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Gustavo G., Lean freelance developer
Gustavo G.

Freelance Lean developer in Brazil

I am a seasoned software engineer based in Brazil with over 15 years of experience in the creation of software and digital products. These are the top 5 accomplishments in my career that I am most proud of: \- 10+ years of Android Development experience: Over the past decade, I have been a witness to the many transformations and advancements of the Android platform. From the initial architecture-less activities to the introduction of Compose-MVx-Clean, I have seen and experienced it all. Despite these changes, one thing remains constant: the need for continuous learning and growth in this field. \- 4 years of managing software engineers: While personal accomplishments are satisfying, it is even more gratifying to play a role in helping others achieve their goals. As the engineering manager of over 30 developers, I am humbled by the feedback I receive indicating a positive impact on their careers and lives. \- Active involvement in product and design decisions: Improving people's lives through technology is the ultimate goal of our industry. I have been actively involved in decision-making processes to shape new and existing projects, and it is fulfilling to see my ideas come to life and make a tangible difference. \- Driving transformation in teams, organizations, and processes: Identifying and eliminating obstacles to efficiency, safety, and results is a source of great satisfaction for me. As a Scrum Master for different teams and projects, I have had the opportunity to drive change and improve processes through close collaboration with my managers and CEO. \- Contributions to various platforms: I have experience with a variety of platforms including iOS, web, backend, and cross-platform mobile development. While not every platform may be a personal area of excitement, I am reliable and dedicated, ensuring the successful completion of projects and seamless coverage during periods of need.

Dave R., Lean developer for hire
Dave R.

Freelance Lean developer

As an experienced, freelance, mobile and web developer, I make apps for mobile platforms and the web. I have a strong passion for helping businesses of all sizes with big ideas, improve the world we live in through technology. I turn your idea into something real. I have a decade of experience developing apps, JSON API's, services, and scripts. I've used quite a few tools and add new ones often, though I've used, and prefer, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React.js, React Native, and Node.js the most. I'm a full stack web developer in the truest sense as I'm proficient in everything from CSS3/HTML5 to web development frameworks, to also having extensive DevOps experience with Puppet, Chef, Amazon's AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, among others. I have even architected and implemented full networks built with AWS. I've mentored junior developers quite a bit, and conducted a large amount of interviewing and assisted in hiring other developers. I'm very strong in team building and management skills. In the distant past, I've also served as a security professional, specializing in Malware analysis, Operating System level security and Intrusion Detection analysis. I also have extensive leadership training and experience as a former Naval Officer (Nuclear).

Yogev M., freelance Lean developer
Yogev M.

Freelance Lean developer in Israel

TL;DR - Software Developer; Entrepreneur; Geek; Traveler; Software engineer, team leader, and architect with over 11 years of experience. Passionate about Software Design, Architecture and Agile Methodologies. A great team player, curious, fast learner, and hard worker.

Victor K., freelance Lean programmer
Victor K.

Freelance Lean developer

FullStack (Process Engineering = Lean UX && Agile && Kanban && UML, Devops = true) => { (React && Redux || Vue && Vuex && Nuxt.js && Vuetify) && Node && (Express || Hapi) && (MySql || Postgres || MongoDB || CouchDB) } [WordPress (6.2, fse, blockThemes), Drupal(no-more)] (legacy) => { FullStack() }

Dimitrios M., Lean freelance coder
Dimitrios M.

Freelance Lean developer in the United Kingdom

I am a seasoned professional who brings a diverse skill set and a proven track record of success in technical and leadership roles. My expertise spans multiple programming languages, web development frameworks, and cloud platforms, giving me a well-rounded technical foundation. Throughout my career, I have honed my leadership abilities by managing development teams, mentoring colleagues, and excelling in project management. Recently exited and transitioned a startup I co-founded, where I lead its technical development and scaling. I am committed to continuous learning, ensuring I stay at the forefront of technology trends. Looking for a remote contract, Hybrid in the London area. Multidisciplinary can manage different needs of a nascent project - Architecture, Back End, DevOps, Stakeholder Management, Team Leading, some Front End - up to scaling. Current stack: Python/Django/Terraform/OpenAI/React.

Jorge S., freelance Lean developer
Jorge S.

Freelance Lean developer in Paraguay

I am an electronic engineer and software developer. I like to learn new technologies and keep growing on my career. I am currently working with Flutter and I am improving my skills with Python.

Milan N., freelance Lean developer
Milan N.

Freelance Lean developer in Bulgaria

I have 15 years of experience building teams and software. I help businesses build the right software the right way. Sharing my knowledge and expertise on nankov.com

Lean V., Lean developer for hire
Lean V.

Freelance Lean developer in Germany

I'm an adaptable, self-managed, and transparent developer, who can write clean and clear code. Hi, I'm Lean, I'm a passionate communicator and innovative thinker. I’ve worked for **more than 10 years** as a **full-stack** software engineer in different industries like consulting, and B2B fashion, developing and scaling full-stack products from the ground up. I led and grew software engineer teams as a team lead, defining and guiding the team members' growth path as well as the technical and architecture roadmaps. I'm proficient in Next.js, Typescript, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL, Angular, RxJS, Nodejs, and MongoDB.

semih E., freelance Lean developer
semih E.

Freelance Lean developer in Turkey

I am a leading expert on product management and software development of digital products with a frontend focus. I like to develop simple and modern design approaches which create values and resolve pain points in business processes. I can precisely express my profile as below: * developing web applications for around 8 years in digitalization of business processes. I achieved to release more than 3 digital tools per year where each has brought a cost-saving of around $25k on business processes * having the experience of creating an ownership culture on development teams in a global organization in an agile environment for around 8 years, both on development of new tools and integrating new features on existing tools within digitalization concept * working in an agile/scrum environment for 6 years and actively involved in creating and growing multidisciplinary teams * analyzing best practices in terms of software architecture * creating action plans to integrate these best practice methods to be our standard * presented best practice projects on global meetings or workshops at SiemensAG * mentoring team members (5-10 people) to improve social capabilities * customer-focused mentality by making more frequent decisions to take fast actions in an agile environment * ownership culture in delivering results * being a lifelong learner and encourage others to achieve high standards on projects * creating a high level of collaboration with stakeholders and dev team by creating a common vision which satisfies customer expectations * developing tailor-based solutions for customers of various backgrounds with my tech stack by handling customer expectations and requirement analysis for different profiles.

Paul C., Lean developer for hire
Paul C.

Freelance Lean developer

Full stack developer focused on web and mobile apps. Passionate about programming, building quality software and providing the best user experience. I use the following technologies in my daily work: IONIC, Angular, Typescript, Javascript, PHP and MySQL. I deployed lots of apps to both Play Store and App Store. If I'm not online you may find me at the soccer field or biking.

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FAQs

Why hire a Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean developers can help keep your website up-to-date.

How do I hire Lean developers?

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

Where do I hire the best remote Lean developers?

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

Some factors to consider when you hire Lean 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 Lean developers for hire.

How do I write a Lean developer job description?

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

What skills should I look for in a Lean engineer?

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

What kinds of Lean programmers are available for hire through Arc?

You can find a variety of Lean developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance Lean programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean developers?

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

Every Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean skills?

Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean developers, you can rest assured that all remote Lean 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 Lean developers on Arc?

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

How much does a freelance Lean developer charge per hour?

Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote Lean developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean 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 Lean developers, check out our FAQs page.

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