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Freelance Headless developer in Dominican Republic
Experience: * 9 Years - JavaScript * 6 Years - Shopify, Liquid, Shogun * 2 Years - UI Extension, Remix, Polaris, Headless * 4 Years - ReactJs, VueJs * 3 Years - NodeJs * 3 Years - Bootstrap, Sass, Less * 5 Years - PHP * 1 Year - NextJS * 3 Year - .NET * 3 Year - Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma My GitHub: [https://github.com/0-cool](https://github.com/0-cool) I leave here my last project finished with Shopify and VueJS: [https://www.behance.net/gallery/127017257/Visualizer](https://www.behance.net/gallery/127017257/Visualizer) Portfolio: https://sparkling-griffin-416626.netlify.app/
Freelance Headless developer in Peru
Front-end developer with 8+ years of experience. I have experience in design and implementation of web applications, specializing in the user interface of the product. I've worked with several javascript libraries, and the last 5 years I've dedicated to work with Angular and React, developing scalable and readable web applications.
Freelance Headless developer
I'm a senior UI Engineer with a passion for building proper front-end architectures, striving for simplicity and good coding practices. I've been building websites for more than 12 years, so I've seen a lot of tools and trends to come and go. Currently, my preferred stack is React, Next.js, TailwindCSS and serverless technologies for cases where some dynamic functionality is required. If you want to work on your Javascript skillset or want to discuss frontend tooling and best strategies, don't hesitate to let me know!
Freelance Headless developer in the United States
Technical cofounder, board member, and seasoned operator with experience building and growing early stage companies (pre-seed to late Series) and nonprofits. Keen interest in governance, economics, human rights, and environmental stewardship and how web3 plays a part.
Freelance Headless developer in Brazil
I have extensive experience as a Tech Lead and Backend Software Engineer. I have led teams, developed websites using React and Next.js. I have also contributed to the development of distributed database ecosystems and prioritized code quality and team growth. In addition, I have designed and implemented key components of platforms and enhanced suitability assessment frameworks. I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks.
Freelance Headless developer in the United States
I am a senior Web developer who can easily adapt to any technology required for your projects. I have proven knowledge of the requirements for web applications and try to provide the best solution for each scenario to allow your web product to grow and thrive. I got master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering and have since been working for software companies of all sizes from all around the globe. Currently, I enjoy working as a Front-end architect in Php, Symfony, Laravel, SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) JavaScript projects, where my experience and my deep understanding of architecture and theory are most impactful.
Headless developer in Kenya
I'm a software engineer. I have experience with front-end and back-end development, database management, SEO management, software development, and DevOps. I also have extensive CMS and PHP optimization skills, as well as knowledge and expertise in building UX and UI interfaces. I've previously worked with Photoshop and graphic design software, obtaining considerable product manipulation skills. I enjoy learning and adapting to new industry developments. I appreciate being exposed to upcoming and improved design concepts. I believe that adaptability is a vital practice quality. I gain knowledge by learning and adopting from experts in their respective fields. Taking advice from professionals with years of experience has proven to be a crucial growth factor. In addition, I consider customers' and consumers' desires, needs, and feelings about their products. Product creation, in my opinion, is only successful if it appeals to; and fits into the users' vision and needs.
Headless developer in the United Kingdom
Hi, I'm Duncan, Lead Developer at White Marble Consulting with a focus on front-end development and extensive back-end experience. Here's a quick overview of my skills: Technical Strengths: \- WordPress (custom Gutenberg blocks with ACF or React) \- HTML, CSS/SCSS, Vanilla JS \- PHP \- Building websites to precise design specifications \- Git/GitHub \- Headless WP with Faust.js/Next.js Role Responsibilities: \- Lead development/delivery of all web projects \- Establish robust processes for profitable project delivery \- Forecast timelines, maintain/scale website portfolio \- Mentor junior developers \- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, UX/UI, content) \- Lead client meetings, create training videos Personal Qualities: \- Clear communicator, personable \- Comfortable giving/receiving direction \- Hard worker, loyal, instinctively curious \- Eager to learn and improve If you need a front-end developer skilled in building client websites per designs, leading teams, and open to expanding tech skills, I'm a great fit. Let's discuss further.
Freelance Headless developer in Brazil
I specialize in solving problems through the development of web and mobile applications, utilizing the necessary technologies to achieve our goals and generate results for all those around me. My expertise in web and mobile application development allows me to create customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. I leverage the latest technologies and tools to create high-performance, reliable, and scalable applications that solve complex problems and deliver measurable results. Whether it's building a new application from scratch or updating an existing one, I approach each project with a focus on innovation, creativity, and user experience. I work closely with my clients to understand their needs and goals, and I prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the development process. With a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to excellence, I'm dedicated to delivering results that exceed expectations and provide value to all stakeholders. Whether you're looking to streamline your business processes, increase engagement with your audience, or drive revenue growth, I have the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals through web and mobile applications.I specialize in solving problems through the development of web and mobile applications, utilizing the necessary technologies to achieve our goals and generate results for all those around me. My expertise in web and mobile application development allows me to create customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. I leverage the latest technologies and tools to create high-performance, reliable, and scalable applications that solve complex problems and deliver measurable results. Whether it's building a new application from scratch or updating an existing one, I approach each project with a focus on innovation, creativity, and user experience. I work closely with my clients to understand their needs and goals, and I prioritize clear communication and transparency throughout the development process. With a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to excellence, I'm dedicated to delivering results that exceed expectations and provide value to all stakeholders. Whether you're looking to streamline your business processes, increase engagement with your audience, or drive revenue growth, I have the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals through web and mobile applications.
Freelance Headless developer in Chile
Journalist turned developer, I bring over ten years of experience with a unique sense of narrative sensitivity and a deep understanding of project contexts and needs to craft user-centric web solutions. Working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and diving into libraries like React, Tailwind, R3F, Framer Motion and GSAP, I've honed my skills in frameworks like NextJS and GastbyJS while building stuff that's as accessible as engaging. My expertise with CMS platforms like WordPress and Sanity ensures smooth sailing for both end-users and content creators.
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We assist you in assembling your ideal team of programmers in your preferred location and timezone.
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 Headless 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 Headless developers can help keep your website up-to-date.
To hire a Headless 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 Headless developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.
There are two types of platforms you can hire Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their Headless developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote Headless developer candidates.
Some factors to consider when you hire Headless 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 Headless developers for hire.
Writing a good Headless developer job description is crucial in helping you hire Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.
The top five technical skills Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.
You can find a variety of Headless developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance Headless programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire Headless developers.
Every Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developers, you can rest assured that all remote Headless 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 Headless developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote Headless 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 Headless programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time Headless 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 Headless developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless 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 Headless developers, check out our FAQs page.