a successful hire in 14 days. To extend a freelance engagement to a full-time hire, a contract-to-hire fee will apply.
In addition to a variety of engagement types, Arc also offers a wide range of developers located in different geographical locations, such as Latin America and Eastern Europe. Depending on your needs, Arc offers a global network of skilled software engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.
Lastly, our remote-ready Distributed developers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.
Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled Distributed developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire Distributed developers.
Every Distributed developer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills (both for depth in Distributed and breadth across the greater domain). Additionally, HireAI, our GPT-4-powered AI recruiter, enables you to get instant candidate matches without searching and screening.
Not only can you expect to find the most qualified Distributed engineer on Arc, but you can also count on your account manager and the support team to make each hire a success. Enjoy a streamlined hiring experience with Arc, where we provide you with the developer you need, and take care of the logistics so you don’t need to.
Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted Distributed developer for hire on Arc, developers must pass a profile screening, complete a behavioral interview, and pass a technical interview or pair programming.
While Arc has a strict vetting process for its verified Distributed developers, if you’re using Arc’s free job posting plan, you will only have access to non-vetted developers. If you’re using Arc to hire Distributed developers, you can rest assured that all remote Distributed developers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.
Arc pre-screens all of our remote Distributed developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote Distributed developers you see on your Arc dashboard are interview-ready candidates who make up the top 2% of applicants who pass our technical and communication assessment. You can expect the interview process to happen within days of posting your jobs to 350,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance Distributed programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time Distributed programmer that fits your company’s needs in 14 days.
Here’s a quote from Philip, the Director of Engineering at Chegg:
“The biggest advantage and benefit of working with Arc is the tremendous reduction in time spent sourcing quality candidates. We’re able to identify the talent in a matter of days.”
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Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote Distributed developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find Distributed developers for hire at as low as $10 per hour. However, high-quality freelance developers often avoid general freelance platforms like Fiverr to avoid the bidding wars.
When you hire Distributed developers through Arc, they typically charge between $60-100+/hour (USD). To get a better understanding of contract costs, check out our freelance developer rate explorer.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for software developers in the U.S. was $120,730 in May 2021. What this amounts to is around $70-100 per hour. Note that this does not include the direct cost of hiring, which totals to about $4000 per new recruit, according to Glassdoor.
Your remote Distributed developer’s annual salary may differ dramatically depending on their years of experience, related technical skills, education, and country of residence. For instance, if the developer is located in Eastern Europe or Latin America, the hourly rate for developers will be around $75-95 per hour.
For more frequently asked questions on hiring Distributed developers, check out our FAQs page.