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Wagner I., freelance General programming programmer
Wagner I.

Freelance General programming developer in Brazil

Professional with 14 years of experience in programming, testing, and maintenance of systems, vast knowledge in Delphi, and currently works together with the Python language. Works with solutions in agile management and development methods. Communication and teamwork skills, it is able to promote process integration and offer training to developers and users, ensuring the successful implementation of solutions. ● Process Modeling (BPM) ● Systems Integration (Rest/Soap) ● Knowledge of ERP and CRM management systems ● Development and maintenance of applications in Delphi e Python ● Micro Services (Nameko) / Containers (Docker / Kubernetes) / Queues (Rabbitmq) ● Maintenance of Databases Mysql ● Basic Knowledge in non-relational database (MongoDB e Redis) ● Requirements gathering techniques ● Task coordination between teams ● Knowledge of the insurance market ● Agile Methodology ● Domain of Development Environment Delphi ● Domain of Python language

Cyril S., freelance General programming developer
Cyril S.

Freelance General programming developer in Ghana

I’m dedicated to Software Engineering and passionate about exploring how AI can enrich lives. I’m deeply engaged in my research, immersing myself in web automations, AI powered systems, circuits, and automation. I believe in the potential of AI to revolutionize everyday living. Whether it’s optimizing energy consumption or streamlining daily tasks, I’m captivated by the possibilities. My focus extends to understanding machine learning algorithms and neural networks, which represent cutting-edge technological innovation. With a great curiosity and a drive to excel, I’m prepared to embrace the ever-evolving field of Electrical Engineering and AI integration. My ultimate goal is to leverage my dedication and passion to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future for the better. I’m excited for the journey ahead and the opportunities to improve our societies.

Michael L., General programming freelance developer
Michael L.

Freelance General programming developer in the United States

**_Leadership_**: 15 years building and managing multi-continent teams; full life-cycle software development in high-intensity, low-resource environments; scrums and agile technologies. Long experience with distributed and off-shored teams. **_Architecture_**: designing and building complex, reliable, scalable, cost-effective systems, with an emphasis on SaaS, using cloud and open-source products, and creating effective and efficient APIs. **_Development_**: 25 years of hands-on full-stack development in hospitality, logistics, and healthcare. Conversant or with most modern UI and backend technologies.

Uday P., General programming developer for hire
Uday P.

Freelance General programming developer in the United Kingdom

* Experienced and highly skilled individual with 20+ years of overall software development experience. * 12+ years experience in IOS development. 4+ years experience using React Native and as a full stack developer. * Proven ability to work well as an individual contributor or as a team lead or as an architect. Very effective in communicating with people at all levels. * Years of experience leading development teams in varied projects. Understand and embrace the value of building a collaborative culture to foster self-managing and productive teams and achieve their maximum potential.

Noel K., General programming developer for hire
Noel K.

Freelance General programming developer in France

I am a Senior full-stack developer having experience in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, AWS services, Docker, and multiple programming languages and frameworks. I am also an experienced Mentor who has supported Java students for more than 5 years on the Openclassrooms online platform. Given that there might be a time difference, it is recommended to use the schedule session option if you need a 1:1 live session with me. Of course, you can still drop me a direct message (DM).

Ivan R., General programming developer for hire
Ivan R.

Freelance General programming 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.

Raywon K., freelance General programming programmer
Raywon K.

Freelance General programming developer in Sweden

Highly motivated and a driven individual with knowledge and expertise on DevOps, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Computer Networking. Passionate about designing, building large scale systems that are highly available, fault tolerant, resilient, secure, cloud enabled, and setting examples on how a well architected system should look like. One of those who always goes back to the drawing board to solve problems.

Nicolas B., General programming freelance developer
Nicolas B.

Freelance General programming developer in France

Throughout my 9-year-plus career as a software developer, I have focused on developing clean, scalable, and well documented code. Problem solver and strong communicator eager to prove value and talent, I enjoy working collaboratively, but can also run with projects independently. I am looking to broaden the scope of my career prospects by seeking new challenging projects throughout international or remote opportunities.

Rasim S., freelance General programming developer
Rasim S.

Freelance General programming developer in Turkey

A long time software engineer from Turkey who loves computers and software development than anything else. He is always eager to learn more and enjoys challenging problems. He tries to provide the best quality solutions.

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Why hire a General programming developer?

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 General programming 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 General programming developers can help keep your website up-to-date.

How do I hire General programming developers?

To hire a General programming 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 General programming developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.

Where do I hire the best remote General programming developers?

There are two types of platforms you can hire General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their General programming developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote General programming developer candidates.

Some factors to consider when you hire General programming 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 General programming developers for hire.

How do I write a General programming developer job description?

Writing a good General programming developer job description is crucial in helping you hire General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.

What skills should I look for in a General programming engineer?

The top five technical skills General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.

What kinds of General programming programmers are available for hire through Arc?

You can find a variety of General programming developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance General programming programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote General programming 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 General programming developers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.

Why is Arc the best choice for hiring General programming developers?

Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled General programming developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire General programming developers.

Every General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming 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.

How does Arc vet a developer’s General programming skills?

Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted General programming 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 General programming 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 General programming developers, you can rest assured that all remote General programming developers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.

How long does it take to find General programming developers on Arc?

Arc pre-screens all of our remote General programming developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote General programming 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 General programming programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time General programming 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.”

Find out more about how Arc successfully helped our partners in hiring remote General programming developers.

How much does a freelance General programming developer charge per hour?

Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote General programming developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find General programming 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 General programming 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.

How much does it cost to hire a full time General programming developer?

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 General programming 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 General programming developers, check out our FAQs page.

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