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Drew S., Stack developer for hire
Drew S.
United States
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Dynamic Software Developer with over 17 years experience in writing code, managing large-scale projects, and continuing to develop new skill sets through education and professional development. Proven track record of boosting team efficiency, improving internal systems, and delivering quality work.

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Gokulkrishna G., Stack software engineer
Gokulkrishna G.
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- Certified Kubernetes Administrator managing k8s clusters over 300+ nodes. Deploying both stateful and stateless applications - Certified Elastic engineer | Certified Elastic Analyst | Certified Elastic Observability Engineer. Managing various clusters for observability use cases. Cluster size ranging from 3nodes till 600 nodes - 9+ years IT experience

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Francisco A., Stack freelance coder
Francisco A.
Brazil
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Hi! I'm an engineer with 14+ years of professional programming experience in machine learning, finance, numerical methods and app/api development. I've worked with startups, well regarded hedge funds and a number of companies as a consultant over this time. I have a wide range of experience with (not limited to) low level/GPU programming (OpenCL/CUDA/C99/C++/ASM), web/api development and machine learning.

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Kiril K., freelance Stack developer
Kiril K.
Finland
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Senior Freelance Stack Developer

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.

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Antonio O., Stack freelance developer
Antonio O.
Portugal
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Antonio is a programmer with over two decades of experience in the FinTech and Telecom industries. He aspires to be a master of C#, SQL, React, NextJS Typescript. He values curiosity, resourcefulness, and honesty. His hobbies include hiking, photography, meat, driving, and exploring medieval structures

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Narendra V., Stack freelance programmer
Narendra V.
Canada
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Senior Freelance Stack Developer

Over the years, I have accrued experience in a diverse set of domains and skill sets. In my role as Solutions Architect, I interact with customers both in a pre-sales and onboarding role and create custom solutions and integrations. As a Lead SRE at Spire Animation Studios, handled everything related to infrastructure from writing a full-stack web app to acting as an end-user self-service portal to manage the user VMs on Coreweave's infrastructure to capturing the state of infra across multiple cloud providers using Terraform for mission-critical systems like Perforce and DCC related infrastructure like Renderfarm and License servers. I was often called a Unicorn straddling both the Pipeline and Infra teams together and moving the studio forward Started my career as Software Engineer in the Mobile industry working for Motorola & quit my job as Lead Software Engineer managing a team of six engineers before going on to pursue Masters in Computer Graphics and Game Technology at an Ivy League College, University of Pennsylvania. Worked as Pipeline Technical Director at Dreamworks Animations and Animal Logic Studios (Sydney) in the Animation, FX, and Lighting Departments. As a Pipeline Supervisor at ON Animation Studios, was hands-on and grew the team of Pipe TDs/Web Development/Render Wranglers and Show TDs to create an Animation Pipeline from scratch. Moved to the backend of the Software Development for Animation Studio as Senior Software Engineer with all the best Software Engineering practices and acted as Liason for TDs working on shows at Bardel Entertainment Ltd. Very much involved in creating an Asset Versioning System using Go & Python with GraphQL on top of Postgres as the data store. Also worked for a couple of years at a Technology startup called Parallel Domain, helping in building their data generation and packaging pipeline along with an automatic annotation pipeline to cater for the training of Machine Learning models that are hosted in Autonomous vehicles (Self Driving Cars and Drones), where extensive knowledge of AWS was acquired to build the render pipeline and data transfer/packaging pipelines with CI/CD and DevOps philosophies.

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Josue D., freelance Stack developer
Josue D.
Costa Rica
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In my 15+ years of experience after graduating in Computer Science, I have had the opportunity to work in 4 different companies and a variety of different projects, different kinds of clients and markets, including, gaming, construction, stocks, and real state companies. I started working as a full stack developer until reaching my current position as an Architect, still doing a lot of hands-on work daily I have spent a lot of time mentoring other people and team members in the last 10 years since I consider I have good communication skills and I like teaching, I want everyone to succeed. I have 2 Java and 2 AEM Certifications

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Mobeen A., freelance Stack programmer
Mobeen A.
Pakistan
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With over a decade of experience in web development, I am proficient in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js/Nest.js, React/Next.js, and Node.js) and have strong WordPress development skills, including custom plugin and theme creation. I have experience using agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git. I am a skilled problem-solver with excellent communication abilities, able to work effectively with clients and team members to deliver high-quality, scalable web applications on time and within budget. I am passionate about staying current with the latest web development trends and best practices and am comfortable communicating with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide progress updates. I am able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure successful project delivery.

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Guido Z., freelance Stack developer
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I am a technically sophisticated Software Developer and Architect with extensive client-facing and cross-functional collaboration experience for diverse business needs. I possess broad full stack development skills with extensive web and application development experience. Moreover, I am adept at leading teams, communicating with onshore and offshore resources, solving problems, and leveraging new technologies to develop innovative solutions. I have produced outstanding results as a Software Development Engineer/Architect for Microsoft, Medvivo Group Ltd., Tecnosoftware, Verizon, and more.

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Collin T., freelance Stack programmer
Collin T.
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Senior Freelance Stack Developer

Collin is a full stack developer and small business owner. He earned degrees in Computer Security, Network Administration, and Computer Information Systems. He has given talks for the IEEE and VMware. He has owned several technology businesses including Jumpit, a roadside assistance app. Currently he works full time for PPG Industries as a technical team lead and software architect, designing automation platforms and advising on software development. Additionally he maintains SaaS offerings and provides software contracting services. When not working, Collin races a Spec Boxster with PCA Club Racing and participates online in the PCA Sim Racing Series.

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

How do I hire Stack developers?

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

Where do I hire the best remote Stack developers?

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

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

How do I write a Stack developer job description?

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

What skills should I look for in a Stack engineer?

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

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

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

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

Every Stack 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 Stack 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 Stack 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 Stack skills?

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

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

How much does a freelance Stack developer charge per hour?

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

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