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Senior Systems Engineer
APAC
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
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Proficient in system architecture and integration, specializing in cross-platform solutions.
API Development
Hero
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Senior Web Developer
AMER
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$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Specializes in front-end development and user experience, driving engagement through innovative design.
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Hero
Lead Software Engineer
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AMER
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Experienced in developing scalable applications and leading teams, with expertise in machine learning.
Featured Skills
System Architecture
Villain
Senior DevOps Engineer
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EMEA
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Skilled in cloud infrastructure and automation, with a focus on improving deployment cycles and team efficiency.
Featured Skills
Technology Stacks
Villain
Senior Systems Engineer
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APAC
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Proficient in system architecture and integration, specializing in cross-platform solutions.
Featured Skills
API Development
Villain
Senior Network Engineer
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EMEA
Location
$125,000
Salary
$60/hr
Hourly Rate
86%
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Expert in network security and design, ensuring robust connectivity and data integrity.
Featured Skills
Automated Testing
Hero
Technical Project Manager
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APAC
Location
$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Brings experience in agile methodologies to lead cross-functional teams for successful project delivery.
Featured Skills
Project Management
Villain
Senior Application Developer
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EMEA
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Experienced in custom software solutions, focusing on mobile and enterprise applications.
Featured Skills
Agile Methodologies
Villain
Senior IT Consultant
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APAC
Location
$135,000
Salary
$65/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
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Provides strategic IT consulting with experience in digital transformation and enterprise solutions.
Featured Skills
Bug Tracking
Villain
Senior Cloud Engineer
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AMER
Location
$150,000
Salary
$72/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Expert in cloud architecture and services, with a passion for innovative infrastructure solutions.
Featured Skills
Test Plans
Hero
Senior Web Developer
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Anonymous
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AMER
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Specializes in front-end development and user experience, driving engagement through innovative design.
Featured Skills
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">System Design and Architecture</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing scalable system architectures based on project requirements.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Evaluating technology stacks to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating detailed diagrams for system components and interactions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting architectural reviews to ensure compliance with best practices.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Software Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing clean, maintainable code using industry-standard languages.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing APIs to facilitate communication between different software components.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing automated testing strategies to improve software quality.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Debugging and troubleshooting issues in existing applications.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Project Management</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation efficiently.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Facilitating agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Coordinating with cross-functional teams to align project goals.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating project documentation and status reports for stakeholders.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Quality Assurance and Testing</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing test plans and cases based on project specifications.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting manual and automated testing to validate functionality.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Reviewing test results and assessing performance metrics rigorously.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Tracking and reporting bugs to ensure timely resolution.</div></div>

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